Fonds consists of four issues of "Navy and Army Illustrated" magazine dating to 24 July, 21 August, 4 September, and 18 September 1896.

Fonds consists of a handwritten reference letter written by the nephew of Lord Nelson, dated 6 May 1875. It reads "87, Hartford St, Mayfair W. May 6, 1875. The Bearer of this letter, Mr. E. Summers, lived with me as a butler for two years, leaving at his own request. He came to me with a five year character from his last place. Both Lady Nelson and myself are sorry to part with him, and I shall be happy to answer any inquiries. Nelson".

Fonds consists of Christmas greeting cards from Wagner, Stein & Greene Co., Capital Iron & Metals Ltd., and Morris Greene Industries.

Fonds consists of three certificates of discharge for Calvin Foote dated 1876, 1881, and 1882, a manuscript listing of ships in which Foote served from 1886 to 1903 and the years he served as a pilot, 1907 to 1929, and a photocopy of a newspaper clipping of the obituary of Captain John Calvin Foote, early B.C. captain and pilot, dated 7 July 1949.

Fonds consists of a handwritten letter written by the donor's uncle, Albert Hall in Esquimalt, to his sister, the donor's mother, Marjorie Hall, of Hoare Farm, Sturrey, near Canterbury, Kent, dated 11 September 1904.

Fonds consists of Log books of SS Oriana dating from 1960 to 1965, an SS Oriana emergency station bill, maps, and a blank daily issue book of spirit rations.

Also includes a souvenir book filled with signatures from Captain H.A. Hayns of the Eagle Oil & Shipping Company Limited, given as a token of respect and esteem on the retirement of an unnamed person from the position of Marine Superintendent, dated 31 December 1934.

Fonds consists of a letter dated 5 June 1924 written on Norther Navigation Company stationary.

Fonds consists of assorted photographs and newspaper clippings related to Edmund Cox, the Cox family, and various HMC ships.

Fonds consists of a copy of the B.C. Marine Association constitution and bylaws, two newspaper clipping obituaries, a clipping from "The Province" newspaper 16 October 1995 describing fire destroying an old ship, and a photocopy of a clipping from "The Province" 11 September 1995 describing SS Prince George.

Fonds consists of a photo album and certificates of service, competency, and discharge relating to whaling and the work of Frederick Alexander McKie dating from 1947 to 1969.