Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1953-2012 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1.9 m of textual and graphic records and publications
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The series documents Dr. Roots’ publishing activities in academic journals. The material in this series includes prints, notes, correspondence, drafts, figures and proofs. A large section of this series is dedicated to the drafts, proofs, and additional material related to the publication of her nerve membrane book “Nerve membranes. A study of the biological and chemical aspects of
neuron-glia relationships”. There is also a large section of material related to Roots’ Royal Canadian Institute book “Special Places: The Changing Ecosystems of the Toronto Region”.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
This material was originally arranged by Dr. Roots into two sections: one for drafts and manuscripts of submitted or published research articles, and one for background research for specific publications. This original order is preserved, with material arranged chronologically within each of these two sections. Desk drawer files are arranged chronologically at the end of each section along with oversized publication figures.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
All files are open, with the exception of: B2015-0004/050(06)
This file is restricted for 30 years after the file date.