Showing 100 results

Archival Description
Nova Scotia Fiction
Print preview View:
Descending

W. Graham Allen fonds

  • MS-2-96
  • Fonds
  • 1898-1984
The fonds primarily consist of scripts, broadcasts, short stories and commentaries from Allen's writing and broadcast career; correspondence; documents relating to Allen's Navy service and personal reference material; CBC election broadcast coverage; and photographs.

Allen, W. Graham

Donna Morrissey fonds

  • MS-2-753
  • Fonds
  • 1979-2012
Fonds contains records created and collected by Donna Morrissey that document her work as a creative writer. Records types include manuscripts (print and electronic), page proofs, illustrations, digital photographs, and published copies of her novels, scripts and short stories. There is also e-mail and printed correspondence, press material and book reviews, research materials and workshop resources.

Alan Creighton fonds

  • MS-2-701
  • Fonds
  • 1845-2001

Fonds includes Alan Creighton's diaries, which cover many of the years from 1920 to 2000. Writings from the period 1920 to 1954 (many undated) are mainly short stories and poems. These writings include handwritten and typed, complete and incomplete, and published and unpublished works. There is also some correspondence throughout as well as copies of his two books of poetry. The fonds includes writings with titles such as "About Poetry," "Poetry Courses," "Thoughts," "Music & Art," and "Bedford Basin." His notebooks include evidence of a variety of courses taken, including French and Greek, music, poetry, and art (both practice and history, including Chinese art). There is also a record of his art sales from 1964 to 1999. Personal and family documents are included in the fonds.

Alan Creighton's artwork is extensive and primarily in the form of sketches and watercolours, with a few oil paintings. Many of his sketches are in albums, many of which are used exclusively for one particular aspect of his studies. For example, album labels include "People," "Trees," "Skies," "Rock Formations," "Buildings," "Railway Sketches" (scenes from train journeys), and "Outdoors." Others identify a place and time and include such labels as "At the Zoo," "Nova Scotian Sketches 1951," "South Shore 1982," and "Toronto 1996." Still others contain a mixture of styles and themes. There are also numerous loose sketches and watercolours which have been loosely arranged into similar groupings such as "Clouds," "Boats," "Flowers," and so forth. Photograph albums include photos of family and of scenes taken by Alan as a reference for future paintings.

Included with Alan Creighton’s personal items are papers, writings, art, and memorabilia belonging to his friend and roommate Christine Eyles, who died without heirs. Some relate to her employment as a violinist in England and in Toronto, Ontario and some contain her poetry, plays, and artwork (in sketchbooks and on loose paper). Published and handwritten music scores, mostly for the violin, are also included. A photograph album contains many formal portraits of family and friends taken in England in the early 20th century. Records also include papers by and about her father, Charles Eyles, a famous violin-maker. Such materials include advertisements, brochures, and letters attesting to the high quality of his craftsmanship.

Creighton, Alan

Nova Scotian review of Friendships

File contains a review of Budge Wilson's compilation of short stories "Friendships," which appeared in The Nova Scotian (or The Chronicle Herald) newspaper.

A fiddle for Angus : final draft and note to agent Leona Trainer

  • MS-2-650.2018-042, Box 91, Folder 14
  • File
  • November 25, 2000 - November 26, 2000

    • Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File contains the final draft of Budge Wilson's children's story "A Fiddle for Angus," and a note to her agent, Leona Trainer, about the draft. The file also contains the typescript of a short story entitled "My Heroine, Murphy Brown," by Budge Wilson (undated), which was included in the anthology "Friendships" (2006).

Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia Short Story Award introduction notes

File contains Budge Wilson's introductory speech for the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia Short Story Award and a program from the event. The award was won by Jane Elizabeth Ledwell with Beverley Morash (second), Beth Ryan (third), and Kathleen Knowles, Joyce Simpson and Abby Whidden (honourable mentions). Wilson's speech discusses each of the recipients and their submissions in turn.

Speech for Short Story Award at the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia Gala

File contains Budge Wilson's presenting speech for the Short Story Award at the 1999 Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia Gala (WFNS). The file includes her handwritten draft and final typed copy of the speech and a copy of the program for the event. The Short Story Award was won by André Narbonne with Leigh Anne Williams (second), Eve Mills Nash (third), and Lindsay Preston and Karen Leah Whalen (honourable mentions). Wilson's speech briefly discusses each individual and their short story submission.

The serpent's tooth : drafts

File includes three typescript drafts and two rewrites of page 7 from the short story "The Serpent's Tooth" by Budge Wilson.

Friendships : draft with notes for Helen Reeves

File contains typed drafts with corrections for the twelve short stories included in Budge Wilson's "Friendship" anthology. File also includes notes for Wilson's editor, Helen Reeves, at Penguin Canada.

Friends : typed draft sent to editor

File contains an incomplete draft (missing "Big Little Gerome") with a few pencil corrections, which was sent to Barbara Berson, editor with Penguin Canada. The short story anthology was later renamed "Friendships."

Mr. Manuel Jenkins : drafts

File contains two drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "Mr. Manuel Jenkins" and a copy of the story as it appeared in "Atlantica: Stories from the Maritimes and Newfoundland" (edited by Lesley Choyce and published by Goose Lake). This story was included in Wilson's 2002 anthology "Fractures."

