The fonds consists of correspondence from the first half of the nineteenth century with many well-known figures, including Sir Allan Macnab, Peter McGill, John Solomon Cartwright, Robert David Cartwright, John Macaulay and James Bell Forsyth. These papers provide valuable information about the political and religious life for the period from 1878 to 1853. In addition there is a good deal of information about Cartwright business affairs. The papers are arranged chronologically in twenty-two files. While most of the letters are original, there are transcripts of a few letters in the files.
Collection of letters from the library of Sir Arthur Doughty, including letters from Sir James Kempt, Lord Dufferin, Lord Durham and E.A. Meredith. Includes several documents relating to Halifax, N.S. Letters to and from Henry Youle Hind, artist and geologist. Samples of Upper Canadian currency, including a note from the Accommodation Bank in Kingston, and Confederate currency from the American Civil War, with a fragment of the Rebel Flag flown over Richmond, VA.
Manuscripts, articles, research notes, interview tapes and transcripts on British immigrant children, studies of history of childhood, labour history especially in textile industry, women and work.
The fonds consists of research notes, manuscripts and correspondence relating to Dr. Osser's work as a researcher in psychology, education and medicine. His research covered the the general topics of cultural beliefs of patients and doctors, comprehension of literature and mathematics, and clinical interviewing methods. Included are lecture notes, conference papers and published articles. This fonds contains the following series: Research notes (1967-1994), Manuscripts (1965-1992), Correspondence(1986-1997), and Lecture notes (1981-1987).
The fonds consists of minutes, correspondence, financial records and publicity material from the Lacrosse Association, also containing some records of the Kingston Junior Lacrosse Club.
The fonds consists of Agenda and Minutes of Annual General, Executive, and regular meetings; publications including a history of the Local Council with three supplements, and history of the Provincial Council; and miscellaneous material relating to the Local, Provincial, and National Councils.
The collection consists of correspondence, memos, pamphlets and clippings relating to the operations and promotion of the International Hockey Hall of Fame in Kingston, Ontario, as well as photographs of hockey players, some of which are signed. Also included are the constitution and by-laws, letterhead, drafts of articles and speeches, and financial information for the IHHOF.
Fonds consists of student essays, teaching notes, poetry, music scores, including "Queen's University Sesquicentennial Hymn", and reviews pertaining to the career and interests of Professor Barnes. Also included is a copy of the manuscript published in his honour entitled, "Complex Variables".
The fonds consists of correspondence, minutes of meetings, publications, accounts, lists of tunes in the band's repertory, lists of band supplies ordered, annual reports, membership lists and accounts of specific band activities. Several detailed histories of the organization were written over the years and these have been included in the fonds.
The fonds consists of British War Office's forms for Commitment to Military Prison, photographs taken by an unknown photographer of sights and scenes in Kingston and area and newspaper clippings relating to various events in Kingston and district that have some historical significance. There are also files and photographs relating to the Loyal Orange Order in Kingston, a Kingston Christmas parade, the Foucault Pendulum at Queen's, a catalogue of St. Andrew's Church members in 1981 and three portraits of an unidentified woman, taken by C.H. Boyes of Kingston.
