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The fonds consists of photographs of the Lauder family and their bakery in Edmonton.

The fonds consists of letters written by Arthur Meredith to his family in Ontario about his experiences, predominantly regarding his settling in Edmonton in the 1890s. A transcription was provided along with the records.

The fonds consists of original letters patent for the Edmonton Building and Investment Company, August 30,1889, with emendations, 1897 and a letter relating to the emendations, January 5,1897.

The fonds consists of his account book recording purchases made from "Messrs Baker & McColl" general store (location unknown). Purchases included food items (butter, molasses, sugar, rolled oats, mustard, coffee, tea, biscuits, etc.), clothing and sewing supplies (shoes, drawers, fabric, scissors, socks, braces, buttons, thread, etc.), and various household and hardware supplies (broom, paint, soap, lamp glasses, axe handle, etc.).

The fonds consists of letters to family in Ireland (1849-1850), homestead documents (1885-1892), notebook (1890) and family photographs. Includes program for dedication of monument to Sam Livingston (1898) and a few letters about Howse family genealogy (1931).

The fonds consists of five letters written by Dr. Thomas H. Whitelaw and sent to periodicals based in eastern Canada. The narratives describe Whitelaw’s journey across Canada by rail and his perspective of the town during the closing days of the Klondike. Whitelaw also sets himself a vocal proponent of Edmonton by encouraging people to move west and take advantage of the growing community.

Also included in the records is a prescription written on Dr. Whitelaw’s prescription pad dated April 26th, 1899.

The photographs consist of an image of Main Street Edmonton (looking west in August 1898), an image of one of Edmonton’s mines, an image of mine workers, and a composite image of the Edmonton Y.M.C.A Maple Leaf Club membership from 1914 - 1915.

The fonds consists of photographs of Red Crow and Chief Moon.

The fonds consists of photographs of the Moreau family, their home, and store.

The fonds consists of four scrapbooks of newsclippings regarding Sitting Bull and Walsh's work in the Cypress Hills, Walsh's service in the Yukon, and activities upon retirement. Includes photographs of James and Cora Walsh, and a copy of a letter to Cora about her father's experiences with the Sioux.

The fonds consists of letters regarding his police service, including a letter of recommendation from NWMP Superintendent R. Burton Deane; and photographs of Ronney and the blacksmith shop in Lethbridge.