The fonds consists of three books that Bartleman wrote and donated to the university.

The Honourable James Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, received an Honorary Degree from Ryerson in November 2005. Ryerson's Archives and Library received autographed copies of his books.
F 896-1.1: On Six Continents: A Life In Canada's Foreign Service 1966-2002
F 896-1.2: Out Of Muskoka
F 896-1.3: Rollercoaster: My Hectic Years as Jean Chretien's Diplomatic Advisor 1994-1998