The 2002 accession consists of 10 series: biographical information, Selkirk papers project, manuscripts, flood research material (basis for Manitoba flood of 1950 and Flood of the Century), articles, book chapters and conference papers, government research on 1997 flood, course outlines, University of Manitoba, St. John's College and History Department correspondence, general correspondence, and research material.

The 2007 accrual contain the following series and subseries:.biographical information; St. John's College material; University of Manitoba book; Louis Riel; manuscripts, chapters, articles and book reviews (Dictionary of Canadian Biography, University of Manitoba book, flood research, Essays for Readings in Canadian History sub-series); course notes; Policy Research Committee conferences; correspondence; bibliography; women and legal research; York Factory; Selkirk Settlement; mystery novels research; Maritime research; research material; Captain John MacDonald research, Scots in Canada; Scottish research; Scottish Clearance research; Red River Settlement; Prince Edward Island research material; photo collection (PC 353); tape collection (TC 183); electronic records (EL 73); and microfiche collection (MF 36). The photocopied research material in this accrual dates back to 1755.