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Photograph of schoolchildren taught by Harold Edwin Killam

File contains one mounted photograph of schoolchildren taught by H.E. (Harold Edwin) Killam (1878-1957) when he was 16 years old. Killam is seated in the centre of the photograph. The children of varying ages are posed for a group shot, and the photograph is taken outside.

Correspondence from family and friends of Joyce Barkhouse

File contains letters from various relatives and friends of Joyce Barkhouse, including Kari (granddaughter), Margaret "Peggy" Atwood, Care, Claire Mackay, Dr. Charlie Ells (cousin), Dr. Carl Atwood, Heather MacDonald, Joyce's mother, Alex Hickey (granddaughter), Irene E. Aubrey, Thomas Raddall, Kathleen Hickey (granddaughter), Lorenda Barkhouse (granddaughter), Kari (granddaughter), Helen Gyles, Margaret (sister), and Lillian E. Hendry (teacher at Woodville school). The file also contains a letter from Joyce to her sister Kaye (Kathleen), written at age 18.

Snow and The Chickadee : [poems]

File contains two poems written by Joyce Barkhouse. The first, entitled "Snow," includes a handwritten and typescript copy and was written while Joyce was living in Montreal. The second, entitled "The Chickadee" was written for her granddaughter, Cece, and emailed to her daughter, Janet.

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.

Correspondence with Janet Barkhouse

File contains a letter to Janet Barkhouse from her mother, Joyce Barkhouse, which mentions, among other things, her story "Connie Catches a Fish." The file also contains a story about Joyce's childhood, typed by Janet; a newspaper clipping about Joyce's brother Fred Killam's retirement from the family orchard at Woodville; a copy of an obituary for Gardy Killam (Fred's wife, d. 2008); and a copy of a poem written for Dr. H.E. Killam for his 53rd birthday.

Photographs of Margaret Atwood

File contains seven photographs of Margaret "Peggy" Atwood, taken by Oliver Cogswell, the son of Kay, Joyce Barkhouse's sister.

Photograph of Margaret Atwood

File contains a matted photograph of Margaret "Peggy" Atwood, Joyce Barkhouse's niece, likely taken for her graduation from the University of Toronto i n 1961.

Killam family tree information

File contains information on the Killam family tree (Joyce Barkhouse's family). The information dates back to 1846 with James Hall White, who married Aimee Silver Killam.

Letters from Joyce Barkhouse to her sister and Margaret Atwood

  • MS-2-646.2017-044, Box 16, Folder 7
  • File
  • January 5, 2005 - December 23, 2005

    • Part of Joyce Barkhouse fonds

File contains letters written by Joyce Barkhouse to her sister and Margaret Atwood, detailing her personal life in 2005. Materials also include newspaper clippings and one photograph of two small children, possibly great-grandchildren almost-three-year-old Karlee and almost-eight-month-old Jonas.

Letters from Joyce Barkhouse to her sister and Margaret Atwood

  • MS-2-646.2017-044, Box 16, Folder 6
  • File
  • January 8, 2004 - December 22, 2004

    • Part of Joyce Barkhouse fonds

File contains letters written by Joyce Barkhouse to her sister and Margaret Atwood, detailing her personal life in 2004. Materials also include a newspaper clipping for the Clyde River bridge in Shelburne, and a biography of Barkhouse from the Sable Island Green Horse Society.

Letters from Joyce Barkhouse to her sister and Margaret Atwood

  • MS-2-646.2017-044, Box 16, Folder 2
  • File
  • 1976-2000 [predominant 1998-2000]

    • Part of Joyce Barkhouse fonds

File contains letters written by Joyce Barkhouse to her sister and Margaret Atwood. Many of the letters are written from Harbourville. Materials also include information about the Killam family and the Mayflower, as well as newspaper clippings and an information sheet on saving Harbourville.

For Mothers and Others column

File includes clippings of Joyce Barkhouse's "For Mothers and Others" column, which appeared in newspapers in the 1970s. The column discusses Barkhouse's personal experiences.

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.

In memoriam wishes after Joyce Barkhouse's death

File contains in memoriam wishes sent after Joyce Barkhouse's death. Some of the messages are in a card that says "thinking of you," and others are printed onto a page that begins with the announcement of Barkhouse's death.

Order of Nova Scotia invitations, documents, and other materials

File includes materials related to Joyce Barkhouse's membership to the Order of Nova Scotia, include invitations, Janet's ticket, booklets, and a copy of the House of Assembly debates and proceedings. Materials also include two copies of Barkhouse's memorial celebration pamphlet.

