Over the course of his life, he amassed an enormous collection of textual records documenting the many aspects of Black settlement and life in Ontario, including Black organizations, churches, and schools, and including as well oral histories and more than 3,000 photographs.
Durant sa vie, il a amassé une énorme collection de textes qui témoignent de l’établissement et de la vie des Noirs, y compris des textes se rapportant aux organismes, aux églises et aux écoles des Noirs, ainsi que des histoires orales et plus de 3 000 photographies.