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Published Works

This series contains manuscripts, correspondence, research and published copies of some of J. Andrew Wainwright’s works. They include Notes for a Native Land ; Moving Outward ; After the War ; Flight of the Falcon: Scott’s Journey to the South Pole 1910-12 ; World Enough and Time: Charles Bruce, a Literary Biography; Landscape and Desire and A Very Large Soul: Margaret Laurence’s Letters to Canadian Writers.

Publications

Series represents a significant component of Braybrooke's career documenting his extensive writing and publishing activities, including the writing and publication of Congestion Goes Through the Issue Machine, Three Tests for Democracy, A Strategy of Decision, Ethics in the World of Business, and Logic on the Track of Social Change. Although the majority of the works were created in Canada or the United States, many also document writing done in collaboration with colleagues from around the world. The series includes notes, draft manuscripts, and (in some cases) final publications. Writings include original works and reviews of the works of others. Correspondence in this series contains incoming and outgoing letters with colleagues, editors, and requests for offprints. Additionally, Braybrooke kept records of all the major works that formed the bases of his personal research (including works by Kant, Hume, etc.). Thus, publications by others which he used in his research also form part of this series.

Teaching

Series consists of materials used in the preparation for and delivery of courses and lectures by David Braybrooke at various institutions. Included are transcripts of lectures, copies of examinations, and copies of assignments; student theses and correspondence with students regarding their theses; thesis guidelines; materials related to book purchasing; correspondence with various colleagues related to teaching; correspondence with students, including requests for references; correspondence with various Department of Philosophy staff at Dalhousie University and regarding the Austin and Hempel Fund; and correspondence related to the search for a new Chair of the Department of Philosophy.

Not all student correspondence files have been retained. Those included in this series were sampled based on their evidence of a significant relationship with David Braybrooke.

Class Records

This series consists of records relating to English courses taught by Sprott while a professor at Dalhousie University, along with some material from his time teaching at McGill, Brooklyn College and Columbia. Types of records include reading lists, class lecture notes, assignments, exams and completed exams by students.

Dalhousie University Libraries

This series consists of meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, agendas and similar papers relating to the building of the Killam Memorial Library. See Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts and Science and the Department of English for more records on the buildings of the Killam Memorial Library.

Department of English

This series consists of records created by Sprott and the English department at Dalhousie University accumulated by Sprott while he was an English professor. Types of records include meeting minutes, course lists and descriptions, reports and comments on English courses, memos, committee papers and material from events within the department. See the series Faculty of Arts and Science for similar records.

Subseries include of Committes ; Conferences and Events ; and Department Records.

Faculty of Arts and Science

This series consists of records relating to Sprott’s professional career while at Dalhousie University in the faculty of arts and science. Types of records include meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, Dalhousie Faculty Association minutes and reports and department evaluations. See the series Department of English for similar records.

Subseries include Committees and Department Records.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

This series consists of records relating to Sprott’s involvement with the faculty of graduate studies. Types of records include library committee funding, reports and minutes, reports and submissions to the university grants committee and graduate theses in the English department.

Subseries include Department Records.

Microfilm

This series consist of rolls of microfilm of 16th and 17th century English and Italian manuscripts obtained by Sprott for research.

Dalhousie University

Series consists of records directly relating to Aitchison’s career as a professor at Dalhousie University in the Political Science department. Types of records include exams, class lists, assignments, student papers, faculty and department memos and meeting minutes and lecture notes.

CBC Scripts

This series contains scripts for short serials, programs, and plays written by Norman Creighton for CBC Radio. These scripts are independent of The Gillans and the radio talks, although the pieces Creighton contributed to 29 episodes of CBC Radio Canada's Topical Tapes are often versions of the radio talks. Creighton wrote two short serials for CBC: "Three of a Kind" and "The Rumrunners." The former consists of 34 episodes, of which numbers 11, 14, and 16 are missing; the latter consists of 13 episodes, all of which are intact. "The Rumrunners" series also includes plotting sheets and a series brochure. Although both serials are set in the Maritimes, "Three of a Kind" is a contemporary series, while "The Rumrunners" is a work of historical fiction. Creighton also contributed plays and nonfiction programs to the following CBC Radio series: Summer Fallow, Venture, Soundings, Legacy, and CBC Sunday Night. The subjects of the programs and plays include Maritime history, rural communities, and the environment. In addition to these scripts, the series also includes 7 scripts for radio plays to which Creighton lent his talent for acting rather than writing. These scripts have been preserved because several include notes written by Creighton.

