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This fonds consists of the records created and maintained by the Calton Women's Institute. Divided into the following series:
-Historical records, 1857-1985
-Minutes, 1952-2006
-Programs and Events series, 1955-1987
-Tweedsmuir History series, 1957-1993

Fonds consists of Quarterly Board minutes of Peel Wesleyan Methodist Circuit (includes Drayton, Zion Church in Peel Township, Spring Hill, Hollen, Goshen, Bethel, Glen-Allan Huston, Wesley Church in Rothsay, Macton, Maryborough) 1862-1869; records of Peel Methodist Circuit (includes Peel Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Glen-Allan, Hollen, Spring Hill, Olivet), 1869-1904; records, including baptisms, 1864-1877, marriages, 1864-1893, 1896, burials, 1864-1874, of Glen-Allan and Hollen Presbyterian Churches; records, including marriages, 1897, 1911, of Glen Allan Methodist Circuit (includes Peel Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Peel Methodist Circuit, Glen-Allan, Hollen, Olivet), 1873-1925; financial records of Drayton Methodist Circuit (includes Drayton, Zion Methodist Church in Peel Township), 1902-1925; records of Drayton Methodist Church (includes Drayton Wesleyan Methodist Church), 1872-1915; records of Goshen Methodist Church, 1886-1922; marriage register of Glen-Allan Methodist Church, 1896-1923; marriage register of Knox Presbytereian Church, Glen-Allan, 1896-1923; annual financial statements of Stirton Pastoral Charge (includes Stirton Methodist Circuit (includes Stirton, Goldstone, Goshen), 1906-1928; annual financial statements of Goldstone Pastoral Charge (includes Goldstone, Goshen), 1931, 1935; records, including baptisms, 1908-1962, marriages, 1898-1959, burials, 1909-1959, of Glen-Allan Pastoral Charge (includes Peel-Maryborough Presbyterian Pastoral Charge, Linwood Methodist Circuit, Glen-Allan Methodist Circuit, Knox Presbyterian Church in Glen-Allan, Glen-Allan, Hollen, Knox United Church in Glen-Allan; records, including baptisms, 1903-1978, marriages, 1902-1991, burials, 1902-1980, of Drayton Pastoral Charge (includes Drayton, Zion Church in Peel Township), 1902-1991; Session minutes of Glen Allan United Church, 1961-1973; records of Drayton United Church (includes Drayton Methodist Church), 1890-1989; annual meeting minutes of Goshen United Church, 1928-1938.

Series consists of records documenting the financial affairs of the township. Included in this series are the following records:
-Assessment rolls, 1858-1940; 1943-1946; 1948-1959; 1974-1978; 1980; 1982-1997
-Ledger for Assessment of Lands and Drains, 1875-1888
-Auditors' Reports (Road Expenditures), 1930-1970
-Auditors' Reports, 1913-1927; 1931; 1943-1949
-Combined assessments and collector's rolls, 1941-1944; 1946-1965; 1967-1968
-Audit Reports, 1946-1961
-Financial Statements, 1960-1967
-Auditor's Reports and Financial Statements, 1962-1967
-Financial Reports, 1968-1982
-Financial Information Returns, 1978-1997
-Consolidated Financial Reports, 1983-1994
-Consolidated Financial Reports, 1995-1997

Original manuscript diaries, accounts books and agreements registers created and maintained by Nicholas Carter Brown, a pioneer settler in the Dunboyne area of Malahide Township, in the course of operating a sheep farm.
Fonds includes diaries/ account books for the following periods:
January 1, 1859 - December 31, 1869
January 1, 1870 - December 31, 1871
January 1, 1872 - December 31, 1873
January 1, 1874 - April 30, 1876
May 1, 1876 - December 31, 1877
January 1, 1878 - December 31, 1885
January 1, 1886 - December 31, 1890
January 1, 1891 - December 31, 1895
January 1, 1896 - December 31, 1902
January 1, 1903 - April 30, 1910
Fonds also includes agreements registers for the periods 1870 - 1883 and 1883-1893.

Fonds contains letters, notes and other documents collected by William Murch in his personal life and career as a bookseller and is arranged into the following series:
-Personal Records series
-Business Records series
-Publications series

This fonds consists of the records generated by Ned Sparks and his family ([18--?]-1969), detailing his family history, life, and professional career. The majority of the records pertain to his childhood and family in St. Thomas, Ontario, as well as to his later professional career as a film star, comedian, and performer. Much of the records are believe to have been compiled by his sister, Gladys Sparkman.

The fonds is arranged into four series, including: postcards, publications, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.
-Photographs, ca. 1860-ca. 1975
-Correspondence, 1904-1998
-Postcards, 1905-1928
-Newspaper clippings, 1936-1938

Series contains miscellaneous material related to Elgin County history, including tourism booklets, certificates and documents, voters lists, material related to local events, and a journal created by Charles Askew, former Clerk of the Division Court, County of Elgin.

Fonds consists of circuit register of Tillsonburg Wesleyan Methodist Circuit (includes Tillsonburg, Culloden, Richmond, Brownsville, Dereham Centre, Hatch's Chapel in Bayham Township), 1860-1871; Trustee Board minutes of Eden United Church (includes Eden Methodist Church), 1903-1934

This series contains personal records collected or produced by William Murch, including letters, invitations, notes, a photograph and other documents.

This series is comprised of records, collected and/or compiled by Bruce Johnson, relating to the history of Port Bruce, 1860-2008. Includes land records, a marriage certificate, and newsletters for the community.

