The series consists of correspondence to and from Eva Dawson, her monthly report card, 1873; a series of essays written in Eva Dawson’s hand, possibly for publication in a school paper or magazine, some essays are addressed to the editor, 1867; letters from George M. Dawson to Eva Dawson, written from London, 1870 and Dufferin, 1873; a letter from William Bell Dawson to Eva Dawson, written on board a train, 1882; a letter from Isabella B. Greenshields to Eva Dawson, written from Liverpool, 1884; a letter from Summerhayes & Walford to Eva Dawson, 1887; a letter from John MacGillycuddy to Eva Dawson, written from Phillips’ Square, Montreal, 1887, and letters written to Hope Atkin (future husband of Eva Dawson) from Wallbrae Place and Montreal, between 1889 and 1891.

The series includes personal and professional correspondence between various Dawson and Harrington family members, between 1861 and 2001; family history, documents and genealogical notes, essays, newspaper clippings, maps, mementos, and obituaries of family members; pamphlets and other promotional material for Redpath Museum, 1933-1961; conference material for the Phoenix Festival in 1971 and the Phoenix Natural Science Association; photocopies of receipts, deeds of gift, notes, and correspondence related to the donation of archival materials to McGill University, given by the Dawson family, between 1908 and 1963.

Series contains duplicates of correspondence.

This series contains formally published works either relating to Expo 67 and its exhibitions, or published by Expo 67 and affiliated groups. Contains some published exhibition catalogues.