The fonds consists of photographs of the BC coast and scenes of Prince Rupert. Included are photos of lighthouses, the grain elevator, Anyox, Canadian Coastguard ship "Newington," and war ships.

The collection consists of a photo album that contains photographs of military personnel. Also included are postcards sent to Arlene Russell, newspaper clippings, and military artifacts such as badges, pins, and Second World War artifacts.

The fonds consists of records from the HMCS Prince Rupert. It includes a Master-At-Arms rough report book from 1944- 1945, a copy of "The Communication Weekly" from April 26, 1945, a booklet for the HMCS Prince Rupert reunion in 1985, a 22 lb. brass plaque of the ship's crest, and the HMCS Prince Rupert's red ensign and white ensign.

The fonds consists of records from the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) in Prince Rupert. It consists of minutes of the first meeting of the Historical Committee of the RCNVR Prince Rupert Division on September 14, 1939, and records of the first and second contingent of the RCNVR departing from Prince Rupert on September 6 and 12, 1939.

The fonds consists of photographs of the Zabudney family and friends. It also includes photographs and negatives of people in army uniforms.

The fonds consists of records from the United States Army in Prince Rupert during the Second World War. It includes a souvenir booklet from 1945 entitled Prince Rupert Sub-Port of Embarkation, a 1945 American Officers' Roster, Muskeg News from the Corp of Engineers A.P.O. 997, The Daily Acropolis News, Port Post, a Telephone Directory for U.S. Army Prince Rupert and Port Edward, and ephemera.

The fonds consists of records related to Trevor D. Johnston's life. It includes personal war records and photographs from his time in the military. Other items include personal correspondence, forms and lists related to his work at S.D. Johnston Co. in 1939, and household receipts from various businesses. It also includes correspondence and certificates regarding Emily Mary Johnston's service in a military hospital.

The collection consists 76 negatives and 9 photographs from the 1940s. It includes scenes around Prince Rupert during the Second World War such as gun placements, artillery on boats, soldiers, ship building at the dry dock, Hays Creek, CN Park, downtown views, fish boats, family, and a concert.

The collection consists of photographs and textual records relating to Samuel Needleman's stay in Prince Rupert. It includes 14 photographs of the S.S. Alaska, his dental lab, the barracks, company kitchen, the drydock, Acropolis Hill and streets nearby, the Canadian Grain Elevator, and a wedding that took place at Acropolis Hill.

The fonds consists of textual records belonging to Roderick Montgomery. It includes personal documents from when Roderick served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War such as a Soldier's Service Book and five Soldier's Pay Books, correspondence, and a discharge certificate. It also includes his membership dues book for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, income tax receipts, bank books, and other receipts.