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Charles Bruce fonds

  • MS-2-297
  • Fonds
  • 1870 - 1974
Fonds consists of the personal papers of Charles Bruce, including a scrapbook, notebooks, personal and professional correspondence, published and unpublished work, and research materials and notes.

Bruce, Charles Tory

Correspondence between Charles Bruce and Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson

File consists of a letter from Lester B. Pearson thanking Bruce for his fine writing and sharing how he used a few verses from Bruce's poem Memo for Certain Voyagers in his Parliament Hill speech for the 1967 Canadian Centenary flame lighting. Also included are a signed copy of his address and Bruce's reply, thanking Pearson for mentioning his writing.

Charles Bruce's professional correspondence

Series comprises Charles Bruce's professional correspondence, organized by subject. The bulk of the correspondence relates to his professional life and writing, but there are some files containing letters and notes of a more personal nature. Many files contain notes and newspaper clippings.

The Flowing Summer

Subseries consists of three folders regarding Charles Bruce's book of poetry,The Flowing Summer, published in 1947, including a manuscript, correspondence and book reviews.

News and the Southams

Subseries consists of 29 folders relating to Charles Bruce's last major work, "News and the Southams," published in 1968, including a manuscript, correspondence, business papers, notes and reviews.

Personal Note

Subseries consists of two folders relating to Charles Bruce's poem Personal Note, including correspondence and reviews.

The Township of Time

Subseries consists of two folders relating to Charles Bruce's 1959 book The Township of Time, including correspondence and reviews.

The Gales of August

Subseries consists of the manuscript, correspondence and notes pertaining to Charles Bruce's 1971 story The Gales of August.

Charles Bruce's research materials

Series consists of correspondence, secondary materials, manuscripts, published articles, newspaper clippings and notes compiled and created by Charles Bruce related to his research for writing and other projects. There are also notes and clippings related World War II and the occasion of Charles Bruce's plane being shot down.

The Channel Shore

Subseries consists of 18 folders relating to Charles Bruce's 1954 book The Channel Shore, including manuscripts, correspondence, research notes and book reviews.

Grey Ship Moving

Subseries consists of three folders relating to Charles Bruce's 1946 book of poetry, Grey ship moving, including correspondence, book reviews and a radio script from CJCH.

The Mulgrave Road

Subseries consists of two folders relating to Charles Bruce's 1951 book of poetry, "The Mulgrave Road," including correspondence and reviews.

Charles Bruce's unpublished works

Series consists of correspondence, secondary research materials, notes and manuscripts of Charles Bruce's unpublished work, including a novel titled Drift of Light. There is also a file containing drafts of speeches given by Bruce.