Family Estate Documents

Series contains copies of the Last Will and Testament of multiple ancestors of Norman Creighton, as well as correspondence between various family members with regards to the settlement of estates, division of property and funds, and other concerns. Included are personal papers (particularly correspondence) of numerous family members. There is also a significant amount of material under the William Almon Hendry subheading which includes deeds, mortgage contracts, blueprints, and other business dealings.

Fiction

This series contains eight short stories and seven scripts written by Norman Creighton. Although most of his fiction intended for print was unpublished ("The Day of the Gaspereau" was the exception), two of his plays from this series were produced by CBC ("The Domestic Adviser," "Pamela Joyce"). The short stories tend to have contemporary, rural settings. Although the settings are usually unnamed, it can be assumed that they are based on places in the Annapolis Valley, where Creighton spent the majority of his adult life. Romantic relationships are often the major themes of the short stories. The scripts, which were intended for TV and radio, are also contemporary and set in rural areas, but are thematically concerned with a number of human relationships (not just romantic). The short stories and scripts have been arranged alphabetically by title. The files include draft versions, some of which contain Creighton's editorial notes. A

Nonfiction

This series contains 30 articles written for print by Norman Creighton, several of which were adapted from Creighton's radio talks. Most of the articles explore aspects of Maritime life. More specifically, his articles fall into two categories: historical and contemporary articles that explore quirky and unique aspects of living on the East Coast; and speculative pieces about the future of Nova Scotia and its idyllic, rural way of life. His nonfiction appeared most notably in the periodicals The Atlantic Advocate and Maclean's. The articles have been arranged alphabetically by title. The files include copies of his published articles and draft versions, the latter of which often contain editorial notes written by Creighton or his editors. This series also contains two

Photographs and A/V Materials

Series consists of Norman Creighton's photographs and negatives. Most photographs depict Creighton's immediate family but the series also includes photographs of friends; extended family and ancestors; family homes and gardens; grave stones and monuments; and various houses and buildings. Most photographs were placed in albums dedicated to a specific family, ancestor, or subject, although the series also contains a number of loose photographs. Many albums also contain newspaper clippings, drawings, post cards, and other textual materials. Most negatives in the series were printed and placed in albums.

Printed Materials

File contains assorted materials such as newsletters and magazines that Norman contributed to; as well as sheet music, clippings including a short story by Laleah Creighton.

Records

Series consists of recordings of Gillan auditions, as well as transcriptions of The Rum Runner broadcasts and a collection of Norman Creighton's radio talks entitled A Hantsport Haggis: A Collection of Short Essays by Norman Creighton. Most records have locking grooves between tracks, are in good condition, and have good sound quality. The series consists of two subseries: 1. Gillan Auditions, and 2. The Rum Runners and A Hantsport Haggis.

Research Files

This series contains Norman Creighton's original research, which was primarily intended for his non-fiction articles and radio programs. The files consist of notes from Creighton's observations on trips, transcripts of interviews, correspondence, and printed materials (such as government reports, brochures, pamphlets). The first-hand research was conducted in the Maritimes, and includes the following subjects: noteworthy individuals; local towns with rich traditions; historical events; and current issues and events. The research files also contain assignments Creighton completed for a correspondence course on fiction writing in 1941, and information on H. G. Wells. Creighton was a fan of the author and avidly collected books written by and about Wells for decades. Creighton's research was related to building his collection and consists of correspondence with rare book stores, H. G. Wells societies, and professors. The series also

