Materials related to biographical sketches written by James Downey. Contains writings about different people, tributes and essays by Downey, materials accumulated by Downey to support his research (such as news stories and photocopies of photographs), and related correspondence.
Titles of speeches and articles are:

• "A toast to Tom" (May 14, 2003),
• "Foreword" to Otto Tucker That nothing be lost (2003),
• "Mary Louise Lynch: lawyer; adviser & confidante of Lord Beaverbrook,"
• "Protectorate to Province: Newfoundland, 1934-1957,"
• "Ernest Fletcher Downey" (July 14, 2006),
• "Jemima Anne (Andrews) Downey" (May 13, 2000),
• "Dorothy (Downey) Elder" (January 31, 2000),
• "Margaret (Downey) Richards, on the 50th anniversary of her marriage,"
• "Lorne Parott" (July 9, 2000) and related correspondence,
• "Roland Hawkins" (April 11, 2000) and related correspondence,
• "Arthur S. Butt" (August 11, 2001),
• "Memories are made of this & that: recollections of life on Long's Hill, 1955-1956,"
• "Cott Fillier: a quick sketch" (September 16, 2005),
• "Dunville" (January 11, 2000),
• "George Story" (December 29, 1999)
• "Paul West" (January 6, 2000),
• "Eric Richards (1924-2004)" (August 4, 1999),
• "John Hutchinson",
• "Donald Soper" (January 2000),
• "A tribute to Chester Campbell" (March 1995),
• "A tribute to Eric Garland" (February 1997),
• "A toast to Harrison McCain" (January 17, 1998),
• "A toast to James F. O'Sullivan" (April 23, 1999),
• "Bob Burridge: a tribute (sort of)" (April 12, 1991),
• "For Colin B. Mckay" (March 30, 1999),
• "Beaverbrook's choice: the appointment of Colin B. Mackay as President of UNB" (February 18, 2003),
• "Tom Condon" (May 14, 2003),
• "Mary Ives (Anglin) Mackay,"
• "The Beaverbrook Beneficence" (January 1992),
• "Frank McKenna" (April 13, 2006),
• "Ted Williams" (July 11, 2002),
• "The brothers Kennedy at UNB. Introduction,"
• "Notes for remarks about Les Harris at AAU Dinner" (March 22, 1990),
• "Opening of Pratt exhibition" (September 16, 1993),
• "Senator J. Trevor Eyton" (January 19, 1994),
• "Michael Higgins" (May 9, 1994),
• "Introduction for peter Gzowski" (February 16, 1995),
• "Alex Colville" (November 10, 1995),
• "Remarks for the opening of an exhibition of the sculpture of Judith Schwartz" (January 14, 1998),
• "Installation of Bonnie Patterson: Luncheon talk" (October 2, 1998),
• "Introduction for David Johnston" (May 19, 1999),
• "Brian Hendley" (June 2, 1999),
• "Peter Harvey Sims to be Doctor of Laws" (June 15, 1999)
• "For Jim Kalbfleisch" (December 10, 2000),
• "For Susan Shantz" (April 24, 2000),
• "For Ian Lithgow, friend and colleague" (October 19, 2000),
• "Paul Mitchell" (April 3, 2001),
• "Arnold Naimark" (August 1998),
• "Anastasios Christodoulou: the very model of a Secretary General" (August 2002),
• "Introduction for Michael Ignatieff" (January 24, 2001),
• "For Paul Davenport, Officer of the Order of Canada" (October 28, 2002),
• "Conclusion to slide/video tribute to Valentine O'Donovan" (October 29, 2002),
• "J. Robert S. Prichard to be Doctor of Laws" (May 18, 2002),
• "For Lyle Hallman: a funeral tribute" (October 31, 2003),
• "Russel Legge: a funeral tribute" (March 28, 2004),
• "Welcome to the groom & toast to the bride" (May 2005),
• "For Bill Klassen" (April 23, 2006),
• "Words for Robin" (March 24, 2013),
• "For Mary Bales,"
• "For Doris Nicholson" (August 21, 2015),
• "A funeral tribute for Jim Kalbfleisch" (April 30, 2017).

