The fonds contains the surviving records of Wilfred C. Lockhart. It includes material relating to his work as a United Church minister and Moderator (1926-1991), principal of United College and President of the University of Winnipeg (1938-1990). It also includes material pertaining to his work as a student at Victoria College, Emmanuel College and the University of Edinburgh (1924-1989) as well as his work as a member of the Council on Higher Learning (1961-1969). Published works by Lockhart, as well as personal and private documents (1933-1992), are also contained in the collection. Five cassette tapes containing conversations and reminiscences by Lockhart with members of his family can be found within the collection as well (1990-1991). The collection has been arranged by subject, with the material within each subject arranged chronologically where possible.

This series contains documents pertaining to Lockhart’s career as a minister in the United Church. It includes sermon transcripts from various occasions, documents used when preparing sermons, publications clarifying the doctrine of the United Church and certificates and licenses. It includes documents specifically relating to Sherbourne St. United Church and Kingsway-Lambton United Church, as well as documents pertaining to Lockhart’s position as Moderator.

This folder contains 24 pieces of correspondence, six sermon transcripts, six pamphlets, one petition, one bond, four bulletins, two certificates of membership, one historical document written by Lockhart pertaining to the church and 19 newspaper articles pertaining to Lockhart’s role as minister in Kingsway-Lambton United Church. Of these documents one petition, two pieces of correspondence, two sermon transcripts and three articles pertain to Dr. Lockhart’s interaction with the World Council of Churches.

This folder contains documents relating to Lockhart’s work as a United Church minister. It contains his ordination certificate and minister’s license, six booklets concerning services and doctrines, five newspaper and magazine articles, 18 sermon and speech transcripts, four pieces of correspondence and four bulletins. Five newspaper articles regarding his participation in the Chaplains Curling League are also found in this folder.

This series consists of three lengthy writing projects of Lockhart. One of these is his autobiography, two drafts of which are in the collection. The second is his published history of the Norway Point church. The third is a draft of a document entitled “Transition from College to University.”

This folder contains documents relating to the University of Winnipeg after Lockhart resigned at President. It includes six programs, two speech transcripts, two newspaper articles, correspondence (primary correspondent Jack Brown), two editions of “University of Winnipeg Inside Info,” pension and tax documents (including correspondence with J. L. Porter) and documents relating to the Alumni Association (including correspondence from Eilleen Burrows and Robin Farquhar).

This scrapbook contains letters and greeting cards of condolence sent to Lockhart on the occasion of his first wife’s death. These letters come from family friends (including Keith Muir and Carl Ridd), United Church ministers, moderators, and congregations (including moderator Robert Smith, Rev. Dr. L. George LeDrew, Norway Point Community Church, and W. R. Davies) and others (mayor of Etobicoke and the staff of Palace Pier). Four newspaper clippings, two photographs, a form response letter from Lockhart, a “Book of Memories,” and Eileen’s certificate of membership in the University Women’s club (issued 1971) are also included. No documents were added or removed when order was imposed.

Sepia photograph, 12.7 x 12.7 cm. Image of Lockhart at a building ceremony, week of Oct. 11, 1958. Photographer unknown.

Black and white photograph, 12.6 x 10.1 cm. Image of Lockhart at an international dinner, Feb. 20, 1965. Photographer unknown.

This folder contains two pieces of correspondence, two bulletins, two sermon transcripts and seven newspaper articles pertaining to Lockhart’s role as preacher in Sherbourne St. United Church. One report and three pieces of correspondence (primary correspondent Jerome Davis) relating to War Prisoners’ Aid and Internment camps are also found in this folder.