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The fonds consists of correspondence regarding potential land purchases near Calgary; and photographs of the Bradfield Ranch and farm homes in British Columbia.

The fonds consists of Clarence's record book of stock breeding, and Jessie's photographs of the Burk and Umscheid families and farm life in the Milo area.

The fonds consists of a letter from Nellie McClung (one of the Famous Five [Famous 5]) as a result of a public speaking contest won by Strang.

The fonds consists of family correspondence (1911-1968); George's historical society correspondence, history articles by various authors (1923-1926), and newsclippings on historical topics (1897-1965); David's diary of boy scout activities (1927); family certificates, memberships, programs, greeting cards and autograph book; and photographs of farm machinery, the Ranchmen's Club and Calgary. RECORDS RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE ALSO IN THIS FONDS. SEE INVENTORY FOR DETAILS: Alberta Military Institute, Bow River, Ephrem A. Brisebois, Leonard W. Brockington, George F. Buchanan, buffalo hunting, Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) construction and land, Chiniquay (Stoney), Fort Calgary, Isaac Cowie, Crowsnest Pass, Insp. Francis J. Dickens, Alexander L. Fortune, fur trade, F.W. Godsal, golf, George H. Gooderham, Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), Fort Livingstone, liquor traffic, Marquess of Lorne, Charles C. McCaul, Archibald McDonald, Joseph McDonald, Metis, William Pearce, Peigan Post, Walter Joseph Phillips, Peter Pond, Prince's Island Tennis Club, Riel Rebellion (1885), Saskatchewan River, Selkirk Settlement, Andrew Sibbald, T.M. Steedman, surveyors, Edmund Taylor, Archdeacon J.W. Tims, University of Alberta, James N. Wallace, and A.R. Wright.

The fonds consists of typescript of manuscript of reminiscences of southern Alberta pioneers from Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek, High River and Lethbridge. Pioneers include Thomas Clarke, A.E. Cox, Bertha Crooks, Mr. Dayman, Mrs. de Veber, Mrs. Richard Duthie, A.L. Fairbairn, Walter Fairhorn, Alex Fleming, Hamlin Garland, Clyde Gilmour, Justice W.C. Ives, Mrs. J.P.J. Jephson, Norman MacLeod, Mrs. Jack Murphy (later Mrs. Bunt), Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Newman, G.D. Plunkett, Senator Riley, Caroline Sanders, Abilgail Sexsmith, Mrs. Steadman, Mrs. Alex Thompson, R.A. Wallace, George Webb, Mrs. Alfred Wilson and R.N. Wilson. Topics discussed include remittance men, stopping places, polo, Dominion Day, balls and dances, social life, travelling, Christmas, theatricals, floods, blizzards, wind, prairie fires, loneliness, Charcoal (Blood), houses and furniture, churches cowboys, round-ups, education and schools, branding, round-ups, early settlement, pioneers and homesteading.

The fonds is very rich in correspondence which details life in southern Alberta, ranching, childhood, and the relationships between family members. It consists of: Oliver's correspondence and Treaty 8 trip diary (1900); Henrietta's diaries (1864, 1867), a few speeches and writings, correspondence, and Persons Case memorabilia; Alice's correspondence, diary (1940), and wedding records; Muir's diary (1897); Margaret's correspondence (very little); Amelia's correspondence and letters to the editor; Claude's ranching diaries (1905-1927) and correspondence (1894-1919); Laura's and Barbara's correspondence; Claudia's school records, diaries (1920-1928), and correspondence; Gard's school records, diaries (1920, 1926), and Persons Case memorabilia; extensive family photographs; genealogical charts; and miscellaneous documents of various ancestors.

The fonds consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings and musical programs compiled by Eileen as a young girl (1934-1940), which includes programs and reviews of her own musical activities as well as those of her contemporaries: Mary Tierney, Noel Cook (later Noel Taylor), Mary Lesingham Shortt, Evelyne Pearson, Kathleen Tierney, Odette de Foras, and orchestra conductors Grigori Garbovitsky and Jascha Galperin. Many of the musical events were held at the Grand Theatre. The fonds also includes a folder of Evelyne Pearson's clippings, programs, letters and photos (1925-1937), which were also in the possession of Eileen Atkinson.

The fonds consists of scrapbook and programs regarding Elaine's and Dorothie's musical careers (1923-1938); and photographs of the Dudley Smiths (1907-1930) and Chautauqua circuit (1930).

The fonds consists of diaries, one volume per year (1916-1981); and her memoirs written ca. 1967-1971. The 1920 diary describes preparations to emigrate, the voyage to Canada, the train trip across the country to Alberta, and her family's life in Calgary, including setting up house and finding jobs.

The fonds consists of correspondence, research notes, records of organizations in which she was active, articles, newsclippings, scrapbooks of reminiscences of Calgary art scene in 1920s and 1930s, and manuscript on Donald Cameron by Elizabeth Motherwell (at M-6853). Includes 1913 plans for Motherwell house (at M-7578). Also includes First World War photographs of William and of the International Boundary Survey (1872-1874) (at PD-19). The latter photographs were originally owned by William Frederick King.