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

Series consists of letters between Andrew Merkel and Kenneth Leslie, with related newspaper clippings and poetry.

Series contains letters and membership and board-related materials.

Series consists of autobiographical sketch of Moses Nickerson.

Series contains correspondence between Syd Thomas and Andrew Merkel, mostly about reporting.