The collection consists of photographs of Grand Forks and the Boundary region (including the communities of Columbia, Phoenix, Greenwood, Midway, Rock Creek, and Christina Lake) depicting individuals, families and community groups; community events; schools and class photographs; general scenes; and, economic activity (including railway activity, ranching, mining and smelting (Granby Smelter), and milling. The collection includes photographs created by the Grand Forks Gazette newspaper.