Also includes one drawing by Gerard Brender à Brandis titled “Winterton, Newfoundland” and photocopies of photographs.

Correspondence, clippings and drawings from Lionel Burt to William H. Kaufman, concerning the "Sorel Strut" ski system.

File consists of art work created by John Edward Motz as a child.

File consists of an ink and crayon drawing of a landscape in Hong Kong, by an unknown artist.

File consists of one leaf of paper with drawings by a child on it. Possibly by Julian or Dana Porter Jr.

Circular wood burning by Orpheus Schantz of a woman's face surrounded by symbols.

One large illustrated poem about the month of November by Orpheus Moyer Schantz. The poem is in the centre of the board and is surrounded by illustrations of autumn leaves.

Retirement gift in the form of a drawing received by Cully Schmidt from his work colleagues at the Kitchener-Waterloo Record in 1975. Drawing shows a caricature of Schmidt as "The Iron Duke" by Bert Bullock, and signed by his colleagues.

File consists of magazine and newspaper clippings pertaining to Indigenous peoples in Canada, with particular focus on northern communities. Many of the clippings are from the Winnipeg Free Press. Also in the file is a Canadian Indian Workshop (July 4th - August 12th, 1966) pamphlet and an envelope containing Birch bark bite photographs by Mrs. [Angelique?] Merasty, a Cree woman from Beaver Lake, Saskatchewan and clippings regarding birch bark biting.

A colour copy of a political cartoon by editorial cartoonist Patrick Corrigan that was likely featured in the Toronto Star. The cartoon depicts Michael Ignatieff, then Leader of the Opposition, driving a large Liberal bus closely behind Stephen Harper, then Prime Minister of Canada, shown driving a small car filled with recreational items such as golf clubs and a fishing rod. The cartoon includes the following caption: “Objects in the rear-view mirror may appear closer than…” This copy was likely given to Andrew Telegdi. The political cartoon is signed by Michael Ignatieff.

An original caricature of Andrew Telegdi by Eugène Bellemare. The caricature was drawn in pen and pencil on paper and is signed by the artist. The caricature was published on page one hundred and sixteen of Bellemare’s book titled, Caricatures. Photocopies of this caricature are included in this file. Also includes two copies of a second caricature of Andrew Telegdi by Eugène Bellemare. This caricature does not contain any signatures or inscriptions and is likely a photocopied reproduction. It is possible that this caricature appeared in Bellemare’s book titled, Meet Your MPs, 1993-1997. In addition, the file contains an invoice issued to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament likely for the purchase of the caricature(s) at the cost of $50.00 from “Caricatures in Trust,” House of Commons.

A tie made from red construction paper made by an unknown individual. Words describing Andrew Telegdi are written on the tie.

Posters advertising concerts held at the Village Bistro featuring a variety of artists including the Papa Bears, Chase Anderson, the Paisleys, Black Shake Blues Band, Sleepy John, Seeds of Time (later known as the Passionate Mad), Tomorrow’s Eyes, the Poppy Family, Mock Duck, Grady Moore, Black Snake, Hydroelectric Street Car, As Sherriff, the Billy Joe Bottom Band, and the Isle of Sky. One poster contains a handwritten contract on the verso transferring ownership of the Village Bistro to Allan Kirton for the sum of $2000.00. The contract is dated March 22, 1969 but is not signed by Telegdi or Kirton.

Also includes posters and related material including press clippings and a brochure advertising musicians and bands performing at other venues in Vancouver, British Columbia or Toronto, Ontario including Sweetwater, Buffy Saint-Marie, Dick Gregory, the Poppy Family, Mother Tucker, Black Shake, Seeds of Time, Mock Duck, Tomorrow’s Eyes, Tiny Tim, Country Joe and the Fish, A Wizard of the North, Tunnel, Deyong Sound, Lights by Ecto Plasmic, the Papa Bears, Man Child, Elusive Butterfly, the Collectors, the Tote Family, and a variety of other bands that performed at the 1969 Thunderbird Peace Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia.

