File consists of eight items of correspondence between J.M. Murray and others. Correspondents include:

• J.W. Curran,
• H. Walton-Ball,
• Florence E. Forsey,
• W.H. Breithaupt,
• C.H. Hale and
• F.C.C. Lynch.

Correspondence to and from Harvey J. Sims and Carl A. Borgstrom, landscape architect mostly concerning trees and shrubs for Harvey's property.

Two letters and a drawing from Forsey Page, Architect, concerning a possible addition to Florence's bedroom:
1935 December 5: Forsey Page to Florence describing a sleeping porch or covered balcony off her bedroom
1936 May 13: Forsey Page is disappointed that she has decided against a sun room.
Includes a drawing in pencil dated January 23, 1934: "Sketch showing new door and porch off bed room #1."

1 letter.

Date and Place from: January 8, 1934 Chatham [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Russell, Tilly Attachments: No envelope.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 6, 1934, concerning King's travels in the South Oxford by-election, allowing him to consider visiting Homer Watson again, with whom he has "one or two matters" to discuss. He refers to his previous visit in Harvey's company and reiterates that he wants to see Harvey again on the same visit. The bulk of the letter concerns organizing the trip to suit King's wishes.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "With kindest regards, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]." Includes handwritten insertion and handwritten P.S.: "Please do not think of this above for a moment if you have other engagements or should it not be wholly convenient. This is just a [illegible] shot. K."

Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 9, 1934, in response to one from Harvey, confirming meeting.
Salutation: none; Signature: "W L Mackenzie King."

Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 16, 1934: "The memories of Kitchener visit and South Oxford campaign more delightful than ever, never mind the IOU, I can never repay all your kindness to me."
Salutation: none; Signature: "Affectionate remembrance to all, Billy."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated April 25, 1934, thanking her for her hospitality on his most recent visit to Chicopee, expressing satisfaction with the by-election results in South Oxford, and hoping that Florence and Harvey will be able to visit Kingsmere in return: "There are no friends like the old friends, and the talks which I have of the old days when I meet you both always awaken memories that are precious and life-giving as well."
Salutation: "My dear Florence [handwritten]"; Signature: "Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]." Includes handwritten corrections.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 10, 1934, in which he passes thanks to Mr. Burden for a clipping sent through Harvey, and expressing interest in obtaining plants and shrubs from his old home Woodside to re-plant at Kingsmere. He asks Harvey to be his middle-man in finding a way to accomplish this while also releasing him from any feeling of obligation. King notes that Kingsmere is looking beautiful and that he has a good gardener, and adds a handwritten postscript emphasizing that Harvey need not take any trouble unless he knows "just the person."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]" ; Signature: "With affectionate remembrances to you both, Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]." Includes corrections and postscript in Mackenzie King's handwriting.

Typewritten letter, green carbon copy, from Harvey J. Sims to William Lyon Mackenzie King dated May 12, 1934, in reply to King's letter of May 10 requesting plants and shrubs from Woodside. Harvey replies that he was unable to make the request due to the health of the owner and says he will let King know when it might be possible.
Salutation: "My dear Billy"; Signature: "With the kindest regards from the both of us, I am, Yours most sincerely."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 14, 1934, in reply to Harvey's letter of May 12 outlining the difficulties in the way of digging up plants at Woodside. King replies that he will try to settle the matter himself on a future visit to Kitchener. He notes that Kingsmere is looking lovely and commends Harvey for travelling to England on holiday: "There will be plenty of time to rest and reflect, and recall the past, when you get your new library into shape!"
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With kindest remembrances and regards, and very many thanks, Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours affectionately [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur King on July 27, 1934. King advises Arthur, having heard that he had to give up on a course because of chicken-pox, to put his health ahead of everything else in order to fully recuperate. King reports on the “gratifying” election results in Ontario and Saskatchewan, and anticipates a general election. King reports that the past winter’s arthritis has disappeared, also that he has been to Williamsburg to see Dr. Locke[1] and is wearing Locke shoes [for fallen arches]. In regard to his nephews’ chosen professions of medicine and engineering, King says “The service which can be rendered the world through electrical development has become more apparent in our age than in all the centuries of the past, and I believe that we are only at the beginning of discoveries in that field which will revolutionize the thought, as well as the daily life and habits of the people. “
Salutation: “My dear Arthur”; Signature: none [all after p. 4 missing].

