The series consists of 31 watercolour paintings of fish, created while Elizabeth Gwillim and Mary Symonds were living in Madras, India (modern-day Chennai). The paintings are preceded by an introductory page of notes by Casey A. Wood. The paintings were originally attributed to Gwillim by Wood, largely on the basis of handwriting, but have more recently been tentatively attributed to Mary Symonds approximately around the year 1805 on the basis of information found in the sisters' correspondence. The fishes depicted are identified by a handwritten caption in the margin of each painting. Approximately one third of the paintings also feature an additional caption written in an Urdu script. These paintings may be copies of Symonds' originals created by a local artist in India. Item 30 (Crocodilus palustris) also contains additional manuscript notes.

Series consists of 12 watercolour paintings of flowers by Elizabeth Gwillim, created while Gwillim was living in Chennai, India (then Madras). The paintings are preceded by pages of brief notes by Casey A. Wood. The flowers are identified by small caption titles written in pencil on each painting.

This series contains correspondence written by and received by Noel Noel-Buxton and Lucy Noel-Buxton in their capacity as British members of parliament and as political figures during the first half of the 20th century. Also includes some personal corresp

This series contains drafts of various biographical works and other writings dating from roughly 1914-1953. Includes Noel Noel-Buxton's autobiography, a tribute to Noel Noel-Buxton by one of his sisters, a biography of their father Sir Thomas Fowell Buxto

This series contains subject files related to Noel Noel-Buxton's political activities and interests, dating from between roughly 1880 and 1950. The records chiefly concern British politics, and the UK's involvement in world politics, including the First and Second World Wars, Anglo-German relations, the Balkans, Indigenous sovereignty and the treatment of Indigenous populations, the governance of colonies, slavery, refugees, and famine and poverty in Europe after the Second World War. Also includes several files related to Buxton's religious and political beliefs and Paycockes House, a historic 15th century home in Essex that Buxton purchased and restored.

The arrangement of the series reflects the structure of the fonds when it was described by McGill archivists. This may reflect the original order or may be an arrangement that was introduced by Professor H. N. Fieldhouse, who acquired the fonds for McGill and spent many years conducting research in it. Files contain a variety of document types, including reports, notes, correspondence, publications, newspaper clippings, and volumes of parliamentary debates.

This series contains documents related to Noel Noel-Buxton's personal life and financial transactions, created between roughly 1869 and 1948. Includes material related to Buxton's early education, dental health, and the Noel-Buxton Foundation. Also includes photographs and a drawn portrait of Buxton.

The arrangement of the series reflects the structure of the fonds when it was described by McGill archivists. This may reflect the original order or may be an arrangement that was introduced by Professor H. N. Fieldhouse, who acquired the fonds for McGill and spent many years conducting research in it. 

This series contains published material written by members of the Buxton family or related to Noel Noel-Buxton's interests between approximately 1860-1932.

The arrangement of the series reflects the structure of the fonds when it was described by McGill

Consists of volume of bound letters written by Hume, mostly to the Comtesse de Boufflers, but some to the Marquise de Barbentane. Also bound into this volume are 11 letters from Jean-Jacques Rousseau and one from the Maréchal d'Ecosse to Madame de Boufflers and copies of two letters from Madame de Boufflers to Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Contemporary transcript dated September 1763 of the edition of Rousseau's letter published by Marc Michel Rey, Amsterdam, 1763.