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

Series consists of poems by Ethel H. Butler.

Series includes material pertaining to the Nova Scotia Centre of the Poetry Society and some correspondence. The aim of the organization was "to promote a clearer, deeper sense of the best in poetry and of the strength and joy to be drawn from it."

Series contains a letter Thomas Raddall wrote Merkel after a visit with him and Tully, and five poems.

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

Series consists of poems that Smith sent to Andrew Merkel for public use.

Series consists of a letter from Laura Smith to Andrew Merkel requesting that two poems [ attached] be included in The Harpsichord.