Item is a manuscript of Hid Treasure, or The Labours of a Deacon and Other Poems dated April 29, 1919, which is possibly when the pages were taped into the bound scrapbook with the title embossed on the spine. A contents page lists both published and unpublished poems, including "Betula Nigra," "The Prince's Lodge," and the title poem, "Hid Treasure." The manuscript date is unknown, but the poems themselves range in date from ca.1839-1886. Robert R.J. Emmerson's name appears as co-author on the title page, but it has been scratched out along with the second of two epigraphs.
Subseries consists of three folders regarding Charles Bruce's book of poetry,The Flowing Summer, published in 1947, including a manuscript, correspondence and book reviews.
Subseries consists of three folders relating to Charles Bruce's 1946 book of poetry, Grey ship moving, including correspondence, book reviews and a radio script from CJCH.
Subseries consists of 18 folders relating to Charles Bruce's 1954 book The Channel Shore, including manuscripts, correspondence, research notes and book reviews.
File contains a booklet of poetry written by Phillip Stewart Thompson and sent as a letter to Jenny Munday. The booklet contains some photographs and drawings. A newspaper article about Thompson's death is also included in the file.
Fonds consists of poetry journals, drafts, submissions, correspondence, meeting minutes, and event posters regarding the BS Poetry Society, and photographs of BS Poetry Society events.
File contains three BS Poetry Society newsletters (October 1988; March 1989; December 1989); one BS Poetry Society publication (1989 Nova Scotia Poetry Awards Anthology); two publications in affiliation with Joe Blades (Reflections, 1987; New Muse of Contempt, 1988); and a New Muse of Contempt publication (Great Expectations, vol.3, no.2, 1990).
File contains BSPS membership application leaflet/application forms, subscription leaflet/form for Poetry Halifax Dartmouth, and 1989 Nova Scotia Poetry Awards Anthology order form, as well as a change of address notice.
Series includes posters/leaflets for BSPS events, including meetings, readings and workshops, submission requests, membership forms and press releases.
Series contains documentation pertaining to the administration of the Bourbon Street Poetry Society, including business cards/letterheads, biographical information, certificates of incorporation, memorandum of association, letters of resignation, resumes, general meetings minutes and motions, and financial final reports.
File includes resumes of Deirdre Dwyer, Joanne Light, Joe Blades, and Kathleen McConnell; and letters of resignation by Andre Narbonne, Eleonore Schonmaier, Joe Blades, and Kathleen McConnell.
Series contains one copy of each journal produced by the BSPS, which began with its first issue as the Bourbon Street Journal, then became BSPS Journal, before being renamed Poetry Halifax Dartmouth in 1988.
Fonds consists of materials regarding Russell B. Zinck's poetry, including poetry manuscripts and newspaper clippings; his notes about politics; and his involvement with the local press. Record types include correspondence, a scrapbook and a notebook containing poem drafts. The fonds also contains a picture by W.M. Schaffuer.
Fonds consists of correspondence, financial papers, and grant applications for the journal Germination, papers from the Tribune Press (Sackville, New Brunswick) relating to Owl's Head Press, and publications and pamphlets.
Fonds consists of Allan James Chapman's family history, including an account of the Halifax Explosion written by his mother Annie Marguerite (Daisy) Chapman, and his grandfather Herbert Eugene Greenough's poems and essays about working on the Nova Scotia railways.
File contains a letter sent by an unidentified person to Marjorie Stone, a letter sent by H.W. King to Patricia Monk, a letter sent by H.W. King to H. Runte, a typescript written by A. Wainwright, two typescripts with handwritten annotation written by an unidentified person and A. Wainwright.
File contains correspondence between various persons, including Stanley A. Cowan, Robert D. Tennant Jr., Cindy Fitzherbert, Henry S. Whittier, Elaine K. Boychuk, Charles A. Armour, Gleen Willmott, Lesley Choyce, Tania Theriault, Sharon A. Doucette, Bruce Greenfield, and Patricia A. Divine.
