The file contains a variety of documents detailing the life and activities of Archbishop MacDonald as both Bishop of Victoria and later Archbishop of Edmonton. It would appear that this file was assembled by either the Archbishop or another diocesan staff in preparation for a speech.
The file contains newspaper clippings regarding the life of Archbishop MacDonald from a variety of sources including the Western Catholic Reporter.
The file contains a variety of addresses on education (including the establishment of a regional seminary), the importance of family and various other topics.
The file contains a variety of homilies composed by Archbishop MacDonald on the occasion of the consecration of Bishops in other dioceses across Canada.
The file contains a variety of speeches delivered by Archbishop MacDonald via the radio on a variety of programs including Catholic Truth Broadcast and CHFA.
The file contains correspondence between Archbishop MacDonald several of the diocesan consulter's on a variety of administrative and operational issues.
The file contains correspondence between Archbishop MacDonald and clergy serving in the Diocese of Edmonton on a variety of administrative, operational, pastoral, and personal topics and issues.
The file contains correspondence regarding adult education and the establishment and management of credit unions as received by Archbishop MacDonald.
The file contains a variety of personal documents including post cards, certificates, awards, prayer cards, appointment letters, resumes, lists of pastoral placements, coat of arms, baptism certificate, registration with vital statistics to perform marriages, passport, and other miscellaneous documents.
The file contains various documents pertaining to the installation of MacDonald as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Edmonton and includes the schedule of events, correspondence, invitations to give speeches at the invitation as well as letters of regrets from Bishops from across Canada.
The file contains correspondence and messages received by Archbishop MacDonald on the occasion of his 50th anniversary as a priest.
The file contains correspondence, bulletins, invitations, and messages received by Archbishop MacDonald on the occasion of his 25th anniversary as a Bishop.
The file contains a variety of memories composed by members of the MacDonald family as well as other research compiled by Archbishop MacDonald about his family lineage.
The file contains documents pertaining to the estate of Archbishop MacDonald.
The file contains a variety of homilies composed by Archbishop MacDonald on the occasion of various funerals for parishioners and priests of the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
The file contains correspondence between Archbishop MacDonald and Rev. J.C. MacNeil between 1961 and 1964 during the time that Rev. MacNeil served as Chancellor for the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
The file contains correspondence between Archbishop MacDonald and clergy working in British Columbia on a variety of administrative, operational, pastoral and personal issues.