Series consists of correspondence between Elizabeth Long and others regarding donations and activities related to the development of the Lady Aberdeen Library prior to and shortly after the donation to the University of Waterloo.

Two typescript letters from Florence Bird to Elizabeth Long, addressed as "Bessie", on Royal Commission on the Status of Women letterhead with some general updates about her life and work. Included in the file is a typescript letter, presumably written by Long marked "never sent" outlining concerns about equal pay for women potentially dominating the findings of the Royal Commission in part because of what can be accomplished when women aren't viewed as a threat for leadership roles.

One typescript letter from Marcia Williams Bradley, archivist and director of the Sophia Smith Collection at the Smith College Library about the renaming of the Radcliffe Women's Archives to the Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library. Also in the file are carbon copy typescripts of letters form Long to Bradley about the Smith College Library, the development of the Aberdeen Library and its donation to the University of Waterloo, including references to Waterloo University Library Doris Lewis.

Manuscript letter from Helen Champion to Elizabeth Long about the first edition of Over on the Island.

One manuscript letter from Margaret Clay to Elizabeth Long expressing regret about news of Thelma and Harold [Leega?] and sharing information about Robert Stark, his ties to Creston [British Columbia] and a talk his daughter Freya gave in 1944 at a meeting of the Canadian Institute of [?] National Affairs.

Copy of the September 1960 edition of the European Broadcasting Union Review featuring the article "The international standing committee on radio and television of the international council of women" written by Elizabeth Long.

Three typescript letters regarding the papers of Caroline MacDonald, the work of Emma Ratz Kaufman in Japan, and the possible donation of Kaufman's papers to the Lady Aberdeen Library at the University of Waterloo.

The first letter, from Kaufman to Long, makes reference to Kaufman's work with the YWCA in Japan including Canada House, Toki Hamano and the move of Caroline MacDonald's papers from New York to the Victoria College Archives at the University of Toronto.

The second and third letters are both from Long and written on the same day, consisting of a response to Kaufman and a letter to Doris Lewis about her correspondence with Kaufman. In the letter to Kaufman, Long praises Kaufman's work in Japan, expresses belief that MacDonald's papers will be better used in Canada than in the United States, and pitches the University of Waterloo as a home for Kaufman's paper. Of note is Long's rationale for the donation of all of Kaufman's papers so that future generations can "get the "feel" of the human being with whom they are establishing a contact - across the intervening years" and postscript inclusion of an anecdote about the unfortunate destruction of the papers of Cairine Wilson by her family, following her death. In Long's letter to Lewis, presumably written after her letter to Kaufman, Long provides context about her pitch to Kaufman, including references to the establishment of Canada House and her local ties to Waterloo. The letter ends with a brief mention about being sad about her "dear friends Floring and Wyle" and their [health and estate].

Carbon copy of typescript letter from Elizabeth Long to Mrs. Kenneth F. Kister, librarian at The Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library at Radcliffe College regarding the Lady Aberdeen Library. Long makes reference to the enclosure of a brief history about the library and offers some information about setbacks and successes. Of note is a reference to Doris Lewis and the University of Waterloo Library: "Special libraries are blossoming out everywhere. Waterloo is a young, progressive university, and I am sure the Chief Librarian, Mrs. Doris Lewis, will get a good backing for extending our collection into a most valuable information centre on the history of women."

Three letters from Ethel C. Likely to Elizabeth long and one carbon copy letter from Long to Likely. The letters to Long make references to personal updates from Likely along with mentions of Frances Gillmor, author of Thumbcap Weir; Jean Sweet of the Telegraph Journal; Miriam Wood; the library of Helen Mowat; Mrs. Quatermain of Moncton; Mrs. Tomkison (Grace Avard), author of Welcome Wilderness, her family and correspondence (not in file); Peg Martin; possible book donations; and activities of the National Council of Women. Long's letter to Likley makes mention of the January 1967 issue of the Atlantic Advocate with articles about Maude Lewis and Anna of Siam; the donation of rare book by Lady Aberdeen by the Saskatchewan Council; and the possible donation of books by Juliana Horatio Ewing.

Letter from Anne MacMillan to Elizabeth Long regarding the mailing of seven books (listed) for use in a display during the general meeting from June 1 to 5, [1962].

Letter from Mabel Burns McKinley to Elizabeth Long regarding the display of her books at the triennial meeting and her regret that her five books (listed) are out of print.

Typescript letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Elizabeth Long regarding the making of a recording during her time in Canada (cities and dates listed).

Carbon copy typescript letter from Elizabeth Long to Marian Royce, Director, Women's Bureau, Department of Labour regarding the University of Waterloo being added to the mailing list for all releases from the Women's Bureau and information about symposium in London about the status of women in Great Britain. File also includes a typescript letter from Marion Royce addressed to "all persons in the mailing list of the Women's Bureau, Canada Department of Labour" about her retirement and replacement by Mrs. Jock Findlay.

