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.

One sketchbook, four pages.

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 2 ink drawings and 4 prints prepared for use in a calendar. Drawings depict a piece of machinery at RMS and have an inset depicting the historical equivalent to that machine.

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

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 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."

Artistic rendering of the Waterloo College Associate Faculties Physics and Mathematics Building by Shore & Moffat Architects. Includes a perspective of office wing and main entrance, and an aerial view of the building.

Picture caption included on verso reads: "A large (110,000 sq. ft.) three-storey Physics and Mathematics building, of contemporary design, is the next building scheduled for construction by Waterloo College Associate Faculties. Along with the recently-completed Chemistry and Chemical Engineering building, it will form the nucleus of the future University of Waterloo. More than 2,000 engineering students will be enrolled by 1965. Total cost of the physics and maths facilities will be $2,500,000.00 including equipment. The Foundation Company of Canada is the building contractor and excavation work is now underway. The building will be ready for occupancy September of 1959."

Series consists of artwork, cartoons and comics created by John Herbert between 1964 and 1998. Many of the drawings illustrate story development and ideas for his plays as well as comics and advertisements. The series is divided into files and arranged chronologically.

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

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

File consists of one drawing of a house in the daytime. The house has been coloured in with watercolours. Although unsigned, it is likely by W.H.E. Schmalz.

File consists of one drawing, likely by W.H.E. Schmalz of a house at night.

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

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.

One folder of undated loose pencil sketches by David Hill.

File consists of three envelopes of small original pen and ink drawings, 17 from A Comedy of Eros , 1984 (originally published as "Romaunt" in Triquarterly, Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois); 15 from Hounds and Hunting in Ancient Greece / by Denison Bingham Hull, 1964; 2 from Beowulf / translated by Kevin Crossley Holland, 1973; 2 from Polish subtitles: impressions from a journey / Daryl Hine, 1962 and one from the Penguin edition of Death in Venice by Thomas Mann.

One print showing a bouquet of flowers in a bucket.

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

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

One sketchbook (27 pages). Includes landscape, architecture, and cityscape sketches of Venice (St. Mark's and the Grand Canal), Ravenna, Arsini, Rome, Naples, and Capri.

File consists of a sheet of paper with sketches of borders, corner designs, cornices and ceiling roses. Some are pencil, and some are coloured with watercolour. Sheet is double sided. Although unsigned, it is attributed to W.H.E. Schmalz.

File consists of four illustrations, ink on paper, by Virgil Burnett for his book Comedy of eros (Erin, ON: Porcupine's Quill; distributed in Canada and the US by Firefly Books, 1984). Drawings are on one sheet and are matted.

File consists of 6 illustrations, ink on paper, by Virgil Burnett for his book Farewell tour (Erin, ON: Porcupine's Quill; distributed in Canada and the US by Firefly Books, 1986). Drawings are: Canicule, Untitled, Farewell Tour (additionanl sketches on verso), La Nottambula (2 drawings on one sheet), One More Goldola, and Untitled.

File consists of three illustrations, ink on paper, by Virgil Burnett for Forests of the medieval world by Don Coles (Erin, ON: Porcupine's Quill, 1993).

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.

One sketchbook (13 pages). Includes landscape sketches of the harbours of Provincetown and Orleans, Cape Cod, boats, trees, and a sketch of the Preston flour mill.

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.

File consists of a drawing, ink on paper (mounted on paper), by Virgil Burnett for the cover of The rain doesn't know me anymore by Rienzi Crusz (Toronto: TSAR, 1992). File also includes a photocopy of the drawing taped to tracing paper below the manuscript text "Rienzi Crusz / The Rain Doesn't Know Me Any More."

File consists of ten illustrations, ink on paper, by Virgil Burnett for Pola de pera by Ayouh Sinano, translated by Maud Burnett (Erin, ON: Porcupine's Quill, 1989). Drawings are: Turquoise, The Consul's Daughter, Paulnia Star, Caroline Contri, Apotheosis, Antinoos (mounted on paper), Chouchonla (mounted on paper), Amelia (mounted on paper), Alexander (mounted on paper), and Catherine (mounted on paper).

