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Joyce Barkhouse fonds
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Photograph of Dr. Harold Leslie Atwood

File contains a matted photograph of Dr. Harold Leslie Atwood, the brother of writer Margaret Atwood and nephew of Joyce Barkhouse. The photograph was likely taken for his graduation from the University of Toronto (B.A.).

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.

Across Canada

File contains an account of the Killam family's cross-Canada trip of 1934, written by Kathleen "Kay" Cogswell (nee Killam).

Assorted documents and photographs of Joyce Barkhouse

File includes a letter to children's author Claire MacKay and copies of publications that include stories by Joyce Barkhouse, including Hi Venture magazine and the Canadian Children's Literature journal. The file also includes photographs of Blomidon, King's County, Nova Scotia and the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in addition to copies of poems, birthday invitations, an edited biography of Joyce Barkhouse from the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia website, and family history documents.

Teaching license and school register for Joyce Barkhouse

File contains two Grade 2 class registers with lists of students taught by Joyce Killam at Liverpool School Section No. 8 in Queens County, Nova Scotia. The file also contains a copy of her teacher's license, originally issued in 1937 and re-issued in 1969 by the Department of Education, Nova Scotia.

Diary detailing a trip across Canada

File contains one diary of Joyce Barkhouse's trip across lower Canada in 1934 with her mother, father, Kay, and Laurabel (?) Bigelow.. The diary is handwritten.

Promotional material of Joyce Barkhouse

Series contains records related to publicity and promotion of Barkhouse's works. The types of records included here are newspaper and magazine clippings, press releases, book reviews, posters, interviews, and other promotional materials.

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.

Press releases regarding Pit Pony

File contains newspaper clippings about the cancellation of the Pit Pony TV series and efforts to safe the the wharf in Harbourville, Nova Scotia, attached to a letter sent from Joyce Barkhouse to her sister. The file also contains a poster for the Pit Pony audio book, narrated by Richard Donat.

The French Cross

File contains an article written by Joyce Barkhouse and published in the Canadian Illustrated News.

The Highest Tide

File contains an article written by Joyce Barkhouse and published in The Canadian Boy.

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."

Anna's Pet: A Puppet Play

File contains the script for the play by Frederick H. Thury, adapted from the children's book of the same name by Joyce Barkhouse and Margaret Atwood. The file also contains newspaper clippings and correspondence related to the play.

The Pit Pony

File contains a published copy of The Pit Pony by Joyce Barkhouse, published by the Gage Educational Publishing Company.
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