Fonds consists of correspondence, reports, papers and a variety of other materials pertaining to the interests and activities of Madeleine Gilichrist. The fonds is divided into nine series according to common subjects, groups, research and events. These include: Midwifery and Reproduction; FRAPPE : Conferences and Papers; Canadian Feminist Issues, Groups and Events; National Action Committee on the Status of Women (NAC) Material; Global Issues and Events; International Conflicts and Peace Initiatives; Voice of Women (VOW) and Women for Mutual Security (WMS) Material; Beijing Women's Conference; and Women for Peace and Freedom.
The fonds consists of administrative records for the Midwifery Task Force of Ontario including minutes, member’s lists, newsletters and correspondence. It also contains, legal briefs, lobbying strategies, and testimony in support of midwifery. Newspaper clippings and reports on midwifery and childbirth in Canada and internationally are also included. - Le fonds comprend des documents administratifs du Midwifery Task Force of Ontario, notamment des procès-verbaux, des listes de membres, des bulletins d'information et de la correspondance. Il contient également des mémoires juridiques, des stratégies de lobbying et des témoignages en faveur de la profession de sage-femme. Des coupures de presse et des rapports sur la profession de sage-femme et l'accouchement au Canada et à l'étranger sont également inclus.
