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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.

Newsletters. Records related to clinical pastoral education programs, affiliations, and regional co-ordination.

In addition to weekly Sunday Services, the LUF hosts special services such as memorials and weddings, and runs programs and events for members and the community to attend. The Religious Education committee frequently ran educational workshops for both adults and children, which often focused on spirituality and identity. The LUF took part in community events such as “Bicycle 4 Humanity” and cleaning up the highways, and offered services to the community such as the Empty Bowls/Caring Hearts program. Materials here include event planning records, promotional posters, correspondence, and planning for such events and programs.

Records of the Soviet Karelia Oral History interview project, including consent forms, photographs, correspondence, and news clippings.

This series relates to child care projects and studies organized by the Northwestern Ontario Regional Child Care Committee. The series includes projects regarding coordinating community action, child care reform, child care funding, future directions and Northwestern Ontario issues and advocacy.

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.

Includes records related to local history, public teaching, local access cable programming, and more.

These files contain the publications that were created by Lakehead University students or the Alumni Association of Lakehead University. The files demonstrate the planning of issues of the Agora as well as other publications that were included within the contents of the collection donated by the Alumni Association of Lakehead University.

Records of Margaret Phillips's early career as Municipal Director of Recreation in several communities, and her involvement with the Society of Directors of Municipal Recreation in Ontario, Northwestern Ontario Directors of Recreation Association/Northwestern Ontario Professional Recreation Society, and other organizations.

Reports and books related to biology, botany, ecology, and local history.

Publications and visual reference kept by Ruth Tye McKenzie.

• Postcards
• Bayview Magazine - 2011
• Citizens Commission on Human Rights
• ART-i-culator - 1976-1977
• Catalogues - 1968-1992
• Susan Ross - Thunder Bay Art Gallery - 1994
• The Beaver - 1947-1949
• The Graphic Art of Paul Fournier
• Southwester Indian Arts + Crafts - 1977
• Model Agreements for Visual Artists
• 100 Years Evolution of the Ontario College of Art and Design
• The 39 Women
• The Dolmens of Antequera - 1967
• Van Gogh - 1967
• A Guide to Design - 1976
• A Century of Fashion - 1967
• The Artist’s Handbook of Materials and Techniques - 1966

This series includes copies of other publications, held with the Northern Woman Journal records, generally on subjects of relevance to the NWJ authors.

This collection contains the draft reviews of the Great Lakes Remedial Action Plan Publications and COA Agreement between the international Joint Commission and Lakehead University.

Reports by various agencies and organizations on topics related to tourism in Northwestern Ontario.

Records of Schroeter’s research on a variety of subjects, including history of sociology, particularly related to his thesis on the works of Theodor Geiger, political systems and participation, and “social problems”. Also contains book reviews.

Consists of files on a variety of issues affecting LGBTQ+ people in Northwestern Ontario particularly, and in Canada and worldwide. Files include correspondence, news clippings, and documents. Many files on local issues include material authored by Belrose.

Also includes records of local groups including Gays of Thunder Bay (1980-1993), Out and About, BGLLU, Pride Central, Northern Pride youth group, and AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay / AIDS Thunder Bay.

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)

This series consists of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Child Care Committee’s resource library on child care, including books, briefs, papers and reports. Materials are generally created and published by other organizations.

The Royal Commission on the Northern Environment was established in 1977, and produced a final report in 1985. In between, the Commission held consultations and solicited briefs from a wide array of interested people, businesses, and organizations. Parks for Tomorrow’s brief for the Commission is included as well as many others, along with transcripts, reports, and recommendations.

The Save Quetico Committee was formed mostly of Thunder Bay residents, to advocate for an end to logging in Quetico Park. The initial push was in 1970 (prompted by actions taken by the Algonquin Wildlands League), but the issue persists through the 1990s.

The position paper of the Save Quetico Committee, written by Addison, significantly influenced the first Quetico Master Plan.