The collection consists of an article from the Imperial Oil collection about the La Vérendrye brothers near the western mountains New Year’s Day 1743, sketch of La Vérendrye’s arrival in Western Canada, photocopy of sketch of table to display sculpture and description, photocopy of letter in French from M. Deschênes to M. Brault regarding the commission to produce the basswood sculpture of La Vérendrye’s arrival, and photocopy of the description “Pere de l’Ouest Canadien”.

The collection consists of information, a photograph, drawings, etc. relating to the “…History of Skating-Curling Rink Complexes Built in The Pas”.

The Kathleen Rice fonds consists of the diaries and manuscripts of Kathleen Rice, as well as miscellaneous items including published articles, photos, artwork and a letter. The diary (dated from September 26, 1944 to January 30th, 1954) contains daily accounts of happenings, philosophising, and weather at the author’s camp at Wossey I. in Herb Lake. The manuscripts included are articles based on diary excerpts, and technical subjects such as gravity, evolution, etc.

The William Harris fonds consists of a handwritten manuscript in ball point pen on lined paper ripped from a scribbler. Describes First Nations life during the late 19th century, covering such topics as food, clothing, travel, housing, signs, trading and sharing customs. Author’s title: “Story of Indians of the Northern Part of Canada: How they Lived in the Olden Days”.

The Pas Civic Association fonds consists of a bound folio sized minute book including records of discussions on the adoption of a constitution, proposed civic policy, nomination of a slate for mayor, council and school board, promotion of a highway to Flin Flon, mock parliament debate, and war memorial.

The Hugo Mortsell fonds consists of letters, notes, diagrams, Standard Inventions Record Chart, and miscellaneous notes and ephemera re: an attempt to patent a ski binding invention with the help of Egerton Ryerson Case, patent attorney. Also included is a manuscript on reindeer management and a map of central Europe (PP85.20.1).

The Carl Berger fonds consists of photocopies of correspondence between Sam Waller and Berger, dating from 1963 – 1978. The letters cover the subjects of Canadian commemorative stamps, stamp collection, and local news from The Pas.

The Northern Manitoba 75th Anniversary fonds consists of minutes, reports, programmes, news releases, correspondence and financial statements for the Northern Manitoba 75th Anniversary Historical conference organised by the Ad Hoc Committee for the North of ’53 75th Anniversary Conference.

The Pas Lumber Company collection consists of a letter from 1982 and a machinery certificate issued to Albert L. Mattes for the Alice Mattes of Prince Albert (size: 35 x 25 cm), July 6, 1928.

The Alfred Richardson fonds consists of a variety of certificates and letters concerning notification of military honours. The first two items are certificates of honour for outstanding service in the campaign in North West Europe during WWII from a Field Marshal and Secretary of State for War. The remaining items are letters concerning awards and medals for Richardson’s actions from various government departments including the United States Embassy, and a write up on what Richardson did to deserve these medals and awards.