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Two typescript letters from Betty to Elizabeth Long. One regarding membership and publications of the B.C. Memorial Society and the other, written from Naramata, regarding day to day happenings including Betty's attendance at week-long "Indian conference which was held last fall in the Christian Leadership Training School" and her impressions of the attendees, and an update about her former Portuguese cleaning woman, Georgeena, and her husband Zacarias' purchase of land in Oliver, British Columbia.

Manuscript note card featuring a painting of Tekahionwake (E. Pauline Johnson) by Alice B. Pilant from Dorothea to Elizabeth Long responding to correspondence from Long. General updates provided include one of Dorothea's maps being copied by the National Archives and sent to the British Museum, her impression of clippings sent by Long about mythical explorers and mention of not having seen [The Bridge on the] River Kwai, which some people find too race conscious. T

Typescript letter addressed to "Georgia" in Winnipeg from an unknown author about the sending of clothing for "Angelika" that "are suitable for school and play". End of letter wishes Georgia well given a busy summer of writing and radio.

Article by Lillian L. de Tagle from June 1954 issue of Americas about Ana Figueroa, Chilean educator, activist and government official.

Photocopy of a Montreal Daily Star obituary for Canadian physician M.E.S. Abbott.

Clippings from various publications of articles about Lady Aberdeen.

Series consists of materials accumulated by Elizabeth Long relating to her interests and activities. Includes material relating to organizations of which Long was a member, materials from events attended by Long and publications.

Clippings of articles from the August 12, 1963 edition of The Christian Science Monitor and the November 1960 edition of The Unesco Courier about Jane Addams.

Typescript copy of a report on the Literacy Village of Lucknow, India and Welthy Fisher.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Mrs. Herbert R. Agnew.

Clipping of the Winnipeg Free Press article "Canada's News Broadcasting Needs Women, Says Mrs. A" about Canadian broadcaster Kate Aitken.

Two clippings (one undated) about Canadian journalist and politician Margaret Aitken.

One typescript letter from Iris Allan to Elizabeth Long regarding the sending of the book The Boy in Buckskins for use in a display as part of a CWPC general meeting in June.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail article "Woman Reporter Quits After 40 Years on Job" about the retirement of Canadian newspaper reporter Isabel Armstrong.

One typescript (n.d.) of biographical information about Margaret E. Ashdown.

Clippings from various publications about the life of Nancy Astor.

One typescript biography about Irene Baird drafted using a clipping of The Globe and Mail article "Official Answers Questions On Birds and Fish at CNE".

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Personality Plus" about homemaker and advertiser Margaret Ball, who worked for General Mills.

Clipping about newspaper editor [Violet Elizabeth] Ballantyne who ran the Emerson Journal following the death of her husband W.B. Ballantyne.

Clipping of the Leader-Post article "Montreal harpist is also a writer" about Winifred Bambrick.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Canadian pianist and music teacher Mona Bates.

Clipping from unsourced publication about the July 1948 appointment of Gladys M. Bearman as Vice-Consul, Canadian Consulate in San Francisco.

Two manuscript letters from Jessie L. Beattie to Elizabeth long regarding the sending of several books, some out of print.

Page from an issue of Maclean's featuring an article written by Dorothy Eber about Canadian textile artist Micheline Beauchemin.

Carbon typescript with manuscript corrections titled "Technical Training for Italian Peasants."

Weekend Magazine (no. 47) article "Nurse Bennett of the Outports" by Cyril Robinson about the Myra Bennett (nee Grimsley), who began working as a nurse in Newfoundland in 1921.

Clipping of United Nations World article "The Girl Who Does a Man's Job" about Sylvia de Bertier, mayor of Manom, France.

Two book reviews and an article clipping that refer to English activist and educator Annie Besant.

Clipping from unsourced publication about Minnie Beveridge and her role as Provincial President of the Victoria Club.

Typescript titled "Progress of African Peoples."

Clippings of Winnipeg Free Press articles that mention Charlotte Bingham, including a review of her memoir Coronet Among the Weeds.

Series consists of files of clippings, articles, ephemera, etc. relating to women, some internationally and others locally. The files were created and maintained by Long. Some of the files include original photographs of the women. Typed and handwritten notes directed to staff at the University of Waterloo Library also occasionally appear throughout.

Clippings about the appointment of Anne Bird (nee Francis) as the head of the Commission on the Status of Women.

Two typescript letters from Florence Bird to Elizabeth Long, addressed as "Bessie", on Royal Commission on the Status of Women letterhead with some general updates about her life and work. Included in the file is a typescript letter, presumably written by Long marked "never sent" outlining concerns about equal pay for women potentially dominating the findings of the Royal Commission in part because of what can be accomplished when women aren't viewed as a threat for leadership roles.

Clipping from an unsourced publication with a brief mention of the death of Dr. Mary Bird, "one of Canada's first women doctors". Envelope with "The National Council of Women of Canada" letterhead included in file.

Clipping of British Columbia Economic Times column "Women of Achievement" about Beatrice Bishop and her role as Sun Life Assurance Underwriter in Victoria, B.C.

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Personality of the Month" about Mary Blake, who worked as Secretary-Treasurer of the Fullerton Publishing Company.

Clipping and typescript about Alice Wylie Bracken (nee Bruce), wife of Progressive Conservative Party leader John Bracken.

