Fonds consists of photographs of Sailors' Home (Tudor House), Mary Ethel Ranns, a written account of Mrs. Ranns' career, as well as a crock from the Esquimalt Brewing Company, and a wooden tray that has been in the family since WWI.

Fonds consists of material collected or created by Minaker while researching history of the Gorge for his books. The fonds includes research notes, reproductions of photographs, and draft manuscripts.

The fonds consists of photographs of Emily Forster and the Cook family in Esquimalt, two certificates from Esquimalt Public School awarded to Emily Cook, a book about the history of HMCS Naden, and 12 artifacts, including but not limited to, commemorative coins and military memorabilia.

A large crock from the Esquimalt Brewing co., along with a note about Mary Ethel Ranns' career.

The fonds consists of a business ledger (1923-1940) of tailoring for military personnel and household items, school records (including diplomas and report cards) and school photographs of Hazel Foster at Esquimalt Public School, and several household artifacts, including but not limited to: hairpins, a tatting shuttle, and a rolled oats bag.

The fonds consists of photographs of various Esquimalt scenes, including homes, naval and military subjects, Esquimalt parks projects and public events, such as Buccaneer Days. Also included are various stories authored by Jack Van Dalen.