Fonds consists of a photograph album, possibly kept by Mrs. George Wegg Sr. or Mr. George Wegg Jr., both of St. Thomas. The album contains 95 photos, predominantly featuring members of the Wegg and Marlatt families as well as friends and others.

This series contains those minutes, reports, financial records, and correspondence retained by Archibald McLachlin pertaining to Alma College. Records include letters from visitors, solicitations, meeting minutes, an annual report, tuition statements, and lists of boarders.

Fonds consists of records, including marriages, 1896-1915, of Springfield Methodist Circuit (includes Springfield Methodist Episcopal Circuit, Springfield, Trinity Church in Glencolin), 1863-1925; marriage register of Corinth Methodist Circuit (includes Corinth, Richmond (now Bayham), 1898-1912; subscription list of Lyons Methodist Circuit (includes Lyons, Mount Vernon, Ebenezer Church in Dereham Township, Crossley-Hunter Church in South Dorchester Township, Culloden), 1907-1925; records of Corinth Methodist Church (includes Corinth Wesleyan Methodist Church), 1849-1924; Trustee minutes of Lyons Methodist Church, 1872-1908; records of Springfield Methodist Church, 1878-1925; records of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Springfield, 1901-[1925?]; records, including baptisms, 1913-1948, marriages, 1931-1948, burials, 1916-1948, of Springfield Pastoral Charge (includes Lyons Methodist Circuit, Springfield Methodist Circuit, Springfield, Lyons, Crossley-Hunter Church in South Dorchester Township, Trinity Church in Glencolin), 1913-1948; records, including marriages, 1896-1929, of Lyons Pastoral Charge (includes Lyons Methodist Circuit, Lyons, Mount Vernon, Crossley-Hunter Church in South Dorchester Township), 1896-1929; records of Corinth United Church (includes Richmond-Corinth Pastoral Charge [includes Corinth, Richmond (now Bayham), North Hall]), 1912-1997; records of Lyon's United Church (includes Lyons Methodist Church), 1875-1952; records of Crossley-Hunter United Church, South Dorchester Township, 1928-1962; records of Trinity United Church, Glencolin, 1934-1965; records of North Bayham United Church, 1934-1967; records, including baptisms, 1934-1960, marriages, 1915-1960 and burials, 1934-1960, of St. John's United Church, Springfield (includes Springfield Methodist Circuit), 1884-2001

Fonds consists of two photograph albums and three photographs once belonging to Ruby Coleman. She is pictured in a few of the photographs. The remainder of the photographs are unidentified, but are likely members of the Copeman family. Many of the photographs were taken by early St. Thomas and Aylmer photographers. Also included is a 1971 newspaper clipping. Fonds is divided into the following series:
-Photographs, ca. 1865-1910.
-General History, 1971.

This series is comprised of records created and/or maintained by the Clerk of the Township of Aldborough.
Includes the following:
-Aldborough S.S. #2 (New Glasgow) Minutes, 1866-1909
-Voters Lists, 1924-1970
-Population Census book, 1950-1956
-Technical drawing: Government Drain on the East Townline Road, 1970
-West Elgin Planning Board records, 1972-1986
-West Elgin Joint Planning Advisory Committee records, 1983-1987
-Preliminary Lists of Electors, 1978-1988
-Index and transcription to Road Closing by-laws, 1866-1890, published ca. 1979
-Emergency Plan, 1984
-West Elgin Committee of Adjustment records, 1984-1992
-Official Plans and Amendments, 1987
-Aldborough Committee of Adjustment records, 1987-1988
-Zoning by-laws and related material, 1987-1989

Series contains miscellaneous documents collected by Ron Payne, which have relevance to Elgin County's history, with an emphasis on West Elgin, including the former Township of Aldborough, West Lorne, Iona and Eagle.

Fonds contains ledgers and account books maintained by George B. O'Malley for his threshing business in Wallacetown, Ontario, for the years 1870-1930.

Fonds consists of minute books and meeting plans created and maintained by the Sparta Sorosis Women's Institute, as well as digital versions of the photographs contained within the Tweedsmuir History books compiled by the branch.

Fonds contains research files compiled by local historian Paul Baldwin relating to architecture and architects in St. Thomas and Elgin County, principally related to the work of John T. Findlay and Neil R. Darrach with an emphasis on Darrach. Also includes information on David Kilpatrick, Elgin County's first architect, as well as research notes that informed Baldwin's "Legacy" column published in "Community News". Finally, fonds contains original architectural plans created in circa 1903 by Neil Darrach for the St. Thomas Public Library building, as well as a photocopy of a plan for the residence of R.A. Cook.

Series contains photographs of trains, steam engines, train stations and workshops. There is an emphasis on the Michigan Central Railroad Company and its subsidiary, New York Central Lines, however the series contains photographs that highlight a number of different railway lines that operated throughout Elgin County and Canada, including the London & Port Stanley Railway, the Pere Marquette Railway Company, the Grand Trunk Railway, the Wabash Railroad Company, Canada Southern, the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, the Canadian National Railways, the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Consolidated Rail Company (Conrail), as well as many of their subsidiary companies. Also contains photographs with scenic views of Elgin County, featuring many iconic bridges, beaches and landmarks, as well as streetscapes of downtown St. Thomas. Series also includes photographs of railway employees and personal photographs belonging to Ken Verrell, many highlighting his work on the local railways. Finally, series includes photographic negatives and a collection of photographic slides, with a significant emphasis on images of locomotives and trains, particularly belonging to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, and mostly taken in St. Thomas, Ontario. Slides also contain images of fire trucks, buses, classic cars and some personal photographs, as well as some Scott Studio duplicates.