Fonds consists of correspondence, subject files, published and unpublished material, clippings, course notes, speeches, and an audio recording of Dr. Swainson's lectures. The material represents his academic work and other scholarly interests, particularly his specialized knowledge on Canadian Confederation history with an emphasis on the life and times of Sir John A. Macdonald, John Diefenbaker, James Richardson of Kingston, the Garson Family of Winnipeg; and Garden Island.
Fonds consists of press releases and Study Outlines addressing such topics as "National Unity", "Canada in World Affairs", "Improving University Education", and "The Extension of University Education", prepared by the Canadian Student Assembly, in conjunction with the Third National Conference of Canadian University Students, held 27-31 December 1939.
Fonds consists of notes by Dorothy Kane, a former inhabitant of 67 Colborne St. in Kingston, regarding the history of her home. Also included is a page of notes taken by Carolyn LeBlanc of the Queen's Alumni Review during an interview with Dorothy Kane.
The fonds consists of correspondence and drafts of manuscripts. Includes correspondence with Earle Birney, Mazo de la Roche, Louis Dudek, Raymond Knister, Malcolm Lowry, Desmond Pacey, Seymour Mayne, Sir Charles G.D. Roberts and Miriam Waddington.
Fonds consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and other material relating to Heffron's work as an author. The fonds includes manuscripts for "Rain and I," "The Miracle Makers," "A Nice Fire and Some Moonpennies," and "The Atlantic Between," among other works.