Radio talks

Series consists mainly of Norman Creighton's CBC radio talks, airing from the 1950s through 1980s, but also includes newspaper clippings and notes, a CBC brochure, and a chronological list of radio talks and their subjects. Radio talks are usually brief essays or editorials on subjects ranging from environmental issues; social issues; Maritime historical figures and events; Maritime communities and events; and lifestyle, among others. They aired on several CBC shows, including: A. M. Chronicle, Maritime Magazine, and Personally Speaking. There are approximately 700 talks, most of which are between five and seven typed pages. Creighton often re-used sections from radio talks or re-aired largely unchanged radio talks at later dates. Re-aired radio talks may also have been re-titled. Instances where material is known to have been recycled are noted. The series consists of two subseries based on type of material: 1. Radio talks 2. Title lists

Subject Files

This series contains background information for Norman Creighton's CBC radio talks; as such, many of the file titles correspond with titles for the talks. These files consist of notes, newspaper and magazine clippings, printed material (pamphlets, brochures, government documents), and correspondence. The research is primarily secondary, although Creighton occasionally obtained information first-hand via correspondence, phone interviews, or trips to local communities. Creighton added to many of his subject files for several years, and his interests range from environmental issues; social issues; Maritime historical figures and events; Maritime communities and events; health; and lifestyle, among others. Most files are small and contain only a few pages. The subject files also include notes on his fiction writing. These notes - which contain ideas for characters, conversations, situations - provide a first-hand look into Creighton's writing process. Many sheets of paper and newspaper clippings are becoming brittle with age or tearing around the edges and should be handled with care.

The Gillans

Series consists of materials related to Norman Creighton's CBC radio program "The Gillans" which aired from 1942 to 1949, including original and revised scripts; subject and episode indexes to scripts; plotting, drama, and character notes; as well as a promotional image of cast members. Indexes are only available for scripts dating from 1942 to 1946. The original scripts are carbon copies and require careful handling, many of the early ones are also spotted and appear to have some water damage. Most scripts are numbered in sequence and arranged in this order. Emergency scripts were often used when one or more characters were unable to perform. Although filed in sequence, the use of emergency scripts often resulted in misnumbering of episodes. Series includes the following subseries: 1. Scripts 2. Indexes 3. Plotting sheets and notes.

Titus Smith

Series contains files relating to Titus Smith Jr., the Nova Scotian naturalist known as the "Dutch Village Philosopher" and ancestor of Norman Creighton. Includes genealogical work, newspaper clippings, letters to Smith from his contemporaries and family and letters about Smith by his ancestors, and items commemorating his contributions to naturalism in Nova Scotia… also contains some mention of Titus Smith Sn.

Fish and bacteria research files

Series contains records relating to Hayes' research on fish and bacteria in freshwater systems. Research data was gathered on trips to lakes in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and all five of the Great Lakes. Hayes published a number of papers based on this research data.

Christine Eyles

Series consists of papers, photographs, writings, art, and assorted memorabilia from Christine Eyles. Items focus primarily on Christine and her father Charles ("Chas"), a violin maker.

Eyles, Christine, 1900-1978

Poetry

Series consists of the poetry (published and unpublished) of Alan Creighton. He wrote on a wide variety of topics, but primarily nature (especially Nova Scotia, with works inspired by the places he lived in) and human nature. The records also include some (prose) musings on poetry, poets, and the creative process, as well as documents related to the Cheney-Trent poetry course he took by correspondence.

Prose

Series consists of various prose works by Alan Creighton, including literary criticism, histories of various towns/locations (primarily Nova Scotian), short stories, and reminisces of locations, events, and people. The short stories are on a variety of topics and tend to include an element of morality and appreciation of beauty in different forms.

Sketches

Series consists of sketches and art studies by Alan Creighton in various media, including pencil, ink, crayon, charcoal, and watercolour and oil paints. Subjects include people (faces and figures as well as studies of isolated body parts), landscapes (particularly coastal and wooded scenes), and studies of various elements of nature (such as clouds).

City planning and development

This series consists of records relating to various city developments and planning projects in cities across Canada, including the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfront revitalization, the Barrington Street alignment and development of Uniacke Square and similar development projects in the City of Halifax at the time. Types of records include notes, meeting minutes, printed material, correspondence and development plans.

Subseries consist of Alberta ; British Columbia ; Manitoba ; Nova Scotia ; Ontario ; Quebec ; Research ; and Saskatchewan.

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