Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1963-2017 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
2.47m of textual records
10 audio CDs
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This series contains files of correspondence, notes, reports, minutes of meetings, clippings, manuscripts, and other records relating to various activities, organizations, issues that Prof. Russell has been involved in over the past four decades. Material reflects his academic interests related to constitutional issues, legal topics, as well social justice issues. Sub-series includes correspondence, reports and notes relating to the Canadian Bar Association’s Committee for appointment of Judges, the China Democracy project, the Bilingualism & Biculturalism Commission, the Task Force to Review Comprehensive Native Land Claims, the University League for Social Reform, the Truth and Reconciliation Committee panels, electoral reform, and other issues and bodies.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Files are arranged alphabetically. For list of photographs removed from files see Series 15 (Photographs).
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
The following files are restricted for 30 years: B2017-0006/007 (04) – (05), B2019-0008/003(16)
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Researchers are advised to consult Series 14 (Research) for additional subject files and correspondence.