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.
File contains a letter from Adrienne Clarkson to Budge Wilson thanking her for sending a copy of her book "The Leaving" and congratulating her on receiving the Order of Canada.
Item is a letter from Dalhousie student Molly Beresford (Class of 1926) , to thank MacMechan for awarding her a book of Bliss Carman's poems for a verse she published in the Gazette.
File consists of letters of Budge Wilson regarding the Nova Scotia Library Association's Ann Connor Brimer Award for children's books. Includes a press release for the award.
File contains letters of support, letters of recommendation, and reference letters written by Jenny Munday for various theatre awards, grants, and positions.
File contains documents related to Jenny Munday's nomination of Deb Allen for the 2017 Robert Merritt Legacy Award. The documents include testimonials from members of the theatre community; a nomination letter by Munday; letters of support by Chuck Homewood and Pamela Halstead; a greeting card; and a certificate for a hotel stay.
File contains eight certificates given to Joyce Barkhouse from Government House, Halifax, Nova Scotia (on her 90th birthday); South Shore Literary Club (Lifetime Achievement Award); Nova Scotia Library Association (Ann Connor-Brimer Award); Federation of Nova Scotian Heritage (Dr. Phyllis R. Blakeley Lifetime Achievement Award); Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia (Honourary Life Member and the creation of the Joyce Barkhouse Award); Nova Scotia Children's Literature Roundtable (for contributions to children's literature); Canadian Authors Association (Marianna Dempster Memorial Award); and the Cultural Federation of Nova Scotia (Cultural Life Award).
File contains excerpts from and copies of magazines, newspapers, and correspondence that give recognition to Budge Wilson's writing, including the Library of Congress list of 100 noteworthy children's books, the American Library Association's best books for young adults, the New York Public Library's books for the teen age exhibition, and many more.
File contains a typed draft of a paper about tributes, honours, and prizes with corrections; photocopies or magazine clippings of photographs which accompany the paper and are mounted on numbered sheets of paper; and some photocopied research material.
File contains programs and itineraries for the Order of Nova Scotia, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Mount Saint Vincent University convocation ceremonies.
File contains Susan Drain's citation for Budge Wilson, read at Mount Saint Vincent University's (MSVU) Spring Convocation where Wilson was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters. The file also includes Wilson's diploma received at the convocation.
Item is a copy of the magazine featuring an article about the ten best films of 1937 as chosen by the Movie Makers staff in which Alexander Leighton's "Porpoise Oil" received an honorable mention.
File contains correspondence regarding Budge Wilson's book "The Leaving," which was awarded various honours by the American Library Association (ALA) and the New York Public Library: Horn Book Fanfare, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, an ALA Notable Book Award, a Best Book for Young Adults from the American Library Association, and short listed for the book list Best Book of the Year Award.
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.
File contains documents related to the inaugural Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award, which was presented to Jenny Munday by PACT Communication Centre and Tarragon Theatre. The documents include a letter from the Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre nominating Munday for the award; the award certificate; a press release; biographies; and articles about the award presentation.
File contains materials that were included in the nomination of Jenny Munday for the New Brunswick Lieutenant-Governor's Awards for High Achievement in the arts. The documents include photographs of Munday; a bound final draft of "The Last Tasmanian" by Munday, adapted from a novel by Herb Curtis; a poster for "The Cave Painter"; a completed application form; a nomination statement; and other documents.
File contains letters of support for Don Hannah for the Elinore & Lou Siminovitch Prize; nomination packages nominating Hannah for the W. O. Mitchell Literary Prize; correspondence about the awards; information about the awards; and other documents.
File contains a copy of the program for the Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony at Rideau Hall, Ottawa on March 11, 2005, where Budge Wilson became a member of the Order of Canada. The file also includes a card from David Smythe, general manager of the Lord Elgin Hotel in Ottawa, where she stayed.
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.
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.
