File contains 13 short stories by Alan Creighton, including 11 which are photocopied from "The Busy East," later known as "The Maritime Advocate and Busy East". Titles include: "Similia Similibus Curantur (Like Cures Like)", "Dykeland Dizzy", "Merger", "Release", "Dawn", "Romance and the Countess", "The Voice", "Delayed", "A Christmas Welcome", "A Cup of Tea", "Better Prospects", "One Spring Morning", and "Approach of Winter."
File contains 1 notebook of handwritten notes regarding the shipping news, and several loose typed pages with notes and reminisces about Alan Creighton's time as a shipping news reporter (from a later date).
File contains loose sketches of predominantly coastal scenes in Nova Scotia; some are identified. Also contains 1 colour postcard which was possibly used for inspiration. Items were previously housed together in a photo album titled "Sea and Land."
File contains 1 painting in watercolour on paper, size 31x41 cm. Noted on verso is "film 98.58." Painting depicts a shed/shack in a field with a pile of scrap material in the foreground.
File includes report cards and other school-related documents, part of a short story written by Alan Creighton in childhood, items related to his position as shipping news reporter, and assorted other papers. Items were previously housed together in a scrapbook titled "Early
File contains 2 coil bound notebooks with handwritten thoughts covering 1983 - 1988, including dreams, musings, notes on classic authors and poems, etc.
File contains magazines featuring published poetry by Alan Creighton, including "Driftwind", "Westward", "The Crucible" and "Canadian Poetry Magazine."
Series consists of various prose works by Alan Creighton, including literary criticism, histories of various towns/locations (primarily Nova Scotian), short stories, and reminisces of locations, events, and people. The short stories are on a variety of topics and tend to include an element of morality and appreciation of beauty in different forms.
File contains 6 loose sketches in pencil, charcoal, pencil crayon, and oil, size 41x51 cm. Sketches depict people. Items were previously mounted on poster board.
Contains loose-leaf pages of typed poetry by Alan Creighton, arranged chronologically and indicating where and when each poem was published. Includes 133 poems total, with index.
File contains May 1936 issue of "Canadian Comment" v.5. no.5. featuring an article on and poem by Alan Creighton, as well as clippings of reviews from assorted newspapers.
File contains typed loose pages containing poetry by Christine Eyles, as well as a handwritten journal of poetry. Contains copies of the magazines in which her poetry was published; also contains writings about Christine as a violinist.
File contains loose pages of mostly typed poetry by Christine Eyles, written for children. Also contains some correspondence and typed reminisces of "Dave," who had been Christine's
Series consists of the poetry (published and unpublished) of Alan Creighton. He wrote on a wide variety of topics, but primarily nature (especially Nova Scotia, with works inspired by the places he lived in) and human nature. The records also include some (prose) musings on poetry, poets, and the creative process, as well as documents related to the Cheney-Trent poetry course he took by correspondence.
Files contains 1 scrapbook with pasted clippings of Alan Creighton's poetry and reviews of his poetry from an assortment of newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Boston Globe, Macmillan Company of Canada, "Saturday Night", and others.
File contains loose typed and handwritten pages describing history and geography of places in Nova Scotia, in particular reminisces of people and places at Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Contains 6 colour photographs depicting artwork by Christine Eyles, and one black and white photo of an unidentified man, with the back inscribed "…might be amused at this photo of me. Taken at Marjory's wedding - just before the war."
File contains 1 album with 12 colour photographs size 9x9 cm, taken by Alan Creighton, depicting outdoor scenes at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Possibly used as inspiration for his
Contains black and white xeroxed reproductions of paintings by Christine Eyles, accompanied by five colour slides. The black and white prints are numbered 435 - 440.
Series consists of works by Alan Creighton that were of a private nature, including correspondence, diaries, and photographs. Diaries are the largest component of this series and cover a wide range of topics, including reminisces of the past, hopes and dreams for the future, and relation of daily life and encounters with various people. The records also include several select items and works that were saved, but not written, by Alan Creighton, in addition to assorted memorabilia.
File contains 64 loose sketches in pencil, ink, and charcoal. Varying sizes range from 14x15 cm to 19x25cm. Sketches depict faces and figures of musicians, dancers, and an audience. Items were previously housed together in a photo album titled "People: Musicians, Dancers,
File contains loose sketches in pencil and charcoal depicting people in action scenes, such as playing sports. Some text on verso. Items were previously housed together in a photo album titled "People."
File contains 42 loose sketches in pencil, ink, and watercolour. Varying sizes range from 10x14 cm to 22x27 cm. Some depict family members (including Laleah Creighton, Norman Creighton, Laleah Hendry, Mrs. CJ (Harriet) Creighton, Ralph (RA) Hendry, Will (WA) Hendry, Helen Hendry Senior), as well as landscapes and outdoor scenes. Items were previously housed together in a photo album.
File contains loose sketches depicting faces and figures of people. Sketches were previously housed together in a photo album titled "People: 1980 - 84."