Fonds consists of an issue of the "Dawson Daily News" newspaper from Thursday, 7 November 1918. The top headline reads "Northland's Greatest Disaster, Foundering of S.S. Sophia Oct. 25, With all on Board". The article contains an account of the accident and a list of everyone who was lost.

Fonds also includes a postcard addressed to Mr. William MacMillan in Dawson, Yukon, sent by A. Steward, from Skagway on 23rd October 1918. The postcard reads "Very enjoyable trip. Leaving tonight on Sophia. Regards and good luck to Mrs. [??] your wife + self. 'Cheer oh'". The postcard was sent before leaving Skagway, which wrecked that night.