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File consists of two articles on vocational guidance by Russell, from the March and June, 1939 issues of The School.

File consists of one article by Russell from the February 14, 1972 edition of the New York Times.

File consists of one submission prepared by Russell.

File consists of one statement of personal qualifications (curriculum vitae) for Russell.

File consists of one head and shoulders studio photograph of Olive Ruth Russell seen looking at the camera. Information from verso.

File consists of advertising, promotional materials and order forms for Russell’s book Freedom to Die.

File consists of advertising, promotional materials and order forms for Russell’s book Freedom to Die.

File consists of one article by Russell from The Mental Hygiene of War Guests Bulletin no. 3. Also includes Understanding the Child No. 2 Vol. X in which the article appears.

Fonds consists of materials created and accumulated by Dr. Olive Ruth Russell during the course of her personal and professional life. Includes biographical information, publications and transcripts of speeches.

File consists of two photocopied obituaries for Russell from the Washington Post, and the Brockville Recorder and Times, as well as a copy of a typescript eulogy by Ruth Roettinger dated June 2, 1979.

File consists of the July/August 1974 edition of The Humanist featuring an article by Russell titled "Moral and legal aspects of euthanasia" (pp. 22-27).

File consists of a compiled document of typescript. letters of recommendation written for Russell. Referees include:

• George McMillan, Principal, Provincial Normal School, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (July 26, 1941)
• V.K. Greer, Chief Inspector of Public and Separate Schools, Department of Education, Parliament Buildings, Toronto (July 25, 1941)
• Esther Lloyd-Jones, Professor of Education, T. C. Columbia University (August 8, 1941)
• Marjorie Trotter, Principal, Moulton College (September 1941)
• Colonel W. Line, Director of Personnel Selection, Department of Veterans' Affairs (December 1944)
• Business and Professional Women's Club (no date)
• T. Parkinson, Director of Staff Training, Department of Veterans' Affairs (July 23, 1947)
• T.J. Rutherford, Director General of Rehabilitation, Department of Veterans' Affairs (April 30, 1947)

File consists of one original typescript speech delivered to the Investiture Assembly at Western Maryland College on April 18, 1960 about the purpose of education, with a focus on psychology.

File consists of three copies of information sheets completed by Olive Ruth Russell for "Contemporary Authors", "World Who's Who of Women" and "Who's Who of American Women". The responses outline Russell's educational and professional achievements, including notable publications.

File consists of one bound uncorrected page proof of the supplement to the first edition of Freedom to Die: Moral and Legal Aspects of Euthanasia from Human Sciences Press.

File consists of galley proofs of “Freedom to Die.”

File consists of one bound uncorrected page proof of Freedom to Die: Moral and Legal Aspects of Euthanasia from Human Sciences Press.

File consists of one typescript photocopy of a speech delivered by Russell at the Emanuel Temple in Baltimore on November 17, 1972 on the subject of euthanasia. Also in the file is a programme from the event.

File consists of a typescript of the abstract and article by Russell titled “Euthanasia: Dilemmas of M.D.s and Need for New Law.”

File consists of one article titled "Education and Character" written by Russell, in her capacity as Executive Assistant, Department of Veterans' Affairs, from the August 1, 1947 edition of United Church Observer.

File consists of one item of correspondence from Rose P. Parsons of the National Council of Women of the United States to James B. Orrick, Chief of the Section for Non-Governmental Organizations, Department of Public Information, United Nations. The typescript carbon copy letter introduces Russell to Orrick.

File consists of one typescript contents page from "Rehabilitation of Women Veterans in Canada" themed edition of the journal Veterans Affairs published by the Department of Veterans Affairs featuring several articles by Russell.

File consists of clippings regarding the life of Dr. Olive Ruth Russell relating primarily to her time in the Second World War as a Second Lieutenant with the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) and her book Freedom to Die, about the legal and moral implications of euthanasia. Included is media coverage featuring Russell's recruitment work on behalf of the CWAC, as well as an article regarding a sabbatical to Asia.