The fonds consists of Ethel M. Doull's three Normal School certificates; the First Book of Reading Lessons Part I and Part II; tickets of admission to the library, museum and gym; grades for Normal School courses; letters of reference; pamphlets for school children to celebrate Empire Day; and 4 photographs, depicting Doull and the Normal School classes.

The William Arthur Meighen fonds contains a xerox copy of Meighen's diary for 1876-1897. The original is held by the Perth Museum, Perth, Ontario.

Most of the collection consists of Carpenter's notes and drawings of shells. There are printed catalogues of shell collections from the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean dating from 1857 to 1876. His incoming correspondence is mainly from collectors in the United States and deals with shells. It covers the period 1858-1876. The main letter writers are J.G. Cooper, a collector from San Francisco, William Dall of the Smithsonian, James Lewis of Albany, N.Y. and William Bairn of the British Museum. Some of the material deals with Carpenter's establishment of the shell collection at McGill in 1866. There are files of clippings dealing with the death of his aunt, Mary Carpenter (1787-1877) and that of his sister, also named Mary (1807-1877) who was involved in the establishment of reform schools for girls. Included are some of Carpenter's certificates and diplomas (1834-1843). As well there is a copy of a biography of Carpenter written by his brother, Russell, in 1880. The book quotes extensively from Carpenter's letters, covering not only his years in the ministry but also his travels in the United states prior to the Civil War. As well there are interesting details of life in Montreal from 1865-1877 .

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.

Description forthcoming.
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The fonds consists of one scrapbook of news clippings, dinner/dance programs and memorabilia of Laurence A. de Rosia who was a programs student in Arts 1, Arts 2 at McGill, ca. 1922-1924.

The fonds consists of letters to Dorothy King from Cynthia Rendall Toller between approximately 1930 and approximately 1970. They detail family affairs, teaching, and rationing in England during World War II alongside various references to Canada and accounts of British National medical services between approximately 1960 and approximately 1970.

The fonds documents Yvan Lamonde’s research activities as a student and professor chiefly through research notes, correspondence and journals, his participation in national and international colloquia and cultural organizations through minutes and correspondence, as well as his publishing activities through contracts, correspondence and book reviews. There is also some personal correspondence and photographs.

The fonds reflects Gwen Buchanan's activities within and the activities of the Alumnae Society as demonstrated through scrapbooks of clippings, correspondence, programmes, lectures, certificates, and photographs.

The fonds consists of a biographical scrapbook of Presbyterian Minister Reverend William S. Sutherland "Strathnaver," Merrickville, Ontario. Included in this brochure are selected sketches which William Sutherland did, and selected issues of publications which were edited and/or published by him through the years. There are various photographs included.