The fonds consists of records which document the life of Archbishop Anthony Jordan predominantly during the period when he served as Archbishop of Edmonton and includes a variety of personal documents, copies of circular letters composed by Jordan to the priests of the Archdiocese, homilies composed and given by Jordan at a variety of Archdiocesan and private events, correspondence regarding a variety of administrative and personal matters, as well as newspaper clippings and other miscellaneous documents.

Of particular interest are the following: correspondence between Archbishop Jordan and Rev. McNeil (chancellor) dating from the period when Archbishop Jordan attended the Second Vatican Council in Rome, and the speech delivered at Newman Theological College on the 10th anniversary of the institution.

The fonds is arranged into the following series:

1. Personal Documents (1902-1982)
2. Circular Letter (1956-1973)
3. Homilies (1965-1973)
4. Correspondence (1947-1973)
5. Miscellaneous Documents (1979-1981)