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Zwicker theme scores

File contains scores for the Zwicker theme, which was composed by Stephen Pedersen for the CBC Radio series of six half-hour plays written by Silver Donald Cameron. There is also a note from Cameron to the Pedersens.

Zwicker : episodes 3 and 4

Item is a cassette recording of episodes three ("Lebanese Blonde") and four ("White Sails Pullin' Stoutly") of Donald Silver Cameron's radio play Zwicker, which was broadcast on CBC Radio. The music was written by Stephen Pedersen for flute, bass and keyboard.

Zwicker : episodes 1 and 2

Item is a cassette recording of episodes one ("Upper Case") and two ("The Fiend in the Fortress") of Donald Silver Cameron's radio play Zwicker, which was broadcast on CBC Radio on January 5 and 12, 1978. The music was written by Stephen Pedersen for flute, bass and keyboard. The keyboard was played by Monique Gusset [later Monique Luce Gibson].

The 100 Year Old Man — CBC produced

File contains an original manuscript draft of The One Hundred Year Old man, first produced for radio by CBC Halifax. File also contains a contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script including various submissions, rejections, acceptances and prizes.

Once Around — CBC Morningside

File contains manuscript drafts of episodes 1-5 of Once Around, a radio drama series broadcast by CBC Radio in 1983. File also contains outlines, correspondence, notes and a chronology of events outlining the evolution of the project.

Don't You Find That Funny?

File contains an annotated manuscript draft, two copies of a full outline as submitted to CBC Radio, and a chronology of events outlining the evolution of the script, which was never produced.

Only the Old and Dying — CBC produced

File contains five annotated manuscript copies of Only the Old and Dying, a radio drama commissioned and broadcast by CBC Radio in 1988. File also contains a story outline, contract, and notes.

The Waiting's Over — CBC produced

File contains three manuscript drafts of The Waiting's Over, which was originally written as a stage play titled Ed & Molly, based on an idea conceived by Barry Stuart. The radio version was broadcast by CBC Radio in 1982. File also contains a manuscript copy of Ed & Molly, an outline for its adaptation to radio, a contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script and its production.

For Independence — CBC produced

File contains six manuscript copies of For Independence, broadcast by CBC Radio in 1982. File also contains a contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script and its production.

The Truth about Mrs Van Haiden — CBC produced

File contains five manuscript drafts of The Truth About Mrs Van Haiden, broadcast by CBC Radio in 1979. File also contains an outline, contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script and its production.

The Flood — CBC produced

File contains three drafts copies of The Flood, broadcast by CBC Radio in 1977. File also contains a contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script and its production.

With Sirens Wailing — CBC produced

File contains four drafts copies of The Sound of Sirens, broadcast three times by CBC Radio, the first time as "With Sirens Wailing." File also contains a contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script and its production.

Script, correspondence, and recording of "I'll Bastyerache"

File contains documents related to "I'll Bastyerache" by Jenny Munday and Marshall Button, a comedy performance that was aired on CBC Radio Halifax during the Maritime Magazine program. The documents include a script for the performance; and a letter from Sheila Jones to Munday and Button.

Acting contracts for CBC radio programs

File contains acting contracts between Jenny Munday and CBC Radio for programs called "Vanishing Point - A Silent Agreement," "Morningside Drama - Amateur Hero," and "Money in the Bank."

Reviews, contracts, and other documents from CBC radio comedy programs

File contains documents related to radio dramas that Jenny Munday wrote or acted in, including the "Plaid Beaver" series and "Money in the Bank." The documents include a writing contract between Munday and CBC; an acting contract between Munday and CBC for "Plaid Beaver"; a production report for "The Plaid Beaver"; newspaper reviews; and correspondence.

Proposal for a radio drama called "A womans war"

File contains two copies of a proposal by Jenny Munday for a radio drama called "A Woman's War." The proposal was sent to Rosemary Gilbert, Producer, CBC Radio Drama. The file also contains correspondence between Munday and Gilbert about the proposal.

Neptune Theatre and CBC radio : All fall down

File contains documents related to Neptune Theatre's production of "All Fall Down." The production was also turned into a radio drama. Jenny Munday played the role of Emma Grady. The documents include programs; a contract between Munday and CBC Radio; a contract between Munday and Neptune Theatre; newspaper reviews; greeting cards; and other documents.

Recording of radio drama "All fall down"

File contains a recording of the radio drama version of "All Fall Down." The play was also produced by Neptune Theatre. Jenny Munday played the role of Emma Grady.

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Script and correspondence about "I'll Bastyerache"

File contains a recording of "I'll Bastyerache" by Jenny Munday and Marshall Button, a comedy performance that was aired on CBC Radio Halifax during the Maritime Magazine program. The other side of the tape has a recording of "What's a Yuppie?" from Morningside.

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Backbencher : season one : [radio drama]

File contains nine audio recordings that comprise season one of Backbenchers : One woman's journey through the snake pit of Canadian politics, a radio drama series by Wendy Lill presented by CBC Radio. File contains the pilot and eight episodes.

George Douglas Elphinstone Anderson fonds

  • MS-2-768
  • Fonds
  • 1945-1947
Fonds contains radio scripts, correspondence and published materials related to the radio program, "Now It Can Be Told". Anderson wrote the radio scripts and most of the correspondence, while working as a Staff Engineer for Nova Scotia Light and Power.

Anderson, George Douglas Elphinstone, 1902-

Norman Creighton fonds

  • MS-2-689
  • Fonds
  • Bulk, 1913-1995
Fonds consists of materials created and collected by Norman Creighton, including radio scripts; published and unpublished manuscripts for short stories and articles; correspondence; audio tapes and records; research notes; newspaper and magazine clippings; photographs; financial papers; memorabilia. Materials primarily relate to Creighton's long career as a writer and broadcaster, but also include materials relating to his personal life and family history. Fonds is arranged by type of material and includes the following series: CBC Scripts, Correspondence, Family Estate Documents, Fiction, Financial, Memorabilia, Nonfiction, Notebooks, Photographs, Printed Materials, Radio Talks, Records, Research Files, Subject Files, The Gillans, Titus Smith.

Creighton, Norman, 1909-1995

'Power Play' written by Dave Carley : [sound recording]

'Power Play' written by Dave Carley : [sound recording]

File consists of season 1, episode 7 of the CBC radio drama "Backbencher" which originally aired on Tuesday February 14, 2011. This episode was written by Dave Carley, script editor was Beverley Cooper and was based on the series concept by Wendy Lill.

Sound recordings

Series contains audio recordings of musical performances featuring Stephen Pedersen's compositions and/or his performances on flute and piccolo. Series includes recordings of Pedersen's solo performances and performances by musical ensembles including Scotia Wind and the Halifax Woodwind Quintet. Most recordings are on audio reels; series includes two audio cassettes of a radio play featuring Pedersen's music. Recordings include several made for radio or television broadcast.
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