The Penfield fonds consists of over eighty metres of Penfield's personal and professional records dating from his childhood up until his death in 1976, including during his career at the Montreal Neurological Institute. The materials in the fonds include photographs, correspondence, manuscripts and drafts of publications and speeches, research notes, glass slides, bound reports, films, and academic gowns.
The file contains a loosely bound copy of E. Dockrill’s untitled novel. A note on the front cover indicates that it was submitted to a publisher and refused. Inside cover notes that it is the original typeset, not a xerox copy.
The file contains an original sketch of the MNI by Wilder Penfield which was included in No Man Alone. The sketch has been cut down for inclusion in the book. In addition, there is a description of the image and its creation in English and French.
The file contains original letters concerning the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), specifically the budget, definitions of what the MNI is, the Rockefeller Foundation, the breaking of ground in its construction, and the MNI’s connection to the Royal Victoria Hospital.
The file contains original letters concerning the Montreal Neurological Institute, specifically the naming of the wards; the creation of the motto; the Rockefeller Foundation; and a report on the ‘Review of the Discussions of the Bridge and Functional Cooperation between the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Montreal Neurological Institute’ by Wilder Penfield.
The file contains correspondence between R.M. Pearce and Wilder Penfield about the Rockefeller Foundation and the creation of the McGill Neurological Institute.
The file contains correspondence between Wilder Penfield and Alan Gregg, concerning the Rockefeller Foundation Grant and McGill’s application. In addition, there is a newspaper clipping on the events.
The file contains announcements, guest lists, notices, tickets and programs for the opening of the Montreal Neurological Institute First Foundation. In addition, there are two dinner menus with attached photo reproductions of the logo and ceiling of the Montreal Neurological Institute.
The file contains correspondence about the Montreal Neurological Institute First Foundation (including opening exercises) from February 1934 to November 1934.