Two letters from Lorraine Shortt regarding factual errors about her mother, Elizabeth Smith Shortt, in the first edition of the book Famous Women by Byrne Hope Saunders, details about her mother's life, and the possible donation of books by her sister, Mrs. R. F. Clarke.

Two letters from Glady Taylor regarding the use of her book The King Tree as part of a display at an upcoming convention and about the donation of the book to the Lady Aberdeen Library.

Typescript letter from [Mrs.] J. Walter Thompson in response to Elizabeth Long regarding participation in a radio address and "Indian women who are struggling to improve conditions in their country [...]". The letter makes reference to Peter Francis being the person who originally contacted Long and includes information about Indian migration from villages to cities and the challenges presented by a lack of qualifications to secure "social welfare posts open to women today". Violet Alva, a lawyer, and her work to establish an Indian magazine for women.

41 items of correspondence to both Doris Lewis and Esther Michael at the University of Waterloo from Elizabeth Long. Also includes one speech by Long addressed to Doris Lewis regarding the donation of the Lady Aberdeen Archive to the University of Waterloo that makes mention of a ceramic match holder and a telegram from Long to Lewis regarding the removal of a bust of Dr. Emily Stowe from the old city hall in Toronto.

Photocopied letter from Jessie Waldo to Elizabeth Long regarding personal updates including time spent in Keewatin and Devil's Gap Lodge. The letter references the death of Isabel [Fenlayson], the upcoming presidency of Mrs. Hayes, the sending of the September 11, 1952 Star Phoenix, and Mary Anne Caswell.

Typescript copy of a report on the Literacy Village of Lucknow, India and Welthy Fisher.

Typescript titled "Our Life in Tanganyika."

Typescript titled "I Live in Kenya".

Eleven typescripts:

• "The Life of a Swedish Housewife : Wash Day in Sweden" (original, 3 pages);
• "The Life of a Swedish Housewife : Women Get Special Consumer Research Service" (original, 5 pages);
• "Women's Radio Hour in Samoa" (original, 3 pages);
• "Hajhem Najafi" (original, 4 pages);
• Untitled on South Asia (original, 2 pages);
• "Women Morning Commentators Meet" (original, 3 pages);
• CBC Interview with Mrs. A.E. Chapman (original, 2 pages);
• "The National Council of Women of Canada : Visit to the Fawcett Library, London, England" (original, 2 pages);
• "Biography : Mrs. Beatrice Ford" (original, 1 page);
• "Mrs. C. Stewart" (original, 2 pages); Christian Jefferson biography (original, 2 pages);
• "Mrs. A.E. Chapman, Regina" (original, 1 page).

Thirteen untitled typescripts regarding life in Bombay (Mumbai).

Carbon typescript titled "Meet my Friend, Emma".

Typescript titled "Progress of Women: Daisy Bates of Australia."

Three typescripts:

• "Progress of Women" (original, 3 pages);
• “Progress of Women : Senator Cairine Wilson” (original, 3 pages);
• “Progress of Women : Lebanon and the Arab Women’s Federation Conference” (original, 7 pages).

File consists of one typescript by Dorothy Tennov titled “Reflections on Skegness two Days Later.”

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Mrs. Herbert R. Agnew.

One typescript (n.d.) of biographical information about Margaret E. Ashdown.

Clipping about newspaper editor [Violet Elizabeth] Ballantyne who ran the Emerson Journal following the death of her husband W.B. Ballantyne.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Canadian pianist and music teacher Mona Bates.

Clipping from unsourced publication about the July 1948 appointment of Gladys M. Bearman as Vice-Consul, Canadian Consulate in San Francisco.

Clipping of Leader-Post article "Attractive titan is new adult education assistant" by Helen Rogers about Lin Brown's appointment in Saskatchewan's department of education.

Clippings about Canadian author and historian Marjorie Wilkins Campbell.

Clippings from The Globe and Mail about Singaporean educator Elizabeth Su-Moi Choy and a talk she gave in Toronto to the Canadian Club.

Clippings from various publications about English author Agatha Christie.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail article "Woman J.P. in Sudbury Handles Variety of Jobs" about Canadian justice of the peace Kathleen Coates.

Clipping of The Leader-Post article "Moose Jaw woman police court reporter" by L.H. Lewry about Gwendolyn Dempsey.

Clippings of articles from the Globe and Mail and the Winnipeg Free Press about Olive Diefenbaker.

Typescript of brief biographical info about Millicent Fawcett and a clipping of painted portrait of Fawcett from an unknown publication.

