The fonds consists of the correspondence of Sir John A. Macdonald. Included are letters from politicians, cabinet ministers, bureaucrats, religious figures and businessmen. There are approximately 100 individuals represented in this series with whom there was considerable correspondence. Among the most voluminous correspondence is that from Gilbert McMicken (secret service reports); Sir George Stephen; Sir Alexander Campbell; Hon. Edgar Dewdney; Sir Alexander T. Galt; Lawrence Vankoughnet; Sir David Macpherson; and Sir Charles Tupper.
Collection reflects Hawkins activities as the College Life Photographer and the images depict student activities, the student strike and various campus buildings at Queen's University. Of particular interest are photographs of the Tool Shed and Mining building and interior candid shots of the Student Memorial Union. Also includes images of Fort Henry prior to restoration.
Fonds consists of marks books, including examination results, synopses, and lists of Applicants for Degrees (B.A. & M.A.), kept by Professor P.G.C. Campbell and others.
