The fonds consists of fifty-two letters from Sir John A. Macdonald, ranging in dates from 1849-1891; one hundred and fifty-three letters from Hugh John Macdonald, from 1880-1895, twenty-seven letters from Lady Macdonald and Louise Macdonald and three hundred and sixty-seven letters and testimonials of a personal nature. These letters mostly concern the upbringing and education of Williamson's son, James Gilchrist Williamson and other family matters. There are a few expense accounts for the boy's education from his grandfather, John Gilchrist. There are also a number of university attendance cards, dating from Williamson's student days in Edinburgh. Also included are lectures, sketches, sermons and personal mementos. Of particular local interest is material pertaining to the Kingston Observatory.
Fonds consists an unpublished manuscript entitled "And No Birds Sing: Patrons, Myth, and Imagery in the Poetry of Ovid's Exile" written by Dr. Janet Patricia Bews.
The fonds consists of material created by Janet Braide in her work as a student, curator and art historian. The majority of the papers reflect the research, scholarship and logistics that went into her exhibition on William Brymner, though is is a small amount of material regarding her shows on Anne Savage and Prudence Heward as well. Of particular note in this group of records is an original typescript of a lecture given by Brymner, annotated in his hand. Also included in the fonds are Braide's student notes and papers from various courses and graduate studies, articles and writings for various periodicals, and correspondence pertaining to art history.
The fonds consists of material chiefly from the late 1940's to 1973 and reflect Hannah's relationship with Queen's University. The fonds is comprised of correspondence, manuscript reminiscences (The Hannah Saga), printed material, and diplomas of Weston L Herriman (Queen's M.D 1855).
The fonds consists of correspondence and subject files relating to various matters during Salsberg's term as an alderman and as a member of the Ontario Legislature. Also included are correspondence and research notes relating to many topics pertaining to the Jewish communities in Canada and around the world. There are also copies of Salsberg's articles written for the Canadian Jewish News and other publications. Personal photos and some of Dora's files can also be found in this fonds. This fonds contains the following series: Politics (1937-1957), Judaica (1906-1995), Writings (1949-1993) and Personal records ([190-]-[199-]).
Fonds consists of student notes, minutes, reports, and research compiled by J.E. Mackay. Includes records relating to the First World War and the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry.
Fonds consists of correspondence; subject files; research material, a copy of Dr. Hill's doctorial thesis; letters of appointment to Queen's University; and various honours and awards bestowed upon her.