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Fonds includes Alan Creighton's diaries, which cover many of the years from 1920 to 2000. Writings from the period 1920 to 1954 (many undated) are mainly short stories and poems. These writings include handwritten and typed, complete and incomplete, and published and unpublished works. There is also some correspondence throughout as well as copies of his two books of poetry. The fonds includes writings with titles such as "About Poetry," "Poetry Courses," "Thoughts," "Music & Art," and "Bedford Basin." His notebooks include evidence of a variety of courses taken, including French and Greek, music, poetry, and art (both practice and history, including Chinese art). There is also a record of his art sales from 1964 to 1999. Personal and family documents are included in the fonds.

Alan Creighton's artwork is extensive and primarily in the form of sketches and watercolours, with a few oil paintings. Many of his sketches are in albums, many of which are used exclusively for one particular aspect of his studies. For example, album labels include "People," "Trees," "Skies," "Rock Formations," "Buildings," "Railway Sketches" (scenes from train journeys), and "Outdoors." Others identify a place and time and include such labels as "At the Zoo," "Nova Scotian Sketches 1951," "South Shore 1982," and "Toronto 1996." Still others contain a mixture of styles and themes. There are also numerous loose sketches and watercolours which have been loosely arranged into similar groupings such as "Clouds," "Boats," "Flowers," and so forth. Photograph albums include photos of family and of scenes taken by Alan as a reference for future paintings.

Included with Alan Creighton’s personal items are papers, writings, art, and memorabilia belonging to his friend and roommate Christine Eyles, who died without heirs. Some relate to her employment as a violinist in England and in Toronto, Ontario and some contain her poetry, plays, and artwork (in sketchbooks and on loose paper). Published and handwritten music scores, mostly for the violin, are also included. A photograph album contains many formal portraits of family and friends taken in England in the early 20th century. Records also include papers by and about her father, Charles Eyles, a famous violin-maker. Such materials include advertisements, brochures, and letters attesting to the high quality of his craftsmanship.

File consists of records related to an exhibition of artwork by Stephen Cruise titled 'Bitsandpieces,' organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 27 to May 22, 1976, and later at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 1980.

Records consist mainly of correspondence, financial statements, floor plans, and clippings. Also includes three photographs of Cruise's artworks, two postcards from Stephen Cruise to Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), eight photographic slides, and an opening invitation.

File consists of records related to the CODCO performance held at Dalhousie Art Gallery on March 19, 1975.

Records consist of photocopies of newspaper articles and Walter Learning(Director of Playhouse Theatre) correspondence about Halifax playing dates and invoices. The articles include "It's non-stop comedy with Cod on a stick," written by Urjo Kareda from the December 10, 1973 issue of the Toronto Star, "Newfie joke is on us, folks!" written by Frank Rasky from the November 5, 1975 issue of the Toronto Star, and six other articles regarding reviews of the previous shows.

File consists of records related to the Tradition Plus One: Quilts from Eastern Ontario Exhibition, circulated by the Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen's University, Kingston. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 15 to September 15, 1975.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and Agnes Etherington Art Gallery regarding the tour schedule and arranging the shipping and dry cleaning of the quilts from the exhibition. File also includes condition reports, a checklist of works, invoices, a list of expenses, a floor plan, newspaper and magazine clippings, packing and unpacking instructions, receipts of catalogue orders, exhibition itinerary, press releases and shipment documents.

File consists of records related to an exhibition of works by Lawrence (Larry) Weissmann organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1971.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Weissmann. Additional records consist of a news release for a show of Weissmann's work at George Eastman House, a C.V. and a biography.

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Duncan: Gift from the Douglas M. Duncan Collection and the Milne-Duncan Bequest', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 1-31, 1971.

Records consist of artwork lists, a condition report, exhibition agreement contracts, insurance records, correspondence of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, descriptive exhibition text, and a newspaper clipping,

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'ESP', organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1971.

Records consist of exhibition contract agreements, correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the artists, condition reports, a photocopy of a newspaper clipping regarding the exhibition, and a packing list.

File consists of records related to a poetry reading by John Ditsky, a professor in the Department of English at the University of Windsor, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery on October 6, 1975.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Bruce W. Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and John Ditsky. Many letters are handwritten. File also includes invoices and purchase orders, interdepartmental memos, an invitation card, and a blank form of a report to The Canada Council on the Public Reading.

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'The Venus Suite' of works by J. Carl Heywood. The exhibition was organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery under the direction of the new Director, Ernest Smith. The exhibition was presented in October 1970.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Smith and Heywood, in addition to a C.V. and resume for Heywood.

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture by David Paton and Alex Tissington' organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 1-18, 1968. This exhibition was a part of the Know Your Artist Series.

Records consist of correspondence with Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), and Curators of other galleries in the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit, a photocopy of a newspaper article titled 'Perspectives in Art' by Rae Perlin, two newspaper clippings promoting the exhibition, a packing list, a guest list, biographies for Paton and Tissington with handwritten notes, and a draft exhibition pamphlet.

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'The Rothman's Collection of Christmas Ornaments' organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1969.

Records consist of an information bulletin released by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Limited, a condition report, a guest list, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Rothmans representatives, and a photograph of the artwork display. The condition report is accompanied by an attached copy of the exhibition catalogue with notes regarding the condition of each sculpture.

File contains press releases and correspondence related to Wendy Lill's career as Dartmouth Member of Parliament.

File also contains a copy of the Fall 1998 issue of the Dartmouth Community Bulletin titled, "Keeping in Touch."

File consists of records related to the planning and presenting of guest lectures, presentations, readings, and talks organized through the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the period of 1968-1970. Records primarily relate to the planning of a lecture by Andrew Hudson.

Records consist primarily of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery). Additional records consist of a photograph of guest lecturer Russel Harper (Professor, author), an itinerary for Mr. Andrew Hudson, a newspaper clipping regarding Hudson's visit, three lecture outlines, and biographies and curricula vitae for Andrew Hudson, Joan M. Vastokas, and Russell Harper.