Printed Christmas card from William Lyon Mackenzie King presumably received by Harvey J. Sims, monogrammed on the front, with an engraved picture of Laurier House and greetings for 1924-1925 inside: "With the Season's Greetings, W.L. Mackenzie King."

Typewritten letter from W.H. Measures, private secretary to Mackenzie King, replying to Harvey J. Sims on King's behalf. Mackenzie King will endeavour to arrange a special visit to Kitchener by Lord and Lady Willingdon.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated July 21, 1928 concerning his inability to accept an invitation to visit the Sims, and announcing his decision to "be one of the delegation to represent Canada at the forthcoming Assembly of the League of Nations at Geneva in September," detailing travel and speaking engagements in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and a visit to his constituency of Prince Albert. King regards the trip to Geneva as a sacrifice as it "means another summer and autumn lost as far as Kingsmere is concerned." King also says that he has asked his Secretary to "find out from the Department of Marine and Fisheries what may be possible and should be done to secure the trout you are anxious for." In a handwritten P.S. King says "I find from Dept of Marine & Fisheries that the provincial govt has entire charge of fish hatcheries in Ontario. You had better [two words illegible] to Hon Chas McCrea."
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]."

Printed circular letter dated August 6, 1930, expressing Mackenzie King's thanks to well-wishers after the June 28 election.
Salutation: "My dear Peter!"; Signature: "W.L. Mackenzie King," both in King's handwriting. Includes note in King's handwriting: "Will write first opportunity. This is just to let you see how I am trying to get over ‘thousands' of communications. I shall be glad of the change. Billie."

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated September 15, 1930, concerning the agreed need for "friends" to fight in the coming by-elections. King expresses frustration at having his usual time at Kingsmere interrupted.
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Believe me as always, my dear Peter, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated February 28, 1931, in anticipation of a short overnight visit by Harvey on March 14, 1931 on his way to Montreal. King says that he will be delighted to see Harvey but will be busy preparing his speech to be delivered on March 16, 1931: "It relates particularly to the Speech from the throne, a copy of which I do not receive until after it is delivered, so that I shall be probably much occupied in getting material together through the day."
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]." Includes an insertion in Mackenzie King's handwriting.

Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 5, 1931, in which King sends Easter greetings from himself, his dog Pat, and Pat's sister.
Salutation: none; Signature: "Mackenzie King." The telegram is initialed "WLK."

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 4, 1932, congratulating Harvey on the votes he received on his election as a bencher.
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "With kindest regards, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy K. [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated March 8, 1932, thanking Harvey for sending him a copy of the history of Osgoode Hall issued by the Law Society of Upper Canada on its one hundredth anniversary. King expresses his personal interest because of his father's life and career, and his own childhood memories of visiting Osgoode Hall. King expresses interest in exchanging visits with the Sims in the coming year.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "With all good wishes, believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated August 23, 1933, with thanks for the issue of Canadian Homes and Gardens containing an article about Chicopee. He reports that he has been on a speaking tour of the prairies, and that at Swan River, Manitoba he met a cousin of Harvey named Mr. William Sims.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated November 6, 1933, expressing satisfaction at by-election results for Liberal candidates, but concerned that Bennett might call an election too soon. He comments on his own health and that of his dog Pat, and on bringing his sister Jennie and family to Kitchener. King's plan for visiting Kitchener before the end of the year is partly because he wants to talk to Homer Watson: "I am also most anxious to see Homer Watson again, as I am hoping it is going to be possible for me to be of some assistance to him. We have had a quite a little correspondence together. He has asked me if I would come up and spend a night in his home." King is pleased that Mr. Coleman has been appointed Under-Secretary of State, and also pleased at recent negative publicity about R.B. Bennett.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours affectionately [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

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 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 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]."

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]."

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 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 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.

Handwritten letter from C. Ellison Kaumeyer, Chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission, to Harvey J. Sims dated June 6, 1938, inviting Harvey to stay overnight in Niagara Falls as his guest after the ceremony opening the Memorial Arch. He has made reservations at the Brock Hotel for Mackenzie King and his party as well.
Salutation: "My Dear Mr. Sims [handwritten]"; Signature: "Faithfully yours, C. Ellison Kaumeyer [handwritten.]"

