permanent municipal recreation director's certificate, type a, awarded august 25, 1959
american institute of park executives, inc, certificate of election to fellow, awarded april, 1960
nwoprs recreation certificate -- a parody certification, 1985
thunder bay parks & recreation award of appreciation, awarded april 27, 1987

margaret phillips began her career in municipal recreation, and became an advocate and activist for feminist and social justice issues. she was a founder of the northern woman's bookstore, an executive director of the lakehead social planning council, and on the board of directors of inter pares, among other work.

records of margaret phillips's early career as municipal director of recreation in several communities, and her involvement with the society of directors of municipal recreation in ontario, northwestern ontario directors of recreation association/northwestern ontario professional recreation society, and other organizations.

records of margaret phillips' education, training,and early teaching career, in renfrew county, and at the university of western ontario. includes transcripts, course materials, certificates of employment, and correspondence.