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This series consists of correspondence, agendas, reports, minutes, recommendations, members lists, and newsletters.

The series consists of correspondence, receipts, and a War Charities Act registration form for the Ladner Dugout. Records document the handover of the Ladner Dugout's assets to Delta Branch No. 61, Canadian Legion, in 1945.

Series consists of reports submitted to the shareholders at the annual meeting of the British Columbia Packers Association. Included in the annual report is the Directors' Report, the General Manager's Report, and the Auditor's Report. The Director's Report presents the balance sheet for the previous year. The General Manager's Report describes the operations and results of the business of the Association including canneries in operation, market conditions, improvements to plants, condition of its fleet of steamers, comments on fishing strategies and enhancements, and a financial summary.

Series consists of materials collected by Martin Keeley, and others, during his time as Executive Director of the Friends of Boundary Bay. The materials were generated from both his home in Point Roberts as well as the offices in Ladner, B.C. and Point Roberts, Washington.

Moving image items include two movies, one regarding shorebirds in the state of New Jersey, and another focused on the B.C. Wetlands. Both were thought to be used by Martin Keeley for research purposes while he was the Executive Director of the Friends of Boundary Bay.

Sound recording items include three audio tapes, one that was unable to be read, a second that features a discussion regarding logging in Point Roberts and Delta, and a third that is labeled as a "Whatcom County Council" meeting.

The series has been arranged into the following items:
2010-29-137; 2010-29-138; 2010-29-139; 2010-29-140; 2010-29-141.

Series consists of an award relating to members of the Delta Agricultural Society during it's tenure, specifically included in this series is the Chicago World's Fair award presented to Jubilee Farm in 1893 for their exhibit of 'Black Tartarian Oats.' Accession included in this series is: 2011-014.

Series consists of records arising from the 1983 B.C. Heritage Conference (also known as the Dogwood Conference), which was hosted by the Delta Heritage Advisory Commission. Records include pamphlets, notes, schedules, the text of a speech, audiocassette recordings of conference sessions (some with transcriptions), and other materials. The series has been arranged into 3 files levels: 1983 BC Heritage Conference Materials; Welcoming Speech 1983 BC Heritage Conference; Sound Recordings.

Series consists of records that were obtained from the Brunswick Cannery site after is was operated as a fishing camp for the Imperial plant at Steveston (1930-1939). After 1939 the buildings were reopened and used for net and boat storage and local Japanese fishermen and their families resided in some of the buildings along with other fishermen and a caretaker. Records contain information regarding residents and fish tallies between 1941-1942.

Series consists of log books recording the daily operation of tug boats used in the B.C. Packers' oyster operation, mainly the M.V. East Delta, M.V. E.F.N., Togo No. 1, and M.V. Jervis Queen. Major contents include destination and time on each course, weather conditions and nature of work. The boats were largely used to tow scows loaded with oysters tot eh plant in Delta, and to position empty scows over the oyster beds. At low tide the empty scows would land near the beds to which the workers would walk and harvest the oysters. Full scows were then floated back to the plant. The "East Delta" was used by Mr. Christoperhson to travel to other oyster operations, and became a second home for John and Grace after the closure of the plant in Boundary Bay.

Series contains a book titled "Holly berries from the poets," which was published in 1909 and contains poetry and excerpts. Inscription in the front is: "To Mrs. Whitworth, Christmas 1911, S.M. Fisher, Ladner, B.C."

Series consists of correspondence, and financial and personnel records, pertaining to the operation of the oyster plant at Boundary Bay.

File contains an account book of the Brackman-Ker Milling Company's depot and distribution operation in Ladner. The ledger lists shipments of hay, oats, straw, etc. to Victoria, Vancouver, New Westminster and other destinations from various farmers in the Delta area. The ledger lists shipper, date, no. of packages, description, weight, destination and conveyance (i.e. name of ship), plus yearly summaries. The account book may have been kept by the company's local book-keeper, J.W. Fraser, which is why it became part of the MacInnis material.

Series consists of correspondence with the Canadian Pension Commission, 1934 to 1938, regarding reinstatement of Major MacInnis' pension; letter from the Minister of Pension and National Health acknowledging Major MacInnis' offer of service to Acting Minister of Defence, 1940; and a certificate of membership for C.W. MacInnis in the Masonic Order, Grand Lodge of Alberta A.F. & A.M., No. 7, Edmonton.

Series contains the original typewritten and edited copy scripts as well as two audio reels for CBC Radio's Neighbourly News show, written and hosted by Edgar Dunning from 1961-1986. These radio shows were aired from the Hotel Vancouver and provided snippets of news, gathered by Edgar Dunning from community newspapers across British Columbia. The series contains file level descriptions of the original scripts with newspaper clippings and handwritten notes by Edgar Dunning and file level descriptions of the edited scripts and original audio reels recorded on polyester film in 1984 along with a digital copy which was created by CBC Radio Archives Vancouver in October 2012.

This series consists of records created by the chapters of the Auxiliary, which includes minutes, program reports and financial reports. The series is arranged into 7 subseries: 1. Beaver Chapter records, 2. Avant Garde Chapter records, 3. Highland Chapter records, 4. Sunflower Chapter records, 5. Driftwood Chapter records, 6. Lamplights Chapter records, and 7. Newcomer Chapter records.

Series consists of bulletins published by the Kinsmen Club of Ladner-Tsawwassen. Bulletins document activities of the Club and include copies of committee reports, minutes of Club executive and general meetings and financial statements.

Consists of the original handwritten constitution of the Delta Agricultural Society, 1888.

Series consists of the constitution and by-laws of the Association of Kinsmen Clubs, the national body representing Kinsmen Clubs across Canada.

Series consists of correspondence, photographs, reports and newsclippings pertaining to the planning and construction of Kinsmen House, Kinsmen Water Park and a playground area in Mountain View Park. Records pertaining to the construction of Kinsmen House are kept in a scrapbook.

Series consists of publications published by the Corporation of Delta relating to the community and economic developments of Delta. Publications include community plans and financial reports.

Series consists of circulars, letters, telegram and memos received by F. G. Bell in his capacity as general manager of Brunswick Cannery. Correspondence is about government regulations; policy and procedures, and operational inquiries and directives received from the head office of B.C. Packers Association; and inquiries from suppliers. Circulars from the Fraser River Canners' Association may have been received by Mr. Bell as President of the Anglo American Canning Co.

Series consists of correspondence among the Whitworth parents, children and relatives. The correspondence is in the form of greeting cards, letters and postcards and is arranged by file level accordingly. The correspondence often marks significant holidays, events and announcements as well as day to day activities and sentiments.

Series consists of one file containing two letters written by Simeon Fisher.

Series consists of correspondence and financial statements sent to or received from John Muir's property agent, George & Watson Accounting Company, relating to the renting of his properties in Deloraine. Major contents include collection of rent, rent dispute settlement, extension of lease, sale of land and property maintenance.

Series consists of correspondence relating to the Society's liaison with the BC Wildlife Federation, BC government departments and other fishing clubs concerning the organization of the Society's programs. Series also includes administrative files of financial reports and program lists.

Series consists of reports and correspondence between Mr. and Mrs. Trevitt and the Delta Municipal Council on the use of Deas Slough for building a marina. Series also includes news clippings related to the establishment of a marina.