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated October 31, 1938. King is returning from just having visited Bermuda, Jamaica, and Cuba. He mentions talking and visiting, approves of Harvey having started a journal, congratulates Harvey on another grandson, and, writing of Harvey's living alone, re-iterates that "attitude and belief account for what is most real and enduring in our happiness."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With every good wish, Yours affectionately, WK Billy [handwritten]."

Handwritten letter from William Philip, President of the Grand River Conservation Commission, Galt, to Harvey J. Sims, dated May 16, 1942, in response to the news that Mackenzie King cannot attend the opening of the dam: "It would be unkind to urge him further, when his letter indicates how sincerely he is concentrating on his heavy task. The letter gives a sidelight on his earnestness. The pity is that we do not support more fully, with our sympathy, one who in these dark hours, is carrying our country's load."

Includes correspondence to and from Harvey J. Sims concerning placing his son at a law firm, also a letter from Florence M. Austin, Nov. 30, 1938, Dousman, Wis., on the genealogy of the Cook family and their mutual relationship.

Correspondents include C.E. Fischer offering an income plan, Forsey Page enclosing a letter from Bruce C. Matson, who photographed the Sims property in 1933, W. Sherwood Fox, and T.H. Noble.

Three letters from Henry Nyberg from his home in Kalkesta, Sweden, where he had retired. His letters to Harvey discuss old times and memories, but also concern the preparations being made in Sweden for a possible war, disbelief that war will actually be declared, and in 1941 he remarks that he made the wrong prediction about people coming to their senses.

Letters (approximately 16) between members of the Arthur Forbes Nicol and Harvey J. Sims families from 1928 to 1941. Harvey J. Sim's wife Florence Katherine Roos and Arthur F. Nicol's wife Florence Helen Kempt were first cousins: their mothers were sisters Elizabeth and Margaret Davidson. Letters concern mutual interests, politics and family.

Includes one letter from H.M. Snyder (furniture manufacturer) in 1941 about their mutual stays in hospital and state of health; a letter from Harvey to Dan Shantz in 1930 about the need for more snow fencing on the road past Chicopee, and correspondence with Titus Shantz about his dog licences.

Correspondents include William Valores Uttley, January 7, 1932, asking Harvey J. Sims to pass the enclosed biographical sketches to Florence to proofread and add information. The sketches are of Harvey, William Roos, and Mrs. William Roos (nee Davidson). The Waterloo Grand River Parks Co. sends two sustaining membership cards for "Cressman's Woods"; Mrs. Wilson from Ingleside Villa, N.B. is a lawn bowling connection and Grainger Whitney sends a news clipping, a note, and a photograph of an unidentified house, possibly in Chicago.

Correspondence to or from:

• Stead, Robert J., Chicago, Ill. (1923)
• Stearns, Osborne Putnam, Los Angeles, Calif. (1935)
• Steele, Wilbur Daniel, Hamburg, Conn. (1938)
• Stein, A. Monte, New York, N.Y. (1942)
• Stein, Harve, Mystic, Conn. (1940)
• Steoll, Anna M., New York, N.Y. (1932)
• Stephens, Charles A., Boston, Mass. (1922)
• Stephens, Charles Asbury, Norway Lake, Me. (1926)
• Stern, Renee B., Chicago, Ill. (1938)
• Stern & Reubens, New York, N.Y. (1935)
• Stet Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill. (1939)
• Stevens, Frank E., Sycamore, Ill. (1920)
• Stevens, James, Seattle, Wash. (1935-1941)
• Stevens-Davis Co., Chicago, Ill. (1936)
• Stevenson, Burton E., Chillicothe, Ohio. (1905-1935)
• Stevenson, Edward, New York, N.Y. (1941)
• Stevenson, L.L., Emporia, Kan. (1910)
• Stewart, Charles D., Hartford, Wis. (1936)
• Stewart, Gordon, Toronto, Ont. (1937)
• Stewart-Warner Corporation, Chicago, Ill. (1939)
• Stilwell, Hart, Topeka, Kan. (1941)
• Stirring Adventures, New York, N.Y. (1941)
• Stirring Detective and Western Stories, New York, N.Y. (1940)