File consists of one painted portrait of George Herbert Bowlby in his army uniform. The painting appears to be watercolour on ivorine, and the signature reads E.C. Blisley, 1917. Bowlby died in 1917 during First World War and this is possibly a commemorative portrait.

One sketchbook (9 pages). Includes landscape sketches of Bermuda scenery, cacti, figures, flowers, boats, and a sketch of a map of Bermuda.

One mounted painting of a jack-in-the-pulpit flower, one watercolour landscape signed by D.E.W., and one reverse painting on glass of puppies.

File consists of published illustrations by Virgil Burnett. Includes book jackets, posters, journals and more.

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

One sketchbook (12 pages). Includes ms. notes, sketches of figures, geometric designs and equations, and landscape sketches.

File consists of drawings by Virgil Burnett prepared for Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice by James Branch Cabell, printed for the members of The Limited Editions Club (Westport, CT, 1976). The book contains 8 colour illustrations. File includes drafts of the drawings as well as bon a tirer proofs; includes 37 drawings in total. Some of the drawings are black and white, some are coloured with watercolours, and some are mounted on cardboard.

File consists of six illustrations, ink on paper, by Virgil Burnett for Kadamabari : a classic Sanskrit story of magical transformations Banabhatta. translated with an introduction by Gwendolyn Layne (New York : Garland Pub., 1991). One drawing contains an additional sketch on verso.

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.

One sketchbook (8 pages). Includes landscape, cityscape, figure, and architecture sketches of Lugano.

File consists of one annotated painting of samples of colours. Unsigned, but attributed to W.H.E. Schmalz.

One sketchbook (20 pages). Includes landscape and cityscape sketches of Glasgow, the Victoria Infirmary, cars, and boats.

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

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

One sketchbook (9 pages). Includes landscapes and cityscapes of London and Lugano: Hyde Park, the Marble Arch, Great Cumberland Crescent, an outdoor scene in Lugano, still life studies, flowers, and figures.

File consists of one drawing of Dana Porter by Ed Keiss.

File consists of one reprint of the Busy Berlin map of 1912. The map was reprinted in 1989 at 69% of the original size by the Kitchener Public Library.

One sketchbook, nine pages. Includes Scotland landscape sketches of Cornwall and Dunreay, flowers, profiles, and geometric designs.

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.

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.

Series contains leaflets relating to Homer Watson’s life and memorial exhibits. Leaflets contain information about memorial exhibits such as one held by the Waterloo Trust and Savings Company building in Kitchener. One of the leaflets also contains a photocopied sketch of a graveyard scene. The series also contains a typescript biography of Watson written by his friend, Ross Hamilton. Another typescript covers a speech by Watson to shareholders of the Waterloo County Grand River Park. The speech calls for the conservation of a woodland area called Cressman Bush.

Typescripts
14. Address by H. Watson “Conservation of Cressman Bush for Waterloo County”
15. Homer Watson Paintings
16. Expense Account of Ross Hamilton in Connection with H. Watson Estate Feb. 4-10

Pamphlets
17. Homer Watson, Artist - A Tribute
18. Biography of Homer Watson by Ross Hamilton
19. Catalogue Memorial Exhibition of Original Paintings by Homer Watson, R.C.A., L.L.D. 1947

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"

Illustrations by Virgil Burnett for Stan Johannesen's novel Sister Patsy.

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

Sketchbook containing pen and ink sketches by David Hill.

One sketchbook (7 pages). Includes sketches of ships, still life studies, figures, and landscape sketches of the Chateau de Chillon, Montreux, Terretel.

One sketch of an owl by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) in pencil outline which has been filled in with crayons.

File consists of a sketchbook belonging to Virgil Burnett. On flyleaf : Wellesley, 17 January 1987, a birthday gift from Jane; Flavigny, 7 August 1993; Stratford 2002. Includes sketches, manuscript notes, insertions tipped-in.

