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Subseries consists of records of Major Matthews' public life. Subjects comprise Matthews' business and public endeavors, such as the Lord Stanley Statue, portraits and memorials of family members and historical figures, property donated to the public, and the City Archives of Vancouver. Includes correspondence to public or private figures associated with Matthews' business matters and photographs of public subjects.

File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to Matthews' manuscript "Narvaez, Discoverer of Rio Blancho, 1791". Includes the July 1951 issue of the British Columbia News Letter, in which Matthews' ideas about Narvaez are printed. This manuscript was printed as the pamphlet "Pilot Commander Don Jose Maria Narvaez, 1791" for the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first European in 1941.

File consists of correspondence regarding Matthews' books, publications, and writings. Includes newspaper clippings, an address for the presentation of a sword, the pamphlet "Pioneers of Vancouver "Before the Train" and John Warren Bell's "British Columbia Memoirs". Correspondence includes letters from Willard E. Ireland, Provincial Archivist, Francis A. Hardy, Parliamentary Librarian, and William Kaye Lamb, Dominion Archivist.

File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to the proposed archives building, as well as pictures of a potential building design.

File consists of records relating to J.S. Matthews being granted the freedom of the city or documents created around that time. Includes catalogues of Shaw and Son's seals and caskets, correspondence, and pioneer pamphlets.

File consists of records relating to J.S. Matthews personal archives of Vancouver's history kept in his home that were viewed by a City Council Committee to discern its recommendations for the future of a City of Vancouver Archives. Includes correspondence, the draft of the report made by the committee, the minutes of the meeting, and Major Matthews speech on the matter to Western Gate Lodge.

File consists of receipts and correspondence relating to the rental of a safety deposit vault at 402 West Pender. A letter from Matthews states that he arranged a fake robbery from the vault in 1959 in order to make a point to the rental firm about the protection of his material. Also included is a list of historical articles, records, and negatives that were stored in the vault.

File consists of correspondence relating to the Lord Stanley statue, including preparations for its erection, a list of subscribng donors, 7 photographs of memorials, a catalogue of Lithichrome materials, an advertisement for donor subscriptions, meeting minutes, and a technical drawing for the statue's pedestal.

File consists of documentation of the rededication of Stanley Park and the unveiling ceremony of the Lord Stanley Statue. Includes pamphlets, the British Columbia News Letter, the Vancouver Historical Journal, incoming and copies of outgoing correspondence, the invitations address list, invitations, newspaper clippings, and a seating layout for the pavilion.

File consists of records relating to Major Matthews' commission of a bust in bronze of his late wife, Mrs. Emily Matthews. Includes correspondence with the sculptor, Sydney March, receipts, and 3 photographs of the bust.

File consists of newspaper clippings from the Morning Star, the Province, the Vancouver Sun, the Vancouver News-Herald, and the Kitsilano Times between the period 1918 to 1957.

File consists of correspondence between Matthews and Janet Summers of Paraparaumu School.

File consists of incoming correspondence, pamphlets, and the Vancouver Historical Journal.

File consists of correspondence from J.S. Matthews to West Vancouver, requesting an address list for West Vancouver Municipal Council Members. Includes the municipal clerk's reply and the requested list.

File consists of records relating to Matthews obtaining the piano of an early British Columbia pioneer family, the Allisons, in 1860. Includes an article about pianos of the pioneers from the 1954 issue of The Beaver, and correspondence relating to its repair and donation to the City Museum.

File consists of correspondence relating to repairs on Captain George Vancouver's grave. Includes the June 1962 issue of the British Columbia News Letter, a receipt for Major Matthews' check for the perpetual care and maintenance of Captain George Vancouver's grave, and 3 photographs of the grave.

File consists of newspaper clippings from The Province and The Vancouver Sun from 1968 to 1974--after Major Matthews' death on October 1, 1970. Includes articles about the new building for the Archives, the new Archives director, and Major Matthews death and funeral.

File consists of documentation of City Council resolutions regarding the Archives--what Matthews refers to as "The Rape of the Archives". Includes correspondence, the "Report of an Investigation into the Vancouver City Archives" by Provincial Archivist, John Hosie, and 5 photographs of "The Rape of the Archives".