Correspondence to or from:

• Udell, Christine, Chicago, Ill. (1937)
• Underwood, H.M., Waukeegan, Ill. (1914)
• Underwood, Sophie Kerr, Chicago, Ill. (1925)
• United Newspaper Plate Company, Canton, Ohio. (1918)
• United Play Company, Chicago, Ill. (1912-1913)
• U.S. Amusement Corporation, Fort Lee, N.J. (1916)
• United States Express Co., New York, N.Y. (1913)
• United States Flag Association, Washington, D.C. (1935)
• United States Railroad Administration, Baltimore, Md. (1919)
• United States Senate, Washington, D.C. (1918)
• United Sunday Newspaper Magazine, New York, N.Y. (1917)
• United Studios, Hollywood, Calif. (1923)
• United Theatre Program Co., Chicago, Ill. (1913)
• Ancient Order United Workmen, Des Moines, Iowa. (1913)
• University City Circulating Library, University City, Mo. (1931)
• University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill. (1921)
• University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis. (1918)
• University Press, Cambridge, Mass. (1913-1918)
• Uzzell, Thomas H., New York, N.Y. (1927)

Correspondence to or from:

• Van Deusen, Albert H., Washington, D.C. (1913)
• Van Dort, G. Broes Co., Chicago, Ill. (1913)
• Van Gorden, Inez, Omaha, Neb. (1913)
• Van Loan, Charles, E., Venice, Calif. (1913)
• Van Wagenen, A., Sioux City, Neb. (1920)
• Vance, F.L., Popple, Minn. (1916-1919)
• Vance, Lous Jofeph, Westport, Conn. (1920)
• Vanderstene, Jennie, Plains, Mont. (1916)
• Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (1921)
• Vaughan & Gomme, Publishers, New York, N.Y. (1914)
• Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, Ill. (1915-1936)
• Vickery, M.S., Watick, Mass. (1919)
• Victor Talking Machine Company, Camden, N.J. (1919-1920)
• Vigilantes, New York, N.Y. (1918)
• Village Inn, Palm Springs, Calif. (1936)
• Village View Orchards, Lovingston, Va. (1913)
• Virginian Pilot, Norfolk, Va. (1917-1918)
• Von Hoston, Hugo, Winnetka, Ill. (1910)
• Von Horvath, Guido, Philadelphia, Pa. (1912-1916)
• Von Studio, Philadelphia, Pa. (1916)
• Von Waldenburg, Karl, Fargo, N.D. (1914)
• Voss, Henry H., Chicago, Ill. (1945-1946)

Correspondence to or from:

• WCFL Radio Magazine, Chicago, Ill. (1928-1930)
• Waggoner, C.G., Richmond, Ind. (1946)
• Wahlstrom & Widstrnad, Stockholm, Sweden. (1921-1922)
• Waldo, Jean C., Danville, Ill. (1938-1944)
• Waldorf-Astoria Promenade, New York, N.Y. (1934-1936)
• Walk, Charles E., Clearwater, Fla. (1917-1934)
• Walker, Alice Johnstone, New Haven, Conn. (1927)
• Walker, Isabel, New York, N.Y. (1933)
• Walker, James, Hinsdale, Ill. (1933)
• Walker, Mary Quint, Long Island, N.Y. (1946-1947)
• Walker, Percy Alexander, New York, N.Y. (1940)
• Wallace, D.A., Victoria, Australia. (1929-1939)
• Waller, George, Lansdowne, Pa. (1932)
• Waller, Mary E., Boston, Mass. (1932)
• Walrath, Howard, Chicago, Ill. (1939)
• Walsh, Edna Purdy, Chicago, Ill. (1926)
• Walsh, M.C., Chicago, Ill. (1920)
• Walter, C.O., St. Louis, Mo. (1919)
• Walthall, Henry B., Hollywood, Calif. (1922)
• Walther League Messenger, St. Louis, Mo. (1932)
• Walton, Kelly, Los Angeles, Calif. (1922)
• Walton Publications, Inc., Chicago, Ill. (1936)
• Waltz, J.W., New York, N.Y. (1930)
• Wamboldt, Wickes, Asheville, N.C. (1950)
• Wamrath, Arthur R., New York, N.Y. (1914)
• Wanamaker, John, New York, N.Y. (1914)
• War Service Dept., New York, N.Y. (1918)
• War Stories, New York, N.Y. (1926-1927)
• Warbuton, Jas. H., Marietta, Ohio. (1950)
• Ward, Florence, Batavia, Ill. (1943)
• Ward, Frank W., Elgin, Ill. (1915)
• Ware, Harlan, Arcadia, Calif. (1945)
• Warman, Cy, Montreal, Que. (1911)
• Warner Bros. Pictures Inc., New York, N.Y. (1926)
• Warner Library Company, New York, N.Y. (1915)
• Warner Publications, Inc., New York, N.Y. (1937)
• Warren, Edward H., Cambridge, Mass. (1942-1943)
• Warren, L.D. Company, Boston, Mass. (1947)
• Warrick, Lamar, Evanston, Ill. (1943)

