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Exhibition invitations and other materials

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.

Film and photography information and reference material

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."

Aircraft and flight notes and other materials

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.

Student Militia materials and other materials

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.

Aircraft sketches, handwritten notes and other materials

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.

1970s correspondence, personal licences and memberships, and other materials

File consists of textual records and graphic material. Includes approximately 16 pages of professional and personal correspondence, largely from the 1970s, a doctor's invoice from 1971, a Motorcycle insurance certificate, a Men's Canteen membership card, an invitation to a show opening at La Galerie de France from 1969, a 1969 bulletin for the London Public Library and Art Museum, 2 copies of a program for the 1969 Biennale in France, and a photocopy of a 1971 Globe and Mail article. Also included are approximately 40 pages of handwritten notes and sketches, covering a variety of topics and projects including a description of a possible projections show, a list of Favro's exhibitions up to 1971, problems on viewing films, and possible ideas for projects. Also included is a B&W photograph a of a desk and a postcard of Ibiza, Spain.

Aircraft design notes and sketches

File consists of approximately 27 pages of notes and sketches mostly relating to aircraft design. Some pages have dates between 1972-73, but many are undated. Also includes two sketches of aircraft components on tracing paper.

National Museums of Canada contracts and reflective notes

File consists of approximately 29 pages of textual records relating mainly to Favro's work in the late 1970s. Included is a sales receipt from 1977 from the Carmen Lamanna Gallery, 15 pages of contracts between Favro and National Museums of Canada from 1977 and 1978, and a letter to Favro from the National Gallery of Canada from 1977. Also included are 11 pages of handwritten notes, in which Favro discusses a variety of topics and reflects on art and his work. Some of these pages are from July 1979, but not all of them are dated.

Installation instructions, Nihilist Spasm Band materials and other materials

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."

Printed computer data, operating system information and other materials

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.

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