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 data, drafts and contracts, arrangements for the operation of the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) and notes on organization of the MNI.
The file contains 1 bound volume with handwritten minutes for the Montreal Neurological Society 1931-1933 and loose pages of minutes for the Montreal Neurological Soceity, 1951.
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 correspondence with Architects about the building of the Montreal Neurological Institute, November 1932 to October 1934. In addition, it includes discussions on furnishing such as fixtures, shelves, etc.
The file contains correspondence about the copying of a statute by Ernest Barrias for inclusion on the grounds at the Montreal Neurological Institute. The correspondence is primarily with Sir Arthur Currie and Bosworth. In addition there is a memo of agreement with Galli and a single postcard picture of the statute in question.
The file contains correspondence regarding the Hughlings Jackson Bust, a Bronze replica of a marble bust by Herbert Hampton, 12 November 1932 to 8 June 1933.