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Letters written by Fred Thompson to John Bell

  • MS-10-2, SF Box 1, Folders 1-4
  • File
  • 1976
File comprises four letters sent from Fred Thompson to John Bell between July and October, 1976. The letters provide a recounting of Thompson's time in Halifax as a labourer and labour activist and reveal an ongoing discussion between Bell and Thompson regarding labour issues and labour history.

Bell, John A.

Trongate fury : final proof

File contains the final proof of Budge Wilson's book "Trongate Fury," with Wilson's handwritten comments in red ink and letters to the senior production editor at Penguin Group, Sandra Tooze.

Mystery lights at Blue Harbour : copy edited

File contains a typed and annotated draft of Budge Wilson's book "Mystery Lights at Blue Harbour" and a letter from her editor at Scholastic-TAB Publications Ltd., Sheila Dalton. The draft is missing some pages and included pages are out of order. A note from Budge Wilson on one of the pages reads "pages missing may not have needed edit."

2008 Governor General's Literary Award for Bone Cage award letter and related materials

File contains award letter, program and related materials of the Governor General's Literary Award, held at the Rideau Hall in Ottawa on December 10th, 2008. File also contains printed photographs of Catherine at the Library of Parliament and the 2008 Governor General's Award winners. Catherine Banks won Governor General's Award for English-language Drama for her play Bone Cage.

Bird Cage : [Use of copyrighted material - translation]

File contains a letter from Catherine Banks to William Toye (Literary Executor) in 2004 asking permission to use a poem titled "Bird Cage" in the stage presentations of Catherine Banks' play, "Bone Cage" and a follow-up letter regarding the contract with Playwrights Canada Press for an April 2008 release. File also includes handwritten notes regarding "Bird Cage."
Letters from Rev. James Rosborough to Mrs. Pearson

Letters from Rev. James Rosborough to Mrs. Pearson

  • MS-2-471, SF Box 43, Folder 12
  • File
  • 1898
File contains three letters from Reverend James Rosborough to Mrs. Pearson, in which he describes the death of his daughter, identifies plant specimens sent to him by her, and discusses matters related to the Presbyterian Church.

Rosborough, James, Rev., fl. 1898

Racing fishermen / Andrew Merkel : [manuscript]

File contains a 1000 word article by Andrew Merkel about the history of schooner racing in Nova Scotia prior to the Bluenose, as well as a letter from Merkel to C.B. Cochrane, editor of King's College Record, offering the article for publication.

Smallest Rabbit and related documents and photographs

File contains a copy of "Smallest Rabbit" by Joyce Barkhouse and illustrated by Barbara Martin, published by Lancelot Press, along with correspondence regarding the book and photographs of Barkhouse and Martin with the book. The file also contains a copy of Barkhouse's speech about the book, a partial draft, and order form.

Letters from students regarding Pit Pony

File contains letters regarding Pit Pony from students at A.G. Baillie Memorial School (grade 5, January 2011) in New Glasgow, St. Joseph Elementary School (grade 5, 2010) in Bridgewater, and Salem Elementary School (2008) in Sackville, New Brunswick. File also contains one photograph with the grade 5 class of A.G. Baillie Memorial School.

Correspondence with family and other materials

File contains correspondence with Barkhouse's sister and Margaret Atwood, some letters without names, several newspaper clippings about Port Williams, Ed Gould, and the annual meeting of the Canadian Mental Health Association, a notice for the FPTT Awards honoring biologist Ian Barkhouse, and a bookmark for the Centre for Canadian Children and Books.

Correspondence from Murray Barkhouse

File contains a letter from Murray Barkhouse to his mother, Joyce Barkhouse, congratulating her on the success of her book "The Pit Pony" and the subsequent movie. The file also contains a letter to Murray concerning his book "Famous Nova Scotians" and biographical information about Murray.

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.

Itinerary for Wilson's Children's Tour of Saskatchewan

File also contains journal entries about the writing tour, written by Budge on the back sides of travel itineraries. The tour was part of the 1987 Children's Book Festival. The file also contains a copy of a map of Saskatchewan and Manitoba with tour destinations marked.
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