Fonds consists of Professor Allan L. Sherwin’s research materials relating to the biography of Bridging Two Peoples: Chief Peter E. Jones, 1843-1909 and the nineteenth and early twentieth century history of the Mississaugas (Ojibwe) of the New Credit First Nation of Hagersville, Ontario. The research materials consist primarily of photocopies of original documents including letters and papers from Library and Archives Canada, the Archives of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and various other publications. Copies of correspondence between Dr. Jones and Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, copies of The Indian, the newspaper edited by Dr. Jones and writings of various Aboriginal writers are included. Interspersed within the files is correspondence with other academics especially Canadian Historian Professor Donald B. Smith, the author of the classic biography of Dr. Peter E. Jones’s father entitled Sacred Feathers: The Reverend Peter Jones (Kahkewaquonaby) and the Mississauga Indians.

File consists of four photographs of Professor Roland Alfred (1929-2011), Physics Department.

File consists of two photographs of Kai Anderson who was Chair of the Trent Student Union (1992-1993) and the 1995 recipient of the Bagnani Medal.

This fonds consists of research in the 19th and 20th century Canadian historical geography, specifically emigration and settlement from British Isles to Upper Canada, the Trent Canal use during WWII, the environmental and cultural consequences of flooding from the Trent Canal dam in the late 19th century, and research on Bon Echo, Algonquin, and Banff National Parks. Research is also included on European migration and land settlement patterns and processes in Cape Province, South Africa in the early 19th century and in Western Australia in the early 20th century. Included in the research materials are several maps, a small collection of photo negatives, and microfilm reels.

This fonds consists of Professor Brunger's research in 19th century Canadian historical geography, mainly in Upper Canada/Ontario, focused on emigration from the U.K. and settlement in Newcastle (Peterborough County) District and London (Talbot Settlement) District. Included in the research materials are several maps, a small collection of photo negatives, and microfilm reels.

Fonds consists of Professor Alan Brunger's research material pertaining to the historical geography of Bon Echo Provincial Park and Algonquin Provincial Park. Included in the Algonquin materials are aerial photographs and photographs of the Dennison Farm property. Also included is historical geography research material and microfilm reels relating to the Peter Robinson Irish emigration to the Peterborough area.

File consists of seven photographs of Liz Akiwenzie taken indoors.

File consists of a photograph of William (Bill) and Jean Aitken and a newspaper clipping from the Peterborough Examiner from November 18, 1989. The clipping is of William and Jean Aitken and the caption is marking their 50th wedding anniversary. Bill is the oldest Trent graduate, graduating on October 25, 1986 at the age of 74.

File consists of a single photograph from the "original class reunion, Autumn 1989. Photo includes Tod de Jager and Gary Aitken."

File consists of a photograph - on verso is written "pre-dinner sherry in Abott House, fall 1969, photo includes Andrew Aitken, Paul Rodgers and Victoria [Fullen]."

File consists of aerial photographs of an early operating Nassau (now Symons) Campus. Colleges are built and students are on campus.

File consists of aerial photographs during the development of the Symons Campus and surrounding areas.

File consists of aerial photographs taken during the construction of the Symon's campus. Mostly of Westbank campus but some full campus images are included as well. Some photographs are close ups of the college buildings.

File consists of photographs of downtown Peterborough neighborhoods and Trent University's Nassau campus. A few photos are close ups of the campus buildings.

File consists of photographs of the Nassau (Symons) Campus being developed. Photographs were taken throughout the years as more buildings and areas of campus were built.

File consists of aerial photographs taken of the Nassau (Symons) Campus site during Trent University's early years of running both campuses. Major construction projects are finished and more buildings start to appear in the photographs. Otonabee College can be seen, as well as the Athletics Centre. The Archaeology Centre and Mackenzie house can be seen in some photographs as well. Trent Sports Fields are not yet constructed.

The smallest black and white photograph was taken by D. Desjardins.

File consists of aerial photographs taken of the Nassau (Symons) Campus site either right before construction started or taken during the very early stages of construction. The photographs mostly come up the river, starting at the south end near the Peterborough Rowing Club House and Stanley Adamson Powerhouse, and then moving north towards the campus location. Early versions of Champlain College, Lady Eaton College, Bata Library, and Science Complex can be seen, as well as an unfinished version of Faryon Bridge.