File consists of eleven items of correspondence from Admiral Husband E. Kimmel and one photograph of a painted portrait of Kimmel. The letters are dated:

• November 11, 1960 (handwritten, 4 leaves);
• November 30, 1960 (handwritten, 1 leaf);
• February 14, 1961 (handwritten 1 leaf);
• August 2, 1961 (handwritten, 1 leaf);
• August 20, 1961 (handwritten, 2 leaves);
• September 1, 1961 (handwritten, 1 leaf);
• November 3, 1961 (handwritten, 5 leaves);
• January 21, 1962 (handwritten, 1 leaf);
• May 22, 1962 (handwritten, 1 leaf plus envelope);
• June 25, 1962 (typed, 1 leaf - note that this letter is addressed to the publishers Harper & Row who published "The Puzzle of Pearl Harbor");
• June 25, 1962 (handwritten, 1 leaf).

The letters discuss the events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor, the publication of books on the history of WWII, an interview with Kimmel, possible resources to consult and the publication of "The Puzzle of Pearl Harbor."

Writings and paperwork related to Bettie Bernice Wilson during her time at the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Includes a drawing, a certificate of discharge for Wilson from the RCAF from September 1945, writing titled "The plight of 'C' flight" by AW2 Lockwood, J.B.E. in May 1942, the Christmas program for No. 16 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) Hagersville (Ontario) for 1944, and the menu for the 25th Anniversary Reunion of Women of the RCAF (1966).

Administrative records related to The Forum inlcuding correspondence, receipts for reproduction and an original portrait sketch portrait of David Johnston by Anu Banerji and a clipping portrait of Fred McCourt.

Administrative records related to The Forum including an email about the frequency of the publication, receipts for reproduction work related to the publication and portrait sketches by Anu Banerji of various individuals including George Atkinson, Michael Bird and John Wilson. Original and copy versions of the sketches are included in file.

Photograph of Ruth Schantz on an illustrated mount. The photograph consists of four separate shots of Ruth in different poses that have been developed together as one photograph and mounted on a large board around which Carrie Flagler Schantz has painted pink flowers. The mount is dated September 30, 1899 and includes two lines from the poem, Seven Times One by Jean Ingelow: “I've said my seven times over and over; Seven times one are seven.”

File consists of one reproduction of a handkerchief showing an etching of Chatterton with a brief biography of his life, and a poem. The bottom right corner reads "The Chatterton pocket handkerchief c. 1782" and the verso reads "For Dr. Warren U. Ober. University of Waterloo. Ontario, Canada."

File consists of one print showing the death of Chatterton, based on the 1856 painting by Henry Wallis. The lithograph was published March 20, 1862 by R. Turner and engraved by T. Oldham Barlow.

File consists of one print showing Chatterton in his room composing the Rowleian manuscripts.
Caption reads "Bristol: published 1st September, 1846, by C. Mitchell, 37 College Green. To the right worshipful John Haberfield, esq. third time mayor of Bristol. This engraving of Chatterton composing the Rowleian manuscripts. in the lumber room of his mother's house, Colston's Parade, the Church of St. Mary's, Redcliffe, which contains the celebrated Muniment Room, being seen through the window is respectfully dedicated, by his obligated servant, the publisher."

File consists of four watercolour paintings of landscapes.

File consists of twenty drawings, mostly pencil sketches, of scenery, still lifes and friends and family.

Handmade New Years card from the Schantz family to Arthur Benjamin Schantz. The card features calligraphy, small drawings of bells and has scherenschnitte edges. It reads: "1894. Wishing you a joyous new year. To Arthur B. Schantz From Ruth, Carrie & Orph."

