The fonds consists of notes on Kingston families, arranged alphabetically, prepared by Preston during writing of his book, Kingston during the War of 1812. Page proofs, photographs and printed copies of Preston's book. For friends at home : a Scottish emigrant : letters from Canada, California and the Caribou, 1844-1860.
Fonds consists of meeting minutes; correspondence; and the Association's newsletter, RAQ News; and a recording of a speech made, as part of 'RAQonteur - A series of forums to strengthen links between Queen's and Kingston', by then Chancellor of Queen's University, David Dodge, entitled "A Difficult Period of Transition for the Global Economy: The View from Kingston" (24 March 2009).