Item is a book titled "The Breed of Manly Men: The History of the Cape Breton Highlanders," written by Alex Morrison and Ted Slaney, which outlines the history of the Cape Breton Highlanders. The book provides information about the World War 1 experiences of the 85th and 185th Infantry Battalions.

Item is a pamphlet containing a collection of wartime songs, some written about the Cape Breton Highlanders. Many of the songs within the pamphlet were written by people from Cape Breton.