Reprints of articles published in educational journals (1937-1953); speeches given by the Chancellor grouped according to the annual event: Acquaintance Day, Award of Chancellor's medal, June Commencement addresses, press releases and speeches; Chancellor McConnell's preface to the 1953 Self Appraisal Study of the College of Arts and Sciences; statements for local newspapers, the student newspaper and alumni publications; miscellaneous speech notes (1947-1953).

Letter from McConnell to Robert Fisk, dated November 25, 1977. Concerns reminiscence on time in Buffalo, including moving the Medical School from downtown Buffalo to the Main Street (South) campus.