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The file consists of a programme for the change of command of the Sherbrooke Hussars from Lt-Col Daniel M. Braün to Lt-Col W.K. Sanderson on 6 May 2000. The document includes biographical information on Colonel Denis Belleau, Colonel Thomas Garfield Gould, Lieutenant Colonel Jack R. Garneau, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel M. Braün, and Lieutenant Colonel W.K. Sanderson.

The file contains information on the Victoria Rifles of Canada, also known as the 24th Battalion C.E.F. It consists of reproductions of histories by Lt-Col G.R. Robertson, A.S. McCormick, R.C. Fetherstonhaugh, and the Royal Rifles; a nominal roll of the 24th Battalion; two newspaper articles, and lists of honours and awards.

File consists of one photograph of the frigate H.M.C.S. Coaticook from about 1944.

The file contains information on the Sherbrooke Hussars from 1839 to 1991. It consists of a certificate of appointment of Nelson Cleveland (Sherbrooke) to Lieutenant, reproductions of correpondence, notes by Herbert Derick, a newpaper clipping, and regimental histories. The photograph a reunion of the Sherbrooke Regiment (12th Armoured) in1958.

The file contains primary source information on Sara Jane Hall Bowen's efforts from 1924 to 1925 to receive military pension through her sons' service in WWI. It consist of correspondence making the case that Sara Bowen was entitled to Frederick C. Bowen's and Edward H. Bowen's military pension given that they died prematurely from gas poisoning they sustained during the war. It also includes biographical notes on her sons and a newspaper clipping.

The file contains a postcard written in July 25, 1916 in Rhineland (Germany) by R. J. Meekren, a Canadian soldier, to his mother in Stanstead.

The file contains primary source information on the personal and military life of Lloyd H. Bowen. It consists of correspondence regarding the sale of the Bowen family house, from Harry Grundy on his conscription into the military during WWII, letters from other military friends, a poem by Lloyd, some correspondence on historical subjects and an address book. Some of the correspondence in this file is also a source on family history.

File presents information on Howard Dresser's time in the military during World War II, from 1942 to 1946. It consists of two pay books, a trade certificate, a demobilization certificate, and correspondence. It also contains a photograph of a group of soldiers with Roland Fraser identified.

The file contains information about the militia and the World Wars. It consists of a programme for the second annual prize meeting of the Quebec Provincial Rifle Association, which took place in Montreal in 1870; a copy of the rules and regulations for the Canadian Military Rifle League competition in 1897; two documents from the YMCA for the Canadian troops in England, including a leave guide and a map of London; the "Star map showing where our gallant Canadians won undying fame" published by the Montreal Star; a Christmas card from "Stephen" from the HMCS Preserver; a programme for the National Thanksgiving service at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on 19 August 1945; and two issues of "The Maple Leaf", published for the Canadian forces, dated 6 May 1944 and 23 May 1945.

File contains images of soldiers from the Coaticook area from about 1918. It consists of a reproduced photograph of two soldiers, one identified as Osias Dupuis (enlisted with the 2nd Depot Battalion, 2nd Quebec Regiment).

The file contains primary source information on military history in Sherbrooke and other areas from 1883 to [194-?]. It consists largely of portrait photographs of military officers and soldiers. Included among the photographs are Lieutenant-Colonel Felton and Lieutenant-Colonel William E. Ibbotson of the 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment, the NCOs of the 53rd Sherbrooke Battalion, Charles Meredyth Carew Hallowell, the Black Watch (RHR) of Canada parading in Sherbrooke, Pierrette from P.A.L. Blades, and Lloyd H. Bowen with others at Petawawa, Ontario.

File presents information on men from the Coaticook area that served in the military from 1917, 1969 and the 1990s. It consists of a discharge certificate for Private John J. Forest, enlisted with the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, and a service certificate for Sergeant J.P. G.E. Géurin, and a list of men who died in action during World War I (WWI) and World War II (WWII).

The file contains primary source material on the military career of James H. Wark between 1916 and 1940 in Montreal and England. It consists primarily of James H. Wark's war memorabilia, correspondences, and photographs during World War One.

