The collection consists of books written by, objects, graphic material, and clippings connected to Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan. These include 10 logs whittled by Grant MacEwan, 52 books (most signed; complete works of Grant MacEwan), clippings, 35 plaques, miscellaneous objects including 2 suitcases, 2 cowboy hats, straw hat, fireman's helmet, policeman's hat and billy club, headphones, radio and microphone, and sweatshirts and buttons from Grant MacEwan Day. Graphic material includes posters and photographs. Textual records include a letter to Grant MacEwan regarding the naming the institution after him, the program for the official opening in 1972, the transfer of land document for City Centre Campus, and the records of the Grant MacEwan Day Committee.

Fonds consists of the Faculty of Nursing Research, Scholarship and Community Engagement Highlights, photographs and negatives of students and faculty, and convocation programs (limited).

Fonds consists of publications and photographs of Foundation events (Tournament of Aces, Mad Hatter's Gala, United Way fun run, Satellite bingo), as well as administration records.

The collection consists of institutional artifacts that primarily commemorate events or promote the institution. The materials have been divided into the following series: 1) events, 2) promotional material, 3) flags, 4) plaques. Items include buttons, pins, institutional seals, a signed Griffins jersey presented to Bill Comrie in recognition of his donation to University Athletics, a miniature shovel from SAMU groundbreaking ceremony, flags, a plaque commemorating the official opening of the City Centre Campus from Mayor Jan Reimer, horse gear from the Equine Program, and convocation mortarboard and tassel.

Fonds consists of administration records of kihêw waciston, issues of Tipi Talk newsletter, and ca. 650 photographs of events including Aboriginal Cultural Day and round dance (2015).

Fonds consists of publications, posters, photographs and audiovisual of ceremonies and events as well as records related to the promotion of programs.

Fonds consists of newsletters of selected events happening at or impacting the university, including those dedicated to budget issues; correspondence, reports, news releases, and clippings for City Centre Campus development, including groundbreaking and grand opening; agendas, minutes, reports, and speeches from the committees of senior administrators, and the Board of Governors Facilities Committee. Also included is material relating to current and former presidents.