File consists of "W" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts. Includes correspondence with the City of Waterloo and others, as well as individual "Pay Records" forms relating to wages.
File consists of correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts re accounts for the second quarter of 1953. Includes invoices, receipts, ms. notes and draft calculations.
File consists of correspondence between E.F. Roberts and the C.P.R. and others relating to roadbed repairs near the Shand Dam, Train speeds and fences. Includes ms. notes, map sketch map
Fonds consists of seventeen documents relating to the Jardine family, dating from 1797 to 1927, including correspondence, character references, certificates of marriage, articles of partnership, and one will.
This documents consists of two separate dated statements: "Kilbride, 14 June, 1814. William Jordan and Catherine Bell both in this parish have, on the three preceding Sabbaths, been regularly proclaimed in this church and no objections offered. Thomas Bryce, Sess. Clks [here the handwriting changes] This 15 of June 1814. The above parties were joined in marriage at Glasgow by J.M. Lockhart Minr.
File consists of a scrapbook compiled by Mauritana Smith containing material written by leading 19th century American writers and articles written by her mother, Damaris Isabella Smith. These items are pasted into an old manuscript account book. The scrapbook shows the kind of verse that appealed to United Empire Loyalists in Canada.
Collection consists of material regarding Frances Loring and Florence Wyle, their careers as sculptors, and their artwork. Includes clippings, photographs, and biographical information.
Typescript (carbon) of a radio review given over Alberta University radio station C.K.U.A. December 3, 1945 by Mrs. A. H. Rogers about Emily Murphy - Crusader by Byrne Hope Sanders.
Manuscript letter from Lillian E. Corben writing on behalf of the North and West Vancouver Council of Women about the donation of funds and a photo of Mary Ellen Smith from Mrs. Ray Perrault M.L.A. File includes a typescript carbon copy response from Long in response which includes plans for the Aberdeen Collection.
Manuscript letter from Alison Donnelly, Records Secretary of the Thames Valley [New Zealand] branch of the W.C.W. explaining the rationale for the donation of a book, which is never named, to the Aberdeen Memorial Library because of its focus on men. Donnelly's explanation includes landscape information about her small town and the activities of "men who dearly love to "get into the bush" at weekends."
Manuscript letter from Cecilia Krieger Dunaij to Elizabeth Long written on University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics letterhead. Dunaij recounts learning of the book collecting project while having lunch with Dr. Lillian Chase and tells Long to dispose of the PhD reprints she will be sending if they are not of use. Dunaij makes mention of her plans for retirement and that she is "looking forward to the freedom from undue strains."
Copy of a typescript letter from Margaret Storrs Grierson, director of the Sophia Smith Collection, to Elizabeth Long requesting information about the Lady Aberdeen Library. The letter provides information about the nature and scope of the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and makes mention of other international collections with a focus on women and their contributions to society such as the Fawcett Library in London, the International Archive of the Women's Movement in Amsterdam, and the Margaret Cousins Memorial Library in New Delhi.
Typescript letter on Committee of Correspondence letterhead from Elizabeth T. Halsey to Elizabeth Long regarding a pamphlet sent by Long about the Lady Aberdeen Library on the History of Women. Halsey request that a pamphlet be forwarded to Miss Ruby Rich of Sydney, Australia, makes mention of the May 1967 edition of International Women's News that a table of events related to the Women's Movement and indicates Mary Casey at Mount Saint Vincent University will be sending some material about Canadian women.
Typescript letter from Ruth Harvey to Elizabeth Long, addressed as "Bess", that provides information about the Women's Parliament and [Nellie L.] McClung's recounting of the groups activities in The Stream Runs Fast. Harvey also updates Long about a trip to Toronto, where they were impressed with the subway, her plans for the winter, and her impression of Margaret Laurence's The Stone Angel as "a wonderfully vigorous piece of writing."
The verso of the letter includes a manuscript note from Long about Harvey and her involvement with women's suffrage activities.
Typescript letter from Ruth Harvey to Elizabeth Long, addressed as "Bess", responding to a letter from Long. Harvey provides general updates about her life including summer plans she and [husband] Howard have to travel to Algonquin Park, the sharing of views on French-Canadians, thoughts on the upcoming American election, the Winter Olympics, remembrances from World War I related to witnessing a family reunite after the Armistice and the on-going war in Vietnam, and a report about the spring time weather in Georgia.
Typescript carbon copy of a letter from Elizabeth Long to Mrs. E.W. Herd, National Secretary of the National Council of Women of New Zealand thanking Herd for a donation of council publications to the Lady Aberdeen Library and requesting that any future copies to Miss Esther Michael, Donations and Bequests, at the University of Waterloo Library.
Two undated manuscript letters from M.W. Johnson, Correspondence Secretary of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, regarding the delayed donation of a second book and a separate letter from an unnamed Recording Secretary providing information about the book and the characters.
Manuscript letter from Gail B. Kaye, Chairman, arts and letters of the Saint John Council of Women, to Elizabeth Long regarding four books for possible donation to the Lady Aberdeen Library: The Dutch divinity: A biography of Mme. de Charriere (1959), My life: Autobiography of Isadora Duncan (1927), And I'd do it again: autobiography of Aimee Crocker (1936), and Geisha (1960).