Clipping from unknown publication titled "Panel Will Discuss Shortage of Nurses" which was scheduled to feature leading Toronto nurses, including Nettie Fidler, assistant professor in the University School of Nursing.

United Kingdom Information Service biographical note no. 7 about Mary Field, O.B.E.

Clipping of article from The Saturday Evening Post (1946) about American advertising executive Bernice Fitz-Gibbon and clipping of The Reader's Digest (1951) article "Wanted: More Bounce to the Ounce" written by Fitz-Gibbon.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Ruth Frankel and her charitable work including the Canadian Cancer Society.

Clipping from unknown publications about Mrs. E. Winnifred Gerry of Winnipeg, Manitoba winning an award from the International Association of Public Employment Service.

Clipping of Globe and Mail article "Coveted Award Received by Dr. Lillian Gilbreth" about her receiving the George Washington Award for "outstanding contribution to engineering and management, and for unselfish devotion to problems of the handicapped."

Two clippings from an unknown publication of articles by Margaret E. Lawrence about Frances Gillmor and her writing. Includes typescript biography (1 p.) compiled by Jean Sweet with a handwritten summary of her sources on the verso.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Mary Godfrey (nee Ferguson) and her role as president of the Opera Festival Women's Committee.

Typescript biographical data about Olive Goodfellow (nee Wilkins) whose work included 22 years as director at the Goodfellow Printing Company.

Two head and should portraits, one of Alice Grey and the other of Earl Grey.

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Personality Plus" about Mary Harding, traffic manager of Howarth and Smith Monotype Limited.

Clipping of Globe and Mail article "Halifax Daily City Editor Far from Sob-Sister Type" about Canadian reporter and editor Margaret Healey.

Clipping from unknown publication about Hilda Hesson, former Winnipeg city councilor.

Clipping of Regina Leader-Post article "Fashion illustrating is career choice of Reginan" about Jean Hunt.

Clippings of articles from various publications about Claire Kirkland-Casgrain, the first woman elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec. File also includes two biographies.

Clipping of article from unknown publication about the appointment of Mabel M. Koppang as acting director of the distribution and reproduction division at the headquarters of the United Nations.

Clippings from various publications about Nina Petrovna Khrushchev.

Clipping of Regina Leader-Post article "First woman patent examiner at Ottawa" about Eleanor Krys following her appointment as associate patent examiner in chemistry at Ottawa's patent office.

Clipping from unknown publication of portrait of Winnifred Kydd with a note about her return from Geneva, where she served as a delegate from Canada to the League of Nations.

Clippings from various publications about Canadian politician and lawyer Judy LaMarsh. File also includes the Toronto Star article "We can start to change our old sexist attitudes," written by LaMarsh.

Clipping from unknown publication with biographical information about Canadian teacher and writer Jessie I. Lawson.

Clipping of the Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Mrs. Abe Leavine, president of the Toronto section of the National Council of Jewish Women.

Two clippings about author Madge Macbeth.

Typescript letter from Caroline Macdonald to Mary Phelps. Macdonald, who is writing from England, recounts her plans to study theology for the autumn term at the United Free Church College in Aberdeen and outlines her views about the YWCA's [Young Women's Christian Association] presence in Japan. Includes typed note from Elizabeth Long that erroneously indicates the letter is from Macdonald to Emma Kaufman, and includes biographical information about Macdonald,

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Mrs. J. Keiller Mackay [Katherine "Kay" Jean MacLeod], wife of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

Clipping of Saturday Night profile "Having a Wonderful Time" by Mary Lowrey Ross about Canadian Viola MacMillan, president of ViolaMac Mines Ltd., the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, MacMillan Securities, and Camarillo Oils Ltd.

Photocopy of Saskatoon Star-Phoenix article "Honor Leading Woman Doctors" about doctor Helen MacMurchy being the only Canadian among 12 woman doctors honored by Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Typescript about Dr. Aletta E. Marty M.A. L.L.D. and a reproduction of a painted portrait of Marty by Kenneth Forbes (with enclosure) presented to Queen's University during convocation on October 15, 1949.

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Personality" about Muriel McCullum, advertising manager of the Bulova Watch Co. Ltd.

Clippings from various publications about the election of Kaye McFarland to the Napanee Town Council.

Short handwritten resume about Margaret McIrvine including place of birth, education and work experience between 1925 and 1957, most of which was in the unemployment insurance field.

Clipping of Winnipeg Free Press article "Sculptor Credits Mother" about Canadian Sculptor Eleanor Milne.

Clipping of Liberty article "Liberty Profile: Cay Moore" by June Callwood about Canadian Cay Moore, the social secretary at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Mrs. W. Rankine Nesbitt [Dorothy Mary Gordon Anderson], chief commissioner of the Girl Guides for Canada.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Jean Newman, vice-chairman of the Toronto Board of Control and president of the City Council.

