Fonds comprises record created or collected by Vincent MacDonald that primarily document his work as a legal scholar and lecturer. Record types include manuscript and printed copies of his writing and lectures about government, the Canadian Constitution, the British North America Act and other topics. There is also correspondence from colleagues, including letters from former Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King; newspaper clippings; memorabilia; and photographs.
File contains letters from Humphrey Mitchell, Minister of Labour, and A. MacNamara, Deputy Minister, regarding Vincent MacDonald's leave of absence from Dalhousie to serve as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Labour.
Item is a letter thanking MacDonald for granting permission for his lecture on legislative powers and the Supreme Court in the fifties to be reprinted for teaching use.
Item is a letter from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada thanking MacDonald for sending a copy of his lectures delivered at Osgoode Hall on legislative power and the Supreme Court in the fifties.
File includes a telegram from Sir Lyman congratulating MacDonald on his appointment to the bench and letter from MacDonald wishing his mentor a happy 90th birthday.
