The fonds consists of correspondence, memoranda, certificates, commissions, publications, practice books, notebooks, clippings, transcripts of speeches and events, examination results, and photographs relating primarily to Barnes' work as a court reporter in the Yukon Territory and B.C.

The fonds consists of research files on various legal historical topics, including the history of the Law Society of B.C., magistrates, courts, judges, and general legal history, each containing correspondence, reports, photocopies, clippings, and notes, as well as some original Law Society records; published transcripts and reports relating to magistrates; collection of legal documents dating from the late 18th century; collection of early B.C. law firm letterhead; a drawing relating to the case of Rex v. Ducharme; photographs of individuals, groups and courthouses, many which were used as illustrations for his historical publications; and sound tapes describing the origins and contents of some of the research files.

The fonds consists of subject files, case books and reference material; personal memorabilia, photographs and items related to Ferris' legal practice.

The fonds consists of Minutes of the Provincial Executive Council, 1968-1987; Annual meetings, 1948-1988; Annual Reports, 1971-1988; Minutes of the Executive Committee, 1964-1987; Section minutes, 1971-1988; Resolution registers, 1965-1987; Section Resolutions, 1974-1986; Briefs to the Attorney General, 1971-1988; Reports and Submissions, 1971-1981, 1983-1988; Branch president, vice-presidents and Executive Director minutes, 1957-1987; National Executive Committee Minutes, 1973-1983; National Council Minutes, 1973-1977; The National newspaper, 1974-March 1987; and, miscellaneous documents.

The fonds consists of Professional Legal Training Course manuals and activity plans.

The fonds consists of correspondence, clippings, a copy of a family history, and memorabilia; photographs of David Wallbridge, ca. 1898, and the partners and office staff of Reid, Wallbridge, Gibson and Sutton, 1939.

The fonds consists of extensive personal correspondence with family members, friends, and business associates, 1909-1970; university law school notes and examinations, 1909-1915; official correspondence and documents, 1915-1970; income tax records, 1937-1939; research material and drafts of radio broadcasts, 1944-1945; clippings, family papers and memorabilia; and photographs.

The collection consists of legal documents, both in English and Latin generated in various parts of England, including indentures, affidavits, rental rolls, wills, pleas, commissions, appointments, proofs of testimony, agreements, lists, petitions, leases, briefs, bills, mortgages, and contracts.

The fonds consists of Minutes, 1966-1970, 1978; Minutes of the Board of Directors, 1967; Correspondence, 1966-1967, 1975; "Law and Reason" pamphlets and subject file, 1967-1969 and; Financial statements, 1977-1978.

The fonds consists of a typed compilation of thirteen "Selected Papers", representing samples of his research, writing, and public speaking on various legal issues over a 40 year period. Originally published or delivered between 1936 and 1977, these papers were combined into this format by the author in 1987.