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The file consists of freemasonry certificates awarded to Israel Wood Powell from the Grand Lodge of Scotland, the Elgin Lodge, and St George's Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Montreal. The file also includes two typed pages detailing Powell's masonic activities.

The file consists of a variety of material relating to Israel Wood Powell's life and career. The file includes Powell's appointment to the position of Indian Superintendent at Victoria in 1888, as well as records relating to Powell's marriage to his wife Jane Branks, and Powell's involvement with the Royal Arch Masons of England. The file also consists of financial and travel documents belonging to Powell, and an itemized list of assets.

The file consists of several letters written by Israel Wood Powell in 1883 and 1903. The outward correspondence from 1883 relates to Powell's time as Indian Superintendent. The 1903 correspondence relates to the diary of Simon Fraser, and was addressed to the Legislative librarian.

The file consists of correspondence, a copy of the 1890 University Act, and other records relating to the Senate at the University of British Columbia.

The file consists of 3 volumes of diaries kept by Israel Wood Powell. One is dated 1888-1889 and provides details of Powell's time in France, which he spent at Royat-les-Bains and the surrounding area. The other diaries are undated, but document Powell's activities in British Columbia. The two undated diaries name several Indigenous individuals and make note about Indigenous trades, artifacts, ceremonies, and day-to-day affairs. The diaries cover many parts of the province, including Fort Simpson, Quatsino, Chemainus, and the Nass River.

The file consists of correspondence received by Israel Wood Powell between 1865 and 1903. Correspondence relates to a variety of matters, and the file also includes a cabinet card of the Princess Louise, which was sent as a thank you to Powell for the Indigenous artifacts that he sent her.