The fonds consists of constitution, minutes (1913-1976); annual reports (1961-1981); directories of officers (1904-1981); convention programs and proceedings (1904-1981); financial records (1932-1958); scrapbooks and newspaper clippings (1920s-1970s); records of the Calgary, Central and Edmonton Districts of the provincial organization (1893-1896, 1913-1973); files related to temperance activities including Little White Ribboners, ASM School of Narcotic Education, members' pledge cards, essay and poster contests for school children, etc. (1894-1972); temperance leaflets and posters (1909-1963); and photographs of WCTU officers, members and activities (1905-1981). Includes minute books, historical sketches, etc. (1904-1974) of these locals: Calgary East End, Calgary North Hill, Calgary Hillhurst, Camrose, Clive, Didsbury, Edmonton Central, Edmonton Strathcona, Edmonton Victoria, Hanna, Lacombe, Leslieville, Medicine Hat, Nanton, Ponoka, Red Deer, Three Hills and Wetaskiwin.

The fonds consists of correspondence, financial records, reports and share certificates pertaining to his business ventures; constitutions, minutes, correspondence, programs and newspaper clippings of organizations in which he was active; and photographs and postcards of family, business and organizational activities. Includes some Cartwright family papers.