The fonds is divided into two series: the first contains lecture notes and coursework from his studies. The second contains professional papers and is divided into two subseries. The first subseries contains records relating to his activities at the University of Alberta. The second subseries contains records generated during his time at McGill University.

Martin's papers consist of her diaries, written from 1924 to 1925 and from 1939 until her death, an address book, and a notebook recording donations made by her between 1973 and 1985. Her diaries document mainly her leisure activities, the many churches she attended, and her travels, but also refer to major world political events, the activities of the Royal Family, and anecdotes concerning her work. Inserted in the diaries are photographs of Martin and her friends, postage stamps, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia.

The majority of this collection is correspondence between Annie Holiday Pelletier and her parents Elise and William Holiday. The collection also includes correspondence with and between other family members, photographs, genealogical and biographical information, and miscellaneous material about the Rondeau, Holiday, and Pelletier families. Included is an early written exchange, circa 1864, between Elise Rondeau and a local parish priest who disagree on religious freedom and the interpretation of a biblical passage. The correspondence between Annie and her parents, including the period in which she is a student at McGill, is written in French (from and to her mother) and English (from and to her father). This correspondence provides a vital resource on early student life and the day-to-day concerns of a young woman living away from home in late 19th Montreal. The correspondence is rich in its detail and frankness on matters of family life, conflict, and religious and educational issues.

The E.G.D. Murray fonds consist of correspondence (1955-1964), publications (1926-1962), and obituaries (1964-1965)

The Howard A. Steppler fonds chiefly reflects Steppler's long and distinguished career as an expert in agricultural research in the developing world and consists of the following:
-International organization directorship files including correspondence, minutes, planning and review documents, and board of trustee files
-International research and consulting activities records include his role as an advisor
-Conferences, workshops, attended or given by him on arid lands, forest management, agro-forestry, International Centres Week, 1975-1995

• Correspondence, arranged chronologically or in subject files

Steppler’s role as a McGill professor and administrator is reflected in the minutes of the Macdonald College Soil Fertility Committee, 1934-1946, minutes of the course revision committee, 1965-1970, correspondence and reports of his chairmanship of the Macdonald 2000 Committee, minutes of staff meetings, 1980-1981, minutes of Senate sub-committee on development at Macdonald College, 1966-69; course lecture notes for statistics courses, 1951-1974 and agronomy course, ca.1959-ca.1969; and his writings on agro-forestry, plant science, agricultural technology in developing countries, presidential addresses and international agricultural development, 1951-1990. There are also Canadian professional associations and committees records, including his files as president of the Agricultural Institute of Canada, 1953-1966.

His personal records include notes from Glenn Steppler’s history thesis (undated) and membership records in the Montreal Rotary Club (1980-1987).

"The fonds consists of the records of the following groups:
Carrefour d’éducation populaire de Pointe Saint-Charles;
Clinique communautaire de Pointe Saint-Charles;
Regroupement Information Logement;
Archives populaires de Pointe Saint-Charles.
These records document the activities of these groups to improve the quality of life and living conditions for the inhabitants of Pointe Saint-Charles. They include administrative documents, minutes of meetings, records of general assemblies and committee meetings, records of demonstrations, position papers, community newspapers and related photographs."

Walsh's private papers are rather formal in nature, consisting largely of certificates of membership in various professional societies and social clubs, awards and medals, official papers such as his commission in the Canadian Army Dental Corps (1940), honorary degrees and the citation upon his appointment as Emeritus Professor (1955). The photographs fall into three classes: those from his student days, both informal snapshots and formal portraits with the Students' Council or sports teams; formal portraits of Walsh alone or in professional groups; and informal photographs with golfing friends.

The administrative records of the MCSA contain annual reports, 1921-1968; minutes of annual meetings, 1956-1971; minutes and correspondence of the Board of Governors and its Executive Committee, 1953-1972; files on budgets and staffing, 1962-1973; and documents on the merger with the Conseil de Développement Social. The operations of standing committees (Committee on Committees, Admissions and Standards, Nominating, etc) are documented by broken series of minutes from 1937 to 1971. Far more extensive are the papers of special committees researching social problems such as school leaving, 1934; single parents, 1949; housing and urban renewal, 1967-1971; dental services for children, 1950-1961; and low-cost medication, 1970-1971. These files include case work studies, correspondence, minutes and reports. The question of day care is particularly well covered, both through committee materials and through the files of Barbara Heppner, MCSA Day Care Coordinator, 1969-70. Correspondence files contain letters and reports from member agencies, university schools of social work, co-ordinating bodies such as the Canadian Welfare Council and the Conseil de Bien-Etre du Québec, various citizen's groups, and government bodies. A large percentage of this material consists of information files, containing reports of, and studies by, American and Canadian social agencies, conference and workshop proceedings, and materials on social legislation.

The fonds consists of documents, photographs, films, and objects relevant to the professional and personal history of Samuel Joseph Noumoff. The scope predominantly covers the period from 1970-2006, and includes Professor Noumoff’s published articles and unpublished drafts, including some translated editions. His personal papers include professional and personal correspondence, especially letters to and from his wife Francesca and the contacts he made during his travels, materials related to his family history, photographs and ephemera of his travels in South East Asia.

Traquair's papers largely concern his work as a lecturer. School of Architecture lectures in architectural history cover the classical, mediaeval and modern periods (ca 1935-1936), while those on architectural ornament are largely devoted to lettering. Miscellaneous lectures, about 30 in number, were delivered between about 1924 and 1937 to various audiences, such as school children, extension students and members of art and architectural associations. They deal with architectural history, architectural principles both aesthetic and social, and other art forms (painting, carpets, heraldry etc.)

Material relating to Traquair's publications includes drafts of about 15 articles on many of the same topics as the lectures described above, and stemming from the same period. A special series of notes and manuscripts, together with some correspondence, illustrates Traquair's research on Québec arts.