Clipping of Globe and Mail article "Company Changed Rules To Get Woman Executive" and typescript of article about L. Grace Nicholls, a managing director at Toronto Mutual Life.

Clipping of article "Irene Olynyk, Pharmacist" by Kate Aitken about Irene Olynyk who ran the pharmaceutical division of Women's College Hospital in Toronto.

Clippings of articles from The Business and Professional Woman and Maclean's Magazine about Vljaya Lakshmi Pandit of India, the first woman to serve as President of the United Nations General Assembly.

Clippings of articles from The Business and Professional Woman and the Winnipeg Free Press regarding Canadian Irene Parlby, an activist, politician and member of the Famous Five.

Typescript page outlining the candidature qualifications of Dorothy Pearson for the Board of Education in Ward #2 in what is likely Toronto, Ontario. Includes sample telephone script for calling potential voters.

Clipping of Independent Woman article "Portia of the Philippines" by Miriam L. Fisher about Josefina Phodaca, Filipina lawyer and politician.

Clippings of reviews about The Journal of Beatrix Potter 1881-1897 and articles about Beatrix Potter exhibits celebrating the centenary of the English author and illustrator's birth.

Clipping from unidentified publication of short article "Mystery Writer Dies at 82" about the death of mystery writer and playwright Mary Roberts Rinehart.

Clipping of Independent Woman article "Little Anna Goes to Washington" by Karl Detzer about American public servant Anna Marie Rosenberg.

Clippings, ephemera and a photograph related to Canadian rug hooker Margaret Rowan and the Rittermere Farm Studio in Vineland, Ontario that she ran with her husband Ted. File also includes a typescript biography about Margaret Rowan and her mother, and a manuscript note from Margaret addressed to Mrs. Clarke about press clippings and the photograph.

Clipping of Winnipeg Free Press article "Manitoba Novel" by Chris Vickers reviewing Gabrielle Roy's The Road Past Altamont and a short typescript biography about Roy's writing career and accolades.

Manuscript note written by Elizabeth Long about English-Canadian performer Anna Russell's early years in Toronto with a small clipping pinned to the top from an October 1962 edition of the London Times Sunday Edition that reads: "Anna Russell (St. Martin's) is described as "the funniest woman in the world." And she very nearly is."

Clippings of articles from The Progressive about American author Lillian Smith best known for the 1944 novel Strange Fruit.

Clippings, ephemera, correspondence, photographs, a postcard of Creston, British Columbia, and a typescript biographical sketch related to and about British-Italian travel writer Freya Stark. The correspondence consists responses from staff at the Creston Review regarding a request from Valance S. Patriarche about Stark, as well as two letters written by Stark from her home in Italy to Patriarche regarding her father and his time in Creston. The photos are predominantly of Stark's father and his sculpture work, with the exception of a photo of Stark at the age of 72 in a garden with a dog the living room of a residential home.

Clipping of Sunday Telegram (Sydney, Australia) article "Tale of controversy in Truth Or Repose" Australian diplomat, suffragette and campaigner for Australian Indigenous rights Jessie Street and her forthcoming autobiography Truth or Repose.

Clipping of The Leader-Post article "Mrs. Strum Now Has 11 Children" about Canadian politician Gladys Strum.

Clipping of Reader's Digest article "I Remember Gloria" by J.P. McEvoy condensed from the January 1951 edition of Motion Picture Magazine about American actress Gloria Swanson.

Clipping of Globe and Mail article "Women Serve Women They Respect: Woman" about Helen M. Tierney following her appointment as administrator of female personnel for the Insurance Company of North America Companies.

Typescript letter from author Grace Avard Tomkinson to Mrs. Gordon [Ethel C.] Likely of Saint John in response to a letter presumably sent by Likely about the book Welcome Wilderness and the donation of a copy to the Aberdeen Library. The letter includes biographical information about Tomkinson's birth and upbringing. Also in the file is a typescript of notes by Likely about Tomkinson life's and Welcome Wilderness.

Clippings of two Winnipeg Free Press articles about Lady Tweedsmuir, former undersecretary of state for Scotland, and a typescript letter from Tweedsmuir, writing in Oxford, to a Mrs. Coleman sending thanks for a parcel of "things we most need here".

Undated clipping and partial manuscript copy of Independent Woman article "Her Specialty Is Better Living By Community Planning" by Ruth Beeler White about English planner and educator Jacqueline Tyrwhitt [sic] who designed a town planning exhibit as part of Festival of Britain.

Clipping from undated and unidentified publication about Mrs. H.W. Vautelet following her election as President of the Canadian Association of Consumers.

Clipping of Independent Woman article "Big Woman In A Little Country" by Edna Greer Redner about Anni Voipio-Juvas, president of the Finnish Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs.