The collection consists of photographs, articles, and documents collected regarding western Canadian military history including photographs of the Red Cross Reception Centre in Calgary, various military units, Sarcee Army Camp (1911-1916) and the 1885 Riel Rebellion (North West Rebellion). Includes some personal correspondence about historical events and Century Calgary. Includes typewritten notes on curation of military history collections, and a scrapbook about Calgary history (compiled 1966).

The fonds consists of a letter written to his fiancee from a POW camp (1944); photographs of war views, including POW camps (1942-1945); photographs of a visit by the Fowlers to Holland (1995); a recorded interview of Ian Fowler by Tonia Fanella (1999); and an outline of the interview.

The fonds consists of rolls and records of 137th Battalion and 31st Battalion Associations; film of 137th Battalion reunion (1949); and photograph of veterans group.

The fonds consists of photographs of his service in Canada and Germany in the First World War.

The fonds consists of five series of correspondence, clippings, photographs and other memorabilia relating to the family, careers, personal lives and interests of Harold Warnica Price; Edward Parker Gardiner and Mary Jane Meters Gardiner and family; Irene Elizabeth Gardiner; Harold and Irene Price and their family; and Mary Elizabeth Price (Burns).

The collection consists of articles regarding Vimy Ridge battle, naming of Mt. Pattison and Pattison bridge.

The fonds consists of a scroll commemorating George's First World War service, a memorial message from King George, a newsclipping about war graves, and photographs of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cook.

The fonds consists of photographs of the Canadian Women's Army Corps, newsclippings and invitations.

The fonds consists of Henry's letters to his family in Ontario from Battleford during the Rebellion.

The fonds consists of photographs of the Smith family; Herb's military service; golfing; and recreational scenes in Calgary.