Series consists of files related to the appointment of faculty members. It includes correspondence, curricula vitae, memoranda and reports.

Series consists of files of undergraduate course outlines and examinations.

Series consists of records relating to courses and programs offered by the Department.

This series consists of records of meetings of the Department, and includes correspondence and printed materials.

Dallas Smythe was hired by the U.S. Department of Labor (Wage and Hour Division) in 1938. His role in this newly-created department was to help enforce laws regarding minimum wage rates and maximum hours of allowed work. He investigated cases in which the implementation of these laws was being avoided through various means. His investigations included occupational studies of the working conditions of newspaper boys, railway porters, life-insurance salesmen, telegraph messengers, cigar factory workers, railway maintenance workers, textile workers, lumber camp workers, and others.

Series consists of records arising from investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor (Wage and Hour Division). Series includes correspondence, studies, reports, reference material, written testimony, photographs, and other materials.

Series consists of records relating to publications and presentations produced by Smythe in his role as a student at the University of California, Berkeley; a professor at the University of Illinois, the University of Saskatchewan at Regina, Simon Fraser University, and other universities; and as a peace activist. Series includes publications, presentations, and correspondence.

Publications arising from Smythe's employment as an agricultural economist (at the University of California, Berkeley and at the U.S. Central Statistical Bureau), and as chief economist with the Federal Communications Commission are located in series F-16-3 (Agricultural economics) and F-16-5 (U.S. Federal Communications Commission).

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 the administrative and operational activities and interests of the department Chairman, including research, funding, relations with external bodies including the federal and provincial governments, proposals for new programs and courses, the Bamfield Marine Station and the Master of Pest Management program. Record types include circulars, correspondence, directives, reports and working papers. For a list of correspondents (as reflected in file titles), see Access Points below.

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.

The chief function of the Centre for Pest Management was the administration and promotion of pest management research and the provision of instruction. In meeting this responsibility, its Director worked to forge links with other universities, research institutes and professional associations, as well as to attract eminent pest management experts, entomologists and plant pathologists to give guest lectures or conduct research. It also provided a place of instruction for students in all degree programs.

Series consists of records relating to the administrative and operational activities and responsibilities of the Centre. It includes meeting agenda and minutes, correspondence, course and program proposals and outlines, directives, proposals, published materials, reports, and working papers.

Series consists of departmental files relating to the Articulation Committee and University Review Committee of the Faculty of Arts. Series includes memoranda, minutes, and correspondence.

Series consists of files of undergraduate and graduate course outlines and examinations.

Series consists of newsletters of the Department of Economics and Commerce and the School of Business Administration and Economics.

Series consists of records relating to the Vice-President, Academic's interactions with the Vice-President, Administration and with university administrative departments during periods in which they reported to the VP Administration, including the Registrar's Office, the Bursar's Office, Personnel, the Computing Centre, Physical Plant and Planning, Ancillary Services, and Athletics and Recreational Services. The series generally coincides with the tenure of George Suart as VP Administration (1970-1986). Activities and topics include budget planning, policy development, program development, registration, IT systems planning, and space allocation planning. For detailed description of record types, see individual sub-series descriptions.

Series consists of subject files created by the Office of the Vice-President, Academic relating to a variety of topics, including university administration, policies and procedures, the work of various university committees and task forces, and liaison with faculty, students, government, and external organizations. Records consists predominantly of correspondence and reports. For detailed descriptions of record types, see individual sub-series descriptions.

Series consists of records relating to the activities of the Office of the Vice-President, Academic, including budget planning, involvement in teaching and faculty staff matters, meetings with other senior university administrators, and supervision of university departments that reported to the VP Academic, either directly or indirectly through the Associate VP Academic. For detailed descriptions of record types, see individual sub-series descriptions.

Series consists of publications produced by the Faculty of Education relating to its programs, courses, and services. Note that while the date range covers a 40-year span starting in 1965, there are relatively few publications for the period between 1988 and 1997.

Series consists of records relating to the university's interactions with the provincial and federal governments. Records consist predominantly of correspondence, including much that originated with other offices and was copied to the Vice-President, Academic. For detailed description of record types, see individual sub-series.

Series consists of records relating to the university's agreements with international educational bodies and universities. Activities and topics documented include a proposal (never actualized) to establish an SFU branch campus in Japan (1992); a summer school program in Cuba in collaboration with the University of Havana; academic exchange programs with the Institute universitarie professionalisé (France), the Kyushu Institute of Technology and other institutions in Japan, the University of Dundee (Scotland), and several universities in Chile; the activities of the SFU China Steering Committee and a campaign to establish a major degree program at SFU in Chinese studies (1992). Records include correspondence, proposals, agreements, itineraries, and a student petition relating to Chinese Studies at SFU.

Series consists of records relating to the operations, policies and procedures of Facilities Management, including committee meetings, the delivery of ancillary services, and the design and construction of buildings and grounds. It includes agenda and minutes of meetings, certificates, contracts, correspondence, drawings, memoranda, and annual and other reports.

Series consists of the constitution of the Simon Fraser Student Society. Included are the first constitution, proposed amendments, Constitution Committee reports, incorporation of student societies, reference material on student government and by-laws.

Series consists of records relating to a variety of ceremonies and events organized by the Ceremonies Office. Activities documented include dinners, receptions, memorial services, exhibitions and other special occasions held to honor students, staff, faculty, alumni, and distinguished visitors. Records include programs, invitations, guest lists, books of words (order of proceedings), correspondence, notes, publications, brochures, and other documents.