The collection primarily consists of the papers of John A. Fraser and his son, John H. Fraser. John A. Fraser's papers consist of correspondence addressed to him and greeting cards he sent to John H. Fraser in 1896. John H. Fraser's papers include letters he wrote to his mother, Flora C. Fraser, while he was serving in World War I; letters he received; and publications and ephemera relating to his education and his military service. Additional materials include correspondence Flora C. Fraser received from people other than her husband and son; and travel and advertising ephemera likely collected by both John A. and John H. Fraser.