Fonds contains minute books (1901-1968); financial statements (1902-1968); general ledgers (1949-1968); reports to shareholders; legal papers (1901-1964); correspondence (1920); catalogues; and other records from Christie Bros. and Co. and Christie Trunk and Bag.
The fonds consists predominantly of correspondence and vessel papers. The fonds also contains records that document the family's business activity, particularly that of Joseph O’Brien.
File contains letters and invoices from individuals and businesses including: Oxford Manufacturing Company Ltd. (Oxford, NS); Oxford School (Oxford, NS); Oxford Tripoli Company Ltd. (Oxford, NS); Oyster Pond School (Jeddore, NS).
Fonds comprises miscellaneous business and personal correspondence, legal documents, deeds and papers regarding property in Halifax and Amherst, Nova Scotia.