Small painted drawing of the back of a woman wearing a pink bonnet by Carrie Flagler Schantz.

Black ink drawing of a couple seated close together by Orpheus Moyer Schantz captioned "The last day of summer" of a despondent looking couple.

Handmade New Yeas card from the Schantz family to Sophie Schantz. The card features calligraphy, small drawings of moons and has the numbers of the year 1894 in each corner.. It reads: "To Sophe E. Schantz. Berlin. Ontario. We wish you a happy new year. From Ruth Schantz, Carrie Flagler Schantz,Orpheus Moyer Schantz. Morton Park, Ill."

Handmade New Years card sent to Sophie Schantz. The card has scherenschnitte edges and features calligraphy and a painting of pink flower blossoms by Carrie Schantz. It reads "Of this joyous day. Sophie Schantz. Many happy returns."

Handmade birthday card from Orpheus Moyer Schantz to Sophie Schantz. The card has scherenschnitte edges and features calligraphy, drawings of small animals, birds and plants. It reads: "May Happy Returns. Sophie E. Schantz. May 4-'89"

A black ink drawing of a dogwood flower and an unidentified building done by Orpheus Moyer Schantz September 1st and 2nd, 1895.

A small black ink drawing of a cardinal with a circular border by Orpheus Moyer Schantz.

Drawing of LeRoy car.

Four copies of a "Re-elect Norman Schneider" poster.

A wedding planner notebook containing correspondence, sketches, advertisements, and notes pertaining to Betty Forbes's wedding ceremony with Bill Land on May 29, 1954 in Hespeler, Ontario.

A notebook containing drawings, writing, and mathematical equations created by Peg Forbes.

A scrapbook containing press clippings, cards, postcards, telegrams, tickets, programs, report cards, certificates, a diploma, invitations, correspondence including notes of congratulations to Betty Forbes on her engagement to Bill Land, the birth certificates of Millicent Lyall Forbes and Betty Forbes, and other textual material. Also includes three watercolour paintings by Willie Winklemann and photographs of the Forbes family featuring Peg Forbes and Joe Wilson's wedding and other family events.

Letters exchanged between George Alexander Forbes, Millicent Lyall Forbes, Betty Land, Peg Wilson, Ross Wilson, Pamela Wilson, Janet Land, Jennifer Land, and Thomas Land. Correspondence also contains press clippings, drawings, and greeting cards.

Letters and postcards from Betty and Peg Forbes to their parents, Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alex Forbes. Also includes drawings as well as letters to the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus written by Betty Forbes and Peg Forbes.

File consists of a sketch (self-portrait) of artist Leonard M. Davis presented to Catherine Taylor in appreciation for her services in the US and overseas.

File consists of an original drawing for Austin Clarke's poem Mnemosyne lay in Dust. Artist is unknown.

One print of a studio portrait of Levi Nash Moyer.

Print of a photograph of Levi Nash Moyer.

Pen drawing featuring the lines of the poem titled, A Slumber Song as well as butterfly and 16 point compass rose motifs. The drawing also includes a monogram possibly made by combining the letters F, A, C, S and the date October 5, 1902.

The poem featured in the drawing was originally titled, Sleep Sweet and was written by Ellen M. Huntington Gates. The creator of this drawing changed the title and a few words in the lines of the original poem titled, Sleep Sweet by Ellen M. Huntington Gates.

Pen drawing featuring the lines of the poem titled, My Symphony by William Ellery Channing as well as flower and butterfly motifs. The creator of this drawing changed the order of some of the lines in the original poem titled, My Symphony by William Ellery Channing.

Pen drawing by Orpheus Moyer Schantz titled, The Girl He Left Behind Him. The drawing features a woman sitting in a field with ships visible in the distance. Artist's note underneath signature confirms this drawing was modeled after the works of Charles Dana Gibson.

One reproduction print of a charcoal portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, by Tom Hall, specially commissioned by Rolland Paper Company Limited, and its coated papers division: Canada Glazed Papers Limited.