1 letter.

Date and Place from: November 25, 1934 Chilliwack [British Columbia] To Russell, Jennie, 1877-1948 and Russell, Ernest, 1874-1943 From White, Ward Malott, 1870-1948 Attachments: No envelope.

Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated December 23, 1934, affirming Florence's decision to stay home at Christmas but to let her two sons travel to Hartford, CT, where Harvey is in hospital. King offers to help in any way and offers to see Florence should she wish to come to Ottawa and talk: "If you thought a chaperone necessary, it would be well to bring one of the boys along, or Madge Gibson, or Mrs. Patteson would I am sure be glad to make a second or have you stay with her."
Salutation: "My dear Florence [handwritten]" ; Signature: "With every affectionate good wish to yourself, Believe me, as always, Very sincerely yours, Willie [handwritten]."

File consists of two items of correspondence from Dana Porter to J.W. McAree of Mail and Empire, regarding the Empire Club of Canada.

Date: 1935.05.07 Place from: Toronto, Ont. To: Catley, Elaine M. From: Garvin, John W.

Response to letter from Catley regarding her poetry. Includes praise for "a marked improvement in [her] verse" and a request to have include some of her poems in a revised edition of Canadian Poets and Humorous Verse by Canadian Authors.

Letters from Betty and Peg Forbes to their parents, Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alexander Forbes, predominantly during their time at Camp Wapomeo in Algonquin Park. Also included are letters to Millicent Lyall Forbes from a camp counsellor at Camp Wapomeo.

a) Correspondence: 1 letter from John Fagan to A.W. Beament May, 27, 1937, re transcript.
b) Document: "In the Supreme Court of Ontario, Rex. v. Dorothea Palmer : notice of motion, May 26, 1937."

• Date and Place from 1935 June 28 Gansevoort, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Albright, Helen G. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 February 25 [New York ?] To Pincock, Jenny From Candler, Beatrice Post Attachments Envelope, with stamps Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 9 Rochester, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Cooman, Mrs. Carl C. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 16 Rochester, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Cooman, Mrs. Carl C. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 August 14 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Dyer, W.E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1935?] September 4 Chicago, Illinois To Pincock, Jenny From Harvey, Mary Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 20 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Holden, Amelia Attachments Attached is draft of Jenny's reply, on Trails of Truth letterhead. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 9 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Jenkins, C.C. Attachments Includes a fill in the blank poem. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 January 31 [?] To Pincock, Jenny From Miholich, Marie Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 February 13 Coe Hill, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Milne, Beatrice Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 12 Coe Hill, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Milne, Beatrice Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 March 18 Millburn, N.J. To Pincock, Jenny From Minot, Elizabeth G. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 August 12 Atlantic, Mass. To Pincock, Jenny From Nims, Louella E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1935?] Atlantic, Mass. To Pincock, Jenny From Profit, Mrs. William M. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 August 29 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Ross, W.E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 May 7 Ottawa, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanson, Bertha Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1935?] New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Tack, George D. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1935 or 1936] Syracuse, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Thurston, Edna Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 February 22 Tillsonburg, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Tillson, George D. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 January 22 Prattsburgh, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Wheeler, Delia S.S. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 March 30 Holcomb, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Wright, Harry M. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 May 3 Holcomb, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Wright, Harry M. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 12 Madoc, Ont. To W.E. Ross and Mrs. Ross From Pincock, Jenny O'Hara Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935? Calgary, Alta. To Pincock, Jenny From Garrad, Rev. Ada Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 February 21 Coe Hill, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Milne, Beatrice Attachments Envelope, with stamp. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 April 29 Ottawa, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanson, Bertha Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 Feb. 26 St Catharines, Ont. To Maines, Rev. Fred From Wise, Andrew. Attachments Envelope, with Stamp. Notes TLs, for Board of Directors, Church of Divine Revelation.

