Fonds consists of personal papers created by chemistry professor, Dr. Owen Holmes. The bulk of the material consists of correspondence and other records relating to the University of Regina Chemistry Department, to several university committees on which Dr. Holmes served, and to professional organizations with which he was associated.

Fonds consists of personal and professional papers created by Allan Bishop VanCleave, chemistry professor and Dean of Graduate Studies. Included are lecture notes and glass lantern slides on glaciation; records relating to a high school teachers' seminar in chemistry (1960) and the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association (1948); and colour slides depicting the sod turning, construction, and completed buildings of the main campus, University of Regina. (1962-1976).