The collection consists of oral history interviews with L., J., and S. Alwood, Alf Baines, Allen Baker, Gordon Davis, Tom Feist, Ray Fetterly, Jim and Mary Hughes, Lillian Knupp, George Lawrence, Jim Lawrence, Mrs. R. R. Leitch, Johnny Lefthand, Mark Lefthand, Bud Long, Hugh McLaughlin, Roy McLean, Melvin Nelson, Jack Peach, Marie Peake, George Read, Bert Sheppard, Lloyd Wambeke, Bedford Warren, Mary Wildman, Chuck Williams, Stan Wilson.

The fonds consists of letters to his sister Fannie and his family (1904) and miscellaneous newsclippings and correspondence (1897-1912).

The fonds consists of photographs of Wainwright and homesteading in the area; Grand Trunk Pacific Railway construction near Wainwright (1909); National Buffalo Park and wildlife including buffalo and cattalo (ca. 1911); Vermilion (1906); and John and one of his studios (nd).

The fonds consists of dominion ration books, wage book, University of Manitoba examination papers, land patent and correspondence pertaining to Harry's land, miscellaneous receipts, and grain threshing statements.

The fonds consists of photographs of the Meopham and Clem Gardner families, the VU Ranch and Springbank area, Minnie Gardner (Clem's sister) in a horse-jumping competition, and Millarville races. Includes a recorded interview with Clem (1962).

The fonds consists of transcripts of speeches and radio broadcasts about the Alberta Wheat Pool, UFA and agriculture (1929-1945), newsclippings about his career (1921-1954), and a photograph of the 1916 UFA convention.

The fonds consists of photographs of Saskatoon businesses, institutions, societies, events, exhibitions including the Saskatoon Industrial Exhibition, and military exercises; and photographs of southern Saskatchewan towns and rural areas. Includes photographs of Regina sports teams.

The fonds consists of history of "The Gillham Family in the Bragg Creek Area, 1920-1972"; Herbert's obituary (1971); military views of Herbert in the 12th Canadian Mounted Regiment and the Canadian Cavalry Reserve Regiment; and photograph of Certificate of Service in Cheshire Imperial Yeomanry.

The fonds consists of photographs of ranchers and personalities around Pincher Creek, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) personalities.

The fonds consists of a scrapbook of reminiscences, articles, poems and newsclippings; photographs of the family and prairie life; and a family tree and history.