This is a compilation of essays written about genealogy and family members, including the Harper family, by Francis Harper's son, David Harper. Topics and family members include the Harpers' Irish roots and emigration to Canada; William Harper; Charles Harper; Elizabeth (Harper) McConnell; Alexander Harper; Henry Harper; William Harper, Jr. and Bertha Tauber; John R. Harper; Francis Harper and Jean Sherwood; Roland, Otto, and Wilhelmina Harper; family reunions; members of the Belknap, Beattie, and Sherwood families; and family legacies.

As of 2022, there are 46 chapters, 5 appendices, and an original and revised table of contents available in the collection at Spencer Research Library.