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Monthly birding reports

File contains monthly reports of bird observations. Each monthly report contains a summary of the month's weather (with comments about temperature, wind, and precipitation) and a table containing the total number of each species observed by Gould. Monthly reports often include additional special notes describing unusual sightings, with comments about nesting, plumage, calls, size, and behaviour, and some observations made outside of Gould's usual birding area around North Bay.

Occurrence record of birds of the North Bay region

File contains occurrence records of birds and mammals observed in the North Bay area from 1941 to 1965. Records are arranged by species, and each record contains a list of the total number of sightings of that species by year, with a record of which months the sightings occurred in, as well as a table showing the average occurrence of sightings throughout the course of a year.

File also contains an explanatory essay about the occurrence records that includes: an explanation of the methodology by which Gould took his observations and compiled the occurrence records; a description of his observation area; a statement of the project's purpose ("to provide a record of any conspicuous population changes among birds"); some findings and conjectures based on the observations; and an explanation of acronyms used and the structure of the records. The file also includes a map of northeastern Ontario and western Quebec with an observation area marked.

Occurrence of species in North Bay Region

File contains a list of observed bird species including what appears to be the total number of sightings for the periods 1950-1953 and 1960-1963. The list also contains summary notes on each species including the rarity of its occurrence in the North Bay area, its preferred habitat, migration habits, and some brief descriptions of sightings with dates.

Opening ceremony

File documents planning for the Nipissing College open house/opening ceremony on March 6, 1968. File contains correspondence, notes, minutes, and a meeting agenda.

Northeastern University Committee

File contains correspondence, minutes, memoranda, reports, committee and sub-committee membership lists, speeches, ballots for Executive Council elections, press releases, news clippings, and an announcement of first year university courses offered at North Bay College in 1960-1961.

Mr. [Herb] Brown

File mostly relates to Northeastern University and contains reports, programs, correspondence, memoranda, and an invitation list.

Northeastern University Committee - Meeting minutes

File contains minutes of meetings of the Northeastern University Committee and its Executive Council (1958-1960), as well as minutes of meetings and membership lists of the Executive Council and committees of Northeastern University (1960-1966).

Curriculum (courses of study)

File contains an information package regarding admission and courses of instruction in general arts at the junior university proposed by the Northeastern University Committee.

Correspondence

File contains correspondence with Nipissing University College administrators Bill Hotten (Director of Administration) and Anthony Blackbourn (President) regarding Sobisch's book.

Lease of Casselholme Home of the Aged

File contains correspondence regarding the lease of Casselholme Home of the Aged by Northeastern University, as well as a copy of the lease, a photograph of the front of the building, and a report by the Building Committee regarding repairs.

H[erb] E. Brown - Speech

File contains two copies of a speech given by H. E. Brown at the Nipissing University College convocation ceremony on June 14, 1986.

Correspondence of Dr. Trusler + Bob Moynan

File contains correspondence between J.W. Trusler, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Nipissing College, and R.J. Moynan, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Canadore College, regarding the Campus Co-ordinating Committee at the College Education Centre.

Membership

File contains a list of members of the Community Advisory Committee of Nipissing College, and a compilation of information "for use in acquainting the public with facts regarding Nipissing College, North Bay."

Scholarships and bursaries

File contains an agenda of the scholarships and bursaries presentation ceremony on 27 January 1961. File also contains descriptions of awards and an announcement of first year university courses offered at North Bay College in 1960-1961.

Promotional Director

File documents Sobisch's appointment and early activities as Promotional Director for the junior university that was to be hosted by North Bay College (Scollard Hall). File contains speeches, correspondence, press releases, and the transcript of a television interview.

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