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Budge Wilson fonds

  • MS-2-650
  • Fonds
  • 1948-2018
Fonds consists of manuscripts and proofs of Budge Wilson's books and short stories; correspondence with publishers, students, and teachers; publicity material; photocopies and clippings of reviews, profiles, and notices regarding awards and appearances; diaries; recorded radio interviews; and an assortment of other documents created and collected by the author throughout her writing career. The fonds also contains materials relating to the adaptation of Wilson's novel "Before Green Gables" into a Japanese animated television series.

Correspondence

Series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence between Budge Wilson, her agent (Leona Trainer), publishers, editors, illustrators, authors, and other individuals, all relating to her career as an author. The series includes some contracts for Wilson's books, which are attached to correspondence.

Hubbards Writers Festival tribute to Budge Wilson

File contains two copies of the event program, copies of correspondence calling for "Roasts and Toasts for Budge" that were sent out to her closest friends and colleagues, and a copy of the book "Budge" with tributes published by the Hubbards Writers Society.

Awards and honours

Series contains records relating to Budge Wilson's awards and honours, including correspondence, programs, certificates, and speeches.

School visits

Series consists of cards, letters, artwork, and stories given to Budge Wilson by children in schools that she visited in her capacity as an author.

Edits and correspondence with Jeanette McCurdy and Julie De Adder of McGraw Hill on reissuing My Cousin Clarette

File contains copies of outgoing and incoming emails between Budge Wilson, Jeanette McCurdy, and Julie De Adder regarding the reissuing of Wilson's book "My Cousin Clarette" by McGraw Hill. The file also contains a partial, annotated proof for "My Cousin Clarette" with marked edits that are discussed in various emails, Wilson's handwritten biography, and Wilson's handwritten discussion of "Why I wrote 'My Cousin Clarette.'"

Correspondence between Budge Wilson and Mount Saint Vincent University on honourary degree ceremony

  • MS-2-650.2018-042, Box 89, Folder 16
  • File
  • May 17, 2012 - May 18, 2012

    • Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File contains correspondence (incoming and copies of outgoing) relating to Budge Wilson's honorary degree from Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU). The file also includes her biography used at the convocation, invitations, a copy of the Spring Convocation program, and a copy of the citation presented by Susan Drain at the convocation.

Correspondence with Patricia Gouthro on Canadian literary study

File contains copies of outgoing and incoming emails between Budge Wilson and Patricia Gouthro of Mount Saint Vincent University regarding Gouthro's Canadian Literature Study. The file also contains an annotated copy of the "Letter of Informed Consent" for Wilson's participation in the study.

Order of Nova Scotia investiture

File contains correspondence regarding Budge Wilson's appointment to the Order of Nova Scotia in 2011. The file also includes a copy of the program, guidelines for the Investiture Ceremony, Peggy MacKinnon's ticket, and the invitation to the ceremony.

Introduction to Anne of Ingleside : drafts and related correspondence

File consists of the typescript of the introduction to L. M. Montgomery's book Anne of Ingleside written by Budge Wilson. Includes a hand-written draft copy of the introduction. Also includes the typescript of electronic emailed messages between Budge Wilson, and Helen Reeves, Penguin Group.

Order of Nova Scotia

File includes e-mail correspondence, newspaper clippings, and program material.

Poems for inclusion in After Swissair

File consists of a hand-written letter from Budge Wilson to Sharon and Marshall Boutilier regarding the book After Swissair. Includes some the poems to be included in the book.

One kind of vision : final manuscript and a draft chapter

File consists of the hand-written draft and final version of the chapter "One Kind of Vision" written by Budge Wilson, for the book "Nova Scotia Visions of the Future" by Lesley Choyce. Includes the draft of a letter to Lesley Choyce.
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