This sub-series consists of both original diaries of Wilder Penfield and photocopies of original diaries made by Jefferson Lewis in the course of his research. More precisely, the diaries dating from 1906 to 1914 are originals; those for subsequent years are photocopies of diaries left by Penfield in the vault of the MNI and now part of the Wilder Penfield Archive (P142) held in the Osler Library Archives. These diaries contain an unparalleled personal chronicle of Penfield’s work, travels, encounters, and reflections. The original volumes from his youth provide unique insight into the development of his character and of his ambitions.

This sub-series contains letters collected and kept by Helen Kermott Penfield. The bulk of these letters are from Wilder Penfield. Penfield wrote to Helen almost every second day, sending her detailed accounts of life at Princeton and Oxford, as well as extensive descriptions on his personal outlook and inner life. Helen preserved these letters in meticulous order. This sub-series also contains letters from Helen’s mother and grandmother among others. Finally, this sub-series contains a great number of condolences received following the death of Wilder Penfield.

This sub-series contains honours, awards, diplomas, tributes, and medals presented to Dr. Penfield throughout his career.

This sub-series contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and travel materials collected by Wilder Penfield, a group of war predictions for 1943 prepared by Wilder Penfield and his friends in 1942, and materials related to the ceremonial side of the MNI.

Sub-series C-2 consists of manuscripts, typed copies and printed versions of unpublished articles written or co-authored by Dr. Cone. It also includes manuscripts and typescripts forwarded to Dr. Cone by others to be edited. This sub-series is comprised of 22 files (files no. 193 to 214).

This sub-series includes the notes, drafts, and correspondence Dr. Penfield created and collected in producing his various non-book writings. (W/P = Writings / Published)

This sub-series contains Penfield’s passports, commission, some medical records, and a photocopy of his will.

This sub-series consists of varied materials including maps, event programs, newspaper clippings, travel itineraries, and other souvenirs collected by Helen to commemorate events, experiences, or places visited throughout her life with Wilder. This sub-series includes materials collection by Helen from her service in the war, her life in England, her travels with Wilder, and her varied social activities in Montreal. This sub-series also contains Helen’s detailed family chronicle spanning the years 1921-1963, and a biographical sketch of Wilder, written in 1956.

Subseries consists of unpublished writings, including talks, addresses, articles, unfinished papers, etc. many of which are printed or published, in full or in part, in some other form and filed elsewhere. (W/U = Writings / Unpublished)

Subseries consists of subject files of correspondence (C/S = Correspondence/Subject). Most of these files were active up until Dr. Penfield's death and are largely grouped by subject. They may extend over a number of years but seem to indicate a continuing interest on the part of Dr. Penfield.