The Compositions series contains sketches, texts and manuscripts of 30 of Kelsey Jones’ major compositions. The works are arranged chronologically. Composition dates, durations and instrumentations are provided when possible.

The Compositions Series contains Schloss’s 29 completed compositions and arrangements and 6 unfinished works. The works are arranged alphabetically by uniform title. Composition dates, durations and instrumentation are provided when possible. Instrumentation for large ensemble works is listed according to the schema [Fl Cl Ob Bs – Hn Tp Tb Tu – Perc – Str] with supplementary instruments listed.

This series consists of texts written by Bernard Gagnon and an undated, un-authored biographical essay.

The sheet music, scores and manuscripts series contains over 1000 pieces of sheet music (including scores), and 45 manuscripts.

This series consists of the biographical information on each émigré collected by Dr. Helmer. The series contains approximately 1030 items. Each file folder may hold:

• Paul Helmer’s bio-bibliography of the individual(s), as in Appendix A of Growing with Canada.
• Transcripts and/or summaries of interviews conducted by Paul Helmer, Rachel Anderson, and Katharine Neufeld.
• Documentary evidence pertaining to the individual(s): primary and secondary sources, both original and copied material.
• Paul Helmer’s notes and drafts for Growing with Canada.
• Photographs.

This series consists of copies of the correspondence with agencies and others concerning Sonde musical pieces, performances and recordings.

The Teaching and Administration series is divided into 3 sections: course materials, administration and miscellaneous university documents. The series contains correspondence to or from Paul Pedersen, lecture/course materials and examples, assignments, examinations (blank and marked), student records and grades, and miscellaneous documents pertaining to courses taught. It also contains documents, information and correspondence to or from Paul Pedersen with respect to administration while employed at McGill University and the University of Toronto, respectively. The series is arranged chronologically, and separated by course name or subject as indicated.

The Scripts and Writings series contains writings, lectures and talks by Donald Mackey; as well as documentation pertaining to special projects organized and carried out by Donald Mackey (i.e. organ installations and events). The series is organized chronologically.