The fonds consists of incorporation documents and bylaws; secretary-treasurer's correspondence (1975-1990); annual general meetings programs (1976-1991); membership lists for local affiliates (1963-1992); Calgary Centre newsletters, circulars and notices of meetings (1964-1991); miscellaneous programs for archaeology conferences (1971-1978); and miscellany.

Fonds consists of personal and professional records created and collected by Professor Peter Lewis Shinnie throughout his time in England, Africa and Canada over a seventy year period. The records relate primarily to the academic activities carried out by Shinnie in roles such as professor, advisor, archaeologist, colleague, friend and father.