• Date and Place from: May 12, 1958 Toronto, Ont. To Murphy, Evelyn From Robertson, R.W.W.
• Date and Place from: May 26, 1958 Toronto, Ont. To Murphy, Evelyn From Robertson, R.W.W.
• Date and Place from: May 19, 1958 Vancouver, B.C. To Robertson, R.W.W. From Murphy, Evelyn Notes: Ts. carbon.

• Date and Place from: March 21, 1928 Edmonton, Alta. To Rowell, Newton W. From Murphy, Emily F. Notes: Ts. carbon, ms. notes.
• Date and Place from: Aug. 12, 1929 Edmonton, Alta. To Rowell, Newton W. From Murphy, Emily F. Notes: Ts. carbon, signed, 2 copies.
• Date and Place from: Jan. 13, 1930 Edmonton, Alta. To Rowell, Newton W. From Murphy, Emily F. Notes: Ts. carbon, signed.
• Date and Place from: May 1, 1928 Toronto, Ont. To Murphy, Emily F. From Rowell, Newton W. Attachments: Enclosures. Notes: Ts. carbon copy.
• Date and Place from: Nov. 21, 1928 Toronto, Ont. To Murphy, Emily F. From Rowell, Newton W. Attachments: Enclosures.
• Date and Place from: Aug. 3, 1929 Toronto, Ont. To Murphy, Emily F. From Rowell, Newton W. Attachments: Enclosures.
• Date and Place from: Jan. 6, 1930 Toronto, Ont. To Murphy, Emily F. From Rowell, Newton W. Attachments: Enclosures.

One typescript letter from Iris Allan to Elizabeth Long regarding the sending of the book The Boy in Buckskins for use in a display as part of a CWPC general meeting in June.

One manuscript letter from Marjorie Campbell to Elizabeth Long regarding the return of two books to Campbell.

Manuscript note card featuring a painting of Tekahionwake (E. Pauline Johnson) by Alice B. Pilant from Dorothea to Elizabeth Long responding to correspondence from Long. General updates provided include one of Dorothea's maps being copied by the National Archives and sent to the British Museum, her impression of clippings sent by Long about mythical explorers and mention of not having seen [The Bridge on the] River Kwai, which some people find too race conscious. T

Typescript carbon copy of a letter from Elizabeth Long to Mrs. Edward T. James, Director of The Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library at Radcliffe College regarding the possible acquisition of duplicate books related to feminist efforts in the United States, including History of Women's Suffrage by Susan B. Anthony. The letter includes an overview of the Lady Aberdeen Library, references to correspondence with Mrs. Marcia Williams Bradley of the Sophia Smith Collection, and plans Doris Lewis has to make a trip down the easy coast to visit.

Of note is the sharing of Long's opinion of Lewis: "I have profound admiration for Mrs. Lewis and her abilities both as a Librarian and an Administrator. In fact I am very eager to be finished with my amateur efforts, and hand everything over to her wise and sympathetic management."