Partial letter, unsigned, from Florence Schantz recounting her mother's death. Possibly unfinished and never sent.

File consists of one item of correspondence from William John Motz to his wife Rose Huck Motz. Includes a small sample of black wool.

Series consists of correspondence to and from Dana Porter regarding a variety of topics in his personal and professional life. Includes approximately three hundred and thirty-six items. Correspondents are listed at the file level. Note that where applicable items of correspondence have been left in their original file and subsequently correspondence can also be found in :

• Series 2. Dana Porter and Dorothy Parker Family ;
• Series 4. Ephemera ;
• Series 5. Political and Legal Career ;
• Series 6. Scrapbooks and Clippings ;
• Series 7. Shakespeare ;
• Series 8. Speeches and Addresses ;
• Series 9. Visual Materials.

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.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated April 18, 1935, sending Easter wishes to Florence, "the boys", and Harvey, "if he is at home with you." King declares himself very busy, pleased with Harvey's progress, and hoping to be able to travel. In a handwritten postscript he adds: "In Harvey's letters he has spoken with great enthusiasm of yourself, of how brave you have been, and how glad he is that you are so strong and well again. He feels that you have helped him immensely to get back into good shape."
Salutation: "My dear Florence [handwritten]"; Signature: "With love to you all, Yours affectionately, Willie [handwritten]."

2 letters.

Date and Place from: December 13, 1935 Victoria [British Columbia] To Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938 From Braithwaite, Jean Beddome Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: December, 1937 Victoria [British Columbia] To Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938 From Braithwaite, Jean Beddome Attachments: No envelope.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 23, 1935, concerning Harvey's presence in Ottawa "this week" and the semi-official functions and meetings that will prevent King from seeing Harvey until Saturday, also the "arrears of work" that have been caused by his absences in the United States. He sends sympathy to Harvey's son Kenneth whose wife has been in a car accident, Christmas greetings to the family, and thanks to Florence and Harvey for sending a copy of E. Stanley Jones' Christ's alternative to communism. He comments on the current struggle as between Christianity and materialism, "which the future will regard as one of transition accompanied by great suffering of mankind."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]" ; Signature: "With affectionate good wishes, Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Your very sincere friend [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

141 pieces of correspondence including originals, carbon copies, telegrams and attachments.

7 pieces of correspondence and transcripts of documents relating to birth control in Holland. Correspondents include Mary Hawkins, Birth Control Society of Hamilton; and others.

21 pieces of correspondence. Includes "Notice of action for libel. William Lorne Hutton vs. Le Syndicate d'Oeuvres Sociales and Charles Gautier," Feb. 19, 1937. Includes a ts. (carbon) by Charles Gautier, "Trial of Miss Palmer," Nov. 12, 1936, and ms. notes.

Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and H.D. Smith, K.C., R.A. McLaren, and Charles C. Bell in Chatham, Ont. about sourcing and procuring seedlings of specific native trees and shrubs found at Rondeau Park and vicinity.

