Series consists of research material relating to a number of issues the Canadian Farmworkers Union investigated in order to provide information to workers, provide support to other groups, and publicly advocate for awareness and change. Subjects include the regulation and safe handling of pesticides, workers’ rights and occupational safety legislation, and general labour and minority rights. Records include newspaper clippings, journal articles, publicity materials, photographs of workers and events, awareness and event posters, worker housing blueprints, bumper stickers, and other ephemera.

The series is arranged into four sub-series: Pesticides subject files and photographs (1979-1994); Occupational health and safety subject files and photographs ([197-]-2011); Labour and rights movements subject files (1979-1998); and General subject files (1979-1993).

This series contains records that McCrory collected to document environmental situation in Canada related to parks, watersheds, pulp-mill and logging industry, forest cutting, boreal forests, economic value of forest industry, and effect of industrial activity on the environment. Some of the records relate to the Indigenous peoples’ situation in some provinces in relation to land rights, land use and industrial activity. The records in this series contain various reports, correspondence, news items, maps, photographs and other material.
This series is divided into ten sub-series: Parks; Watersheds; Forestry and pulp industry; Boreal forests, Indigenous peoples; Economics; Climate change; Energy industry; General records; Government policies and documents.

Series consists of several groups of working files, most apparently maintained by the IPA/ACP's Executive Directors, and reflecting the Association's efforts in gathering information and monitoring and encouraging government policy on aspects of the book publishing industry. Included are correspondence, minutes, lists, speeches, reports, memoranda, questionnaires, surveys, and statutes.

Series consists of newspaper and magazine clippings and notes in files organized by subject.

This series consists of textual records related to research into Pat Lowther's life and writing career, the circumstances of her death and the subsequent trial of her husband for the crime, and also interviews with Lowther's friends and family. Most of the research was originated by either Toby Brooks or Dona Sturmanis, but some consists of photocopies obtained from other archival institutions. The information collected in this series culminated in the book "Pat Lowther's Continent".

The record types included in this series are: notes, correspondence, newspaper articles and reviews.

Series consists of photocopied scholarly articles used by Blaser for personal and academic research.

Series consists of records arising from Sharma's research activities and conference participation. Series includes correspondence, research articles, notes, and other materials.

This series consists of records relating to the administration of TeleLearning research projects by the Network management office. Activities documented include the receipt of theme and project progress reports, drafting of project proposals and contracts, distribution of research funds, and the undertaking by the management office of its own research project, the "Network of TeleLearning Communities" project.

Records include correspondence, reports, notes and working papers, contracts, agreements and memoranda of understanding, overheads and presentations, prototype specifications, research theme and project reports, budget papers, financial statements, invoices, expense claims and supporting documentation. Record media include paper and electronic.

Series consists of lectures, publications, correspondence and other records relating to Tom Mallinson's research projects and outside consultations. Includes samples of Mallinson's curriculum vitae.

Series consists of records relating to Maggie Benston's research interests on feminist topics including her seminal paper, "On the Political Economy of Women's Liberation." Includes correspondence regarding the publication of this paper, drafts of the paper, manuscript notes for a follow-up article and book, daily notebooks and other documents.

Series consists of records made or received by Peter Poole in the course of preparing his thesis on the solidarity movement in British Columbia. Includes news clippings, essays, publications, flyers, research notes, ephemera, a copy of the thesis, and a chronology of the 1983 conflict between the solidarity movement and the Social Credit government of British Columbia.

During his work as a professor at various universities, Smythe engaged in research in a variety of areas in the field of communications. Smythe also organized and participated in a number of conferences on communications and other topics.

Series consists of records arising from Smythe's research activities and conference participation. Series includes correspondence, research articles, notes, and other materials.

The series consists of records relating to Beyerstein's research activities and scholarly publications. Records includes offprints, draft manuscripts, correspondence, contracts, reader's reports, photographs, and copies of archival materials Beyerstein accumulated in the course of his research.

The series has been arranged by the archivist into separate sub-series based on the type of material:

Research files (sub-series 1).
Collected publications (sub-series 2)

Series consists of records relating to Fellman's research activities and scholarly publications. Records includes offprints, draft manuscripts, correspondence, contracts, reader's reports, photographs, and copies of archival materials Fellman accumulated in the course of his research.

The series has been arranged by the archivist into separate sub-series based on the type of material:

• General research files and correspondence (sub-series 1).
• Book and manuscript files (sub-series 2).
• Journal articles (sub-series 3).
• Conference papers and records (sub-series 4).
• Book reviews (sub-series 5).

