Series contains letters between Andrew Merkel and Malcolm MacLeod from the beginning of his career at the Canadian Press, some telegrams and news article drafts.

Series includes correspondence between Merkel and J. F. B. Livesay, Tully, and many others, and various documents relating to Merkel's personal and professional life.

Series includes 2 poems by Horatio Crowell, 2 manuscripts by Horatio Crowell, and 1 telegram Andrew Merkel sent to Horatio Crowell.

Series contains correspondence between W. A. Deacon and Andrew Merkel where they discuss each other's
poetry, including The Order of Good Cheer.

Series consists of letters Robertson wrote to Andrew Merkel discussing professional and personal matters.

Series consists of correspondence between Tracy and Andrew Merkel discussing Canadian Press matters: 14 letters and 1 newspaper clipping

Series contains correspondence between Williams and Andrew Merkel discussing work at the Canadian Press.

Series contains several news-related articles written by John Leblanc, mostly during the Second World War period.

Series includes miscellaneous typescripts relating to Nova Scotia by Andrew Merkel and others.

Series contains mostly correspondence between Andrew Merkel and Charles G.D. Roberts.