Birds, horses and muffins : drafts

File contains two typed, annotated drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "Birds, Horses and Muffins," which was published in the anthology "Cordelia Clark" (1994).

My cousin Clarette : drafts

File contains four complete drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "My Cousin Clarette," which was published in her anthology "The Leaving" (1990).

The leaving : drafts

File contains eight typed drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "The Leaving," which was published in an anthology by the same name in 1990.

Vicky Gaboreau reading

  • MS-2-650.2000-033, Box 29, Folder 13
  • File
  • June 27, 1990 - July 1990

    • Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File contains correspondence and notes relating to a reading by Budge Wilson on CBC radio from her new anthology of short stories "The Leaving."

Questions and answers : drafts

File contains three annotated drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "Questions and Answers," which was published in "The First Time," edited by Charles Montpetit (Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, 1995).

The queen who wouldn't listen : draft

File contains an annotated draft of Budge Wilson's short story "The Queen Who Wouldn't Listen," which was published in "Royal Family Fables" (Edmonton: Tree Frog Press, 1989).

Mrs. Garibaldi and Leonardo : drafts

File contains two annotated, typed drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "Mrs. Garibaldi and Leonardo," which was published in her anthology "The Courtship" (1994).

The losers : drafts

File contains five annotated, typed drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "The Losers," which was published in her anthology "The Courtship" (1994).

The listener : draft

File contains a typed, annotated draft of Budge Wilson's short story "The Listener," which was published in the anthology "Cordelia Clark" (1994).

The house on high street : drafts

File contains two annotated, typed drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "The House on High Street," which was published in her anthology "The Courtship" (1994).

The courtship : drafts

File contains three annotated drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "The Courtship," which was published in her anthology by the same name in 1994.

The charmer : drafts

File contains two annotated, typed drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "The Charmer," which was published in her anthology "Cordelia Clark" (1994).

Dancing in the the streets : drafts

File contains three annotated, typed drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "Dancing in the Streets," which was included in the anthology "Royal Family Fables" (Edmonton: Tree Frog Press, 1988).

The dress : drafts

File contains four annotated, typed drafts of Budge Wilson's short story "The Dress," which was published in her anthology "The Courtship" (1994).

Cordelia Clark : editing for American version

File contains an annotated draft of Budge Wilson's short story anthology "Cordelia Clark," likely for the American publication of the anthology (New York: Philomel Books, 1995).

Review of Words unrealized

File contains two drafts of a review written by Budge Wilson for the short story anthology "Words Unrealized" (Breakwater Press, 1991), which was written for The Daily News.

My war : first typed draft

File contains an annotated, typed draft (with an inserted handwritten page) of Budge Wilson's short story "My War" (previously titled "My Lovely War"), which was published in "Notes Across the Aisle" (Thistledown Press).

Correspondence with Thistledown Press regarding My war

File contains correspondence between Budge Wilson and Thistledown Press Ltd., regarding her short story anthology "My War." The file includes correspondence from the publisher and a draft and copy of Wilson's reply.

The dandelion garden : from Integrated language arts anthology, Grade 6

File contains a copy of Budge Wilson's short story "The Dandelion Garden : A Modern Fable for Elderly Children," as it appeared in the "Integrated Language Arts Anthology" (1995) for Grade 6 students, and two copies of the Permissions Request form from ScottForesman to Budge Wilson for the non-exclusive reprint rights to this short story (originally published in her anthology "The Dandelion Garden and Other Stories").

The dandelion garden : typed draft

File contains a typed draft of Budge Wilson's short story "The Dandelion Garden : A Modern Fable for Elderly Children," which was published in the "Integrated Language Arts Anthology" (1995) for Grade 6 students.

The canoe trip : fifth draft

File contains an annotated, typed draft of Budge Wilson's short story "The Canoe Trip," which was published in "Islands in the Harbour" (1990).

Questions and answers : Alan's final draft

File contains an annotated, typed draft of Budge Wilson's short story "Questions and Answers," which was first published in "The First Time: True Stories," volume 1 (Orca Books, 1995). The draft was typed by Alan Wilson, her husband.

My war : second final copy

File contains an annotated, typed draft of Budge Wilson's short story "My War," which was published in "Notes Across the Aisle" (Thistledown Press). The file also includes an invoice from L. Marie Davis for the "Disk and 2 print copies of manuscript 'My War'".

Cordelia Clark : first typed draft

File contains an annotated, typed draft of Budge Wilson's short story "Cordelia Clark," which was the title story of her 1994 anthology.

Correspondence regarding Mothers and other strangers

File contains correspondence between Budge Wilson and her copy editor Erin Dewitt, publisher Harcourt Brace, and Leona Trainer from Stoddart Publishing, regarding her short story anthology "Mothers and Other Strangers."

Correspondence regarding Cordelia Clark

File contains correspondence between Budge Wilson and her copy editor, Sheila Dalton, during the editing of Wilson's anthology of short stories "Cordelia Clark."
Results 1 to 50 of 100