Series contains papers accumulated by the family over the years. It includes an 1841 letter from a medical doctor diagnosing a medical problem that one of Anthony McGuinn's daughters suffered from; local histories; a student diary from the 1920s; and a family tree.
Series consists of material relating to Galloway's work in education in Ontario, including work she conducted for the Ministry of Education, the North York Board of Education, and as an instructor at OISE.
Series consists of drafts and notes for Galloway's various writing projects, including short stories, articles, novels and children's and young adult books. Also includes promotional materials for Galloway's publication and translations she did for a children's book series.