This fonds documents the writing career of Michael O. Nowlan, as well as much of his work as a teacher of English and advocate of Canadian literature. The fonds consists largely of correspondence to and from Nowlan, and drafts and notes for articles and books. Also included are committee minutes, newspaper clippings, and a few photographs. Despite the existence of separate "Correspondence" files, almost every file in the fonds contains correspondence, usually associated with the material in the file.

This fonds documents the academic activities of philosophy professor Leo Ferrari, particularly with respect to his studies of 5th-century bishop, philosopher and doctor of the church Augustine of Hippo. It also documents his activities as president and primary spokesperson for The Flat Earth Society (FES), an organization founded to encourage critical thinking and restore confidence in the validity of the senses. In addition, this fonds reflects Ferrari's interest in human rights issues.

It includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, notes, research material, draft and published copies of books and articles, bibliographies, and conference programmes. In connection with The Flat Earth Society, it includes letters from applicants, membership lists, tractates, photographs, copies of The Official Chronicle and The Official Organ, cartoons, newspaper clippings, brochures, and financial records. It also contains a reel-to-reel audio tape of Ferrari speaking about the FES and a VHS videotape entitled "In Search of the Edge". Artifacts include a smashed globe, maps of the world in various shapes, framed membership certificates, and a wooden gnome holding the sign "Repent! the Edge is Nigh".

This fonds consists of 4 series:

1. Academic writings
2. The Flat Earth Society
3. Artifacts (The Flat Earth Society)
4. Sabbaticals and conferences

Fonds consists of correspondence and reports, as well as Teachers' Returns for the year 1909-1910 for the District of North Inverness, and Notes of School Inspection of Victoria County for 1911. John and James MacKinnon were Inspectors of Schools, District No. 8, North Inverness and Victoria Counties.

Fonds consists of an assessment ledger giving names of taxpayers and teachers, 1878-1888, and related correspondence concerning above ledger (1962).

The fonds consists of records from when E. John Wilson was Lieutenant for the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps "Captain Cook" in Prince Rupert. It also includes photographs, correspondence, and ephemera from John S. Wilson. Included from the sea cadet corps is a record book of "firing guns competition" from 1943-1945, the 1945 night order book, strength reports, correspondence, parade and training schedules, division lists, nominal roll lists, a course outline for Rifle Coaching, the October 1946 issue of Wescoast Wardroom News, and the April 1946 issue of The Navy League of Canada Sea Cadet Log . The photographs are of family and friends, staff and students at Borden Street and Booth Schools, May Queen candidates, Carlisle and Claxton canneries, sea cadets, and the Wilson Home at 416 Dunsmuir Street.

The collection consists of 39 colour photographs (1986-1988). It includes one photograph of the campus on 3rd Avenue West and 38 showing the different stages of construction on 1st Avenue West and surrounding buildings including Safeway, Mackenzie Furniture, the Crest Hotel, and Chatham House before it was demolished.

The fonds consists of a newsletter entitled "Annunciation Hi-Lites" from June 1955 and includes articles from Father Anthony Jordon, OMI, Father O.P. Mohan, OMI, Sister St. Martin, and students L. Pierce, Robert Armstrong, Christel Geissler, L. Lyons, Jeanine Dumas, Marlene Dumas, Donald Hansen, Bill Smith, Douglas Letourneau, Kathy Saunders, Sharon Wingham, and Anna Juby. It names the First Communion class of 1955 as well as the graduation class, and discusses the Knights of the Alter (alter boys), Brownies, and Little League Baseball.

The fonds consists of newspaper articles on John Ferry and several documents related to Carney Ferry's work as a CNR agent. The bulk of the fonds documents William Dow Ferry's accomplishments, from his sixth grade report card to law school transcripts, university diplomas and certificates of appointment. Most photos are formal shots of William Ferry but one series relates to his military service, including photographs of soldiers in Whitehorse ca. 1940.