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Subseries contains mostly photographs, negatives and a few contact sheets on politicians Terry Cook, Sheila Copps, David Crombie and former Hamilton Mayor Bob Morrow. The file on Sheila Copps contains photographs as well as some textual documents, including one copy of Hustler Magazine (February 1999), featuring a photograph of Ms. Copps with a short write-up. [Page is marked for reference].

Series is divided into 10 subseries consisting of predominantly photographs, negatives and contact sheets featuring different individuals photographed by Peter Stevens. There are also some textual documents such as publicity material. The subseries includes actors, artistic directors, artists, authors, designers, lawyers, musicians, politicians, known subjects and unknown subjects.

Series consists of certificates and letters of recognition and congratulations from prominent politicians for receiving various awards such as the Order of Canada, the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, the Outstanding Hamiltonian of the Year award, as well as his 50th anniversary of Operation Santa Claus. Dignitaries sending their congratulations include the Right Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former Governor General Michaelle Jean, former and current mayors of Hamilton, city councilors, and a few Members of Parliament from various political parties. The series also consists of invitations to awards nights, a Hamilton Tiger-Cat Football Club Touchline Pass ticket no.1 with Jimmy Lomax’s name on it, programs for awards nights, as well as plaques.

The material in the collection consists of administrative records, including a meeting minute book containing the proceedings of the Managing Committee of the Hamilton and Gore Mechanics' Institute, a register recording the names of members and the books loaned by the Institute, rules and regulations of the Institute, memberships and subscriptions, lending cards, and an annual election card. There is also some publicity and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Institute and its events and holdings, as well as records created by Dr. Freda Farrell Waldon, former Chief Librarian of the Hamilton Public Library, who researched the history of the early libraries and mechanics' institutes. The records include correspondence, research notes and resources, as well some publications.