File consists of ten collage artworks created by Virgil Burnett. Each artwork is a large piece of construction paper with words cut out from newspapers pasted on to form poems. Some have illustrations as well.

File consists of twenty three prints by Virgil Burnett. The prints are of five different images by Burnett.

A print of a purple bouquet of flowers.

File consists of one portrait of Ross Dixon and one portrait of Doris Dixon, done in pastel by K. Costas.

File consists of two etchings accumulated by Florence Grace Clement. One is a plate taken from a book with identifying notes showing Louisa Elizabeth, Baroness Durham engraved by Thomson from a painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1831. The other is an advertisement for an exhibit of oil and watercolour drawings and modern etchings at the City of London Fine Art Gallery by H. Gillard Glindoni from 1882.

Contains 1 sketchbook (88 pages) with manuscript notes and architectural sketches relating to A.G. Shoosmith's studies at the Royal Academy Schools.

Contains 1 sketchbook (56 pages) with manuscript notes and architectural sketches relating to A.G. Shoosmith's studies at the Royal Academy Schools.

File consists of one drawing of a lighthouse on an island. The bottom right hand corner is signed F.K.M. (probably Francis Kathleen Montgomery).

One undated, unattributed sketchbook, containing pencil and pen and ink sketches, possibly by both David Hill and Joe Plaskett.

One folder of loose pen and ink sketches by David Hill. Includes two clippings dated 1952.

One folder of undated loose pencil sketches by David Hill.

One folder of loose pencil and pen and ink sketches by David Hill.

Partial sketchbook containing pencil sketches by David Hill.

Undated sketchbook containing pencil sketches by David Hill.

Sketchbook containing pencil sketches by David Hill.

Sketchbook containing pencil sketches by David Hill.

Sketchbook containing pencil sketches by David Hill.

Sketchbook containing pencil sketches by David Hill.

Sketchbook containing pen and ink sketches by David Hill.

Sketchbook containing pencil sketches by David Hill.

Sketchbook containing pencil sketches by David Hill, only partially filled.

One sketchbook (62 pages). Includes ms. notes, geometrical designs, sketches of birds and landscapes, and mathematical calculations.

Contains 1 sketchbook (29 pages). Includes sketches of symbols and geometric designs (some in colour), mathematical calculations, sketches of landscapes, boats, harbours, and cityscapes.

One sketchbook (59 pages). Includes ms. notes, geometric designs and sketches, mathematical calculations, sketches of profiles, figures, cityscapes, landscapes, ships, and birds.

One sketchbook (50 pages). Includes ms. notes, plans for paintings, perspective calculations, landscape sketches, cityscape sketches, geometric designs and sketches, figures and profiles.

One sketchbook (89 pages). Includes sketches and ms. notes regarding landscape in Orleans and Cape Cod, ms. notes and sketches regarding Kandinsky, a "list of stuff to paint/sketch", landscape sketches, design sketches, sketches of cars and other objects, and notes relating to an automobile accident.

One sketchbook (65 pages). Includes ms. notes, geometric designs and sketches (some with coloured pen), Christmas card designs with a watercolour sketch version, landscape sketches, and perspective calculations.

One sketchbook. Includes ms. notes, landscape sketches, plans for paintings, geometric designs, sketches of boats, ships, harbours, figures, still life studies, watercolour sketches of geometric designs for a painting, and a list of paintings completed.

One sketchbook (66 pages). Includes ms. notes, sketches of a railway station, Cape Cod Canal, landscape sketches of various locations including the Scottish Highlands, geometric designs, sketches of ships, boats, harbours, still life, figures, cars, textures, perspective calculations, and birds.

One sketchbook (61 pages). Includes ms. notes, a time-line relating to an automobile accident and phone conversations with the CAA, sketches of Cape Cod landscapes, ships, boats, harbours, birds, geometric shapes, figures, perspective calculations, and lists of watercolour paint names.

