Fonds consists of a small number of subject files and a large number of photographs, both prints and negatives, and sound recordings. The subject matter of the photographs spans a broad range and includes a large number of photographs of the Robb family as well as vistors to the family home and bird sanctuary, Abbey Dawn. There are also a fair number of Kingston scenic views and events.
The fonds consists predominantly of typescripts of correspondence from William Brymner to his family, in particular his mother and father, during his travels to Paris, France, England and various other European locations. Many of the typescripts are annotated in what appears to be Brymner's hand. Of special interest are six manuscripts for public lectures or articles written by Brymner, espousing his views and thoughts on a number of topics including drawing, Impressionism, and the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Also included are various other documents and items such as: Brymner's Order of St. Michael and St. George, various exhibition catalogues for the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, a diploma for Douglas Brymner from Queen's University, and an accompanying framed letter from Sir Sanford Fleming congratulating Douglas Brymner upon the conferring of said degree.
Fonds consists of aerial photographs, maps, blueprints, and drawings relating to property in the City Kingston, plus the Counties of Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington, Ontario.
Fonds consists of research material gathered together before, and during, the writing of her book, "Setting the agenda : Jean Royce and the shaping of Queen's University".
The fonds consists of correspondence, manuscripts, drama, short stories, essays, articles, biographical material, press criticisms, and personal documents and photographs spanning Mr, Garner's life and, particularly, his career as a writer.
Fonds consists of interviews, conducted by Earle Toppings, Senior Editor (General Books), with Hugh Garner on a variety of subjects, as part of a publicity campaign undertaken by Ryerson Press, which was aired on CBC Radio.
Collection consists of photocopies of correspondence and research notes of William Bateson. Most of the originals are held in the UK at the Cambridge University Library and further copies reside at the John Innes Centre. They provided primary materials for "Treasure Your Exceptions. The Science and Life of William Bateson" (2008), which was coauthored by Alan Cock and Donald Forsdyke
The fonds consists of material relating to both the personal and professional life of Carolyn Smart and is comprised of the following series: Daybooks, Correspondence, Journals, Writing, Queen's University, Miscellaneous and Bronwen Wallace.