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The fonds consists of photographs of Whitby taken by Leonard Beckley in his late adulthood (1950-1999), as well as photographs of Beckley’s family of origin in the early years of their settlement in Whitby at 509 Beech Street East (1910-1930). Photographs taken by Leonard depict his garden, nature scenes, and events in the town. Photographs in the latter category provide evidence of racist public activities in Whitby, including the following: the existence of the Whitby Rotary Minstrels, whose members put on minstrel shows while in blackface (photographs date into the 1950s); various town parade participants in redface and blackface; and a parade participant who is likely dressed in a Ku Klux Klan outfit.

Photographs are arranged in files.

The fonds consists of operational and commemorative records related to Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. Many operational records were created as Leonard Cullen and other staff developed and advertised the organization's site in Whitby, Ontario. Commemorative records preserve views of the site's grounds, seasonal displays, building interiors, and events. Additionally, the fonds contains some personal records from Leonard Cullen, most of which pertain to his involvement in the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec and the Baptist Leadership Education Centre in Whitby. The fonds consists of four series: Site Maintenance and Expansion; Personal Writings and Baptist Community Involvement of Leonard Cullen; Promotions; and Photographs.

Item is a notice to invite Port Hope residents to organize the Port Hope Horticultural Society in 1894. From the back of the card: "Notice! A meeting of the members of the proposed Port Hope Horticultural Society will be held at 4 o'clock, p.m. on Thursday, January 11th, 1894 at the Provisional Council Chamber, in McLean's Building, on Walton Street, Port Hope, for the purpose of organizing the said Society and the Election of Officers for the first year. H. H. Burnham, Mayor Port Hope, Jan. 9th, 1894." Card is addressed to George Watson of Port Hope.

Item is a poster for Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny which describes the 4th annual event with contact information, it what was used for advertising the event locally.

Item is a poster which advertises the Dominion Day Celebrations organized / sponsored by the Port Hope Lions Club. The programme for Monday July 1 included a parade, band music, Trotting Races, baseball games, bingo, street fairs, horse race wheels, booths. Proceeds from the event were to benefit the Lions Club Children's Welfare and Relief work. A photograph of the Cobourg Kiltie Band is featured on the poster.

Item is a Christmas card sent to Miss Elizabeth Shaw from Elmo Watt of Port Hope, 1914.

Item is a Port Hope & Agricultural Society Fall Fair Prize List, Sep 24 and 25, 1936. The book includes prize list, categories, directories, committees and advertising of local businesses.

Series consists of newspaper clippings, entry forms, notes, and a blank "Winner's Announcement Card," for the Miss Olde Tyme Port Hope Contest, 1975. The contest was held as part of a dance event sponsored by the Port Hope Lions Club, and the Olde Tyme Christmas Committee, 1975. The winners were as follows: Beate Szpatt (Miss Old Tyme Christmas); Cheryl Eymen (1st Runner Up); Jayne Brown (2nd Runner Up); Chrystal Michaud and Pat Quigley (Honourable Mentions).

File consists of the papers of the Sesquicentennial Committee's Final Report to the Town of Port Hope, 1984. It includes: Personal Profile of coordinator; Final Report of Sesquicentennial Coordinator with Memo to Mayor and Council of the Town of Port Hope, 10 Dec 1984; Report to Mayor and Council, 10 Dec 1984; Port Hope Sesquicentennial Committee Preliminary Summarized Financial Reports.

Fonds consists of files related to the planning and execution of events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Town of Port Hope in 1984. For more detailed information, refer to file-level descriptions.

File consists of correspondence and planning information for the events of Port Hope's Sesquicentennial, 1983-1984.

File consists of reports from meetings related to the planning of Port Hope's Sesquicentennial celebrations, 1983-1984.

File consists of letterhead, envelope and blank business card for the Port Hope Sesquicentennial, 1984.

File consists of copies of proposed signs for various Port Hope Sesquicentennial events, 1984.

File consists of promotional materials for the Port Hope Sesquicentennial events of 1983-1984. It includes: Historic Port Hope Map, 1983-84; Sesquicentennial and Bicentennial celebration events, 1984; Sesquicentennial business cards; Port Hope Street Guide, 1983; Port Hope Olde Tyme Christmas, 1983; Northumberland County Council Calendar of Events, 1984; Port Hope Canada Day Celebrations, 1984; 150th Anniversary Stickers.

File consists of correspondence and information for the Town and Country Colouring Book created for the Port Hope Sesquicentennial with the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Port Hope Branch, and funding from Wintario, 1984.

File consists of correspondence and details regarding the commemorative bottle for Port Hope's 150th Anniversary with Molson Canadian, Adams Distillers and Peter Mielzynski Agencies,1984.

File consists of correspondence and a price list regarding the production and printing of the Port Hope Sesquicentennial poster, 1984.

File consists of the Port Hope Sesquicentennial Visitor and Residents Guide, 1984. Includes history, municipal government, community services, industrial development, heritage walking tour, calendar of events, directory, clubs and associations.

File consists of a tentative agenda for a film introduction; and two (2) copies of a transcript from pilot program entitled "Sketches of Our Town - Port Hope, Ont.," 1984.