A partial inventory of this collection reveals that it is largely composed of the scattered personal papers of the members of the Worthington Family, ca. 1833-1944, especially those of Edward Dagge Worthington and Arthur Norreys Worthington. The fonds also includes a few items pertaining to Edward Bruen Worthington and Asheton N. Worthington. It includes personal, business and professional correspondence; certificates, diplomas, tests, maps, sketchbooks, loose ledger sheets, testimonials, photographs and newspaper clippings. The greater part of the collection consists of the papers of Edward Dagge Worthington including correspondence related to his business affairs, medical career and family matters (1840-1883); medical certificates and diplomas, (1840-1847); two sketchbooks, (1840?); with caricatures of John Goodsir, Alexander Munro, Robert Knox and William Robertson; testimonials (1865, 1867); a resume of his education covering 1833-1843; newspaper clippings and photographs. The papers of Arthur Norreys Worthington are primarily correspondence describing his military activities in South Africa, 1900.

A negative of the caricature of Dr. Robertson made from item 1/1 and contained in item 1/6.

Letter from J. J. Heagerty, Sherbrooke to E. B. Worthington, Sherbrooke, on the letterhead of the Department of Pensions and National Health. The director of Public Health Services refers to the letter written by Dr. Gellie to Dr. Skey and states he would like to publish it in their National Health Review. Typed.

A black and white, head and shoulders photo of a man in military uniform, most likely to be Arthur Norrey Worthington. He is wearing 3 medals, one with the word 'Saskatchewan' and a maple leaf with a cross in the center. The picture is attached by the top corners to a backing which is stamped in the corner with the words "Topley Ottawa".

Letter from Col. Pearkes to Col. Worthington on the letterhead of the Department of National Defence, Ottawa, Canada. Col. Pearkes thanks Col. Worthington for sending him Col. Molson's treatise on court marshals. The paper is cut in half. Typed.

"Liberals Carry Country." From Sherbrooke Gazette. Includes portraits of Worthington.

Photography of E. B. Worthington (?). Studies portrait by Blank and Stoller, Montreal.

"1900 Results in the Dominion". Compares 1900 to 1904 election results. Unidentified newspaper.

"Elections in the Dominion." From Sherbrooke Daily record, November 3, 1907.

"Les elections generales du 3 november." Pre-election report on candidates in various Quebec ridings. From La Parnie.