Subseries reflects Dr. Ainley's extensive research on indigenous science and traditional knowledge and how it transferred to European settlers in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Much of this research culminated in Dr. Ainley's unfinished monograph project "Re-explorations: new perspectives on gender, environment and the transfer of knowledge in 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia." Material is, predominately, arranged by individual, with files largely consisting of bibliographies, articles and notes about and by the individual on topics related to the environment and interaction with indigenous peoples. Subseries also contains research notes, interviews, and correspondence. As much of Ainley's research focused on women, see subseries on women in science and engineering research (2002.14.1.5) for related materials.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to heritage development in Prince George. Includes: "Heritage Trust Programs" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick; "GO BC: Growth & Opportunities" brochure from Minister of Tourism and Provincial Secretary (1988); "GO B.C". typescript document to Review Committee from W.D. Kennedy, Director of Finance (23 Dec. 1988); "Fort George Park" typescript document from Ren Settle, Assistant Planner (25 Apr. 1988); "Minutes Heritage Advisory Committee" typescript document (9 Feb. 1989); "Native Cemetery Desecration" typescript document from the Joint Heritage Advisory Committee to the Mayor and Council of Prince George regarding complaints at the BC Heritage Society Conference held that year in Revelstoke regarding the desecration to the native cemetery at Fort George Park (18 June 1991); and a CD-R containing photographs from Suzanne Krejcha depicting Fort George Park farm (2006). The file also consists of printed photographs of the cemetery at Fort George Park from The Exploration Place Museum database and the Royal BC Museum and Archives.

File consists of a catalogue of books on or by Australian Aborigines sold by the Cornstalk Bookshop.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to general Prince George history and heritage. Includes material regarding the L'heidli T'enneh People; Fort George; heritage houses in Prince George; buildings designed by architect Henry Wilson (Sacred Heart Church, Knox United Church, and City Hall); Fort George origins; the three Georges (South Fort George, Fort George, and Prince George); and other historic sites of Prince George.

File consists of miscellaneous documents including research materials, handwritten notes, correspondence, and heavily annotated syllabus. Computer disk contains an annotated bibliography and bibliography on the role of native women and environmental knowledge.

File contains slides depicting the Summerfest in Prince George, B.C. in 1994.

File consists of published research on science and knowledge generally.

File consists of University of Western Australia Thesis: "Cultural Realities and Partial Truths: Gendered Ethnographies in Northern Aboriginal Australia" by Sandy Toussaint.

File consists of an issue of the "British Columbia Historical News" along with a handwritten note, photocopy, and a postcard.

File consists of photocopied research materials and notes probably related to Ainley's research on transfer of knowledge from indigenous to westerners.

File consists of photocopied published research concerning aboriginal botany and women in science in Australia.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the 1999 Heritage BC Conference. Includes: "Heritage-scapes" pamphlet from the Heritage Society of British Columbia (1999).

File consists of research material gathered in and/or concerning New Zealand. Research materials include handwritten notes and photocopies on a variety of topics including New Zealand women, environment, and the Maori people. File also includes promotional material for museums and galleries in Wellington, New Zealand.

File consists of Queensland University Thesis: "Lifting the Blankets: The Transgenerational Effects of Trauma in Indigenous Australia" by Valerie Atkinson.

File includes research materials from and concerning Australia. File includes portion of work by Ainley, published Australian library newsletters, printed and photocopied research materials, and related correspondence and notes.

File consists of research materials concerning indigenous and the transfer of traditional knowledge and science in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. File includes published materials including journal issues and magazines and promotional materials for indigenous cultural institutions and universities. File includes photocopied published research and related correspondence. File also includes some research materials related to women in science and ornithology.

File consists of a typed list of recipients from Canada probably concerning Ainley's re-exploration project.

File consists of correspondence and printed webpages on research at Central Queensland University.

File consists of SSHRC application for Dr. Ainley's work on "Re-explorations: new perspectives on gender, environment, and the transfer of knowledge in the 19th and 20th century Canada and Australia" and related travel expenses.

File includes research materials from and concerning Australia. File includes, published Australian library newsletter, printed and photocopied research materials, and notes.

File consists of photocopied Australian newspapers regarding agriculture and waterways.

File consists of photocopy of publication "Paperback: A collection of Black Australian Writings" ed. Jack Davis et al. University of Queensland Press.

File consists of photocopies from book entitled: "Protocols for consultation and negotiation with Aboriginal people" specific to Australia.

File consists of printed webpages on the Archives of Australia sectorial network, the Canberra Ornithologists Group Contacts, and handwritten notes.

File consists of printed bibliographies of research on Australian Anthropology and Australian Aboriginal Ethnobotany.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the community of Shelley.

File consists of photocopied and printed research materials probably related to Ainley's research on transfer of knowledge from indigenous to westerners.

File consists of records related to library and archival research in England. File includes printed information on The Welcome Library (formerly the Welcome Institute for the History of Medicine) and related correspondence.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Bridget Moran. Includes material regarding "The Prince George Places of Bridget Moran" presented at The Little Rebellion conference by Kent Sedgwick (2002); "The Prince George Places of Bridget Moran" book by Kent Sedgwick (2009); and historical context of Bridget Moran. Includes: "Little Rebellions Bridget Moran Conference" conference schedule booklet (Mar. 2002).

File consists of printed webpages listing archives around Australia.

File consists of interlibrary loan request information and related correspondence.

File consists of documents related to library research including an interlibrary loan request form, lists of call numbers, and related correspondence.

File consists of research materials consisting of printed webpages concerning Australian indigenous gardens and botany.

File consists of printed webpages of research institutions, including libraries and archives, and contact information for individual researchers for Ainley's work on Australian indigenous knowledge.

File consists of handwritten notes from archival research.

File consists of research materials gathered in Australia and related correspondence.

File consists of printed Australian websites including the Australian Historical Association, the National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame, the Humanities Research Centre, and the centre fir cross-cultural research.

File consists of correspondence regarding visiting fellowship in Australia.

File consists of typed research notes on books concerning Australian indigenous knowledge and botany.

File consists of biographical information and research materials about Ronald Campbell Gunn's work in Australia.

File consists of notes, questions, and correspondence for interviews and related research materials.

File consists of 3 CDs on Auckland, receipts, and handwritten notes.

File consists of research on Australian aboriginal botany. File includes printed library catalogue records for books.

File consists of photocopied portion of a chapter on Australian aboriginal vegetables.

File consists of research materials for Ainley's re-explorations project and related photocopied research materials.

File consists of magazine article about Peter Latz, an Australian botanist.