Fonds consists of correspondence, written works and published materials by Blaser and other writers, photographs, and other records accumulated by Blaser during his lifetime. Records include poems, journals and notebooks, book manuscripts, essays, audio and video recordings of poetry readings, personal and financial records, teaching materials, genealogical records, collected publications and articles, and conference and promotional material. Fonds has been arranged into the following eighteen series: Correspondence of Robin Blaser ([between 1931 and 1937]-2009); Correspondence of others (1916-2009); Written works by Robin Blaser ([between 1941 and 1943]-2008); Poetry readings and other performances (1968-2009); Travel records (1959-2008); Articles and reviews regarding Robin Blaser ([194-]-2009); Teaching and academic related material (1946-2005); Business and financial records (1966-2008); Personal records and other biographical material (1925-2009); Honors and awards records (2001-2008); Photographs ([between 1880 and 1900]-2007); Family records and other genealogical material (1919-2007); Works by other authors ([195-]-2009); Ephemera ([195-]-2009); Research articles ([Photocopied 196-]-2007); Conference material ([196-]-2007); Promotional material ([195-]-2006); and Artistic material ([195-?]-2002).
Blaser, RobinFile includes Blaser’s curriculum vitae and a personal chronology.
File includes book lists handwritten by Blaser for purchase or to read.
File includes a record related to Blaser’s membership in an organisation.
File includes a handwritten will by Blaser.
File includes records regarding Blaser’s health.
File includes Blaser’s Canadian citizenship certificate.
File includes records regarding Blaser’s education.
File includes a binder of responses to Blaser’s death and condolences and reflections by family, friends, and colleagues.
File includes Blaser’s high school and college yearbooks.
File includes personal notes written by Blaser.
File includes Blaser’s vital records.
File includes records regarding insurance policies taken out by Blaser.
File includes records regarding Blaser’s pension from Simon Fraser University, United States Social Security benefits, and Canada Pension Plan.
File includes records regarding Blaser’s United States tax information.
File includes records on Blaser’s mutual funds and stock holdings.
File includes an account book and notes regarding Blaser’s personal finances.
File includes records related to loans taken out by Blaser.
File includes royalty and honorarium statements from Blaser’s publications and speaking engagements.
File includes contracts for speaking engagements, published works, and loaned and donated artwork owned by Blaser.
File includes memos and agendas for faculty meetings and other related faculty activities.
File includes papers written by Blaser’s students on Sappho.
File contains notes for Greek letter punctuation for the purpose of reading and translating.
File includes notes on various academic articles and written lectures.
File includes records relating to Blaser’s employment at Simon Fraser University including salary, retirement, and health care plans.
File consists of notes, programs, and other documents related to Blaser’s participation with Naropa University’s Summer Writing program, located in Boulder, Colorado. Includes two pages of holographic notes made for Blaser's interview on KGNU radio in 1993, in response to Colorado's recently proposed anti-gay legislation, Amendment 2.