The collection contains 24 photographic reproductions of original photographs of members of the John Carlson family, local farming activities, and farm equipment. Several depict views of Melfort in early states of development. Historically significant images include that of a Mr. and Mrs. Bagshaw at "Melfort House" in the U.K.
The collection consists of various documents and photos about Indian Head's agricultural heritage, including the Bell Farm, the federal Tree Nursery and the federal Experimental Farm. The Agriculture Collection includes materials related agriculture and includes, especially, series pertaining to three major agricultural developments in Indian Head 1) The Bell Farm (Qu'Appelle Valley Farming Company) which was a huge farming venture of 57,000 acres promoted by Major William Robert Bell in 1881-1882 to Eastern Canadian and American shareholders. The venture finally failed and Major Bell left Indian Head in 1895. 2) The federal Experimental Farm which was established in 1887 under the superintendency of Angus MacKay and continues to conduct research as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Indian Head Research Farm . 3) The federal Tree Nursery (PFRA) resulted from the promotion of trees and shrubs for shelter by Angus MacKay , the superintendent of the Experimental Farm . Established as a separate federal government station in 1901 under the superintendency of Norman Ross, it provided trees and shrubs for farmers throughout the prairies until its closure in 2014.
The Antoinette Moreau collection contains photographs that depict the family and friends of Antoinette Moreau and offer a look into the way of life of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.
This fonds consists of correspondence, minutes, financial records, newspaper clippings, photographs and adverting materials (posters) pertaining to arts and culture in the Battlefords. Also included are exhibits, local artists and activities of the North Battleford Art Club, Battlefords Allied Arts Council, community players and other artists who exhibited or participated in the Saskatchewan Handicraft festivals.
The fonds consist of Alex Balych's CJNB papers (25 scripts and year-round reviews), Northwest Economic Council (NEDC) correspondence, School papers North Battleford School District #1438 (correspondence and reports), Pearl Balych photographs (200) and textual records, Dance Festival programs 1964-1968, 1970-1990, Radio scripts 1963-1965.
The fonds consists of meeting minutes, photographs, real estate brochures, convention programs, news-clippings, etc. all pertaining to real estate in general. Most items are specific to the Battlefords Real Estate Board.
This fonds consists of chapter meeting minutes, various social reports, numerous scrapbooks, and a small collection of miscellaneous items all collected and donated by the club Beta Sigma Phi. This fonds is composed of the following series: Chapter Meeting Minutes; Social Reports; Scrapbooks; Textual Records.