The file contains primary source information on the military involvement of Cecil H. Bowen of Sherbrooke, QC from 1878 to 1925. It consists of a list of his military appointments and certificates; a letter of congratulations from J. Archer Brown; and two issues of the war periodical Fragments from France, containing war cartoons. It also consists of one photograph showing a group of six soldiers and officers at Petawawa Camp in August 1914, two photographs of Cecil H. Bowen in the 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment uniform from 1884 and 1885, and two photographs of soldiers and headquarters in Ciego de Avila, Cuba from 1901.

The file consists of a teen film project by the Stanbridge East Sports Association, titled "Asa's Red Sashes", on the subject of the Fenian Raids, as well as a grant report from 2007 to 2010 and a film by Louise Abbott, titled "Historic Georgeville: Walks and Talks with John Boynton," from 2011.

The file contains primary source information on Herbert V. Naylor from 1913 to 1987. It consists of correspondence, receipts, photographs, newspaper articles, and land records pertaining to H. V. Naylor's military service and death during World War I with the 8th Battalion, C.E.F. and property in Swift Current, Sask. Among the photographs are two of H.V. Naylor at Valcartier Camp and among the documents is a day pass from Valcartier.

The file contains primary source information on Henry Bowen in 1818. It consists of a long letter sent in 1818 by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Bowen to his mother. The letter recounts a military campaign in the Indies in which Bowen participated in December 1817.

The file contains primary source information on George F. Bowen's life from 1855 to 1927. It consists of a list of George Frederick Bowen's military appointments in 1867 and 1868; George Frederick Bowen's degree from the University of Bishop's College dated 1855 and related letter from 1856; and a deed of sale and three maps regarding G.F. Bowen's land in the Township of South Ham, Wolfe County. It also includes photocopies of a theatre programme for a performance at "Poor Pillicoddy" and "Irish Tiger" in 1857 and newspaper clippings consisting of a tribute to George Frederick Bowen by George E. Brown in 1898 and an article on the colours of the 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment from 1927, photographs, as well as biographical notes on G.F. Bowen's life. Among the photographs are two featuring Eliza (Jessie) Wyatt and one featuring members of the St. Francis District court from the 1850s, featuring G.F. Bowen as well as Eleazar Clark and John Hallowell.

The file contains information on the Frontier Light Infantry in southern Quebec and northern New England. It consists of papers collected by Pliny Moore and reproduced for Herbert Derick, muster rolls, correspondence, and research summaries by Herbert Derick.

The file contains primary source information on the military career of Frederick "Lin" Chamberlin Bowen from the 1890s to 1923. It consists of letters written by Frederick Chamberlin Bowen to his mother and uncle when he was in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during WWI, as well an eye exam report, handwritten notes on his doctor, and photographs. The letters give information mainly on his regiment's departure for Europe, his experience at the front, his health problems, and different soldiers from the Townships. The file also contains newspaper clippings on Lin's return from the war and an obituary from 1917 and 1923, respectively.

The file contains primary source information on the professional life of Eleazar Clark from 1801 to 1887. It consists of a deposition by S.P. Jones regarding a potential raid to be funded by the confederate government, a report, and correspondence concerning the Fenian Raids from 1865 to 1868. The letters are addressed to Eleazar Clark, Esquire, in Sherbrooke, and are from the British Consulate in Portland, Maine, the British Delegation in Washington, DC, and John Sewall Sanborn. The file also includes certificates appointing Clark as the Justice of the Peace, as a member of the Freemasons Victoria Lodge, and as an Inspector of Weights and Measures; an act regarding extradition of criminals from the United States from 1848; a reward notice from 1849; a certificate of discharge; an indictment of Lester and Jeremiah Page for burglary and larceny; general business correspondence; and a recommendation letter. It also includes a land deed from Josiah Underhill to Eleazar Clark Sr. from New Hampshire, dated 1801; a wax seal from the office of the Secretary of State of Canada; and three photographs of Eleazar Clark from about 1880.