This series contains record books, correspondence, copies of reports and manuscripts pertaining to research carried out by Dr. Rawson. The series contains material on Lake Simcoe, Prince Albert National Park, Kamloops, Paul Lake, Clear Lake, Riding Mountain National Park, Okanagan Lake, Elk Island National Park, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Big River, Great Slave Lake, Lake Athabaska, Bow River, Kananaskis River, Mosher Lake, Nesslin Lake, Amisk Lake, Amethyst Lake, Lac La Ronge, Upper Churchill Lakes, Cree Lake, Wollaston Lake, Churchill River and Stanley Mission.

This series contains printed material collected by Dr. Rawson.

This series contains correspondence between Dr. Rawson and a variety of individuals and organizations.

This series contains speeches given by Dr. Rawson and newspaper clippings.

This series contains maps of several northern Saskatchewan lakes.

This series contains material pertaining to Lake Simcoe, Prince Albert National Park, Kamloops, Paul Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park, Okanagan Lake, Saline Lakes, Amethyst Lake, Lac la Ronge, Lakes in Ontario and various related topics.