The file contains correspondence to and from Kristian Kristiansen; Clinical and Laboratory Schedules, 1975; Notes from Anne Dawson to Wilder Penfield; letters to John Bates; letters from K.A.C. Elliot; a letter from A.N. Richards, University of Pennsylvania; letters to and from William Feindel; and letters to and from Bertha Cameron.
A file of photographs, all of which are of members of Dr. Penfield's family, or are of places connected to his family. The file is labeled "Photos. Spokane Hudson." The images were taken between Dr. Penfield's birth and death (1891-1976).
The file contains the diary of Wilder Penfield for December 1974 to October 1975. The front cover is inscribed “W.P. Journal Dec 74 → Oct 1975”. The volume is a previously used notebook as Penfield has crossed out previously used pages from 1933-1943 which contain lists of names and addresses and has written in the book upside down and backwards. The diary documents Penfield’s progress on No Man Alone, including his struggles to complete it and officially sending it to the publisher; offers of engagement including sermons and lectures; his health, including the diagnosis of rare inflammation of the muscles polymyostis; Helen’s health, including her broken hip and memory issues; reminisces on past events; and his concern about making his life useful. Penfield has gone through and corrected his grammar and spelling or has expanded upon his initial thoughts, usually in pencil or pen.
The file contains Wilder Penfield correspondence about the Osler Library. It includes notices of meetings and minutes of the Board of Curators; copies of the Osler Library Newsletter (1972, no-7-9); budget information; a photo of a painting of the Osler Library; a proposal for a rare book wing for the Osler Library; a plan of the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building, 4th floor; the appointment of the History of Medicine Librarian; the origin of the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building name; and correspondence with John P. McGovern of the McGovern Allergy Clinic.
