Series 2 - Correspondence

Identity area

Reference code

UTA 1719-2

Title

Correspondence

Date(s)

  • 1951-2005 (Creation)

Level of description

Series

Extent and medium

0.31 m of textual records

Context area

Name of creator

(1927-2020)

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Series contains letters written to and from Dr. Roots. The correspondence is professional in nature and pertains to her years at the University of Toronto. The letters primarily reflect on the subject of research, publications, addresses, and appraisal and references for students, colleagues, and journals.

Correspondence can also be found throughout the other series of this fonds, filed with the material about which the correspondence pertains.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

The material was arranged alphabetically by Dr. Roots with individual files for those with whom she most corresponded. Sometimes, the file title reflects an individual who is the subject of the correspondence rather than the recipient. The appraisals and reviews for academic journals were arranged chronologically by Dr. Roots.

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Open

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      Uploaded finding aid

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      B2015-0004/006-/009

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