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File consists of approximately 37 loose papers with typed and handwritten notes, as well as 1 B&W photograph printed on paper of the Nihilist Spasm Band. The writings include a draft of an article titled "The Rise and Fall of a Technology (1973)," "The 4th Level of Machines," "the concretization of Functioning," "Hypothetical engine #2," a diagram for a possible project called "Sound Optics," a list of topics to study "for acoustic optics," a movie idea from 1971, a draft of a letter to Manfred Schnechenburger, a draft of an "Explanation about Work and Intentions," a page of typed writing titled "Synthetic (1973)," notes on "Saw Tooth Evolution", a list of "Works to be Completed 1975," and some pages of notes relating to a "Hypothetical Chessboard" dated to July 1974.

File consists of approximately 48 undated loose pages of textual materials, with "Test Instruments - Building an Oscilliscope [Oscilloscope?] AND Notes on Scope Tube uses etc." written on the front page. Circuit diagrams and handwritten notes make up the majority of the contents, with a few pages of photocopied textbook materials and some typed pages on mechanology. Also included are some handwritten notes regarding "Tatlin's Ornithopter."

File consists of approximately 44 pages of textual records, mainly comprised of notes, sketches and diagrams relating to a variety of Favro's ideas and projects. These include a sketch of an aircraft, a note titled "Dream about electronics" from 1976, a list of ideas from 1972, notes and sketches related to an undefined projection project, a sketch of a "Dipy-Bird Engine," a "One Element Turbo-Jet Engine," and notes for cutting tools. There are also notes, sketches and diagrams relating to a "Basic Machine Shop," a "Wind Powered Sculpture," metal working, and some undefined machinery project(s). Also included is 1 page of a handwritten draft titled "Story: Science Fiction: The inventor."

File consists of 1 watercolour painting of 3 aircrafts in flight.

File consists of 29 pages of sketches, installation drawings and instructions for “Synthetic Lake 1972/73” and “Van Gogh’s Room (1973/74).”

File consists of textual records that mainly relate to Favro's work and exhibitions from the 1960s and 70s. Includes an invitation to a show opening at La Galerie de France from 1969, 3 copies of an invitation to a joint exhibition for Favro and Ron Martin, and an invitation to a Favro exhibition at the Carmen Lamanna Gallery. Also included is a print-out of an article titled, “The Emergence of Modern Art” by Rudolf Nadassky, a receipt from 1971 from the City of London, Ontario for an instructor's fee, a pamphlet from the London Public Library and Art Museum for 1964-65, a postcard of a work of art titled "For Martin," and a collage-style card from the Carmen Lamanna Gallery staff to Favro. Lastly, there are six pages of professional correspondence spanning the 1960s-1990s.

File consists textual records mainly relating to film and photography. The contents of the file are wrapped in a Film House informational booklet cover, which Favro has handwritten notes on. The file includes approximately 10 sheets listing film, print, and equipment prices at Film House, Toronto, 2 photocopies of pages of camera film prices, a 2000-2001 Program from a Panamarenko installation at the Dia Center for the Arts, New York, a 1973 letter to Favro from DSC Limited regarding slides storage, 12 sheets of 1973 Film House price lists, and a 2002 flyer from Oakville Galleries for the exhibition “Construction Compulsion: Reconfiguring the Permanent Collection” featuring an image of Favro's work "Railway Tracks, 1996-96."

File consists of textual records pertaining mainly to Favro’s activities between 1970-1975, and especially regarding flight and aircrafts. Includes a letter from Carmen Lamanna to Dr. Manfred Schneckenburger regarding "Projekt '74," a letter from Favro to the Experimental Aircraft Association, and a letter from the Auckland City Art Gallery, New Zealand. It also includes a printed 30-page article titled, “A Computer-Based Alternative for Scientific and Technical Publishing,” a 1974 invitation to an exhibition opening featuring Favro's work at the Gallery of the London Public Library and Art Museum, and approximately 20 pages of notes and sketches from 1971-72 detailing possible projects and ideas for a project titled "Flight" and a number of other undefined projects.

File consists of textual records relating to Favro’s work, activities and interests, spanning a range of decades. Included is a driver's report of a vehicle accident, a Vehicle/Equipment Daily Work Ticket from Signal Regiment Training from 1962, 6 copies of an advertisement for the Nihilist Spasm Band performance at The Black Swan, a Canadian Motorcycle Association 1967 calendar of events, a Department of National Defence envelope containing a student militia training timetable, a Royal Canadian Signals menu, a letter to Favro from a commanding officer, and an Annual Range Classification sheet from 1961. Also includes a blank entry form for the Mosport Indian Summer Trophy Races, an advertisement for an exhibition at the McIntosh Memorial Gallery, 2 postcards for a Royden Rabinowitch exhibit at the Carmen Lamanna Gallery, a handwritten note regarding rolls of film to be developed, an undefined form concerning the Nihilist Spasm Band, correspondence from Carmen Lamanna, a 1992 contract between Favro and Bell Canada regarding a sculpture for the Canniff Switching Centre, a letter from the University of Calgary concerning a presentation to be given by Favro, a photocopy of a newspaper clipping of a 1989 article titled "McMaster art collection on view," a 1959 letter from Parker's Bread regarding summer employment, and a number of other pages of professional correspondence. Also included is an envelope from the Taxation Data Centre containing T4 receipts and a blank tax return form. Further, there is also a list of results from a 1967 motorcycle race, a note regarding an upcoming High School Art Workshop visit to Favro's studio, a 1963 Signal Regiment Annual Range Classification, and a sketch or diagram of an undefined object, possibly an aircraft.

File consists of largely undated textual and graphic materials, mainly comprised of Favro's handwritten notes and sketches. A number of sketches depict or are related to aircrafts and jets, and others relate to undefined projects and ideas. A number of handwritten notes are included, which relate to potential and existing projects, Favro's thoughts on different topics, and drafts of correspondence. Also included is a 1971 letter to Favro from Dennis Young at the AGO, a map of the Paris Metro system, and a 1970 catalogue for the 2020 Gallery.