The fonds consist of various materials related to the career of Betty McArthur including reproductions of her pen and ink sketches of scenes of Woodstock and photographs taken by her of Woodstock homes as well as photos of herself painting. In addition, the fond includes several miscellaneous items including copyright for her book “Fine Lines Around Woodstock”, a programme of a 1996 Show at the Woodstock Art Gallery of her work, and newspaper articles.

The fonds consist of the following Series:

Series 1: Essays

• on various Flora and Fauna topics including a number of observational essays on Turtle, Snake and Bird behaviour

Series 2: Watercolour sketches

• mostly depicting local flora found in places such as Benwell Swamp, Tobin’s Bush and Hodges’ Pond as well Long Point in Norfolk County.

Series 3: Field Books/Nature Journals

• bound volumes including loose clippings, drawings, checklists, photographs etc.

Series 4: Statistical Records and Classification Systems

• includes statistics on several bird species in Oxford County such as Northern Shrikes, Rough Legs and Sparrow Hawks; bird breeding records in Oxford County and compilations of biological classifications for species of wildlife form around the world.

Series 5: Miscellaneous

• includes newspaper clippings re. talks given by Herbert Milnes, correspondence with the Royal Ontario Museum of Zoology and other ephemera.

The fonds consists of records related to Rev. C.H. Dickinson, including his personal writings.

The fonds consists of programmes for the Woodstock Festival of Music spanning the years of formation till its 50th Anniversary.

The fonds consists of various documents related to the history of the Woodstock Women’s Music Club. These records include:

• Minutes (includes membership lists)
• Financial statements, receipts, accounts
• Correspondence
• Insurance
• Membership
• Scrapbooks (includes recital programmes, newspaper articles,
  photographs, correspondence, constitution, etc)