One sketchbook (55 pages). Includes ms. notes, sketches of landscapes, notes and calculations relating to perspective, sketches of boats, harbours, plans for paintings, plans for linocut prints, and geometric designs.

Contents: contains 1 sketchbook (19 pages). Includes ms. notes, painting plans, landscape sketches of Scotish locations (Flowerdale, Ross Shire, Kimloch, Iona), one set of landscape sketches of Wellfleet, Cape Cod, geometric designs, and calculations.

One sketchbook (58 pages). Includes ms. notes, seascape sketches, boats and harbours, landscapes, sketches of mountains, a watercolour sketch, and geometric designs.

One sketchbook (39 pages). Includes ms. notes, sketches of boats and ships, figures, birds, painting plans, flowers [coloured pen], architecture, geometric designs, cityscapes, landscapes, mathematical models, and plans for some kind of water dispenser.

One sketchbook (39 pages). Includes ms. notes, landscape sketches of Wellfleet, Cape Cod, painting plans, sketches of boats and harbours, calculations, and geometric designs.

One sketchbook (7 pages). Includes sketches of boats and harbours, still life studies, cars, figures, and painting plans.

One sketchbook (14 pages). Includes ms. notes, sketches of landscapes, cityscapes, Grahams Restaurant, cars, and painting plans.

One sketchbook (17 pages). Includes ms. notes, landscape and cityscape sketches of Eaglesham, Dunure, Perthshire, Dunlop, and Prestwick, figures, still life studies, painting plans, calculations and equations.

One sketchbook (11 pages). Includes ms. notes, sketches of boats and harbours, landscapes, and plans for paintings.

One sketchbook (45 pages). Includes ms. notes, landscapes, plans for paintings, harbours and boats, geometric designs, cars, figures, interior scenes, studies in perspective, and still life studies.

One sketchbook (25 pages). Includes ms. notes, equations, sketches of boats and harbours, seascapes, landscapes, plans for paintings, still life studies, figures, and landscapes in watercolour.

One sketchbook (43 pages). Includes ms. notes, landscape sketches of Cape Cod, still life studies, flowers, harbours, boats, and plans for paintings.

One sketchbook (19 pages). Includes ms. notes, still life studies, sketches of figures, plans for paintings, landscapes, boats, and harbours.

One sketchbook (7 pages). Includes landscape and harbour and boat sketches of Wellfleet, South Wellfleet, and Provincetown.

One sketchbook (16 pages). Includes ms. notes, still life studies, sketches of boats, painting plans, landscape sketches, geometric designs, equations, a watercolour sketch of boats, and a sketch of the Courthouse Theatre in Niagara on the Lake.

One sketchbook (10 pages). Includes landscape sketches of Cape Cod and local scenery, and sketches of boats.

One sketchbook (7 pages). Includes sketches of Wellfleet Harbour, boats, and birds.

One sketchbook (6 pages). Includes landscape sketches of Preston and Galt, Ontario, and other local scenery.

One sketchbook (11 pages). Includes still life studies of historical objects, figures, landscape and cityscape sketches of Levis and Tobermory, and a sketch of Tobermory, with a harbour scene and boats.

One sketchbook (21 pages). Includes ms. notes, landscape sketches of Provincetown and Wellfleet, sketches of harbours and boats, figures, cityscapes, still life studies, geometric designs, and painting plans.

One sketchbook (50 pages). Includes sketches of ships, boats, birds, harbours, trees, landscapes, seascapes, and ms. notes.

One sketchbook (17 pages). Includes sketches of landscapes, cityscapes, marinas, flowers, boats, geometric studies, birds, and still life studies.

One sketchbook (12 pages). Includes ms. notes, landscape and seascape sketches of Terretel, Roches des Naye, Turbach Restaurant, Rhone Valley Estuary at Gringolph, and the Isle of Skye.

One sketchbook (10 pages). Includes sketches of flowers, figures, landscapes, cityscapes, and seascapes.