File consists of handwritten notes, typescript drafts and research materials for a book collaborated on with (son) Gerald Harris.

Sub-subseries consists of draft manuscripts and related material for Cecelia Frey's novel "A raw mix of carelessness and longing". Earlier titles include "James and me: a novel" and "Hearts In Abissinia: a novel".

• File consists of research notes titled Pigs, rough draft fragments, and good and clean copy drafts of radio script commissioned by Canadian Broadcasting Company for program State of the Arts. Item 4 contains John Metcalf's handwritten annotation "Typescript Xerox of this mailed to CBC on Sept 2nd 1986."
• Handwritten with handwritten revisions; computer printout.
• Includes references to the following: A Sense of Place; A Sense of Place : Memoir of a Farm; A Sense of Place : An Old Farmhouse and The Rideau Lakes; A Sense of Place : In the Village of Delta; Acts of Kindness and of Love; Freedom From Culture : Essays; Pigs.

Consists of handwritten roughs; handwritten typing copy including computer printout from the internet of John Metcalf’s obituary of Norman Levine published in The Independent, June 20, 2005; typescript (computer printout) with handwritten revisions; typescript (computer printout) with handwritten revisions labelled “Penultimate” on original file folder.

Series contains research and subject reference files.

File consists of correspondence, research notes, handwritten rough drafts and typescript manuscript of Rudy Wiebe’s Introduction to a reissue by Tree Frog Press of Especially Babe, A Collection of Stories by R. Ross Annett.

File consists of articles detached from Abbotsford, Sumas and Matsqui News all relating to the Hungarian refugees housed in a Camp at Abbotsford, B.C. Some items have Christie Harris's byline and some do not. Clippings of two items include dates: February 13 and February 20, 1957.

Consists of drafts, version, background material on Toronto-based visual artists Andrea Bolley and Tony Calzetta.

• Correspondence between R. Wayne Campbell, Associate Curator, Birds and Mammals, British Columbia Provincial Museum, Victoria, B.C., and Christie Harris, Vancouver, B.C.
• File consists of letters regarding research about Bird life on Lucy Island for the novel Mystery at the Edge of Two Worlds (1978).
• Typescript (carbon copy), signed; typescript, signed.

Series consists of material related to Cecelia Frey's business activities including press and promotional material for her novels and her involvement as co-editor of Touchwood Press.

• Correspondence between representatives of the Centennial Commission, Ottawa, Ontario, and Christie Harris, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
• File consists of correspondence regarding Christie Harris's application for an Assistance to Writers grant for researching Confessions of a Toe-hanger. Includes completed application form with Christie Harris's holograph annotation "Did NOT get the grant - Toe-Hanger."
• Typescript with holograph revisions, signed; typescript (carbon copy); typescript, signed.

Consists of correspondence between John Metcalf and various individuals at Rideau Hall regarding Order of Canada awards and nominations for other writers. Includes exchanges with Barbara Uteck (Secretary to the Governor-General and Secretary General of the Order), Mary de Bellefeuille-Percy (A/Deputy Secretary The Chancellery of Honours), Cathy Nobleman (Researcher & Regional Coordinator Chancellery of Honours Directorate), Bruce Patterson (Saguenay Herald), Robert D. Watt (Chief Herald of Canada), Johanne Cloutier (A/Researcher & Regional Coordinator Orders Section), Sylvie Begin (A/Researcher & Regional Coordinator Orders Section), Jacqueline Barton (Program Analyst Orders Section),

• Letter from the Directorate of History, Canadian Department of National Defense, Ottawa, Ontario, to Christie Harris, Cloverdale, B.C.
• File consists of letter regarding information requested by Christie Harris about "ace" fighter pilots and their priority in lists for research for Let X Be Excitement. Page 2 of letter is missing.
• Typescript.

• Letter from, W.J. Easton, Superintendent, Canadian Indian Affairs Branch, Masset, B.C., to Christie Harris, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
• File consists of letter regarding the date of death of Charles Edenshaw for research for Raven's Cry.
• Typescript, signed.

File consists of notes for speech on general research methods.

File consists of notes for speech on research south of the Rio Grande.

• Letter from E.D. Harris, District Manager, Canadian Coast Guard, Prince Rupert, B.C., to Christie Harris, Vancouver, B.C.
• File consists of letter responding to a research inquiry by Christie Harris for her book Mystery at the Edge of Two Worlds (1978).
• Typescript, signed.

Consists of correspondence between John Metcalf and Carbert regarding various titles and publications, research, reading materials,

Sub-Subseries consists of records related to Harris's novel Cariboo Trail.

• Correspondence between H.G. Castillou, Vancouver, B.C., and Christie Harris, Vancouver, B.C.
• File consists of correspondence regarding research for a proposed book.
• Typescript, signed; typescript (carbon copy).

Sub-Subseries consists of records related to Harris's novel Cataline.

File consists of bound copy of CBC film presentation of “Riel.”

• File consists of research notes on the history of British Columbia, fragment and notes labelled "working up," incomplete first draft titled The participating pageant and final script of 30 minute radio play for use by grades 4 to 7 to celebrate B.C.'s centenary in 1966.
• File includes repository photocopy of letter from Margaret Musselman, Director, Division of School Broadcasts, British Columbia Department of Education, making suggestions for the script. Play was aired on the B.C. School Broadcasts by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Vancouver, B.C., on November 19, 1966.
• Typescript with holograph annotations; holograph; typescript (carbon copy); typescript.

File consists of photocopy of manuscript prepared by Glenbow Foundation, Calgary, Alberta. Includes black & white photos of cattle, glued to pages.

Consists of draft, handwritten, includes research materials on the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Library of the Blind.