File consists of a sketchbook belonging to Virgil Burnett. On flyleaf: Stratford, 2 February 1995. Includes sketches, manuscript notes.

File consists of one hand drawn printing plate titled Plate No. I. The plate shows upper case and lower letters as well as numbers in various fonts and sizes. Plate is signed by W.H.E. Schmalz and is dated at R.M. College, Kingston, January 31, 1910. The plate has been given a grade of 75.

One sketchbook (11 pages). Includes landscape, cityscape, architecture, harbour, and figure sketches.

File consists of a sketchbook belonging to Virgil Burnett. On flyleaf: Toronto, June 1994. Includes sketches, manuscript notes.

File consists of two illustrations, ink on paper, by Virgil Burnett for While breath persist by Gael Turnbull (Erin, ON: Porcupine's Quill, 1992).

File consists of one hand drawn printing plate titled Plate No. II. The plate shows upper case and lower letters as well as numbers in various fonts and sizes. Plate is signed by W.H.E. Schmalz and is dated at R.M. College, Kingston, March 14, 1910. The plate has been given a grade of 95.

One sketchbook (17 pages). Includes landscape sketches of the Western Isles, Broadford, Isle of Skye, Loch Lomond, the Highland Ferry, and Iona, as well as sketches of flowers, ships, boats, birds, and cars.

File consists of a proof copy of the work, What the Petroglyphs Said by Nancy-Lou Patterson published by the Pasdeloup Press in 2004. Also present is an original pen and ink drawing on matte board by Nancy Lou Patterson titled "Stone is an open woman," which was incorporated into the final publication.

File consists of one reproduction of a caricature of Dana Porter by Henry H. Bull. Bull was the Crown Attorney for Metropolitan Toronto and the County of York and drew many caricatures of colleagues. The reproduction print is mounted using Durograf technology, a type of screen printing where the image is applied to a spunbonded polyester fibre. The image has been mounted on a piece of acrylic, with a biography of Henry Bull on the back.

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.

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

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

Twenty drawings and sketches by Orpheus Moyer Schantz. Included are portraits, studies of animals, technical drawings for a boat, one ink drawing of the back of a woman in a gown, two drawings after C.D. Gibson- "When Doctors Disagree" and "Mr. Pipp just after dinner steps our for a few moments with a change acquaintance. He returns at 2 A.M.", and two with leaf varieties and poetry. Smaller drawings were originally found in an old men's silk handkerchief box with other ephemera.

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

File consists of six high quality colour photocopies of original paintings by Dana Porter. The paintings are typically Northern Ontario landscapes and were stylistically inspired by the Group of Seven. Porter's maternal uncle was Group of Seven painter Lawren Harris.

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

File consists of one sketch of a landscape identified as being looking towards Tann and Pirmass. Sketch is signed W.H.E. Schmalz, II Class.

One print showing the enlarged premises of the Marshall & Field Company building in Chicago. Orpheus worked for Marshall & Field.

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

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

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

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.

Contains one colour poster advertising Dare Foods Limited schoolhouse promotion. The promotion consisted of customers filling out ballots to win a free cardboard schoolhouse playhouse for children.

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 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.

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

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."

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."

Series contains clippings documenting memorial exhibits for Homer Watson and articles reviewing his life. There are two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings between 1936 and 1947. One scrapbook contains mostly newspaper memorabilia and exhibition advertisements, while the other contains clippings focused mainly on announcing exhibits throughout Ontario along with press and editorial comments. There are also files of clippings that discuss the closure of Watson’s art gallery and studio in 1947. One of the clippings is a print, from a magazine, depicting Homer Watson.

Sketchbook containing pencil sketches by David Hill.

One sketchbook, five pages. Includes Scotland landscape and cityscape sketches of Polperro Cornwall, and Iona Cathedral off the Island of Mull.

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

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

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

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 pen and ink sketch of a Chateau at Monte Bello, signed M. Krueger, 1928; one watercolour [of Mount Fuji?] signed HMR.

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

One small watercolour sketch and a drawing of a dog with puppies mounted on board and matted with construction paper and secured with brass brads.

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