This subseries is subdivided into 24 subsets grouping together a chronological period or a theme documenting the life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau up to 1978.
1: Parents: 1900-1935 (chronological order), volume 1, files 1-13.
This set mainly documents the activities of Pierre E. Trudeau's father.
2: Childhood and primary education: 1919-1932 (chronological order), volume 1, files 14-23.
This set includes, among others, Pierre E. Trudeau's Baby Book, his elementary school report cards and a few school assignments.
3: Secondary studies 1932-1940 (alphabetical order), volume 1, files 24 to volume 4.
This set documents the period of secondary studies at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf. Included are report cards, course notes, school work and other activities, such as scouting and theater.
4: Studies at Université de Montréal and work as a lawyer: 1940-1944 (alphabetical order), volumes 5 and 6.
This set documents Université de Montréal law studies, military service and work as a lawyer for the firm Hyde, Ahern, Smith in 1943-1944.
5: Studies at Harvard University: 1944-1946 (alphabetical order) volume 7.
6: Studies in Paris and London: 1946-1948 (chronological order) volume 8.
This set includes administrative documents (scholarship applications, admissions, etc.), course notes, a few papers and articles, as well as mementos of extracurricular activities.
7: Work at the Privy Council Office: 1949-1951 (alphabetical order), volumes 9 and 10.
This set includes memos and reports written by Pierre E. Trudeau, mainly concerning federal-provincial relations.
8: Travel: 1933-1967 (chronological order), volumes 11-13.
This set includes passports, maps, tourist pamphlets, souvenirs, photos and travel notes, articles and talks written by Pierre E. Trudeau.
Sets 9 to 19: The following sets document the various activities of Pierre E. Trudeau from 1950 to 1962. Each set groups activities under a central theme.
9: Miscellaneous activities: 1950-1962 (alphabetical order) volume 14.
This set documents activities not included in the other sets.
10: Miscellaneous activities relating to labor unions 1951-1962 (alphabetical order), volume 15.
This set mainly includes speeches, notes on courses given, lawyer's procedures and reference documents.
11: Briefs written for labor unions 1954 and 1965 (chronological order) volume 16.
This set includes drafts of two briefs, press clippings and reference materials.
12: Arbitration Tribunals 1953 and 1958 (alphabetical order of companies) vols. 17-19.
This set includes reference documents used by Pierre E. Trudeau as a member of arbitration tribunals, as well as personal notes and arguments.
13: Cité Libre 1950-1968 (alphabetical order of subjects), volumes 20-21.
This set includes almost all the articles written by Pierre E. Trudeau in this magazine, along with drafts, correspondence with contributors, subscribers, and readers, and files relating to his duties as the magazine's administrator.
14: Articles in newspapers and magazines 1944-1964 (alphabetical order), volume 22.
This set includes articles written in newspapers and magazines, as well as correspondence with certain media.
15: Books 1951-1967 (chronological order), volumes 23-24.
This set documents P.E. Trudeau's participation in the publication of the book La Grève de l'amiante, in collective works directed by Mason Wade and Michael Oliver, in the book Deux innocents en Chine rouge (written with Jacques Hébert) and in the book Le Fédéralisme et la société canadienne française (volume 24).
16: Radio-Canada 1951-1961 (chronological order), volume 25, files 1-28.
This set includes drafts of scripts, program and presentation plans, correspondence and reviews relating to radio and television programs in which Pierre E. Trudeau participated.
17: Associations and organizations 1950-1962 (alphabetical order), volume 25, folder 25 to volume 26.
This set includes correspondence, invitations to conferences, talk plans and drafts of conference texts.
18: Le Rassemblement and the Democratic Union project 1956-1960 (alphabetical order), vol. 27 to vol. 28 folder 12.
This set documents the activities of this movement and the participation of Pierre E. Trudeau. Also included are files on Pierre E. Trudeau's attempt to form a coalition of all provincial political movements against the Duplessis government.
19: Political parties 1952-1965 (chronological order), volume 28 files 13-27.
This set documents relations between Pierre E. Trudeau and the C.C.F.-N.D.P. party and its provincial wing.
20: Professor at Université de Montréal 1962-1965 (alphabetical order of subjects), vols. 29-33.
This set documents not only Pierre E. Trudeau's work as a professor and researcher in Public Law, but also his participation in organizations such as the Laurendeau-Dunton Royal Commission and the Committee on Hate Propaganda. He also defended Jacques Hébert accused of contempt of court in the Coffin affair (vol. 29, files 1-7).
21: Political career 1965-1978 (chronological order), volume 34.
This sub-sub-series consists mainly of press clippings on various election campaigns and Pierre E. Trudeau's candidacy for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.
22: Reference documents 1910-1978 (alphabetical order of subjects), volumes 35-37.
This set consists mainly of press clippings.
23: Reference documents 1934-1978 (alphabetical order by name), volumes 38.
This set consists mainly of press clippings.
24: Personal documents 1937-1966 (alphabetical order), volume 39.
This set includes personal diaries and agendas.