• Date and Place from 1936 February 8 St. Catharines, Ont. To Maines, Minnie From Conradi, Margaret Attachments Envelope, with stamp. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 November 4 London, Ont. To Maines, Minnie From Saunders, W.E. Attachments Envelope, with stamp Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 December 12 Pasadena, Ca. To Pincock, Jenny From Agnew, T.H. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 May 29 Cove, Oregon To Pincock, Jenny From Anderson, Constance Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 October 28 Batavia, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Baker, Harriet B. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 February 8 St. Catharines, Ont To Pincock, Jenny From Conradi, Margaret Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 July 21 Rochester, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Cooman, Mrs. C.C. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 September 15 Detroit, Mi. To Pincock, Jenny From Dalrymple, Edna Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 30 Hershy, Pa. To Pincock, Jenny From Deets, Roy W. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 13 Drummondville, Que. To Pincock, Jenny From Farmer, C. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 December 21 Saint Louis, M.O. To Pincock, Jenny From Fletcher, Anna Louise Attachments Envelope, with stamp Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 May 24 Washington, Pennsylvania To Pincock, Jenny From H., Esther Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 September 25 Washington, PA To Pincock, Jenny From H., Esther Notes ACs. Post card from Lily Dale Assembly, Lily Dale, N.Y.
• Date and Place from 1936 August 29 Columbus, Ohio To Pincock, Jenny From King, Irene Attachments Envelope, with stamp. Includes a business card for John H. Remmers. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 September 2 Pittsburgh, Pa. To Pincock, Jenny From Long, Florence M. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 26 Baldwinsville, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Miller, Nellie V. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 March 6 Coe Hill, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Milne, Beatrice Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 October 3 Lynchburg, Virginia To Pincock, Jenny From Nicholas, Mrs. H.T. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 27 Atlantic, Mass. To Pincock, Jenny From Nims, Louella E. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 April 29 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
• Date and Place from 1936 May 13 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes TLs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
• Date and Place from 1936 June 4 Chicago, Ill. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Attachments Includes translation from the Italian of "William Cartheuser, the new medium in the direct voice," 7 ts. leaves. Envelope, with stamp. Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
• Date and Place from 1936 October 17 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
• Date and Place from 1936 October 24 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
• Date and Place from 1936 September 14 Little Valley, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Reed, Carrie Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 June 30 San Diego, CA To Pincock, Jenny From Remmers, John H. Attachments Includes clipping. Includes J.H. Remmers business card. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 November 6 San Diego, Ca. To Pincock, Jenny From Remmers, John H. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 March 3 Rochester, N.H. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanborn, Lillian Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 December 19 Rochester, N.H. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanborn, Lillian Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 16 St. Catharines, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Spence, Ethel M. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 November 2 London, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Spence, Ethel M. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 July 8 Winnipeg, Man. To Pincock, Jenny From Wood, W.R. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 September 25 Holdcomb, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Wright, Harry M. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 13 Pennside, Penna. To Pincock, Jenny From Young, H. Meritt Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 September 2 Columbus, Ohio To Pincock, Jenny From Zeise, Hilda Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 November 2 Kitchener, Ont. To Papa, Fidella Dinsmore From Pincock, Jenny Notes TLs. (draft)
• Date and Place from 1936 November 12 Kitchener, Ont. To Remmers, John Henry From Pincock, Jenny Notes TLs (draft)
• Date and Place from 1936 August 4 Painesville, Ohio To Pincock, Jenny From Smith, Amanda M. Notes ALs, Rec'd while J.P. was Secretary of the Lily Dale Assembly

Three pieces of correspondence and twelve printed items.

One letter from Herbert J. addressed to Norman J. Schneider in Berlin, Germany, August 1936. Includes drawing and stamped envelope.

Six pieces of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her mother Mary Kaufman, brother A.R. Kaufman and sister Edna (holograph, typescript, and carbons), one of which discusses the situation in Shanghai, China and another the situation in Formosa.

Also includes six reports relating to activities of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.), three by Emma Kaufman, two by Margaret Hockin and one unsigned. Also contains a typed transcript with title, "The psychology of Christian personality" by Ernest M. Ligon.

5 pieces of correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to French Canadians. Includes an item from the Totonto Star Nov. 19, 1936 by Claude Dubuc, "The Grievances of Quebec : a memorandum from the Economic Chambers of of Quebec to the Ontario Boards of Trade." Includes correspondence with Claude Dubuc.

Six pieces of correspondence, printed items.

Eight pieces of correspondence, 3 pamphlets and ms. notes.

Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and various book dealers and publishers relating to Harvey's efforts to build his library collection: Albert Britnell Book Shop (Toronto), The Book Society, World Books, Old Authors Shop (Ottawa), The Narrator (January 1942), Toronto Book Fair, Creasser's Book Shop (Toronto), T. Eaton Co. and the John Hardwick Co. (The Book House for Children). Includes invoices, catalogues, book lists, reviews, periodical issues and ephemera.

