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 correspondence between Wilder Penfield and Dr. Archibald and F.P. Keppel about the plan for the Neurological Institute. In addition, it includes a xerox copy of a drawing (originally found in A/N 1/1) and budget estimates.
The file contains Wilder Penfield’s general correspondence regarding the organization of the Montreal Neurological Institute between 21 August 1931 and 23 May 1934.
The file contains correspondence surrounding the offer from the University of Pennsylvania and Wilder Penfield’s refusal. A note in the file indicates that “If Dr. Penfield had accepted, the Rockefeller Grant would have gone there and M.N.I. would not have been built”.
The file contains original letters concerning the Montreal Neurological Institute, specifically the building of the Institute (architects, plans, meetings, etc.).
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.