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This series consists of records from the legal firm Wink & Cameron (Port Arthur) which includes correspondence and various other legal records such as subpoenas, contracts, court orders, by-laws and petitions.

The series consists of one drawing which depicts a plan for "Showing Right of Way of the Port Arthur, Duluth & Western Railway Through the Property of S.J. Dawson" in the McIntyre area. Scale- 400 ft= 1 inch.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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

Records relate to Amerikan Laulajat as an organization throughout the years, including minutes of meetings, correspondence, and financial records.

Records of Amerikan Laulajat's performing tours of Finland, and other major events and performances.

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.

The Coalition for Wilderness, initially proposed by Addison, represented five groups in speaking for wilderness parks in Ontario: Algonquin Wildlands League, Canadian Nature Federation, Federation of Ontario Naturalists, National and Provincial Parks Association of Canada, and Sierra Club Ontario Chapter.

The Ministry of Natural Resources began developing master plans for parks in the 1970s. The plan for Sleeping Giant Provincial Park (at that time Sibley Provincial Park) didn’t rely on any public consultation, and was not well received.

As more Park Plans were rolled out, the MNR engaged in more consultation. Responses to plans as well as draft and final Plans are included in these records.

Park Plans include those for:
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park (1972)
Northern Lights Lake Area Plan (1972)
Ouimet Canyon (1975)
Neys (1977) (no files)
Rushing River (1986)
La Verendrye (1985-1986)
Slate Islands (1985-1988)
Turtle River/White Otter (1990-1992)
Brightsand (1990-1993)
Lands for Life (1998)
Kakabeka Falls (2000-2001)
Black Sturgeon River (2002-2003) (no files)
Lake Nipigon Area Plan (2002-2003)

As well as other records related to:
Stanley Bur Oak park proposal (1988-1990)
Pukaskwa National Park Provisional Master Plan (1972-1995)
Graham Area Land Use Plan (1972)
Algonquin Park (1973)
Greenwood Lake White Pine (1979)

Files on a wide variety of issues and subjects, generated through McRae's role as a Member of Parliament.

Records relate to government employment programs, including Canada Works and Young Canada Works.

This series consists of the constitution and bylaws of the club. The series is composed of the following file:
-Constitution and Bylaws, 1972-89 (Box 1, File 1)

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)

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 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 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)

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 correspondence and notes related to the club’s lobbying for wildlife protection, and involvement in wildlife related projects. The series is composed of the following files:
-Lobbying, 1977-89 (Box 1, File 33)