Fonds comprises Alan Andrew's personal and professional correspondence; reports; newsletters; journals; conference notes; committee minutes and budgets; theatre scripts and production records including costume sketches and photographs.
File contains set designs and one colour costume design for Neptune Theatre's production of "Alice in Wonderland, with designs by David B. Ingraham and Andrew Murray. The file includes original drawings and annotated copies.
Sub-series contains correspondence and working notes (rehearsal schedules, fitting dates, measurements) as well as costume designs from Doyle's work on Ballet Jorgen's 25th anniversary production of Swan Lake, which toured across Canada in 2012. There are thirty-one 27 x 35-cm watercolour costume sketches rendered on heavy-weight paper, four of which are signed and dated, and most of which have textile swatches attached. There are also two 27 x 35-cm pencil sketches of headdresses and one program from the original production.
File contains a folder of pamphlets from the Bermuda Department of Tourism, a bulletin of the Canadian Federation for the Humanities, a sabbatical leave and research grants information brochure, a folder of information about a course in writing for children and teenagers from the Institute of Children's Literature, and photocopies of information about historical hats.
Subseries contains 24 costume designs and two posters related to Brock University's 2002 production of The Rover by Aphra Behn. The production took place February 14-16, 2002 at the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre and was presented by the Theatre, Dramatic Literature & Drama in Education program at Brock University.
File contains posters for the "1864" Historical Costume Showcase, a letter about the 1864 Costume Workshop, a schedule for Charlottetown Heritage and History Day, a paper called "Re-creating our Heritage: A paper, presented to the Charlottetown Confederation Players on the merits of recreating an image of the island historical heritage," other correspondence with the Charlottetown Confederation Players and the Historical Costume Initiative, correspondence with the Capital Commission, several fabric samples, and photocopies of a notebook with notes about the construction of various objects (possibly set pieces). The file also contains documents related to Doyle's participation in the Citizen Ambassador Program Theatre Education Delegation to the People's Republic of China, including an application for life and disability insurance and information about a short term travel grant from the Canada Council.
File contains two magazine clippings from the New York Times and the National Enquirer. One clipping is an advertisement for men's shirts and the other is an article about Nancy Reagan's outfits. The clippings include colourful photographs of the clothing and may have been used as research material for costumes.
Item is a watercolour sketch of costume designs for the Pan-American Games. The sketch shows six figures wearing the costumes in six different colours in front of a colourful backdrop. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
File contains six collages of photographs which were used as research for set designs and costumes. The collages were part of Robert Doyle's teaching portfolio. The photographs are mounted on matboards and show various unidentified people and locations.
File contains a tourism booklet for Green Gables at the Prince Edward Island National Park. The booklet contains photographs of the interior and exterior of Green Gables, as well as the surrounding area. The booklet is research material for a production of Anne of Green Gables.
The folder contains correspondence from Joan Auld, Manager of Handcraft Development, Prince Edward Island Department of Tourism, Industry and Energy, to Robert Doyle regarding becoming a juror for the Prince Edward Island Handcrafts Exhibition and Awards, 1981.
The folder contains correspondence from Robert Doyle to the Wallace Collection, Hertford House, London, and the Museum of Costume Bath, a description of the Undercover Agent exhibition, and a copy of the Costume Studies program.
Item is a coloured pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of The Insect Comedy. The costumes are for characters named Mr. and Mrs. Beetle. The sketch shows a male figure and a female figure wearing the costumes.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1987 production of Romeo and Juliet. The sketch shows an unidentified person who is wearing a cloak and holding a bright light. The sketch's caption says "An Apothecary!" The sketch is mounted on a dark red matboard.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1996 production of Love's Labour's Lost. The costumes are for two Muscovites and the sketch shows two figures wearing the costumes. There are fabric swatches taped to the sketch. The sketch is covered by a sheet of clear plastic which is attached to the sketch on all four sides with masking tape.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of The Good Woman of Setzuan (also known as The Good Person of Setzuan). The costume is for a husband and the sketch shows one male figure wearing the costume and smoking.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1982 production of The Rivals. The costume is for a maid. The sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume. There are fabric swatches attached to the sketch.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1981 production of The Government Inspector. The costume is for a character who is a merchant. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume. There are fabric swatches pinned to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is a for a page who appears in Act 1 and the sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume. There is a fabric swatch stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1982 production of the Canterbury Tales. The costume is for a page to January from "The Merchant's Tale." The sketch shows one male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of The Good Woman of Setzuan (also known as The Good Person of Setzuan). The costume is for a policeman and the sketch shows one male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of The Good Woman of Setzuan (also known as The Good Person of Setzuan). The costume is for a priest and the sketch shows one male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1996 production of Love's Labour's Lost. The costume is for a scholar and the sketch shows one figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1981 production of The Government Inspector. The costume is for a character who is a waiter, played by Andrew Boutilier. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume. There are fabric swatches pinned to the sketch.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1981 production of The Government Inspector. The costume is for a character named Abdullin the shopkeeper. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume. There are fabric swatches stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1987 production of Romeo and Juliet. The costume is for Abram, a servant to Montague. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume. The sketch is mounted on a dark red matboard.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for "Democracy 250," the pre-show for the 2008 Nova Scotia Royal International Military Tattoo. The costumes are for a segment of the show called Afro Funk. The sketch shows three figures wearing the costumes.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for "Democracy 250," the pre-show for the 2008 Nova Scotia Royal International Military Tattoo. The costumes are for six circus performers. The sketch shows three figures wearing the costumes.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for "Democracy 250," the pre-show for the 2008 Nova Scotia Royal International Military Tattoo. The costumes are for rappers in the Afro Funk segment of the show. The sketch shows three figures wearing the costumes.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1986 production of Bonjour, La, Bonjour. The costumes are for two characters named Albertine and Charlotte. The sketch shows two female figures wearing the costumes and looking at each other.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1982 production of the Canterbury Tales. The costume is for Allison from "The Miller's Tale." The sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1992 production of The Trojan Women. The costume is for Althybiades and the sketch shows one male figure wearing the costume and holding a scroll.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1992 production of The Trojan Women. The costumes are for Andromache and her son and the sketch shows one female figure and one young male figure wearing the costumes.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1989 production of Love for Love. The costume is for a character named Angelica. The sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume. The sketch is cut out and mounted on a dark orange matboard. The sketch is also covered by a clear plastic sheet which is taped on.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1981 production of The Government Inspector. The costume is for a character named Anna in Act I, scene I, played by Paulina Sillis. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume. There are fabric swatches pinned to the sketch.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1981 production of The Government Inspector. The costume is for a character named Anna in Act II, scene II, played by Paulina Sillis. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume. There are fabric swatches pinned to the sketch.