File consists of a video interview with Shirley Petten, Conducted by Cameron Duder.

File consists of the film "Passing sharps safely: the hands-free technique." The disc's label reads:
"Video about needlestick safety in healthcare. University of Western Ontario, McMaster University, and Hamilton Health Sciences. Funded by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Ontario. Includes Shirley Petten talking about her partner Bev Holmwood's needlestick injury, resultant hepatitis infection, and subsequent death."

File consists of a page from the article “Fighting it out in Canadian courts” by Cynthia Peterson, and a photocopied reproduction of the April 1993 issue of the newsletter “Guelph Gay & Lesbian Equality,” which features a piece about Petten.

File consists of a series of newspaper clippings memorializing Bweverly Holmwood, from 1992-2011, as well as various articles and newspaper clippings relating to Holmwood and Petten.

File consists of materials related to Petten’s winning the 2000 YM-YWCA’s Women of Distinction award, including correspondence, newspaper clippings, event programs, and photographs.

File consists of correspondence from the Greater Victoria Hospital Society, and from Auerbach, Green & Bradford law firm regarding the estate of Beverley Holmwood.

File consists of materials created by both Beverly Holmwood and Petten: research relating to needlestick injuries and hepatitis infections, as well as Petten’s legal case against the Worker’s Compensation board.

File consists of materials related to Petten’s volunteer work with the Heart & Stroke Foundation, as well as her retirement from work at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia: volunteer appreciation certificates, newspaper clippings, and event invitations.

File consists of photocopied reproductions of Holmwood’s medical records from the Vancouver General Hospital, as well as her certificate of death.

File consists of various materials related to the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Board’s decision to grant a survivor’s pension for Petten, such as newspaper clippings, correspondence , as press releases. File also contains newspaper clippings related to hepatitis and needlestick injuries.

File consists of research, including newspaper clippings, reproductions of journal articles, and printed copies of websites, relating to needlestick injuries, hepatitis infections, and the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Board.

File consists of materials relating to the appeal of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s 1992 decision, including the Appeal Division of the Board’s decision on the matter. Materials include correspondence with the Workers’ Compensation Board, as well as notes and facts related to the case.

File consists of materials relating to the appeal of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s 1992 decision. Materials include correspondence with legal counsel, the Workers’ Compensation Board, the Workers’ Compensation Review Board, and others, expert opinion from medical workers regarding Beverly’s death, and research materials.

File consists of materials relating to the appeal of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s 1992 decision. Materials include correspondence with legal counsel, the Workers’ Compensation Board, the Workers’ Compensation Review Board, and others, expert opinion from medical workers regarding Beverly’s death, and research materials about needlestick injuries.

File consists of 3 letters regarding the Workers’ Compensation Board appeal, as well as a Christmas letter to Petten’s friends and family.

File consists of correspondence with the Workers’ Compensation Board, legal research regarding spousal benefits, and a Christmas letter to Petten’s friends and family.

File consists of various materials relating to the Victoria General Hospital’s appeal of the Worker’s Compensation Board’s 1992 decision, as well as Petten’s request to the Board for a partial commutation of spousal pension. Materials include correspondence with the Great Victoria Hospital Society, the Worker’s Compensation Board, legal counsel, and a Christmas letter written to Petten’s friends and family.

File consists of correspondence with the British Columbia Nurses’ Union regarding an article for their magazine, a copy of the article and Petten's editorial notes, and research materials relating to needlestick injuries and Survivor’s benefits for nurses’ partners.

File consists of various materials relating to Petten’s claim with the British Columbia Workers Compensation Board and the Victoria General Hospital’s subsequent appeal of the Board’s decision. Materials include correspondence with the Board, research regarding needlestick injuries, and media coverage of Petten’s case.

File consists of various records related to Petten’s claim with the British Columbia Workers Compensation Board, the board's initial decision to deny her compensation benefits, her complaint with the British Columbia Council of Human Rights, the board's awarding Petten of a pension, and the Greater Victoria Hospital Society's appeal of the board's decision. Records include correspondence and research materials.

File consists of various legal and medical records relating to Petten’s claim with the British Columbia Workers Compensation Board.

File consists of a letter from Petten to friends and family written after Beverly Ann Holmwood’s death, a photocopied reproduction of Ann’s obituary, and medical records from the Victoria General Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital.

File consists of photocopied reproductions of 2 documents: the British Columbia “Workers Compensation Act: Boards of Review Regulation,” and the British Columbia “Workers Compensation Act: Chapter 437.”

Series consists of sound recordings of interviews undertaken by Michael Riordon for Eating Fire: Family Life on the Queer Side (Between the Lines, 2001). Interviews were undertaken across Canada.

Series consists of sound recordings of interviews undertaken by Michael Riordon for Out Our Way: Gay and Lesbian Life in the Country (Between the Lines, 1996). Interviews were undertaken across Canada. Textual records consist of a copy of Riordon’s log and notes about the tapes and interviews.