Most of the items in this series are photographs, drawings, and paintings depicting largely historical events, including the participation of Black soldiers in the Canadian Legion, the First and Second World Wars, and the Wars of 1812 and 1837. Many pertain to the Dr. Gaspard Royal Canadian Legion Branch no. 50. The materials were chiefly used in an exhibition on Black experience in the Canadian military prepared by Roy States. There are also a number of items depicting Black community workers. The materials are primarily reproductions and clippings, though a few actual photographic prints are also present. Nearly all of the items have been mounted for display. In most cases, the item has been inserted with a piece of cardboard into a black plastic sleeve with a clear plastic window at the front. In a few cases, the item is mounted in a glass-fronted wooden frame. Some clippings and images are encased on detached album pages. The series also contains two flags.