This fonds reflects the historical research and writing conducted by Richard Dowson. Dowson has completed extensive research on Moose Jaw during WWII. It includes writings on George William ‘Bill’ Ward, a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the history of Moose Jaw residents in relation to the sinking of the Line Athenia. It also includes the history of the Moose Jaw Dam-buster Airmen, Sergeant-Pilot Kenneth Brown and Pilot Officer Robert Alexander Urquhart.

This collection consists of thirty-three sets of blueprints and technical drawings for homes, businesses, and schools in Moose Jaw and area, primarily from the early 1900's and 1920's. Many of the drawings are “proposed” plans and the building may have never been constructed.

This fonds contains tax assessments and notices of Mary E. Horn pertaining to land she purchased in Moose Jaw. It also includes a land plot advertisement, as well as correspondences and receipts regarding the land purchase.

This fonds contains one marriage certificate of Richard Wilson and Mary Caroline Wilson dated November 29, 1893.

This fonds contains photographs of Cliff Henderson and his family and others, as well as a medallion from the Saskatchewan Curling Association.

Aerial view of the British American Oil Co. Refinery and surrounding area near the Moose Jaw River in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Union Hospital and St. Margaret's Catholic School are visible in photograph as well.

Aerial view of the British American Oil Co. Refinery and surrounding area near Moose Jaw River in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

View of circle of stones at Missouri Coteau, southwest of Moose Jaw. Men identified (left to right): Jack Hamilton (retired farmer from Coderre, SK), "Long John" Sutherland (Moose Jaw, SK) and Kenneth Harris "Casey" Jones (of Mortlach, SK in car)

Composite postcard showing Union Bank, Bank of Hamilton, Dominion Bank, and Northern Crown Bank in Moose Jaw

Art Broadfoot with ambulance at Moose Jaw airport

Men in fire fighter outfits on two cars decorated for parade at Armoury, Moose Jaw

Parade with 20th Armoured Band in action

Bank of Hamilton at corner of Main Street and High Street East, Moose Jaw

Barn at Glenfield Farm built in 1904 with teams of horses and binders in front

Men, wagons and horse teams pose in front of William Walsh's barn near corner of High Street West and First Avenue (south side). Barn built ca. 1883