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Books of Joyce Barkhouse

Series contains records related to published books including Abraham Gesner, Anna's Pet, George Dawson: The Little Giant, The Pit Pony, The Purple Cloak, The Smallest Rabbit, The Witch of Port LaJoye, The Lost Ship, and The Story of Little Martin. Types of records included here are drafts, galleys, published books, research materials, sketches, and audio-visual materials relating to published works.

Stories for my godson

File contains an illustrated story, written by Dr. Northway ("Godmother Mars") to her godson, Karl. Budge Wilson did the illustrations circa 1955. The file also

Short stories by Budge Wilson

Series consists of independent short stories written by Budge Wilson (i.e., those not included in complete anthologies by Wilson). Series includes drafts and proofs with annotations by Budge Wilson and her editors.

The Christmas of the big blow : drafts

File contains two drafts of Budge Wilson's book "The Christmas of the Big Blow," which was later published as "The Christmas that Almost Wasn't."

Books and short story anthologies by Budge Wilson

Series consists of research, manuscripts, and drafts of books and short story anthologies written by Budge Wilson. Series also contains some draft illustrations by Budge Wilson and artists with whom she collaborated, including Terry Roscoe, and signed, published copies of her books.

The gift : handwritten first draft

File contains the first handwritten draft of Budge Wilson's book "The Gift," later published as "The Best / Worst Christmas Present Ever," and a letter to Sandra Bogart, Acquisitions Editor at Scholastic Books.

The pen-pal : copy-edited version

File contains two typed and annotated drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "The Pen-pal," which was published in her anthology "The Leaving" (1990).

My cousin Clarette : handwritten

File contains a notebook with a handwritten draft of Budge Wilson's short story "My Cousin Clarette," which was published in her anthology "The Leaving" (1990).

The charmers : handwritten first draft

File contains a handwritten draft of Budge Wilson's short story "The Charmers" (later named "The Charmer"), which was published in the anthology "Cordelia Clark" (1994).

Was it fun on the beach today? : handwritten

File contains a notebook with a handwritten draft of Budge Wilson's short story "Was it Fun on the Beach Today?," which was published in the "Blue Jean Collection" (1992).

Be-ers and do-ers : handwritten

File contains a handwritten draft of Budge Wilson's short story "Be-ers and Do-ers," which was published in her anthology "The Leaving" (1990).

Lysandra's poem : handwritten

File contains a notebook with a handwritten draft of Budge Wilson's short story "Lysandra's Poem," which was published in her anthology "The Leaving" (1990).

Breakdown : handwritten first draft

  • MS-2-650, Box 8, Folder 1
  • File
  • July 15, 1986 - August 15, 1986
  • Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File contains seven notebooks with Budge Wilson's handwritten first draft of "The Breakdown," written in a total of 27 hours and 20 minutes.

Mystery lights at Blue Harbour : copy edited

File contains a typed and annotated draft of Budge Wilson's book "Mystery Lights at Blue Harbour" and a letter from her editor at Scholastic-TAB Publications Ltd., Sheila Dalton. The draft is missing some pages and included pages are out of order. A note from Budge Wilson on one of the pages reads "pages missing may not have needed edit."

The metaphor from Inside Stories

File contains a photocopy of Budge Wilson's short story "The Metaphor," as it appeared in "Inside Story II," typeset with changes.

Thirteen never changes : proofs

File contains an annotated proof of Budge Wilson's book "Thirteen Never Changes," previously titled "Gretchen's Diary", including the proof and additional inserted pages.

Breakdown : [book]

Item is a published copy of Budge Wilson's book, published by Scholastic-TAB Publications.

Breakdown : [book]

Item is a published copy of Budge Wilson's book, published by Scholastic-TAB Publications.

Breakdown : [book]

Item is a published copy of Budge Wilson's book, published by Scholastic-TAB Publications.

Going bananas : [book]

Item is a published copy of Budge Wilson's book, reprinted by Scholastic-TAB Publications.

Mrs. MacIntosh from Islands in the Harbour

File contains an annotated photocopy of Budge Wilson's short story "Mrs. MacIntosh," which appeared in "Islands in the harbour : a collection of stories by writers from Nova Scotia's South Store."

Oliver's wars : typed with breakdown of chapters

File contains a typed and annotated draft of Budge Wilson's book "Oliver's Wars" and an overview of each chapter and the characters, which Wilson submitted for an Aid to Established Writers Grant, which she received in 1991. The file also includes handwritten notes on the book by Wilson.
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