This fonds consists of material relating to Ridgway's military service, his scholarly research concerning the work of Voltaire and Chamfort particularly, his career with the University of Saskatchewan, and his work on internal university committees, professional associations, external agencies (such as Canadian University Service Overseas and the Saskatoon Symphony Board), as well as materials relating to his classes and lectures.

Pertaining to Haderlein's life and his career generally, including materials relating to the University of Saskatchewan, his interest in medievalism, and his work as a translator.