Typescript letter from Barbara Johnstone on Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources letterhead to Elizabeth Long providing an overview of Johnstone's career ahead of a speaker at the Winnipeg Council of Women's meeting on March 7th, 1962. The letter includes information about Johnstone's upbringing and interest as a young person in the one-sided nature of the Hudson's Bay and North West Company fur trades which led to her being offered the role of Custodian of the Hudson's Bay Museum in Winnipeg. When C.P. Wilson retired in 1958, Johnstone was made Curator of the museum. Johnstone left the museum in 1961 to become the Superintendent of Lower Fort Garry National Historic Park.

Typescript letter from M.M. Laing to Elizabeth Long regarding offering a photograph of and clippings regarding Agnes Macphail, who was a cousin of Laing's mother, Harriett Waddell (nee Fettes). Laing shares accounts of visiting with Macphail and their shared family over the years in Grey County, Ontario, Sperling and Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Ceylon, Ontario, including observations about Macphail's character and possible motivations behind her political interests. Of note is mention of World War I and the loss of a Lieutenant to whom Macphail was believed to be engaged, which Laing believed informed her "ardent desire for peace and the outlawing of war".

Letter from Lillian Vaux MacKinnon to Elizabeth Long providing biographical information about her life including birth, education and marriage dates.

Carbon copy typescript of a letter written by Elizabeth Long to Viola MacMillan regarding press photos and other material related to prospecting and mining. Included in the file is a typescript of career information about MacMillan and manuscript notes in Long's hand.

Photocopied letter from Mrs. Victor Marx to Elizabeth Long regarding the donation of information about the Lady Aberdeen Collection to the Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America at Radcliffe College.

Letter from Mary McNeil to Elizabeth Long regarding a project about Mother Marguerite d'Youville and replies to question posed by the Canadian Committee on Corrections and related research.

Letter from Lena Newman regarding the display of a cook book by the Montreal Branch of the [Canadian Women's Press Club], created as a fundraiser for scholarships in journalism, during the triennial meeting.

Letter from Marjorie [R?] regarding the activities of the [council of women?] in Ceylon including a conference planned for December 1957 and a regional meeting in July of 1954. The letter also makes reference to the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the region.

Typescript letter from Sheila MacKay Russell to Elizabeth Long regarding the sending of various editions and translations of Russell's books A Lamp Is Heavy and The Living Earth.

Typescript letter from M. N. Sherman, Treasurer of the Victoria Council of Women to Elizabeth Long sending a $45.00 cheque for the Lady Aberdeen Library, and a typescript response with manuscript revisions from Long thanking Sherman for the donation.

Two typescript letters from Joan Walker to Elizabeth Long regarding the donation of two books: Pardon My Parka and Repent at Leisure.

Collection consists of 26 items of correspondence written by women writers, primarily of the 1920's. Many of the letters are addressed to Edward Marsh and St. John Ervine and concern a tribute to Thomas Hardy for his 81st birthday.

Two publishing contracts detailing E Palmer Patterson's agreement to sell publishing rights for two books to Grolier. One book was to be titled, "Native Peoples of Canada - Indians" and the other was to be titled, "Inuit Peoples of Canada." Each contract specifies legal provisions such as compensation, copyright and other obligations to be fulfilled by E Palmer Patterson and Grolier respectively. Both of the contracts are signed by E Palmer Patterson, a representative of Grolier, and a witness. Also includes related correspondence and notes.

Correspondence, notes, and photocopies of press clippings related to E Palmer Patterson's research about Indigenous peoples in British Columbia and Reverend A.E. Green.

Ten pieces of correspondence fromVirgil Burnett to David Hill.

Correspondence concerning soil samples and pest remedies, as well as handwritten notes by Harvey Sims about chemicals and types of pests. Includes two letters from A.H. Tomlinson, Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture, one of which is accompanied by a list of ornamental flowering shrubs and a list of deciduous trees, and both of which have pencilled checkmarks, presumably made by Harvey.

Correspondence from F.S. Newman at the Department of Lands and Forests, Forestry Branch in St. Williams, Ontario to Harvey J. Sims regarding Harvey's requests for seedlings, also purchase orders made on his behalf from Herbst Brothers in New York. Includes lists and invoices, as well as a hand-drawn planting plan for evergreens at the south fence line of Chicopee.

Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and Arthur Gilbey, Nursery Sales Manager, Nursery Stock, at E.D. Smith and Sons, Winona, Ontario.

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.

Letter from Mackenzie King dated June 6, 1930 to the aunts of Mabel Cameron Alguire, regretting that he is unable to attend her wedding to James Kenneth Davidson Sims on June 28, 1930 in Cornwall, Ontario.

Telegrams sent to Mabel Alguire Cameron and James Kenneth Sims on the day of their wedding, June 28, 1930, addressed to them singly or together as "Mr. and Mrs."

Letter from Adam Strohm dated October 21, 1949, Kensington, MD, reporting to Kenneth Sims that Fred Burden had died "two weeks ago" at the age of 86.

Fonds consists of approximately 100,000 letters dating between 1904 and 1953 to and from authors, publishers, agents, film studios, journals, newspapers, etc. concerning the use of articles, stories, and manuscripts. Some of Chapman's personal correspondence is included.

Correspondence to or from:

• Broadhurst Theatre, New York, N.Y. (1947)
• Broadway Book Store, Brooklyn, N.Y. (1918)
• Broadway Film Laboratories, Ltd., Chicago, Ill. (1926)
• Brock-Jones, Verlon, Ottumwa, Iowa. (1942)
• Brodeur, Arthur Gilchrest, Berkley, Calif. (1937)
• Brogan, Julia T., Kansas City, Mo. (1952)
• Bronx Home News, New York, N.Y. (1923)
• Brookes, C.E., New York, N.Y. (1938)
• Brooklyn Chat, Brooklyn, N.Y. (1938)
• Brooklyn Weekly News, Brooklyn, N.Y. (1924)
• Brooks, George B., Chicago, Ill. (1916)
• Brouillet, Ray U. & Associates, San Francisco, Calif. (1938)
• Brown, Alison, Duluth, Minn. (1919-1920)
• Brown, Edwin Harper, Covington, Tenn. (1917)
• Brown, Ford K., Annapolis, Md. (1938)
• Brown, Frederic, Milwaukee, Win. (1942)
• Brown, Newal, Wausau, Wis. (1912-1913)
• Brown, Zenith J., Annapolis, Md. (1938)
• Brown Book Company, New York, N.Y. (1947)
• Brown Printing Company, Montgomery, Ala. (1924)
• Browne, Frank G., Chicago, Ill. (1912-1913)
• Browne, Lewis Allen, West Englewood, N.J. (1935)
• Brubaker, Howard, Green Farms, Conn. (1940)
• Bruck, Belle, New York, N.Y. (1951)
• Bruhn & Price, Aurorahville, Wis. (1915)
• Brunson, Hazel E., Chicago, Ill. (1916-1917)
• Brush, Katharine, New York, N.Y. (1941-1942)
• Bryan, James, LeGrange Ill. (1936)
• Bryan, William J., Washington, D.C. (1914)
• Bryson, Lyman, New York, N.Y. (1941-1942)
• Buchanan & Company, Inc., Chicago, Ill. (1937)
• Buck, Nina Kirby-Smith, Winnetka, Ill. (1933)
• Buckingham Book Shop, Chicago, Ill. (1946-1947)
• Buckley, Dement & Company, Chicago, Ill. (1924-1933)
• Buckner, M.M., North Augusta, S.C. (1946)
• Buffalo Courier-Express, Buffalo, N.Y. (1934-1939)
• Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Co., Rochester, N.Y. (1924)
• Bulletin, Sydney, Australia. (1913)
• Bulls Pressjanst, Stockholm, Sweden. (1937)
• The Bunting System, North Chicago, Ill. (1939)
• Burch, Walter, St. Louis, Mo. (1923)
• Burden, Wilson, Omaha, Neb. (1951)
• Burdette Smith Company, Chicago, Ill. (1941)
• Burgess, Gelett, New York, N.Y. (1942)
• Burgess, R.C., Chicago, Ill. (1935-1939)
• Burkett, Fred E., San Antonio, Tex. (1950)
• Burlington Lines, Chicago, Ill. (1946)
• Burlington Motors, Inc., LaGrange, Ill. (1936)
• Burnett, Katherine, Madison, Wis. (1948)
• Burns, Marcella, Chicago, Ill. (1919)
• Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, New York, N.Y. (1922-1947)
• Burroughs, Edgar R., Chicago, Ill. (1926)
• Burroughs, Ella Oldham. (1916)
• Burrows, Edith, Long Island, New York. (1934-1943)
• Burtard, Lou, Elkhorn, Wis. (1936)
• Burtis, Thomson, Hollywood, Calif. (1936-1937)
• Bush, Fred, Columbia, Mo. (1948)
• Bushnell Dahlquist Press, Minneapolis, Minn. (1930-1933)
• Butler, Margaret Yates, Parsons, Kan. (1951-1952)
• Butterick Company, Inc., New York, N.Y. (1933-1937)
• Buxbaum, Edwin C., Milwaukee, Wis. (1935)
• Buzzell, Jonathan John, Detroit, Mich. (1918-1922)
• Byrde, Richards and Pound, New York, N.Y. (1941)

