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Fonds consists of folkloric material collected by Neil Rosenberg as a result of his specific research interests and collaborations with other individuals. The majority of the material in the fonds deals with the folklore genres of song and music but also includes oral history, personal experience narratives, custom, language, legend, belief and popular culture. Some of Rosenberg's collaborators were Karolyn Stark (1969), Wilfred Wareham (1970, 1971), Herbert Halpert ( 1970), Frederick A. Aldrich (1977), Debora G. Kodish (1977), Peter Narvaez (1978-82), Ray Johnson (1981), the Atlantic Canada Institute (1981) and Tony Trischka [1991?].

The graphic material in the fonds consists of promotional photographs on two proof sheets, colour slides of commercial albums jackets, negatives that were created from photographs originally displayed in newspapers, photographs of Rosenberg's informants, and photographs of various groups that were either taken by Rosenberg or given to him.

The fonds also contains fieldwork notes, informants' biographical sheets, song sheets, songbooks, partial and/or full audio transcriptions and correspondence.

The fonds contains a large amount of published documents, photocopied material, newspaper clippings, promotional posters, commercial recordings, LP catalogues, dubs of radio shows and radio logs that were deposited due to a connection with the collector or informant and/or its folkloric content. These miscellaneous folklore items were collected by Rosenberg and his collaborators from 1979 to 1997.

Fonds consist of records pertaining to the Musgrave Harbour Pastoral Charge which includes Musgrave Harbour, Aspen Cove, Ladle Cove and Milford. These records relate to the activities of the Charge and its functional bodies, financial management of the pastoral charge and the pastoral charge vital statistics. The majority of the records are in the form of minutes, reports, financial records and vital statistics.

Fonds consists of various photographs collected by Scouts Administration and reflects the history and activities of the scouting movement since it came to Newfoundland in the early 1900s.

Records are arranged in the following series: Headquarters (1970-1980) including National Headquarters, Provincial Headquarters, and Commonwealth Headquarters; BP Visit (1935); Groups (1910-1994); Youth Events and Activities (1967-1998) including Graves of Fathers of Confederation, Beaverees, Cub-o-ree, Scouts, Venturers, MOPS, Rovers, and MOOT; Jamborees (1929-1995) including World Jamborees, Canadian Jamborees, and Provincial Jamborees; Training (1930-1994) including Adult Training, and Youth Training; Honours and Awards (1930-1997) including Adult Honours and Awards, Youth Honours and Awards, Staff Honours and Awards, Section Honours and Awards, and Chief Scouts Award; Provincial Campsites (Camp Nor'Wes) (1992-1997); Revenue Development (1976-1996) including Scoutrees for Canada, Apple Day, Golf Tournament, and Trails End Gourmet Popcorn; Conferences (1971-1995) including Commissioners Conferences, and Youth conferences; Scout Guide Week (1983-1996); Spring Smiles and Whistles (1954-1960); and Miscellaneous (1910-1997).

Fonds consists of folkloric material collected as a result of field trips to various communities, outports and bays in Newfoundland; predominantly Notre Dame Bay, White Bay, the Baie Verte Peninsula and Placentia Bay. The material in the fonds was collected by Widdowson (1963-99) and several collaborators: Herbert Halpert (1964, 1974-75), Clyde Williams (1964), Pierce Power (1964), Walter Lyver (1964), Fred Earle (1964-67), John Hewson (1964), Harold Paddock (1966), Paul Smith (1969), Violetta M. Halpert (1974-75), Lawrence G. Small (1974-75), William J. Kirwin (1979), and Cecil J. Reynolds (1984?). Widdowson also acted as co-depositor with Gwen Seary (1985).

The material in the fonds was collected on 246 audio reels, 2 audio cassettes and 14 folklore survey cards. As well the fonds contains fieldwork notes, informants' biographical sheets, song sheets, partial and/or full audio transcriptions and correspondence.

The majority of the material in the fonds deals with the folklore genres of oral history, song, tale, dance, beliefs, child lore, custom, food ways, language, proverbs, riddles, material culture, and personal experience narratives. Much of the material collected by Widdowson and his co-collectors was used in the creation of The Dictionary of Newfoundland English and Folktales of Newfoundland.

