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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.

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 approximately 95 loose pages of textual records and graphic material, and 1 stapled catalogue booklet. Materials mainly concern Favro’s works and projects from the 1990s. Also includes colour and B&W print-outs of Favro's works, mainly installation pieces, possibly photocopied from a published catalogue. Also included are notes, sketches, and installation instructions pertaining to "Railway Tracks (1995-1996)," a printed email from Don Wherry to A. Pratten about the lineup for the 1996 Sound Symposium, a draft from 1971 of Favro's writings on "Mechanology," a copy of a published Spanish-language catalogue titled "Casa de las Americas" from 1988, a photocopy of a French-language biographical sketch from 1973, a photocopy of a magazine article about Favro in English and French from 1995, printed information on the Forest City Gallery, including its mission statement, and a colour printout of "Snow on Steps (1994)."

File consists of textual materials from the 1960s and 70s. It includes 4 copies of instructions for a military funeral from 1962, a set of instructions for Crumlin Summer Camp from 1962, 2 1974 letters to Favro from National Gallery and an accompanying contract for payment of an artist fee. Also included are 3 copies of a Vehicle/ Equipment Daily Work Ticket from Signal Regiment Training from 1962 and an undated program for Campus Players Summer Theatre.

File consists of largely undated textual records, mostly containing written and printed data and information for computer programs. There are extensive written notes in the margins and spaces on many of the printed pages. Included are approximately 39 pages of written notes, information, diagrams and sketches relating to a number of undefined ideas and projects, including a number of sketches of bicycles. Also included is a folded 1990 poster for the Forest City Gallery with handwritten lists of codes on the front, a blank order sheet for M&M Insta-Print Ltd., an information sheet for the Superbase 64 operating system, a letter from Compacc software dealer, a typed list of “Plans for 1985,” 3 copies of a printed list of Favro’s Exhibitions, 5 pages of statements of business income and expenses from 1989, 2 copies of a letter from Favro to Macy Dubois, a letter from Favro to Jim Adams, an advertisement for Integer Basic Compiler, and a Petspeed basic compiler information form.

File consists of textual records and graphic material concerning Favro’s work and projects from predominantly the late 1960s to early 1970s. It includes correspondence from Carmen Lamanna, the Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen’s University concerning a possible exhibition, Laurent Lamy concerning the 1973 Paris Biennale, and Alvin Balkind at the AGO concerning a reference request for a Canada Council grant. Also included is a page discussing the increasing size of Favro’s art dealer’s signature, a fundraising poster for the Nihilist Spasm Band’s appearance at the Paris Biennale, and a 1971 description of the Nihilist Spasm Band’s influences, printed on Carmen Lamanna letterhead. It also includes a 1972 letter from Louise Tremblay to Carmen Lamanna, a 1968 cheque receipt from Standard Life Assurance Company, a letter from Cecile Valin at the National Gallery from 1969, a handwritten page listing expenses in London, England, a B&W photograph of a television, 2 copies of a 1980 advertisement for Favro’s “Seproject,” a list of classes at the Ontario College of Art, taught by Favro between 1973-74, as well as a letter and timetable. It also includes a number of pages of handwritten notes and sketches by Favro, including those for “Theoretical Machines,” and 2 sketches of a bicycle wheel component.

File consists of 13 pages of textual records, comprised of a 1977 letter sent by Carmen Lamanna to Dennit Tourbin, the editor of Carot regarding a recent article, “L’affaire Lamanna.” Also includes a manuscript of the response to the article which Lamanna requests be published in the next issue of Carot.

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 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 and graphic material relating to Favro's professional work and projects. Included are approximately 20 pages of professional correspondence, largely from the Carmen Lamanna Gallery, but also includes a 1995 letter in French from Patrice Carre and printed emails from 2001. Also included is an invitation from the 2020 Gallery, a Pit Crew pass for the Deutscher Automobil Club for a 1967 race, two postcards, a Notification of Award for a Canada Council Bursary from 1970, 3 pages of song lists for Nihilist Spasm Band from 1998, approximately 16 pages of notes and sketches relating to installation instructions for at least 5 different works including Hydro Pole (1995-96), Washing Machine (1970), Still Life (The Table) (1970), Van Gogh's Room (1973-74), and Studio Window (1989), and a B&W photo of the Nihilist Spasm Band printed on a poster for "Construction Limited London."