The fonds consists of telegrams received at the CPR's Winnipeg office, predominantly by John M. Egan, related to the Riel Rebellion. Includes a copy of Crowfoot's Issapóómahksika's declaration of loyalty to the Queen.

The fonds consists of correspondence regarding Luxton and Glenbow acquisitions and displays (1947-1969), and inventories of artifacts (1957-1966); and photographs, invoices, licences, calendars, articles and miscellany collected for Glenbow by Cathcart (1860-1969). Includes Cathcart's personal correspondence and notes (1931-1974), recorded interview about his life (including transcript), postcards, greeting cards, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, photographs, a film and miscellany.

The fonds consists of R.C. Hardisty's HBC correspondence, related to operations at various posts (1870-1887), and personal correspondence (1845-1889). Also includes some correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and personal papers of Eliza, Richard G., and other family members.

The fonds consists of diaries (1874-1905), correspondence (1871-1882), and manuscript of his reminiscences. Includes some personal correspondence of brother, Harry Parker.