The papers are divided into two series, including the manuscript for A History of Wesley College written by Cummings, and miscellaneous papers. The first series contains the handwritten manuscript--often written on the backs of meeting minutes and class lists--for Cummings history of Wesley College published in 1938. His manuscript details the history of the college from the 1880s until the 1930s. The second series consists of miscellaneous papers, including the draft of the table of contents for his book, and lists of award recipients.

Ce fonds contient un peu plus de 2 000 pages de correspondance manuscrite ainsi qu'une nécrologie parue dans le Métis en 1881. On y trouve aussi une courte biographie de Forget composée par Robert Painchaud. Cependant, le fonds contient surtout de la correspondance de la part des amis de Forget venant surtout du Collège de Montréal ou de la maison-mère des Soeurs Grises de Montréal. Dans sa correspondance, Forget décrit ses voyages ainsi que ses déboires causés par sa maladie et son désir intense de joindre les rangs des religieux. Cette correspondance nous permet aussi de retracer une partie de l'histoire du Collège de Saint-Boniface et de l'Université du Manitoba. En outre, on y trouve une bonne quantité d'information portant sur les activités du Collège de Montréal et des zouaves pontificaux.

The records in the A. Gerald Bedford fonds are those of two accessions: Accession 07.004 and Accession 10.001. Accession 07.004 contains records that were given to Bedford by Edith Baragar, as well as historical material collected by Bedford as he conducted research for his books. Accession 10.001 contains primarily records that were created or collected by Bedford throughout his education and academic career. These records begin with those created by Bedford during his undergraduate degree at United College, and encompass the following 50-plus years that Bedford spent studying, teaching, researching, writing and publishing. Accession 10.01 also includes the historical records of George Bryce and William J. Rose, collected by Bedford and donated to the archives along with his own materials.

Ce fonds contient surtout des annuaires des finissants ainsi qu'une liste des anciens élèves du Collège de Saint-Boniface. On y trouve aussi plusieurs commentaires manuscrits concernant les élèves du Collège.

Ce fonds contient une série presque complète d'annuaires publiés par le Collège de Saint-Boniface et par le Petit Séminaire de Saint-Boniface. On y trouve aussi plusieurs photographies d'étudiants et d'activités organisées par le Collège. Le fonds contient en outre des photos d'individus tels Mgr Maurice Baudoux et Joseph Guay ainsi que des textes de pièces de théâtre montées par les élèves.

The papers consist of one series, correspondence, which is divided into four sub-series, including business correspondence, faculty correspondence, general and personal correspondence, and student correspondence. The series includes both incoming and outgoing correspondence, and is arranged either alphabetically according to the sender’s last name or chronologically, and according to perceived subject matter. It was created between 1889 and 1937, and predominately from 1898 to 1925. The correspondence almost exclusively relates to Manitoba College, and Baird’s work as administrator and professor in the theology department, and as Acting Principal.
The first sub-series contains correspondence related to business from 1889 to 1923. The correspondence includes a wide variety of content, some of which relate to discussions of finances, property, donations and business arrangements of the Presbyterian Church and Manitoba College. The second sub-series contains correspondence related to the faculty of Manitoba College from 1898 to 1921, and specifically deals with the theological department and Baird’s work as Acting Principal. The content of the correspondence is varied, and includes discussions on the hiring of faculty, committee meetings, salaries, and faculty and student recommendations. The third sub-series contains general and personal correspondence and documents created between 1898 and 1937, and predominately from 1898 to 1924. The correspondence generally relates to Manitoba College and Baird’s work as a professor in the theology department and Acting Principal, and his work as a Presbyterian minister. The fourth sub-series contains correspondence from and about students created between 1893 and 1925, and primarily from 1898 to 1925. The content of the correspondence relates to a variety of student concerns, which includes convocation, curriculum, finances, recommendations, admission, and other concerns related to the theology department or Baird’s role as Acting Principal.

The collection contains records pertaining to early life in the Brandon area (c.1890-1950). The majority of records are from local businesses in Brandon. Records pertaining to local businesses include receipt books, price booklets, advertisements, invoices, order forms, business cards, a ledger book, rent records, and patent certificates. There are two reports on the Rural Municipality of Daly: "List of Electors" and "Auditor's Report." There is also a small number of household items--among them, a Gaelic Bible, a book of religious stories, a sewing book, a songbook, and vehicle registration cards. Also in the collection are 11 photographs of Brandon-area businesses, residents, and events.

The papers are arranged into three series, including personal files, charters of various student organizations, and financial records related to students and Wesley College. The first series consists of Stewart’s family tree (c. 1925) and handwritten articles, including “The Problem of the City,” “The Real Origin of Missionary Work,” and “The Position of the Prophet in the State.” The second series consist of copies of the first edition of VOX Wesleyana published in January 1897, and the founding charters for a number of student organizations in Wesley College, including Debating Society, Y.W.C.A., Dramatic Society, VOX Wesleyana, Athletic Associations, Constitution of the Student Body of Wesley College, and the W.S.A., which likely date to c. 1897. The third series consists of financial records related to students at Wesley College from 1899 to 1915, and includes a Treasurer’s Book of the Educational Fund, Manitoba and North-West Conference of the Methodist Church.