16 pieces of correspondence to and from John L. Fagan, short-hand reporter, relating to trial transcripts. Correspondents include F.W. Wegenast and A.W. Beament.

Twelve pieces of correspondence with , one typescript, one printed item 1 p. ms. notes.

File consists of fifteen items of correspondence from Hester Pinney.

Letters and postcards from Betty and Peg Forbes to their parents, Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alexander Forbes, during their time at Camp Wapomeo in Algonquin Park. Includes a postcard photograph of Taylor Statten, founder of Camp Ahmek in Algonquin Provincial Park.

Contains one letter dated January 21, 1963 and addressed to "My Dear Jean" from Dion Calthrop Clayton regarding his book. Underneath the body of the letter is a drawing in black ink of a person blowing on a trumpet. There is also a separate, folded leaflet included with the letter titled, "In Memoriam 1881-1937". Inside the leaflet is a black and white profile shot of Calthrop.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 19, 1936, thanking him for having visited Kingsmere, describing his current workload, and sending regrets for not being able to be in Kitchener to greet Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir, due to prior obligations.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated August 12, 1936, apologizing for not having been able to visit Chicopee due to pressure of work, and to preparing for his forthcoming trip to Geneva where he is to head the Canadian delegation to the League of Nations. He makes reference to a photograph of himself and "The President" sent to him by Harvey. King tells Harvey that he has received two letter from "your friend Borgstrom" and says he has written again to the Minister of Labour and the National Employment Commission on his behalf. He asks Harvey bring Florence and Carl Borgstrom to visit Kingsmere so that he might "sound him out" before possibly obtaining his professional opinion about improvements at Kingsmere.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten] ; Signature: "Yours as ever, Billy [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter from Carl A. Borgstrom, landscape architect, to Harvey J. Sims, expressing gratitude to Harvey for his assistance in arranging for him to be able to visit Kingsmere, and enclosing a copy of the letter he had written to Mackenzie King with thanks for putting his name before the National Employment Commission.

Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated August 31, 1936, making arrangements for the forthcoming visit of Harvey and Florence Sims and Borgstrom to Kingsmere.
Salutation: none; Signature: "Billy."

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 2, 1936, thanking Harvey for information, describing the pressure of his work: "The problems are far and away beyond anything the like of which we have had hitherto to consider," and expressing sympathy for Euler and his wife in their "great bereavement."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 22, 1936, thanking Harvey for his birthday letter and for sending a copy of his "most recent treatise on life insurance legislation," which King confesses he has not attempted to read. He expresses delight that Harvey has changed his billiard room into a library. He sends birthday and Christmas wishes to the family.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "Your old friend, Billy [handwritten]."

Three pieces of correspondence, eight "Notice of Action", Notice of Motion & drafts, newspaper clippings.

Correspondents include Bob Kay and L. Keyzer. Bob Kay, an old friend of Harvey Sims, lived in Hartford, CT and Florida, and was acquainted with Harvey's sister Rella and her husband John Ross Stewart. The correspondence concerns mostly the scrapbooks about curling and football that Kay had assembled and their eventual disposition.
Postcard in this file: "RMS Ausonia, White Star Line" from L. Keyzer, a fellow Rotarian, postmarked Brussels.

Letters and postcards from Peg and Betty Forbes to their parents, Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alexander Forbes, and Isabelle Alexandra Burt (Aunt Diddy). Letters are predominantly from Camp Wapomeo in Algonquin Park with some letters from the Lake of Bays.

15 pieces of correspondence and correspondence copies to and from F.W. Wegenast, mostly relating to borrowed or acquired books and printed material. Correspondents include Mary Hawkins, Birth Control Society of Hamilton. Also includes one unsigned, undated document: Information and complaint on oath of Constable Emile Martel.

Material relating to an editorial which appeared in L'Unité, March 31, 1937. Includes 11 pieces of correspondence, one ms. and 2 ts. copies of the editorial and one issue of New Frontier containing a piece about L'Unité.

Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and various nurseries and seed and plant suppliers relating to plants, trees, and shrubs for his property. Includes catalogues, lists and invoices. Suppliers include The Brampton Nursery, Cedarvale Tree Experts, Depuys and Ferguson (Montreal), Dominion Seed House, Endean Nurseries (Richmond Hill), Herbst Brothers (New York). More suppliers can be found in Series 8, Harvey J. Sims : Personal Business.

One item of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her mother Mary Kaufman dated January 1, 1937. Also includes four reports relating to the activities of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.). One report was written by Lena M. Ferrar and is dated to February 12, 1937. One report was written by Kato San's on the trip to Belgium, Holland, and France between May 18 and June 2, 1937. Two reports were written by Emma Kaufman; dated May 6, 1937 and September 19, 1937. The report by Emma Kaufman dated Sept. 19, 1937 discusses mobilization in Japan.

Date and Place from: Dec. 23, 1937 Pottsdown, Pa. To Schantz, Franklin Abram, 1874-1962 From Wanger, Geo. F.P.

Correspondence, telegraphs and typescript documents of and related to the notice of appeal issued by C. R. Magone, solicitor to the Attorney General for Ontario including copies of the notice of appeal, a list of particulars of the grounds of appeal, notes by F. W. Wegenast, and telegraphs sent before and after the hearing of the appeal on June 1, 1937 by people including [James] Bright, A.R. Kaufman, Wegenast. Of note is correspondence to and from Kaufman and Wegenast following the end of the trial in March 1937 about the possibility of an appeal based on the appointment of Paul LeDuc as the new Attorney General, and a telegraph from A. R. Kaufman to Dorothea Palmer congratulating her on the dismissal of the appeal and advising to "not grant newspaper interviews."

Two pieces of correspondence between Dorothea Palmer and F.W. Wegenast about the disposition of the bag which had been entered as an exhibit. Also includes Dun & Bradstreet reports on Dorothea Palmer and F.G. Ferguson.

Ten pieces of correspondence between Myrtle B. Rogers and F.W. Wegenast, typescripts of three lectures by Marshall J. Gauvin and five printed items.

Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and J.H. White, University of Toronto, author of Forest Trees of Ontario. Includes pencil notes and lists by Harvey, information about Tree Tanglefoot and an envelope labelled "Address – Forest Trees" containing pencilled notes by Harvey for a speech about the importance of forest trees.

Correspondence to and from W.L. Hutton, Medical Officer of Health, Brantford, Ont. and President, Eugenics Society of Canada, F.W. Wegenast, and others, mostly regarding books and printed material.

Seven pieces of correspondence and two printed items.

Correspondence from and to C. Ellison Kaumeyer, General Manager of the Niagara Parks Commission, and K.M. Broman, Superintendent of Arboriculture at the Niagara Parks Commission, relating to acquiring more specimens for Harvey J. Sims' collection of trees and shrubs, also requesting labels to be made for attaching to his specimens. Includes many lists annotated in pencil by Harvey, also many pencilled lists in his handwriting, as well as some mention of swans and ducks. Included in this folder are several letters to and from the Minister of Highways, T.B. McQuesten, regarding establishing a botanical garden in Hamilton.

• Date and Place from [1937] April 6 Los Angeles, Ca. To Pincock, Jenny From Austin, Alma Attachments Envelope, with stamps. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1937 June 9 Los Angeles, Ca. To Pincock, Jenny From Austin, Alma Notes ACs. Post card, without stamp.
• Date and Place from 1937 October 8 Los Angeles, Ca. To Pincock, Jenny From Austin, Alma Notes ACs. Post card, without stamp.
• Date and Place from 1937 December 23 Los Angeles, Ca. To Pincock, Jenny From Austin, Alma Notes ACs. Post Card, without stamp.
• Date and Place from 1937 May 5 Hershey, Penna. To Pincock, Jenny From Deets, Roy W. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1937 October 10 Rochester, N. H. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanborn, Lillian Attachments Envelope, with stamp Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1937 January 11 Holcomb, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Wright, Harry M. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1937 May 18 Kitchener, Ont. To Deets, Roy W. From Pincock, Jenny Notes TLs (draft copy)
• Date and Place from 1937 October 5 Kitchener, Ont. To Sanborn, Lillian From Pincock, Jenny Notes TL. Has a rough draft of a letter on the back.
• Date and Place from 1937 May 10 Winnipeg, Man. To Maines, Rev. Fred J.T. From Wood, W.R. Notes : ALs

