Four photographs and a letter to John Gartshore Martin from his niece Ann Martin. One photograph (modern copy) depicts John Alexander Martin with his sons in uniform. In the letter, Ann asks John to identify the men and woman in the other three portraits. The woman is possibly John's maternal grandmother, Margaret (Gartshore) Wilson. One man is probably John's paternal grandfather, Rev. William M. Martin, and the other is probably John's uncle Alexander Douglas Wilson.

Correspondence from John Gartshore Martin to his mother and father, written between July and December, 1944, from England, Belgium, and Holland. Includes 47 letters, some of which are aerograms and some in envelopes, both with original stamps. Enclosed with one letter is a letter addressed to Jamie from his grandfather Richard Wilson written in 1926.

Correspondence from Jamie Martin, written from Alberta, Halifax, and Europe. Includes six letters to his mother and father and one letter to his Aunt Anna. One letter includes the original envelope. Most letters not dated.

Correspondence from John Gartshore Martin to his mother and father. Most correspondence was written between June and December, 1943, while John was at a transit camp in Windsor, Nova Scotia, waiting to be sent overseas. Also present is an earlier letter from John during his studies at the University of Toronto. File includes 3 telegrams and 15 letters, most of which include the original evelope and stamp.

Undated letter from Wilson Martin to his mother.

Letters to John Alexander and Jessie Martin from various correspondents. Includes four letters from Jamie's fiancee Muriel Clift while serving as a military nurse in Europe; a letter from nephew Walter; a letter from Col. R.B. Martin, and a letter from Col. A. P. [surname illegible]. The latter two are regarding the death of Jamie. Some letters are aerograms and some are in envelopes, both with original stamps.

Correspondence from John Gartshore Martin to his mother and father, written between January and June, 1944, while he was stationed in England. Includes 2 telegrams and 30 letters, most of which are aerograms with original stamps.

Correspondence from John Gartshore Martin to his mother and father, written in 1945 and 1946. Includes 2 telegrams and 22 letters, some of which are aerograms and some in envelopes, both with original stamps. The letter dated August 30, 1945, includes a copy of a memorial service for John's regiment (Lincoln and Welland) held at Nijverdal, Holland.

Correspondence between Derk Rouwhorst of Delden (Netherlands) and John Gartshore Martin regarding the liberation of Delden (April 3, 1945) and of Holland, and the anniversaries of these events as celebrated in the Netherlands. Includes four letters (one with original envelope and stamp), press clippings (some photocopies), and a photocopied letter to John from the mayor of Delden.