Item is an artistic film consisting of several scenes of two women running and dancing throughout the grounds of Hycroft Manor in Vancouver, British Columbia. The women pose with the manor's columns; jump onto and walk on the porch railings; and run up and down the outdoor stairs. Some of the scenes are edited in an experimental manner, such as splicing certain scenes into the film upside down, or on negative instead of positive film.

Item is a film containing footage of the Erickson family in the garden of their 4890 Osler Avenue, Vancouver residence. The film also includes footage of Oscar, Myrtle and Arthur Erickson visiting with the Lee family and other friends at the Lee's Qualicum Beach house. It shows a gathering on a back yard patio, with young children and dogs playing together, and includes the following individuals: Kay Cook, Myrtle and Oscar Erickson, Arthur Erickson, Blackie Lee, Ruth Lee, and Don Auer, among others. Arthur Erickson is shown playing with children and walking with his parents. The film ends with some footage of the Lions Gate Bridge.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in the Hunza Valley.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in India and Nepal.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in India.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Osaka, Japan at Expo '70. Included in the footage are shots of the Expo '70 Pavilion, constructed and designed by Erickson, as well as the celebrations and performances occurring at the world's fair.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Osaka, Japan at Expo '70.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Pakistan.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Pakistan.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in India. Film includes footage of Francisco Kripacz and a woman riding an elephant, as well as shots of the Jagat Shiromani Temple.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Cambodia.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Japan. Footage shows the Katsura Imperial Villa.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Japan. Footage shows the Katsura Imperial Villa.

Item is an experimental style film by Arthur Erickson featuring members of his family (his father Oscar, mother Myrtle, brother Don, sister-in-law Eleanor and nephew Christopher) and family friend Ruth Lee. The film was shot at Ruth Lee's home at Qualicum Beach, where the Erickson's were visiting. In one scene, Don and Eleanor repair a fence while Myrtle gathers wood on the property. In another scene, Oscar sits on a patio and paints on a canvas while Arthur paints standing on top of the house’s chimney. In the next scene, Don and Eleanor enter an outhouse and exit holding baby Christopher, who is placed upon a poppy plant. In the next scene, the couple and their baby wade in several tidal pools on a beach while dressed in seaweed. Following this, the Erickson family (minus Arthur) shares an outdoor meal with Ruth Lee. The final scene shows Christopher wading in the tidal pools alone, playing with a toy boat.

Some of the scenes are filmed or edited in an experimental or artistic manner, such as splicing certain scenes into the film on negative instead of positive film.

Item is a home movie depicting Arthur Erickson's poodle Amy and a puppy playing on the patio in Arthur Erickson's garden.

The donor described the film as: "Arthur's poodle playing in Arthur Erickson's garden'

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Osaka, Japan at Expo '70.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Osaka, Japan at Expo '70. Footage of travels to Pakistan and India is also seen at the end of the film.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Afghanistan.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Greece.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Italy.

Item is a home movie created by Arthur Erickson depicting his travels in Indonesia.