The New York Times Book Review article "Meet Jenny Bradley, a Literary Force Extraordinary" by Francis Steegmuller about Belgian-born literary agent Jenny Bradley.

One typescript letter from Marcia Williams Bradley, archivist and director of the Sophia Smith Collection at the Smith College Library about the renaming of the Radcliffe Women's Archives to the Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library. Also in the file are carbon copy typescripts of letters form Long to Bradley about the Smith College Library, the development of the Aberdeen Library and its donation to the University of Waterloo, including references to Waterloo University Library Doris Lewis.

Clipping of Montreal Gazette article "Woman Layer 'First'" by Julian Armstrong about Canadian lawyer Gervaise Brisson following her appointment as secretary of Quebec's royal commission on the National Union administration.

Clipping of Leader-Post article "Attractive titan is new adult education assistant" by Helen Rogers about Lin Brown's appointment in Saskatchewan's department of education.

Clipping of Winnipeg Free Press article "Marsh-Crawling Author Doesn't Look the Park" about Scottish author Sheila Burnford.

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Our Advertising Club Personality of the Month" about Margaret Brown Byron, who founded the Women's Advertising Club of Toronto and was the Associate Publisher of Marketing.

Typescript titled "Our Life in Tanganyika."

Clipping of The Leader-Post article "Energetic woman film official explains work" about Calais Calvert, National Film Board distribution officer.

One manuscript letter from Marjorie Campbell to Elizabeth Long regarding the return of two books to Campbell.

Clippings about Canadian author and historian Marjorie Wilkins Campbell.

File consists of materials relating to the Canadian Association of Consumers. Includes handbook, constitution, and meeting minutes.

File consists of issues of the Canadian Association of Consumers bulletin.

File consists of materials created by the Canadian Federation of University Women. Includes two programmes from events and information on policy change.

File consists of one programme for the Canadian Labour Congress ladies’ auxiliary conference held in Port Elgin May 30-31, 1961.

Clippings from various publications that mention Canadian artist Emily Carr.

Clipping from an unsourced publication with a brief mention of Emma Casgrain, the first woman dentist in Canada, under the heading "Pioneer Puller". Envelope with "The National Council of Women of Canada" letterhead included in file.

Clippings from various publications about Canadian politician and senator Therese Casgrain. Also in the file is a political cartoon from Le Devoir and the June 1963 edition of Châtelaine with Casgrain on the cover.

File consists of materials relating to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation conference “The Real World of Women.” Includes press releases, tss. of addresses, programmes, clipping and attendee information.

Manuscript letter from Helen Champion to Elizabeth Long about the first edition of Over on the Island.

Clippings from various publications about Canadian physician Dr. Lillian Chase. Also in the file is a typescript excerpt of a letter from Chase to "EDL".

Clippings from The Globe and Mail about Singaporean educator Elizabeth Su-Moi Choy and a talk she gave in Toronto to the Canadian Club.

Clippings from various publications about English author Agatha Christie.

Two long-form articles about Clementine Churchill from Weekend Magazine (no. 29) and Life.

Clipping of Independent Woman article "Dr. Phyl. and Mother M.D." by Bell Krasne about Australian medical practitioner Phyllis Cilento.

One manuscript letter from Margaret Clay to Elizabeth Long expressing regret about news of Thelma and Harold [Leega?] and sharing information about Robert Stark, his ties to Creston [British Columbia] and a talk his daughter Freya gave in 1944 at a meeting of the Canadian Institute of [?] National Affairs.

File consists of two clippings of articles written by Long for the Winnipeg Free Press. Includes "Women in India" and "Women in Public Life."

Clipping of The Globe and Mail article "Woman J.P. in Sudbury Handles Variety of Jobs" about Canadian justice of the peace Kathleen Coates.

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Our Personality of the Month" about Dorothy Lash Colquhoun, the manager of Simpsons' homemaker's advisory service.

File consists of issues of the Committee of Correspondence (Affiliated with the National Council of Women) news bulletin.

File consists of materials relating to the Conference of Women for International Cooperation Year. Includes delegate lists with biographies and correspondence.

Seven typescripts:

• “Eating Outdoors” (copy, 1 page);
• “Protect your car Warranty” (copy, 1 page);
• “Using Soap for the Laundry” (copy, 1 page);
• “A System for Household Cleaning” (copy, 1 page);
• “Sewing Vinyl” (copy, 1 page), two untitled.

File also includes one item of correspondence regarding the radio talks.

Copy of Weekend Magazine featuring the article "The Unsinkable Katie Cooke" by Marq de Villiers about Katharine Baker Cooke, who served as chair of the federal Advisory Council on the Status of Women.

Manuscript letter from Lillian E. Corben writing on behalf of the North and West Vancouver Council of Women about the donation of funds and a photo of Mary Ellen Smith from Mrs. Ray Perrault M.L.A. File includes a typescript carbon copy response from Long in response which includes plans for the Aberdeen Collection.

Series consists of correspondence between Elizabeth Long and others regarding donations and activities related to the development of the Lady Aberdeen Library prior to and shortly after the donation to the University of Waterloo.

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Our Personality of the Month" written by Joan Anderson about Louise Crafter, assistant manager of the Bermuda Trade Development Board.

One manuscript letter from [Cremtern?] to Elizabeth Long.

Two clippings and a typescript biography about Canadian teacher Hilda Cryderman.