Papers relating to a student research group led by Spencer on prisoner's perceptions of disciplinary measures in an Ontario Reformatory at Guelph.

Consists of: handwritten notes; interview schedules; project objectives; list of interviewees and notes on interviews [restricted access].

Papers dating from Spencer's time at the University of Toronto and relating to two studies carried out by Psychologists at the school: "A Study of Misconduct and Punishments", and "Recidivism and Institutional Adjustment".

Consists of: Correspondence; research reports; charts and tables showing frequency and types of offences.

Papers relating to a project run by the University's Centre of Criminology. Spencer was a member of the executive committee.

Consists of: Sample questionnaires; reports to the committee; project outline and definitions.