Correspondence to or from:

• Cook, Charles Emerson, Boston, Mass. (1914-1915)
• Cook, Clarence P., Des Moines, Iowa. (1926)
• Cook, David C., Elgin, Ill. (1921)
• Cook, Robert C. Company, New York, N.Y. (1933)
• Cook, William Wallace, Marshall, Mich. (1913-1915)
• Cooke, Edmund Vance, Toledo, Ohio. (1908-1912)
• Cooper, Courtney Ryley, New York, N.Y. (1936)
• Cooper, Frederic G., Belvedere, Calif. (1932)
• Cooper, Virginia M., New Orleans, La. (1939)
• Corbett, Elizabeth, New York, N.Y. (1939)
• Corcoran, William, New York, N.Y. (1935)
• Corday & Grosse, Cleveland, Ohio. (1930)
• Coronet Magazine, Chicago, Ill. (1937-1942)
• Cosmopolitan Club of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif. (1928)
• Costain, Thomas B., New York, N.Y. (1937)
• Country Club Magazine, Los Angeles, Calif. (1928-1930)
• Country Life, New York, N.Y. (1939)
• Courier-Journal, Louisville, Ky. (1940)
• Coutts, Gordon, Palm Springs, Calif. (1936)
• Cowan, D.L., Chicago, Ill. (1938)
• Cowboy Stories, New York, N.Y. (1937)
• Cowen Movie Service, Chicago, Ill. (1932)
• Cullen and Walsh, Philadelphia, Pa. (1912)
• Cummings, Roy, Whitewater, Wis. (1936)
• Cunningham, Eugene, San Francisco, Calif. (1939)
• Cupid's Dairy, New York, N.Y. (1923-1931)
• Cupples & Leon Company, New York, N.Y. (1914-1918)
• Current Literature Publishing Co., New York, N.Y. (1913)
• Current News, Cleveland, Ohio. (1927)
• Current Opinion, New York, N.Y. (1921)
• Curtis, Wardon Allen, Ashland, N.H. (1913-1916)
• Curtis Companies Service Bureau, Clinton, Iowa. (1930)
• Curtis Publishing Co., Philadelphia, Pa. (1934)
• Cushing, Charles P., New York, N.Y. (1922)
• Cutler, Percy N., Evanston, Ill. (1921-1922)
• Craftsman Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill. (1937)
• Craven, Margaret, Philadelphia, Pa. (1934)
• Credit Craft and the Modern Office, Chicago, Ill. (1929)
• Crime Mysteries, New York, N.Y. (1927)
• Crissey, Forrest, Washington, D.C. (1915)
• Criterion Publishing Co., Philadelphia, Pa. (1932)
• Crocroft, Thoda, Chicago, Ill. (1936)
• Cronin, A.J., Boston, Mass. (1939)
• Crosier Missionary, Onamia, Minn. (1932)
• Cross, Ruth, Winsted, Conn. (1932)
• Crowell Publishing Company, New York, N.Y. (1919-1934)
• Croy, Homer, New York, N.Y. (1938)
• Crusader Service, New York, N.Y. (1919-1920)
• Cuneo, Henneberry Company, Chicago, Ill. (1924)
• Cunningham, T.J., Toledo, Ohio. (1938)