File consists of incoming and copies of outgoing correspondence regarding the Auckland Grammar School.

File consists of correspondence relating to the painting by John Innes entitled "Captain Vancouver enters Burrard Inlet".

File consists of documents relating to Matthews' Freeman of Vancouver award and Chief Justice Farris' remark. Includes correspondence, an invitation to the 75th anniversary of the first City Council meeting celebration, the pamphlet "Pioneers of Vancouver Before the Train", a copy if the certificate conferring freedom of the city on Major Matthews, newspaper clippings, invitations to the Stanley Park commemoration, the December 1953 issue of the British Columbia News Letter, and a list of the Freemen of Vancouver.

File consists of correspondence relating to Imperial Bank, a balance book, 3 photographs of cutting a cake for the Golden Jubilee bank account celebration, and a copy of the staff magazine of Imperial Bank, The Link.

File consists of correspondence concerning J.S. Matthews' Kitsilano Beach property that he proposes to donate to the Vancouver General Hospital and the indenture that grants it to the Christ Church Parish.

File consists of documentation surrounding the installation of the Lord Stanley Statue. Includes various pamphlets for the Stanley Park dedication ceremony, incoming correspondence and copies of outgoing correspondence regarding the statue, the Board of Parks meeting agenda that discusses the statue, and newspaper clippings.

File consists of correspondence between Major Matthews and Mrs. Dorothy Blakey Smith who worked at the provincial archives.

File consists of information about Newton, Wales. Includes and "official guide" to Newton, correspondence about Newton, and newspaper clippings.

File consists of documents relating to gifting J.S. Matthews' 1158 Arbutus property to the City of Vancouver. Includes a letter and a notice of property tax levies.

File consists of applications for employment as archivist and archival assistant.

File consists predominantly of correspondence, but also includes the 1941 City Archivist's Report and the British Columbia News Letter of August 1948.

File consists of records of the Archives of Vancouver Society, including its constitution, meeting minutes, correspondence, newspaper clipping, and membership mailing lists. Includes a copyright certificate for the British Columbia Historical Quarterly in the name of the Society.

File consists of correspondence discussing the possibility of a new archives building located at Kitsilano Beach.

File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to Major Matthews proposal for a new archives building.

File consists of correspondence relating to the 1965 centennial or written during the centennial year. Includes correspondence to and from W. Fred Evans, J.M. Buchanan, H.A. Price, and design sketches for an "end of track" monument for Canadian Pacific Railway for North Foot Trafalgar Street, suggested by Major Matthews.

File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings concerning the alleged ejection of Mr. Grimmett from the archives.

File consists of materials relating to the Lord Stanley Statue. Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, the April 1954 issue of The Buzzer, the Board of Parks resolution regarding the statue, 7 photographs of memorials, and a map of the location of the statue.

File consists of a minute book, mostly containing blank pages, with the exception of meeting minutes for the years 1952-1957 in the first few pages.

File consists of documents relating to the model of the first post office in Vancouver. Includes a "Then & Now" pamphlet and correspondence.

File consists of records regarding the Larsen portrait by Sydney March that was presented to the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Includse correspondence, the January 1961 British Columbia News Letter, and a press release from the National Maritime Museum.

File consists of correspondence between Matthews and March regarding the oil portrait of his wife, Mrs. Emily Matthews. Includes a lock of Emily's hair and the ribbons from her war medals, 15 photographs of Emily, and customs and shipping papers.

File consists of correspondence between J.S. Matthews and Sydney March regarding the oil portrait of Matthews' mother, Mrs. Herbert Lewis Matthews. Includes customs and insurance papers, and receipts for the portrait's shipping.

File consists of materials relating to what Major Matthews terms "The Rape of the Archives"--that is, the City of Vancouver's resolutions to take control of the Archives. Includes correspondence and an account of the event written by J.S. Matthews entitled "A Scandalous Incident: A scene in the Corporation Counsel's office". Also includes 8 duplicate photographs of "The Rape of the Archives", Hosie's report, and a copy of the agreement between Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Matthews and the City of Vancouver annotated with Matthews' commentary.