The Collection consists of 2 albums, a box of correspondence and a few loose printed items and photographs. These include:
1) Printed items, particularly those relating to the Rand Aid Association of which Leake was a longstanding chairman and Methodist Churches in Johannesburg. Some brochures refer to Mountcollins House, which was named after Leake's association with the founding benefactors of the College;
2) Monochrome photographs including formal portraits, family photographs and incidental photographs;
3) Newspaper cuttings mostly related to the contribution that Leake made over his many years of involvement in the College, in the Rand Aid Association and the Methodist Church as well as a few social occasions;
4) Artefacts include Leake's passport and cards used to promote his candidacy in a Transvaal provincial election.
5) Correspondence acknowledging Leake's contribution to the development of Johannesburg and the Rand Aid Association.
6) Original certificates and licences issued to Leake and dating back to 1896.
7) Documents of the Wesleyan Church Trust.

Laying the Foundation Stone of the Young People's Department. [NC] The Star 25th March,1935.
Adhered onto exercise book paper.

Retirement of Mr. C. H. Leake: Norwegian Consul for 10 years. [NC] The Star, 5/8/1938.
The image of the page to which the article has been adhered also includes a newspaper photograph of cycling in Norway and 3 seals embedded in sealing wax.

Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 1944, part 1. The photograph identifies Leake and the Minister of Welfare and Demobilisation. at Wedge Farm, part of the Rand Aid Association's properties supported by the Chamber of Mines.

There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 2
Article written by Leake for the publication on the social welfare situation in Johannesburg in the post-war years and the work of the Rand Aid Association.

Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952, part 1

1951 Leake's granddaughter's wedding [NC] The Star 5th November 1951

Newspaper cutting featuring the 'pioneer firm' for which Leake was associated for most of his working life and including details of Leake's professional life.

There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 3
Article written by Leake for the publication on the social welfare situation in Johannesburg in the post-war years and the work of the Rand Aid Association.

Rand Aid Chairman and Minister [NC] The Star, c. May 1950 (date not fully identified)

1957 Leake obituaries [NCs] The Star 20th April 1957, Rand Daily Mail 22nd April 1957

Newspaper cutting featuring the 'pioneer firm' for which Leake was associated for most of his working life.

Reception at Norwegian Hall [NC] referring to the farewell to Mr & Mrs C H Leake after his retirement as Consul of Norway.
Source of NC is not identified. Item is dated form an adjacent cutting.

Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 1944, part 2. The photograph identifies Leake and the Minister of Welfare and Demobilisation. at Wedge Farm, part of the Rand Aid Association's properties supported by the Chamber of Mines.

Married in Johannesburg 50 years ago: Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C Leake [NC] The Star 25/10/1944. Includes biographical details.

Rewards and Worries of Social Welfare Work in Johannesburg. Rand Aid Chairman looks back 21 years. [NC] The Star 15/07/1944. Describes an interview with Leake and includes details of the work done by the Association.

There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 1
Article written by Leake for the publication on the social welfare situation in Johannesburg in the post-war years and the work of the Rand Aid Association.

Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952, part 2

Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952, part 3

Clifton Methodist Church. celebrates jubilee [NC] The Star 9th March 1948

Men with "histories" given hope of normal life [NC]. Source and date not identified. Date estimated from construction of Cottesloe Hostel.

32 Years' service [NC] The Star, 3rd May 1950