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Series consists of records relating to MacKenzie's involvement in a variety of fraternal organizations, societies, or associations including the New Westminster Creamery Association, the New Westminster Riding Conservative Association, Peace Portal Park, Kiwanis Club, District E Farmers Institute, and International Order of Odd Fellows.

Series consists of an audio recording made by Ethel Louise Homer, regarding her life and her recollections of her father.

Series consists of a few volumes of information on the practices of knitting, sewing, and dress-making, tasks which the society undertook in their aid of the Red Cross.

Series consists of one volume and one folder of correspondence created by the New Westminster Local Council of Women. The correspondence volume, which is from a much earlier date (1898 – 1923) contains hand-written copies of letters sent to people by the Council, as well as the replies. The folder is of a more contemporary nature (1970 – 1985), and contains typed carbon copies of correspondence. The range of subjects discussed in the correspondence is very wide, encompassing everything from formal invitations to tea to concerns regarding orphans. Near the end of the volume, the content of letters received is no longer copied, only the sender and a vague subject are retained.

Series consists of photographs that were found in large envelopes with either no dates or titles. The photographs cover a broad range of subjects. Series consists of eleven files.

Series consists of negatives, prints and postcards from J. Lewis Sangster’s time serving in World War I. These include photographs that were taken by J. Lewis Sangster himself, as well as postcards that he had collected and/or sent during his time overseas. There are also photographs of J. Lewis Sangster’s son Ross during WWII.

These films feature scenes and short films that have been commercially produced that Norman Lidster purchased over the years. The films appear to feature scenes that have been shot between the 1910s to 1950s. Most films are travel videos featuring views of multiple towns, cities, and countries around the world. Other films are types of news reels featuring British royal weddings, royal visits and coronations (Also featuring coronation of a Maharaja). Also featured are scenes from the First World War with T.E. Lawrence and Field Marshal Allenby. Furthermore, some films feature stories of various themes.

Series consists of several issues of the Weekly Chronicle of the 47th Battalion from 1915-1916

Series contains material related to Josephine Slater's personal career as a dancer, including programs and photographs. Series consists of 3 files: ephemera, photographs and scrapbooks.

Series consists of three notebooks or albums of articles written by Peter Peebles. Included are drafts, illustrations, published material and correspondence. The articles are often on the subjects of fishing, angling and Robert Burns and were published in the Province, along with other local newspapers.

Series consists of newsletters produced by the Market Vendors Association, notices to vendors, meeting announcements, meeting minutes, reports, financial records, poll results and city memos.

Series consists of newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, scrapbook and miscellaneous items related to the Cave-Browne-Caves.

Series consists of a photograph album belonging to one of the owners, Ruth Petter, that documents the Tea Rooms and the lives of its owners.

Noel Oxenbury participated at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. She competed for the 100 metre backstroke event, but was eliminated the first round. This series consists of newspaper clippings, photographs, speech, and correspondence related to the 1936 Olympics.

Series consists of records created by the family and unrelated to business. Items include a World War Two ration booklet, a passport, a scrapbook commemorating the 1939 royal visit, and a will for a Richard Turner dated 1874.

Series consists of ca. 300 black and white prints and ca. 270 negatives. Almost all of these photographs appear to have been taken in conjunction with the McLeod Company’s insurance and property management functions. Thus most of the photographs are of various pieces of property presumably insured, managed, or developed by the McLeod Company. An appraisal of school buildings was carried out in 1950 and a number of photrographs of schools are included in this series.

Series consists of records that pertain to the property management activities of the Alfred W. McLeod Company. Series contains copies of classified ads and other advertisements placed by the Alfred W. McLeod Company in various newspapers. There is also a list of custodians employed at various properties managed by the Company.

Series consists of records that pertain to the insurance activities of the Alfred W. McLeod Company. Series contains two files of textual records, books, and B.C. Underwriters’ index cards for New Westminster properties.

Series consists of records that pertain to the purchase and sale of stocks and other investment vehicles by the following companies: Carnavon Holdings, McLeod Investment Corporation Ltd., Alfred W. McLeod Ltd., Realty Securities Ltd., Seeley and Co. Ltd., Westminster Mortgage Corporation Ltd., and Westminster Trust Co. Series contains one stock register book.

Series contains three scrapbooks compiled by Peter Peebles as well as later notes written by Priscilla Galloway about the scrapbooks.

Beatrice and Mabel Cave-Browne Cave were gifted musicians who taught music to many residents of New Westminster for many years. This series consists of notebooks, loose notes, essays and instructions, music and dance guides, music notation, general inspection report, and a guest book.

Series consists of a book on the genealogy of the Homer name, published in 1889, several drafts of a typewritten document entitled "Memories of My Early Childhood Days in New Westminster, B.C." The document includes a description of the Bushby House, interactions with First Nation members, and Sir John A. Macdonald's visit to New Westminster of 1886. There is also a Christmas Greetings card, and notes written presumably by Ethel Louise.

Series consists of minutes created by the New Westminster Local Council of Women during the course of their meetings. The minutes reveal the changing concerns of the Local Council of Women, comprised of a large variety of topics of interest to the Council. The minutes record information such as the election of a president and various chairs, resolutions on subjects of concern, reports from members, and the Council’s discussions on fulfilling their duties. All fourteen volumes are handwritten, although some of the later volumes include the occasional typed minutes, and all have maintained good condition.

Series consists of negatives and prints relating to the Sangster’s family life. This includes photographs of Sangster residences, his immediate family, and extended family.