This fonds consists of correspondence, news releases, newsletters, reports, briefs, research notes, clippings, photographs, agendas and directories relating to Richard Johnston, M.P.P. for Scarborough West (New Democratic Party 1979-1990) and as special advisor to the Toronto Islands. There is information on social issues, poverty, education and women's issues included within the fonds.

This addition to the fonds consists of correspondence (original and third party), news releases, reports and photographs regarding Richard Johnston and his work as New Democratic Party representative in Scarborough West from 1979 to 1990. There are also some papers concerning his work since retiring from politics.

Slides include images of the following:

• Our first teepee, 1957
• Our first teepee, 1957
• Our first totem pole, 1957
• “German Pool”, 1958
• In the stocks, 1958
• Fort York, Richildaca trip, 1958
• Swimming German pool, 1958
• Cookout, 1959
• Air photo, 1961
• Air photo – site, 1961
• 4-5 year – Nature art – teepee, 1965
• Fort York, 1968
• Riflery – J. Lethbridge. Thornlea S.S., June 1969
• Swamp survey. Thornlea S.S., June 1969
• Dowe Eat. Thornlea S.S. Work Crew, June 1969
• Staff training, June 1969
• L.S.S. Swim fun. Richildaca pool, 1969
• Langstaff train for trip, June 1969
• Swim lessons in pool, August 1969
• Cabin, May 1969
• Maison Francaise. French immersion camp, June 1969
• Jane Jr. H.S., Stream Survey, 1969
• Jane Jr. H.S., Nature arts and crafts, 1969
• Art - Jane Jr. H.S., March 1969
• Jane Jr. High use a transit for surveying
• Surveying – Jane Jr., March 1969
• Bird study, Jane Jr. H.S., 1969
• Jane Jr. High erect a tent
• Thorlea S.S. Winter studies, 1970
• Archery, 1970
• Campfire parents' night, 1971
• Parents’ night counsil, 1971
• Richildaca
• Canoe lessons, 1971
• Cook-out, August 1971
• “Indian” council ring. Parents’ night, 1971
• Richildaca Pool, 1971
• Council ring, August 1971
• Parents’ night council ring, August 1971
• “The Chief” at council ring, August 1971

Slides include images of the following:

• “Indian” stories. Council ring, August 1971
• Council ring, August 1971
• New cabins, January 1972
• Dam, bridge, falls, stream, April 1972
• Canoes, July 1983
• Riding, July 1983
• Berry-picking, August 1983
• Main lodge, August 1983
• Hand-feeding chickadee, September 1983

File consists of a photograph of Joyce Richmond.

File consists of photographs of Gord Ripley, the acting Librarian at Trent University from 2014 to 2015.

File consists of photographs of Joy Rishor, a member of the Board of Governors.

File consists of a photograph of Dr. William A. Ritchie, who received and honorary degree (Doctor of Laws) from Trent University in 1972.

Files consists of photographs of the Riverside office staff standing on steps of the side entrance of Bata library.

File consists of photographs of Peter Roach, director of Education from 1975 to 1992.

Fonds consists of papers, articles, and manuscripts of books written by Robert Bowley. Included is research material, photographs, slides, and negatives relating to the postal history of Smith Township, Peterborough, and the surrounding area. Included also are letters dated 1823-1878 of the Baptie family who were situated in Ida, Ontario, and extensive research material related to Captain Charles Rubidge, Sir Sandford Fleming, the Pengelley/Roche families, S.J. Carver, and local historic sites. This fonds is a tremendous resource for information related to Peterborough and area in general.

The fonds consists of two black and white photos of the poet Robert Frost.

This fonds consists of the working papers of R.G. Barclay including correspondence, notes and drafts relating to a history of unemployment insurance which was written by Barclay; correspondence, memoranda, press clippings regarding guaranteed annual wage plans and health insurance; correspondence and clippings regarding pensions; miscellaneous correspondence and papers; and photographs of Unemployment Insurance Commission staff and landscapes. The fonds also includes correspondence, memoranda, memorabilia and photographs regarding the "53 Varieties".

File consists of two photographs of Professor J.P.S. Robertson.

File consists of a photograph of John J. Robinette (1906-1996), Chancellor of Trent University from 1984-1987.

File consists of photographs of John J. Robinette (1906-1996), Chancellor of Trent University from 1984-1987.

File consists of photographs of Stuart Robson (1940-2023). Robson was the Senior Tutor of Peter Robinson College (1967). Photos include Robert Pasternack, John Stanford, and Marjory Seeley Rogers.

File consists of photographs of Neil Rodgers. He was the Manager Editor of the Sword a student publication at Trent University (1966-1967). Rodgers was a member of the Alumni Council. Photographs include Michael Beswick, Richard Johnson and David Green.

File consists of photographs of Otto Roesch (1951-1994) a professor of Anthropology at Trent University. The University established a scholarship in his honour.

File consists of a photograph of Elizabeth (Liz) Roford, Linda Young and another unidentified individual.