The fonds also consists of miscellaneous items such as a toast by Dr. E.R. Seary (1973); a methodical discussion of MUNFLA (1975), lectures (1975), a transcript of an oral history presentation (1974); a speech on MUN's future (1975); a recording of a BBC radio broadcast [1979?]; and the personal papers, writings and collections of Mr. Cecil Reynolds (1976-86). As well, the fonds contains a small amount of published documents and photocopied material that were deposited due to a connection with the collector or informant and/or its folkloric content.

information relating to the writing and publication of Leonard Albert Miller: Public Servant, written by Dr. John Martin and published in 1998. Fonds is composed of the following series:

1. Publication materials
2. Notes and research materials
3. Bibliography and publications
4. Illustrations and photographs

Fonds consists of baptismal (1802-1855), marriage (1793-1882), and publication (1873-1907) registers; a marriage register index (1821-1855); microfilm reels of marriage registers (1793-1899) and baptismal registers (1802-1889); a register that documents the conveyance of stone for the construction of the Cathedral (1837-1857); canonical decrees and maps delineating parish boundaries (1982-1998); correspondence relating to the general operation of the parish and the maintenance of the Basilica-Cathedral (1853, 1952-1955, 1972-1979); photographs of the Basilica-Cathedral and its ornamentation (1980); and articles of incorporation for the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of St. John's (1913).

Material also has been collected around the theme of the parish and integrated into the fonds by the Archives. This material includes newspaper clippings, articles, and histories detailing the construction, ornamentation, and architecture of the Basilica-Cathedral, and church bulletins and publications. Photocopies predominate.

The collection contains 204 copies of original photographs gathered by the Haystack Reunion Committee for inclusion in its commemorative booklet, Haystack Reflections, published in 1997. The images include schools, churches, business premises, work and social activities, special events, Haystack residents, and the changing landscape of the community in the first half of the 20th century. All have been identified and described on MHA photographic database. Families include Gregory, Drake, March, Coffin, Wakely, Gilbert, Wareham, Allen, Halfyard, Paul, Bendle, Best, Johnson, Jarvis, Tulk, Bert, Peach, Quinton, Pike, Reid, Bugden.

Fonds consists of textual records, photographs, videocassettes, audio cassettes and published materials relating to the presence of the American military in Newfoundland. The majority of the material was assembled as research for the two books authored by Cardoulis. The textual records consist of research notes and correspondence with many of the military personnel who also provided photographs and details of events.

The fonds is arranged in three series: 1. Textual records; 2. Photographs; 3. Audio and audiovisual material.

Fonds consists of records relating to the functional bodies of the Charge which include various boards, committees, organizations and groups. Included are vital statistics, accounts, membership lists, reports, and published material; Records are arranged in the following series: Series 1.0 Baptism, marriage and burial records (1874-1980); Series 2.0 Membership records (1876-1933); Series 3.0 Board and committee records (1912-1976); Series 4.0 Education records (1887-1925); Series 5.0 Annual reports .- 1976-1995; Series 6.0 Miscellaneous records (1901-1997).

Fonds consists of records created by the scouts administration in Newfoundland, its formation and ongoing business. Records also relate to the functions and activities of the various committees, organizations and group sections.

The records are arranged in the following series: Administrative Files (1912-1996) including Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, reports, briefs, minutes, census records, news releases and clippings, property and deed documents, and correspondence;
Financial Records (Provincial) (1929-1997) including financial statements, correspondence, budget documents, income tax records, revenue development documents, cash books and ledgers; Correspondence (general) (1921-1973);
Insurance Records (1951-1979) containing insurance files created and/or compiled at the provincial level. Note: all insurance other than provincial property is administered at the National level;
Training records (1952-1974) includes material related to leader training and includes correspondence, logs, reports, course outlines, memos, application forms, certificates, finances, programme instructions, agenda and attendance records;
Organized Camping Events (1928-1974) includes agendas and promotional material, registration lists, medical records, and expenses. Included also are correspondence and information on various fundraising events;
Publications (1946-1971) including newsletters and other publications created by the scouts organization in Newfoundland. Includes, memos and draft copies;
Sound Recordings (1960s - 1990s) includes interviews on various scouting related activities including scouting history in Newfoundland, training, fundraising, churches and scouting, and fundraising;
Moving Images (1952-1960) contains film and video tape of various scouting events in the province, Canada and throughout the world. Included are Jamborees, Scouts promotional productions, training, campsite events, provincial camps, backpacking adventures;
World Scouting (1993-1997) includes brochures, reports, mailings, correspondence, and notices.