The fonds consists of fifty-two letters from Sir John A. Macdonald, ranging in dates from 1849-1891; one hundred and fifty-three letters from Hugh John Macdonald, from 1880-1895, twenty-seven letters from Lady Macdonald and Louise Macdonald and three hundred and sixty-seven letters and testimonials of a personal nature. These letters mostly concern the upbringing and education of Williamson's son, James Gilchrist Williamson and other family matters. There are a few expense accounts for the boy's education from his grandfather, John Gilchrist. There are also a number of university attendance cards, dating from Williamson's student days in Edinburgh. Also included are lectures, sketches, sermons and personal mementos. Of particular local interest is material pertaining to the Kingston Observatory.
Correspondence and other papers of James Wickens, British Army officer and emigrant, and member of the related Wickens, Fields and Darby families. Includes records of marriages and baptisms within said families.
The fonds consists of records created between 1914 and 1972 and are primarily concerned with Dr. Whitton's relationship with Queen's University, both as a student and an alumnae. The fonds is comprised of correspondence (primarily relating to Queen's University), lecture notes, articles, publications relating to Queen's University, draft copy of report on the administration of welfare services in Ontario (prepared for the Ontario Government in 1943) and typescript of Elizabeth Tudor, Queen of England, 1533-1603.
The fonds consists of correspondence (some copies), wills, legal documents, subject files, receipts and an issue of Christian Advocate and Journal, 1835 July 3. The documents provide much detailed information about the family including various financial interests.
Fonds consists of reports and photographs of a trip to France, 1962; report of Ronald and Beryl Way, as general consultants, on the restoration of Louisbourg; two volumes, with maps, containing documentary evidence relating to the Ontario-Quebec boundary; research reports on the establishment of Upper Canada Village, the 'Battle of Chrysler's Farm', the Loucks Family and the Loyalist Farm, and 'Roads in Upper Canada, 1783-1867; and a copy of Ronald Way's article entitled, "The Topographical Aspect of Canadian Defence (1783-1871)".
