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This section includes correspondence mostly of a personal nature and other material which is self-explanatory from the titles.

This category relates to Robinson's dual roles in civic and provincial affairs, although material of national significance is sometimes included. The first three files relate to the history of the origins of Lakehead University and the local campaigns to obtain a university or institute of higher learning in Northwest Ontario. Robinson was in the forefront of this campaign, beginning with his election to the Board of Education; he continued to promote the university in the legislature and in government circles. Other folders relate to the ship-building crisis in the Lakehead, and other issues of local and broader concern.

Correspondence between Claude E. Garton and various universities, museums, and other scientists. Also correspondence of Erica North, Joan Crowe, and Terri McClymont.

Files A-F in Box 14; G-Mic in Box 15; Min-R in Box 16; S-W in Box 17.

This category concerns Robinson's role as M.L.A. Included is material on the work of the legislature, various government departments, and agencies, the role of the C.C.F. caucus, and C.C.F. policy, briefs by various lobbies and organizations, and background information on legislative matters. Also included is material concerning Robinson's activities as M.L.A. for Port Arthur, both in the house and in the riding. Since Robinson held civic office during this period, some of the material relates directly to civic affairs.

This category relates to Robinson's role in civic affairs, as school trustee, as alderman, and as mayor. It also includes material relating to civic election campaigns. Of prime interest are the folders relating to Canadian oil and gas pipelines controversies in which Robinson as mayor played a leading post.

These folders are listed topically into five sections:

1. Provincial elections; 2. C.C.F. National and Provincial Offices; 3. Port Arthur Constituency; 4. Radio and Publicity; 5. Federal Affairs, 1957-63.

Within each section the material is organized chronologically where feasible. The files include correspondence, literature and other material emanating from the national, provincial and local C.C.F. Also included is material from other political parties.

This series consists of newsletters, newsletter supplements, correspondence and general announcements.
-First Newsletter, 1947 (Box 1, File 22)
-Annual Meeting and Event Announcements, 1940-85 (Box 1, File 23)
-Supplement No. 2, 1961 “Birds of the Canadian Lakehead Area” (Box 1, File 24)
-Supplement No. 3, 1977 “Fishes of the Lake Superior Basin Within Thunder Bay District” (Box 1, File 25)
-Correspondence, 1985-88 (Box 1, File 26)
-Your Club News, 1988 (Box 1, File 27)

A variety of printed documents related to Finland, Finnish culture, and politics.

This category is divided into two sections: 1. Background material from newspaper, labour organizations, and community groups, political groups and corporations on a multitude of topics in which Robinson was interested during his public career. 2. Files started by Mr. Robinson in 1959. In this year, Mr. Robinson 'Clipped and filed' on a number of subjects. Some of these clippings were included
in files started earlier but most are in separate files begun in 1959. Some of the material is of local interest.

This category concerns some aspects of Robinson's life before his election to public office, including his work as machinist for the C.N.R., some material about his activities in the labor movement as an executive officer in the I.A.M. (International Association of Machinists) and the Port Arthur Trades and Labor Council, and on the Lakehead Council of the Canadian League for Peace and Democracy. The folders contain material of local, national, and in some cases, international origin.

Records include personal correspondence, certificates, notes from schooling and continuing education, and art exhibit catalogues featuring Ruth Tye McKenzie’s work.

• Personal - General
• Greeting Cards
• Cards
• Cards and Ceramics Notes - c 1960
• Notebook - Ontario College of Art
• St. Mark’s Church, Dundas - 1961-1962
• Notebook - Lecture Series 1976
• Paid Bills for Construction of Studio - 1976-1977
• Classes at College
• Photograph of Joan Brigden
• Art Catalogues - Publications featuring Ruth Tye McKenzie
• Harkness - Music CD
• Certificates - 1937-1945
• High School Notes
• Sketches - 1946
• Graphic Design Notes
• Colour Charts - Exercises
• 4 small notebooks with daily notes and lists
• Framed picture signed on matting by many friends

Published poetry and music, primarily in Finnish.

Specimen collection records, primarily Claude Garton's research 1935-1989. Also some of G.A. Shea's collection records 1976.

This series consists of wildlife observations, species lists, book lists, and presentation notes. The series is composed of the following files:
-Bird, Plant, and Book Lists, 1964-86 (Box 1, File 28)
-Observations 1939-86 (Box 1, File 29)
-Publications and Presentations 1934-76 (Box 1, File 30)
-Breeding Bird Surveys, 1968-76 (Box 1, File 31)
-Ontario Nest Records Scheme, 1956-77 (Box 1, File 32)

Records of the Port Arthur Thunder Bay Liberal Riding Association / Port Arthur Constituency Liberal Association. Includes constitution; executive, general, and convention meeting minutes; and correspondence.

Records of the Port Arthur Women's Liberal Association. Includes constitution; minutes of executive, general, special, and convention meetings; and correspondence. Also includes newspaper clippings.

This series consists of membership lists of the club. The series is composed of the following files:
-Membership Lists 1933, 1966-82 (Box 1, File 20)
-Membership Lists, 1984-89 (Box 1, File 21)

This series consists of the treasurer’s duties, reports, and cash books. The series is composed of the following files/items:
-Treasurer’s Reports 1964-82 (Box 1, File 14)
-Treasurer’s Duties (Box 1, File 15)
-Cash Book, 1933-50 (Box 1, Item 1)
-Cash Book, 1960-67 (Box 1, Item 2)
-Cash Book, 1968-71 (Box 1, Item 3)
-Cash Book, 1972-78 (Box 1, Item 4)

This series consists of copied newspaper clippings, notes, and other records detailing the history of the club. The series is composed of the following files:
-Club History/Wild Flowers of Thunder Bay (Box 1, File 16)
-Information on Past Presidents, 1933-82 (Box 1, File 17)
-Claude Garton the Person and Achievements (Box 1, File 18)
-Newspaper Clippings (Box 1, File 19)

This series consists of the minutes of general and executive meetings of the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists. The series is composed of the following files:
-Minutes: Executive and General Meetings, 1933-43 (Box 1, File 2)
-Minutes: Executive and General Meetings, 1946-56 (Box 1, File 3)
-Minutes: Executive and General Meetings, 1956-66 (Box 1, File 4)
-Minutes: General Meetings, 1967-77 (Box 1, File 5)
-Minutes: Executive Meetings, 1967-77 (Box 1, File 6)
-Minutes: General Meetings, 1978-82 (Box 1, File 7)
-Minutes: General Meetings, 1983-84 (Box 1, File 8)
-Minutes: General Meetings, 1985-87 (Box 1, File 9)
-Minutes: Executive Meetings, 1978-87 (Box 1, File 10)
-Minutes: General Meetings, 1988-89 (Box 1, File 11)
-Minutes: Executive Meetings, 1988-89 (Box 1, File 12)
-Minutes: Meeting Minutes Notebook, Feb. 22, 1982 – Jan. 25, 1988 (Box 1, File 13)

Records of the Vapaus Publishing Company, responsible for producing Vapaus newspaper and Liekki literary magazine. Includes reports, minutes, and financial records. Also includes a variety of publications.