Photograph of Dr. Harold Edwin Killam

File contains one photograph of Dr. Harold Edwin Killam, Joyce Barkhouse's father, in his home office. Killam was involved with Dalhousie's Faculty of Medicine.

Cultural Life Awards banquet and invitation

File contains a booklet and invitation (for Janet) to the third annual Cultural Life Awards Banquet in May 1982, where Barkhouse was honoured by the Writer's Federation of Nova Scotia. Materials also include an invitation to the Old Home Summer Celebrations in June 1982.

Correspondence to Joyce's family with original poetry

  • MS-2-646.2015-026, Box 15, Folder 4
  • File
  • 1950-2011 [predominant 1950 and 2011]

    • Part of Joyce Barkhouse fonds

File contains correspondence from Barkhouse to her family with original poetry written by her, including two about her son Murray. Materials also include a letter from Gladys to Janet after Barkhouse's death.

Photographs of Joyce Barkhouse with others

File contains four photographs of Joyce Barkhouse with other people. One photograph is taken when she was younger, and is posing with four other people around her age. The others feature Barkhouse as an older woman, posing with other people of similar ages outside, on a deck, or in the woods with pails.

Photographs with family and friends, including vacations

File contains various photographs belonging to Joyce Barkhouse depicting her family (including Margaret Atwood), friends, and travels. These include a trip to Oberammergau in 1980 with Mary Wade, Mildred Smith, and Frances Brown, as well as trips to London and Newfoundland. Some of the photographs are scanned onto black and white sheet of paper in batches, while others are originals.

Guestbook for Drumlin Hills residence

File contains one guestbook for Joyce Barkhouse's residence in Drumlin Hills. Visitors include Janet, Marian, and Patsy. Most visitors wrote a small message, and some were recorded by Barkhouse.

Descriptions of Joyce Barkhouse's family histories

File contains descriptions of Joyce Barkhouse's family histories, written by her. Materials contain writing on "Uncle Scott's Brook," "The Ice House," and "The Indian Connection" in regards to the Killam family. Materials also contain one notebook with handwritten ancestry notes.

Descriptions of Joyce Barkhouse's mother and other family

File contains descriptions of Joyce Barkhouse's family and mother, written by her. Materials contain several written works about her mother and her mother's ancestors (Webster), a tribue to her mother, a glimpse of her mother's diary from 1899, age 16 (typed), as well as a story of Barkhouse's childhood titled "The Girls."

Descriptions of Joyce Barkhouse's early life and school days

File contains descriptions of Joyce Barkhouse's early life and school days, written by her. Materials also contain a letter to her grandchildren and one newspaper article featuring the "Man About News" column by Alex Nickerson, a Dalhousie graduate.

Various writing by Joyce Barkhouse, including family histories

File contains various writings by Joyce Barkhouse, both typed and handwritten. Materials include family histories for her mother and father's sides (Killam and Webster), a personal chronology, stories/writing including "The House," "Ancestors," and "Notes on Plot to Sequel to Pit Pony," and "New England Planters and Webster Geneaology" by Leona Webster Cross.

Various writing by Joyce Barkhouse

File contains various writings by Joyce Barkhouse, both typed and handwritten. Materials include untitled documents and stories/writing including "The Trees of My Childhood," "School Days," and "The First of July."

Various writing by Joyce Barkhouse

File contains various writings by Joyce Barkhouse, both typed and handwritten. Materials include a document about the Halifax explosion, a sketch about Joyce written by her for an autobiography, and stories/writing including "The Doctor's Delivery System," "For Marian," and "Mark Twain on Memory."

Various writing by Joyce Barkhouse

File contains various writings by Joyce Barkhouse, both typed and handwritten. Materials include a document about the Killam family, and stories including "Home," "In the Beginning," and "Birthday."

Newspaper clippings and documents from various events and awards

File contains newspaper clippings and documents from various events in Joyce Barkhouse's life. Materials include obituaries for both Charles Edward Ells and Barkhouse herself, coverage from the Order of Canada membership and grants, and two copies of Eastword newsletter.

Various newspaper clippings

File contains various newspaper clippings regarding Joyce Barkhouse. Topics include her Order of Canada membership, school visits, George Dawson, and her obituary. Some of the clippings include photographs of Barkhouse.

For Mothers and Others column

File includes clippings of Joyce Barkhouse's "For Mothers and Others" column, which appeared in newspapers in the 1970s. The column discusses Barkhouse's personal experiences.

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.
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