Illustration from the top of a grass covered hill of a town by a harbour, with a small island visible in the distance in the lake; in the foreground, a cannon pointed away and to the right of the frame

Landscape photograph of a valley

The fonds consist of photographs depicting life in Chesterfield's postings within the Hudson Bay district, such as Moose Factory, Fort George, Great Whale River, and Rigolet on the Labrador coast. Included also are images depicting Montreal buildings, agricultural scenes from the area, various public events which took place, such as government announcements. There are photographs of the Ile d'Orléans, where Chesterfield felt there had been a return to "simpler" times. Also he took various photographs of tourist attractions around Canada, such as Hamilton Falls, Ontario and Montreal winter scenes, and images of maple syrup being made. There are also some selected images he took while he worked as a general press photographer of important events, such as the visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada in 1923. Included in the collection are [portrait] photographs of Inuit and Cree, he took these as both an observer of tradition and as fur trapper. In one of his albums there are images of Canadians preparing for WWI featuring various government officials, and many different battalions from Ontario and Montreal. There are also photographs of Mr. Chesterfield himself. The fonds also contain manuscripts written himself describing life as a fur trader, the various cultures he encountered and his interactions with different peoples as well as his opinions of them, and personal comments and descriptions of some of his photographs.

Illustration of a large, three-story building with a green roof; stair lead up to the front entrance; a group of trees is visible in the background. Incription on the postcard reads: "Haven't (?) any word from you for very (?) a week. Is there anything the matter. Will start waving from this place (?) very soon."

Photograph of Acadia College building slightly obscured by trees and up on a hill, building is red and white

Photograph of Acadia COllege large red and white building firect front view, leafless trees in view. Incription on the postcard reads: Dear Clyde. Delightful [] had a rough trip was quite sick. Am planning to go a little further and [] love to you.

Photograph from elevated view, building can be seen from afar and fiels/plains seen before it. Incription on the postcard reads: Dear Mother, We have taken a 26 mile drive today to Lookoff. Got back about 3 o'clock. We expect to go to Halifax on Friday so that will be my next address and then on monday or tuesday I will go back to [] and across st john for a day or two and be in yarmouthsurely by friday sept 4th...

Photograph of acadia seminary building, quite large red and white building

Photograph of acadia seminary building, quite large red and white building

Photograph of Acadian University building, large red and white building with trees on the property