Letters solicited for presentation at a"pre-birthday party" held on May 18, 1966 at Covenant College in Toronto, Ontario. Contains 57 letters, telegrams and notes written between May 10, 1966 and May 18, 1966 to Emma Kaufman. One letter has a photograph pasted-on of a party held in Emma Kaufman's home in Tokyo, Japan on March 19, 1937.

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated February 20, 1937, thanking Harvey for his suggestion of Colonel H. Ballantyne as "the representative of the Second Brigade Area on the Coronation contingent" and that the Honourable Ian Mackenzie has promised to consider Ballantyne's credentials when the time comes for selecting the contingent members.
Includes a postscript in Mackenzie King's handwriting concerning Florence's health.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "Yours very sincerely, Billy [handwritten.]"

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated March 26, 1937, sending Easter greetings to Florence and Harvey and best of wishes for Florence's continuing recovery. He regrets having missed the exhibition of Homer Watson's paintings in order to rest before beginning preparations for the Coronation and the Imperial Conference.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With all good wishes, Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten.]"

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 13, 1937, thanking Harvey for sending him a framed photograph of Chicopee, and also for sending a copy of The Rotarian containing a picture of King and Mr. Hull. He expresses happiness at Florence's improvement but says of the Coronation: "I am well nigh terrified at what I know will be expected in this particular on the part of the Canadian delegation, and of its head in particular."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "With every good wish, Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten.]"

Typewritten letter from A.S. Redfern, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, replying to Harvey J. Sims on behalf of the Governor-General (John Buchan), thanking Harvey for his letter and publication sent.

Hartford, Conn.: intention to follow in his footsteps.

Typewritten letter from Alex R. Goldie dated May 13, 1937 to Harvey J. Sims, concerning the visit of the Governor-General to Kitchener on May 19, 1937.

Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated July 15, 1937, making arrangements for the forthcoming visit of Harvey to Kingsmere.
Salutation: "Dear Peter"; Signature: "Billy."

Letters from Betty and Peg Forbes to their mother, Millicent Lyall Forbes, during their time as students at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, Ontario. Letters also include a package of test questions.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated October 16, 1937, concerning Violet Markham's book Paxton and the Bachelor Duke and the possibility of obtaining extra copies. King also mentions his pleasure at Florence's improved health and strength.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "With affectionate remembrances to you both, Believe me, as always, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter, carbon copy, from Harvey J. Sims to William Lyon Mackenzie King dated October 22, 1937, following up on King's letter of October 16 and replying that he has ordered two copies of Violet Markham's book; also that he had spoken to "Mr. Sanderson, the Chief Librarian of the Toronto Public Library." This letter is accompanied by a carbon copy dated the same day of Harvey J. Sims' letter to Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. In London, England, requesting copies of Violet Markham's book and mentioning that it had been suggested to him by "The Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada."
Salutation: "My Dear Billy [typewritten]"; Signature: "Yours very sincerely [typewritten]."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated October 30, 1937, refusing an invitation from Harvey J. Sims to a banquet in Kitchener on the grounds of overwork: "The truth is, I am at present, once again played out. " He leaves it to Harvey to explain "to our friends" and to pass on King's appreciation of the thought.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "Love to Florence and to yourself [handwritten], Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."
Includes handwritten corrections and insertion.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 22, 1937, thanking him for the birthday letter and greetings, expressing sympathy and concern for Florence's health, and mentioning his own busy life, including "contentious problems that I have had to meet in the last ten days." In closing he sends Christmas wishes to the family and birthday wishes to Harvey.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "To one and all I send my good wishes [typewritten], Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten.]"