Fonds consists of manuscripts and proofs of Budge Wilson's books and short stories; correspondence with publishers, students, and teachers; publicity material; photocopies and clippings of reviews, profiles, and notices regarding awards and appearances; diaries; recorded radio interviews; and an assortment of other documents created and collected by the author throughout her writing career. The fonds also contains materials relating to the adaptation of Wilson's novel "Before Green Gables" into a Japanese animated television series.
File contains a handwritten draft of Budge Wilson's news announcement for the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) newsletter, News Roundup. The announcement includes her recently published book "After Swissair"; readings at public libraries, the Hubbards Literary Society, and Word on the Street; interviews on CTV and CBC radio; features in the Chronicle Herald; and the upcoming publication of the fourth new Polish edition of "Before Green Gables."
File consists of the hand-written speech of Budge Wilson given at the Hubbards Writer's Festival held in honour of Budge Wilson's writing accomplishments.
File contains correspondence, invitation, program, newspaper clipping, and a copy of "Budge," a book of tributes to Wilson published by the Hubbards Writers Society.
File consists of the drafts of a speech by Budge Wilson, for the Mount Saint Vincent University convocation held on May 18, 2012, upon receipt being awarded an honaryary degree. Includes a short biography of Budge Wilson in the Mount Saint Vincent Uiversity convocation brochure.
File contains an invitation for a fundraising event for the Nova Scotia Writers in the Schools Program, hosted by the Nova Scotia Children's Literature Roundtable and held at the University Club, Dalhousie University.
File consists of the typescript of electronic emailed messages between Budge Wilson and Marilyn Smulders, regarding an interview for the Dalhousie Magazine.
File consists of the typescripts of electronic email messages and letters of Budge Wilson regarding a talk at the LBANS/NSLA (Library Boards Association of Nova Scotia / Nova Scotia Library Association). The conference was held in Greenwich, Nova Scotia, October 3-5, 2008. Includes the conference program booklet.
File consist the typescripts of electronic email messages of Budge Wilson regarding a talk at the Annapolis Valley Regional Library Inservice held in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, on May 26, 2008. Includes a photocopy of the Inservice brochure featuring Budge Wilson's talk.
File consists of the typescripts of electronic email messages of Budge Wilson regarding a talk at at the Lockeport Elementary School. The visit was rescheduled to due to ill health.
File consists of the typescripts of electronic email messages and letters of Budge Wilson regarding the Dalhousie University Alumni Award ceremony and annual dinner held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, October 16, 2008. The Alumni Achievement award was bestowed on Budge Wilson at the ceremony.
File consists of two the typescripts of electronic email messages of Budge Wilson regarding a talk at the Word on the Street Festival held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 28, 2008.
File consists of the typescripts of electronic email messages and letters of Budge Wilson regarding a talk at the Read by the Sea event held in River John, Nova Scotia, July 19, 2008. Includes the program for the event with two publicity flyers.
File contains a clipping of an article by Marilyn Smulders from the Dalhousie Magazine (Vol. 25, no. 1), which features Budge Wilson and her book "Before Green Gables."
File consists of the typescripts of electronic email messages of Budge Wilson regarding a talk at the Canadian Association of School Administrators Summer Leadership Academy held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, July 10-13, 2008. Includes the conference program. Also includes a photocopied page from "Leaders and Learners" (volume 4, issue 23, September 2008, page 16).
File consists of: one note from Carol; and a letter from Armbrae Academy. Includes a newspaper clipping from "The Chester Clipper", May 3, 2005 (page 6).
File contains Budge Wilson's handwritten speech for the Blandford Show Opening. The speech discusses here writing career, and the photographs and paintings at the Show.
File contains an annotated draft of Budge Wilson's second book in the Izzie series, "Trongate Fury." The file also contains a copy of a letter from Wilson to Penguin publishers about the manuscript.