The fonds consists of baptismal certificate, certificates of character (1893-1910) of the Royal Navy, letter of reference, papers from the Admiralty, papers regarding James' acceptance into the Royal Canadian Navy, and a short resume of his naval career to 1903.

The fonds consists of correspondence, greeting cards, scrapbook, 50-year certificate of service in law, and photographs of Gwylm Baugh-Allen.

The fonds consists of photographs depicting members of the Hardie family.

The fonds consists of school records (including diplomas and report cards) and school photographs of Hazel Foster at Esquimalt Public School.

The fonds consists of photographs of Hugh Peters depicting the Peters family and home and photographs of military vessels, buildings and activities in the Esquimalt area. Fonds includes Peters' reference and research files relating to Esquimalt history, the Royal Canadian Navy in Esquimalt, and other aspects of family and community life.

The fonds consists of photographs of the Findlay family, Esquimalt scenes and residents; newspaper clippings; and four yearbooks of Esquimalt High School.

The fonds consists of household repair and operations receipts and property tax statements of Captain John Bowden.

The fonds consists of personal papers of Capt. Dawson's including telegrams, telexes, commissioning cards, menus and invitations. Volumes include standing orders for HMCS Skeena, a scrapbook, and night order books for HMCS Swansea. Photographs are of HMCS Skeena and other HMC ships. Fonds includes U.S. Coast Survey charts of the California coast.

The fonds consists of photographs of Pioneer Street village and Esquimalt Road (Esquimalt, B.C.) depicting dockyards, the harbour, the Bendall family and general street scenes.

The fonds consists of photographs of the Coton family in Esquimalt, depicting the family's corner store, involvement with the church and music, interest in gardening, and military service. Fonds includes photographs of the waterfront, schools and various scenes in Esquimalt.