Correspondence between Helen McNaughton, secretary of the North and West Vancouver Council of Women, and Elizabeth Long regarding books about Emily Carr and an exhibit catalogue of a show just after her death, and the donation of a photograph and biographical information about Mary Ellen Smith. Included in the file is a carbon copy letter from W. E. Ireland, Provincial Archivist & Librarian, to McNaughton about the exhibit catalogue.
Carbon copy letter from Elizabeth Long to William H. Neville regarding three speeches by the Secretary of State [Judy LaMarsh] in which references were made about the contribution of women to Canadian life and the copies being forwarded to Doris Lewis at the University of Waterloo. File includes Neville's business card.
Letter from Noelle Florence to Elizabeth Long regarding the donation of books from her mother Elizabeth Yates' library and visiting St. Paul, Minnesota where her mother worked as a principal prior to marrying in 1890.
Carbon copy typescript letter from Elizabeth Long to Ruby Rich, MBE, in Sydney, Australia at the suggestion of Mrs. Elizabeth T. Halsey. Long makes reference to an enclosed leaflet about the Lady Aberdeen library and provides information about related activities.
Photocopy of a typescript letter from Elizabeth Long to J. B. Robinson regarding the donation of a report of the 50th Council meeting at Reykjavik in August 1966.
Two typescript letters from Ishbel Ross to Elizabeth Long regarding personal life updates and Alice Nutting, about whom she was approach to write a biography but declined due to other commitments.
Of note are Ross' views in the December 28, 1960 letter about psychiatrists: "These wretches have messed up more lives than one could believe possible. i know of at least a dozen cases myself. in another half century they will take their places among the witch doctors, I hope and believe. I am rabid on the subject."
Three letters (one manuscript and two typescript) from Mattie Rotenberg to Elizabeth Long regarding personal updates, her views on American and Canadian politics including mentions of Richard Nixon, George Wallace and Pierre Trudeau; people in attendance at 1947 event at Lake Success, and people affiliated with the [United Nations] including stenographer Ruth Yeh; Dorothy Fletcher; and Helen James.
One letter from Hudson J. Stowe to Elizabeth Long regarding photographs and records related to Emily Stowe, some of which were thrown out and others that were sent to Victoria. Also in the file are typescript copies of two letters between Stowe and Long regarding the bust of Emily Stowe at old city hall in Toronto. In her letter regarding the bust, Long makes mention of letting Doris Lewis know for possible acquisition by the University of Waterloo.
Photocopy of a typescript letter from Elizabeth Long to Miss Mildred Surry, librarian at The Fawcett Library regarding an annual report and accession list received by Long and a request that the University of Waterloo be added to their mailing list. Attached to the letter are two documents; one regarding The Fawcett Library and one regarding the Fawcett Society.
Series consists of materials accumulated by Elizabeth Long relating to her interests and activities. Includes material relating to organizations of which Long was a member, materials from events attended by Long and publications.
File consists of materials relating to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation conference “The Real World of Women.” Includes press releases, tss. of addresses, programmes, clipping and attendee information.
File consists of materials relating to the Conference of Women for International Cooperation Year. Includes delegate lists with biographies and correspondence.
File consists of one typescript titled “Information about the World Congress of Women” that outlines agenda questions ahead of a June 24 to June 29, 1963 meeting in Moscow, Russia.
Series consists of files of clippings, articles, ephemera, etc. relating to women, some internationally and others locally. The files were created and maintained by Long. Some of the files include original photographs of the women. Typed and handwritten notes directed to staff at the University of Waterloo Library also occasionally appear throughout.
One typescript biography about Irene Baird drafted using a clipping of The Globe and Mail article "Official Answers Questions On Birds and Fish at CNE".
Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Personality Plus" about homemaker and advertiser Margaret Ball, who worked for General Mills.
Weekend Magazine (no. 47) article "Nurse Bennett of the Outports" by Cyril Robinson about the Myra Bennett (nee Grimsley), who began working as a nurse in Newfoundland in 1921.
Clipping of Montreal Gazette article "Woman Layer 'First'" by Julian Armstrong about Canadian lawyer Gervaise Brisson following her appointment as secretary of Quebec's royal commission on the National Union administration.
Clippings from various publications about Canadian politician and senator Therese Casgrain. Also in the file is a political cartoon from Le Devoir and the June 1963 edition of Châtelaine with Casgrain on the cover.
Copy of Weekend Magazine featuring the article "The Unsinkable Katie Cooke" by Marq de Villiers about Katharine Baker Cooke, who served as chair of the federal Advisory Council on the Status of Women.
Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Our Personality of the Month" written by Joan Anderson about Louise Crafter, assistant manager of the Bermuda Trade Development Board.
Edition of the The University of Manitoba Alumni Journal that includes the article "The Elizabeth Dafoe Library," named after Elizabeth Dafoe, who worked at the library from 1925 to 1960 and served as chief librarian for 23 years after succeeding F. E. Nuttal in 1937.
Clipping of Globe and Mail article "Women Needed in Politics U.S. Career women Asserts" about Mary Donlon, Chairman of the Workmen's Compensation Board of New York State.
Clipping of Winnipeg Free Press article "The Pretty Little Countess Who Gave Her Name to the Steam Engine" by Mary Mindess about The Countess of Dufferin.
Clipping of Winnipeg Free Press article "Former Skating Champion Returns to First Love" about Canadian Suzanne Morrow Francis about her love of dogs and career as a veterinarian.