The fonds consists of letters to his family and photographs about life and prospecting in Alaska and northern British Columbia (1898); diary of trip to Cassiar goldfields and operation of his claim (1899); photographs of Montana camping trip (1898); and photographs of Rocky Mountain House area (1911-1912).

The fonds consists of journal of daily occurrences at York Factory (1786-1789); McLeod's Lake post journal (1845-1848); Qu'Appelle Lake post journal (1857-1858 [typescript]); Fort St. John post fur account book (1909-1911); minutes of Northern Department council meeting (1883); and diary of Mr. Robinson, secretary of HBC commissioner, Joseph Wrigley, about 1887 trip to Alberta and Saskatchewan HBC posts (photocopy). Includes Fort Vermilion post balance sheet (1888); invoice from York Factory to Swan River District (1852); Fort Dunvegan daily account book (1891-1899 [photocopy]) and line of credit (1888); correspondence with French about claims to Hudson Bay (ca. 1687 [microfilm]); James Keith NWC and HBC papers (1802-1851 [microfilm]); Arthur Dobbs papers about HBC and search for Northwest Passage (1683-1752 [microfilm]); statement of account with Wesleyan Mission (1841-1842); statement of account with Russian American Fur Co. (1843-1844); anonymous diary kept during 1852 flood of Red River; letter from William Hemming Cook (1802), letter from Hugh Inkster (1801), letter from William Smith (1839), John Willes stock sale (1832).

The fonds consists of photographs of St. Peter's mission school, Hay River and Slaveys; diary of his journey to the Arctic coast with Bishop Stringer (July 8-October 19, 1909); letters from missionaries Margaret Tims and Bertie March (ca. 1898, 1905); and a Slavey grammar and dictionary apparently compiled by Margaret Tims.

The fonds consists of E.J.'s diary describing the trip west, as transcribed by his daughter, Susan Lawrence Skinner.

The fonds consists of Edward's correspondence and travel diaries, and miscellaneous other family letters.

The fonds consists of a microfilm of newspaper reports, published in The Times and The Scotsman, about Lord Lorne's tour. Includes an 1883 letter from Lord Castletown, describing a trip by CPR from Winnipeg to Calgary. The fonds also consists of photographs of sketches done during the 1881 trip, along with original 1870s sketches of European castles and scenes (possibly done by Princess Louise), which had been glued to the back of these photos. Includes a scrapbook of newspaper clippings written by Reverend James MacGregor who accompanied Lorne.

The fonds consists of his memoirs, "A Greenhorn in the Rockies", about his summer visits to the Rockies. Includes his reminiscences about Banff National Park, Robert E. Campbell, Emerald Lakes, Field, Fort Steele, Laggan, Sam McCann, W.G. Peckham, Stephen House, Takakkaw Falls, Edward Whymper, Yoho Valley, and other topics.

The fonds consists of diaries of trips to Canada (1884, 1887), and miscellaneous passenger lists and programs.

The fonds consists of a detailed diary (at M-745) of the 1876 journey. Also includes (at M-477) newsclippings about the family and harness makers, McLeod family genealogy, and miscellaneous family photographs.

The fonds consists of reminiscences, written in 1938, of Banff and area in the 1880s.