The fonds consists of correspondence (1940-1984), articles and addresses by Soward (1926-1969), book reviews (1950-1965), collected articles and book reviews by others, and a collection of newspaper and magazine clippings. Also included are copies of a weekly column entitled "The Way of the World" that Soward wrote for the Vancouver Morning Star (1927-1929).

Fonds consists of materials documenting Edwin Pulleybank’s life and career. Records include correspondence, manuscripts, article offprints, books, notebooks, rubbings of Chinese historical inscriptions, and personal items including photographs. They are arranged in the following series: Publications, Correspondence, Research, and General.