The fonds consists of Arthur's notebooks and diaries (1900-1919), correspondence, war papers, memberships and memoirs of his homesteading and war experiences; Florence's certificates and papers re United church activities; newspaper clippings about the family; and photographs of homesteading, the Munson area, Calgary businesses, and the military. Includes photos of the Griffith Parry and Thomas Pierce families of Morrin, and the Henry Barrett family of Beddington. Also includes some documents related to their brother-in-law Walter Smith (who was born in England in 1856 and died in Calgary in 1944).

The fonds consists of six indexed scrapbooks containing newsclippings about brewery operations, politics, finances, sports, etc. in Lethbridge, Edmonton, Regina, Prince Albert, Vancouver and Washington.

The fonds consists of personal papers and photographs of Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) historical pageant in Calgary.

The fonds consists of incorporation documents, minutes, audited financial statements, annual reports, share certificates, legal correspondence, lists of executives, and extensive photographs.

The fonds consists of articles of association and minutes of Odeon (Grand) Theatre Ltd. (1941-1944); correspondence with distributors about movie bookings (1946- 1969); scrapbook of newsclippings about the Grand Theatre (1919-1924); programs for events held at the Grand (1912-1914, 1942-1955); photographs of the Palace and Grand Theatres (1920s-1964); papers regarding relocation of Canadian Pacific Railway in downtown Calgary (1963-1964); and a recorded interview with Jack Barron about his life and business activities.

The fonds consists of correspondence related to grain inspection, Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) land purchases (1906-1932) and the management of the Hussar farm (1925-1928); business records and account books (1901-1958); Grace's diary (1901); notes regarding Ted's Calgary Stampede horse team; and reminiscences by the Bartsch's on the Klondike in 1897-1901. Includes photographs of the Klondike (1899-1902).

The fonds consists of financial records and income tax returns (1959-1986); and architectural and interior designer's plans of the store (ca. 1976).

The fonds consists of photographs of Frederick Bertram Cooper and family; parades; military views; buildings, schools, street scenes and views of Calgary, Alberta. Includes ledgers (1910-1911).