This fonds contains the papers of Premiers Donald Farquharson, Arthur Peters, F. L. Haszard, H. James Palmer, John A. Mathieson, Aubin A. Arsenault, J. H. Bell, James D. Stewart, Albert C. Saunders, Walter M. Lea, W. J. P. MacMillan, Thane A. Campbell, J. Walter Jones, Alex W. Matheson, and Alex B. Campbell. The papers consist primarily of correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, arranged variously- chronologically, alphabetically, or by subject; any existing order was maintained. Most of the correspondence is professional although there is some personal material as well, particularly in the Farquharson and Alex B. Campbell material. There are also reports and memoranda scattered throughout. The correspondence documents the daily concerns which were brought to the attention of a premier: transportation, the availability of medical and social services for individuals in need, legal issues, military matters, immigration, employment or reference requests, and policy or electoral issues. In the cases of premiers who also served as the Attorney General there may also correspondence addressed to them in that capacity.

This fonds consists of a day book (1775-1787) and a diary (1797-1818) kept by Benjamin Chappell in which he recorded his work and daily activities. Information includes who he worked with, the type of work involved, and for whom he was working. He describes the early conditions in the settlement at Elizabethtown (New London), reports the arrival of much-needed supplies, and mentions arrivals and departures of individuals to the settlement. He also records the occurrence of deaths, marriages, births, illness, fires, accidents, and the weather.

The latter volume appears to have originally been the account book of an Alexander McMillan who recorded the purchase and sale of general dry goods in Halifax, on board ship, and on Prince Edward Island. Entries, dated between 1777 and 1785, are organized by the name of the client. Chappell appears to have crossed out McMillan's account entries and then written in his own journal entries on the blank sections of the pages.

The original volumes were microfilmed in 1973. The first reel of microfilm contains copies of both volumes while the second reel only contains the day book.

This fonds also contains a photocopy of a transcription of a letter written by Benjamin Chappell to Mr. McGregor of Pictou, Nova Scotia in 1802. This letter has a religious theme, but also makes inquiries as to the discoveries of astronomer Sir William Herschel (1738-1822).

This fonds consists of a day book of the Charlottetown Gas Light Company spanning the years 1855-1858. Information includes the date, the amount of cash received for gas light services, the name of the client, the amount of wages made to employees, and various other financial transactions of the company. Also in the fonds are three share certificates from the company, one dated 1870 and two dated 1896.

This fonds consists of two letterbooks as well as a "general ledger and notebook". The letterbooks, which span the years 1821 to 1836, contain handwritten transcriptions of letters to and from various business and government contacts concerning the Stewarts' estates in PEI. These letterbooks were maintained by David Stewart and his brother Robert. The "General Ledger and Permanent Notebook of Surveys, Accounts, etc." was kept by Robert Bruce Stewart between 1847 and 1864.

This collection consists of several photocopies of documents relating to Samuel Holland including: notes concerning Holland's life compiled by an archivist at the Public Archives and Records Office; several copies of "The Life and Times of Major Samuel Holland" by Willis Chipman, and transcripts of correspondence between Holland and the British government. The copies were made some time between 1964 and 1973. In the Item listing which follows, the dates refer to the originals.

This fonds consists of the quarterly pay list of the 104th Regiment of Foot dated 25 September 1812 to 24 March 1813. Pay master was H. H. Carmichael. Information includes the number, rank, and name of the individuals, the amount of pay and additional allowances issued, and general remarks.

The fonds consists of a four hundred page ledger dating from 1826 to 1829. The individuals listed within the ledger are sometimes documented according to the community they are from, or by their occupation. Although the majority of the patrons documented within the ledger come from the communities of Cardigan, Launching, and Sturgeon, there are also individuals listed within the ledger from a variety of communities throughout King's County such as Montague, Brundenell, Georgetown, Murray Harbour, and Grand River. Noticeable residents of Charlottetown including Francis Longworth and Daniel Hodgson are also listed as patrons of this store.

The fonds consists of general correspondence and financial statements of the film society from 1964 to 1967, publicity documents and membership lists from 1964 to 1965, as well as a constitution dated the 8 March 1965. Program information from 1964 to 1966 contains information on the films viewed by the society and evaluation sheets, as well as correspondence relating to these films.

The collection consists of genealogical information concerning the Aitken family which was collected by Ruth Aitken Bristol. The files are arranged into the following series:

1. Aitken family history
2. Obituary notices
3. Photographs
4. Miscellaneous historical documents

Included are an autobiography written by John Astor Aitken between 1959 and 1961, with comments written by Ruth Aitken Bristol in 1969; obituary notices and genealogical notes concerning the Aitken and Townsend families; and twelve photographs of Aitken family members, tombstones and homes.

The collection consists of correspondence to the Silas Pierce & Co. and Cushing & Clap Co. from merchants on PEI between 1834 and 1870. Included in this correspondence are receipts for goods shipped by both companies (1843 to 1870), business letters and telegrams (1860-1870), as well as bills of landing for goods shipped by or received by Silas Pierce & Co. (1863-1870) and Cushing & Clap Co. (1839-1862).