Digital materials comprise electronic drafts of manuscript chapters and are located in sub-series 2. Original file extensions include doc, docx, pdf, rtf, txt, and xls.

Series consists of records relating to departmental research grants and projects funded from both governmental and non-governmental sources. It includes correspondence, research proposals, grant applications, and working papers. Files are arranged in alphabetical order by name of faculty member; for names, see Access Points below.

This series contains textual materials and audio recordings (cassettes, audio reels, vinyl records) related to professional activities that are not specifically gamelan or composition, though they may also be related to both. Items include recordings of compositions by other composers, samples of sounds, recordings of different world music (especially a large number of recordings of Indian classical music), and some live concert recordings.

Series consists of records relating to research projects and initiatives including liaison with the Tri-University Meson Facility (TRIUMF) and other external organizations on research projects, securing funding and establishing Research Chairs, and adjudicating project proposals.

Document types include correspondence and working papers, reports, budgets and contracts.

Series consists of records relating to Mark Winston's scholarly research and publications and includes research notes and working papers on apiculture and biology; work with artist Aganetha Dyck; newspaper and journal articles appearing in "Bee Culture," "The Vancouver Sun," "The Globe and Mail," "New York Times," and appearance on National Public Radio in the United States; research notes, drafts and published versions of scientific manuscripts; books authored by Winston; speeches, slides, and overheads used at local, national and international conferences and presentations; television interviews and media stories about Winston's research; and photographic slides pertaining to field research primarily on beekeeping, but also entomology and marine biology.

Records include correspondence, working papers, reports, contracts, interviews, draft manuscripts, publications, slides, and audio-visual materials.

Series is arranged into 6 sub-series:

1. General research
2. Newspaper and journal articles
3. Manuscripts
4. Books
5. Conferences and presentations
6. Audio-visual and photographic materials

Series consists of various research records, works of others, and works about Wah, as well as other types of related records, such as correspondence, used by Wah for both personal and professional purposes.

The records in this series have been arranged into the following two sub-series: Works about Wah, and General records.

Series consists of survey and research reports relating to the socio-economic status of South Asians in British Columbia.

Series consists of records relating to the various residencies and related programs that Wah has participated in during his career. These residencies have primarily been writer-in-residence programs at various academic and non-academic institutions, the most notable of which being his tenure as the Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate from 2011-2013. Records include correspondence, promotional materials, and administrative records.

The records in this series have been arranged into the following two sub-series: Parliamentary Poet Laureate, and General records.

Series consists of photocopies, magazines, zines, art catalogues, books, chapbooks, and clippings used for research in writing various essays, articles, columns, and poetry. Includes correspondence.

Series consists of reviews, articles and other publications collected by Peter Trower relating to other writers and artists, particularly friends and acquaintances of Trower, as well as others who have influenced his work. Many of the items contain written notes or commentary by Trower. Includes material pertaining to the following individuals: Jim Christy, Lorna Crozier, Hubert Evans, Orville Fisher, Eileen Glassford, Jim Green, Bus Griffiths, britt hagarty, Jack Kerouac, Ken Kesey, Patrick Lane, Red Lane, Frank Lewis, Charles Lillard, John Moore, Stuart Nutter, Shari Pandit, Al Purdy, George Ryga, Robin Skelton, Godfrey Stevens, Robert Swanson, Warren Tallman, Tom Waits, and Jack Williams.

Series includes newspaper and magazine articles and gallery publications mentioning Al Neil and his work as a musician, artist and writer.

Series consists of records collected relating to Robbie Burns. Records include manuscripts, notes, photocopies, fliers and publications.

Series consists of a photograph of SFU swimming pool.

Series consists of records relating to the Royal Scot Camp. Activities, events and topics documented include the founding of the Camp, as well as Camp meetings, general activities, and finances. Records include minute books and related papers; financial ledgers and cash books; a report; and promotional material.

Series consists of correspondence and associated financial records relating to royalties, book sales, manuscript development, editorial layout, grant applications and contract negotiations. Records include: correspondence, sales figures, balance sheets, financial statements, printouts, royalty statements, notes, mailing lists, book reviews, tax forms, grant applications and receipts.

For related materials, see also Series 2: Author correspondence and Series 5: Editorial correspondence and related records

This series consists of biographical information for Ruth Emerson Wortis compiled by the donor. This includes: a copy of the obituary written by Michael Wortis including photocopies of images used, a resume, and a comprehensive list of performances, dances choreographed by Ruth, publications and reviews.

This series is comprised of two 3-disc collections titled "Ruth Emerson: Her Vancouver & SFU Years". They were produced by the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and contain several recorded performances and interviews conducted over a 9 year period.