The file contains original letters concerning the Montreal Neurological Institute, specifically the naming of the wards; the creation of the motto; the Rockefeller Foundation; and a report on the ‘Review of the Discussions of the Bridge and Functional Cooperation between the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Montreal Neurological Institute’ by Wilder Penfield.

The file contains xerox copies of original letters concerning the beginnings of the Montreal Neurological Institute from the years 1929 to 1934.

The file contains Wilder Penfield’s general correspondence regarding the organization of the Montreal Neurological Institute between 21 August 1931 and 23 May 1934.

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 an original sketch of the MNI by Wilder Penfield which was included in No Man Alone. The sketch has been cut down for inclusion in the book. In addition, there is a description of the image and its creation in English and French.

The file contains correspondence about the cost of care and services for the Department of Pensions and National Health Annex (specifically mentioning the Military Annex).

The file contains correspondence about the building operation costs, including McGill University and the Department of Pensions and National Health Annex, specifically for the procedures and plans for this (building operation, costs, increased accomodation, red cross).

The file contains correspondence about the Military Annex transfer to the Montreal Neurological Institute including 2 aerial photographs, program, invitations list, and speech (possibly written by Wilder Penfield).

The file contains correspondence with Architects about the Military Annex (Featherstonhaugh) about plans, fittings, and alterations.

The file contains correspondence with the staff of the #1 Neurological Hospital in England, Basingstoke Neurological and Plastic Surgery Hospital R.C.A.M.C., 1940-1942. It is arranged alphabetically and includes correspondence with Dr. Cone. In addition the correspondence is a mix of handwritten and typewritten.