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 original poems submitted for the poetry contest, some typed versions, and related letters and flyers .

Series consists primarily of letters sent from Annie Campbell Huestis to Andrew Merkel between 1915 and 1946. Also included are carbon copies of a few letters sent from Merkel to Huestis, several poems written by Huestis, and two photographs.

Series includes correspondence between Charles Bruce and Andrew Merkel, beginning with Bruce's freshman year at Mount Allison University when Merkel encouraged him to write poetry, and continuing through to the end of World War II, during which Bruce was a war correspondent. Also includes some of Bruce's early work with the Canadian Press.

Series consists of 6 letters Craven Langstroth Betts wrote to Andrew Merkel, and 3 carbon copies of Merkel's letters to Betts.

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

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

Series consists of letters Molly Beresford wrote to Andrew Merkel, review of The Order of Good Cheer printed as a pamphlet, and two poems.

Series consists of typed broadcast script about Nova Scotia writers, and carbon copy.

Series contains The Order of Good Cheer and various typescripts, a radio broadcast transcript, and a letter pertaining to it; draft ms. poetry, and typescript, mostly related to Port Royal.