The fonds consists of First World War army paybook and meal coupons, CPR train passes and handbook, cheque, and correspondence pertaining to his retirement. Includes photographs of CPR shop staff, Sarcee Army Camp, Red Deer, Calgary, and Canmore.
The fonds consists of a letter written by Charles to his father from Fort Pitt in 1885; a group portrait of the seven Rannie siblings taken about 1890; and a family tree compiled by Charles's son Charles Alexander Rannie in the 1970s.
The fonds consists of his manuscripts (1963, 1966, 1971); research notes (1961-1969); and photographs of Lord Strathcona's Horse (1900-1919, 1941), officer training units (1940), and Calgary cadets (1950). Includes Hilda's programs and photographs (1929-1953).