These papers include (handwritten and typed): manuscripts, drafts, journal publications, volumes and collections of his work, articles and reviews of his work; volumes of other poets work; personal correspondence and poems from the likes of Margaret Atwood, Milton Acorn, Earle Birney and Irving Layton; photos; vinyl cuts; audio recordings

The collection consists primarily of correspondence, photographs and memorabilia documenting Allison’s friendship and political association with John Diefenbaker – starting with Allison’s advice to Diefenbaker about his leadership convention in 1948. In addition to correspondence, there are a few detailed notes to file documenting conversations between Allison and Diefenbaker, including a 19-page document entitled “Notes on the Election of the Diefenbaker Government” (1957), which also covers the appointment of Diefenbaker’s first cabinet.

Typewritten copies of E. Howe’s three radio talks on the Ontario Rural Folk Lore and the war songs, shanty songs, and farmer songs of the 1880’s and 1890’s.

This fonds contains press releases issued by the department regarding a wide variety of University activities. Also included are: correspondence (1958-1972), news releases from Regina Campus (1968-1973); audio and video tapes of various campus events; and files related to general publicity and projects.

This fonds contains materials relating to the Yorkton Enterprise and the newspaper business in Canada, including early minute books, correspondence, association materials and advertising. Also included are materials relating to Sam Wynn's extensive community service.