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Fonds consists primarily of photographic negatives and prints created by the Guelph Mercury in the course of its journalistic activities. In addition to images that appeared in the newspaper, this fonds includes other images that were taken for newspaper stories but were never actually used.

The photographs are arranged into 18 artificial series by subject. The Library of Congress Thesaurus for Graphic Materials serves as a basis for this arrangement.

Due to the size of this collection not all of the negatives have been described and or digitized.

Series consists of photographs of local business and industries in Guelph and Wellington County. Included are restaurants, shops and stores, garages and various industries such as the Hart Chemical and Allis Chalmer Rumely plants, and Armet Industries respectively. Photographs also illustrate the supply of goods and services, food, tobacco, furniture, clothing, real estate and construction. Also included are photographs of business people such as the manager of Simpson Sears and the Bell Telephone Company of Guelph. Of note are photographs of shops and stores in Stone Road Mall when it first opened. These records document the industrial and business activities of Guelph and Wellington county.

These records are arranged by subject.

Series consists of local political events and politicians in Guelph and Wellington County. Included are images of municipal officials such as, mayors, reeves, councillors and wardens. Included in this series are photographs of governor generals, political party leaders and prominent political figures such as Lester B. Pearson, John G. Diefenbaker and Pierre Trudeau. There are also photographs of the South Wellington Progressive Conservative Association and the Women's Liberal Association. These records document political activities in the City of Guelph and Wellington County.

These records are arranged by subject.

Series consists of photographs documenting marriage ceremonies as well as clothing styles and dress taken during the course of the Mercury's journalistic activities. Included are photographs of wedding anniversaries.

These records are arranged by subject.

Series consists of photographs of Guelph and area streetscapes, parades, including military parades and ceremonies, civic ceremonies, picnics and floats. Included are images of the 11th field regiment undergoing inspection.

These records are arranged by subject.

Series consists of photographs of local fairs and festivals in Guelph and Wellington County. Included are images of livestock shows and competitions, exhibits, amusement rides, winter carnivals and activities associated with the Fergus Highland games. Of note is an image associated with the Guelph Spring Festival.

These records document community fairs in Guelph and the surrounding communities.

These records have been arranged by subject.

Series consists of photographs of local parks and recreational areas in Guelph and Wellington County. Included are photographs of John Galt gardens, swimming areas, Guelph's floral clock, playgrounds and amusement rides in Riverside park. These records document recreational opportunities in the City of Guelph and surrounding areas.

These records have been arranged by subject.

Series consists of photographs of various buildings in Guelph and Wellington County such as banks, hotels, community centers, town halls, post offices and libraries. Photographs also illustrate construction, renovation and demolition activities and in some cases activities taking place within those structures. Of note are photographs of buildings that were demolished during the 1960s such as the old Mahoney home, the Carnegie Public library and the city market building. The John McCrae home and its restoration are also featured in this series. Included are residential homes and apartment buildings built in the 1840s, 1860s, and 1880s respectively.

These records are arranged by subject.

Series consists of local musical bands and choirs taken during the course of the Mercury's journalistic activities. Included are school choirs and bands participating in religious services and public performances. Captured in this series are bands associated with the 11th Field Regiment and the Fergus Highland games. These records document artistic life in the community.

These records are arranged by subject.

Series consists of photographs of theatre activities taken during the course of the Guelph Mercury's journalistic activities. Included are photographs of theatrical productions, rehearsals and costumes. Of note are images from the Guelph Little Theatre including theatre veteran Terry Doyle.

These records are arranged by subject.

Series consists of photographs of trains, automobiles, airplanes, boats, buses, train stations, antique cars, streetcars, emergency vehicles, bookmobiles, sleighs and wagons. Also included are photographs illustrating traffic signs and signals, traffic accidents and transportation facilities such as bridges. Series also documents construction of transportation facilities such as roads and bridges, and in some cases, failure of those structures. These records document various aspects of transportation in Guelph and Wellington County.

These records are arranged by subject.