Fonds consists of a large and extended correspondence, manuscript materials (both his own and others), publications, proofs, financial records, transcriptions, audio tapes, lectures and preparation work for teaching. A large quantity of influential (and obscure) periodicals published in the west is also included. Includes material related to Barry McKinnon and The Caledonia Writing Series and Gorse Press. The audio collection consists of cassette and reel to reel tapes of poetry readings and interviews in Prince George and other locations within Canada, including Edmonton, Montreal, and Vancouver. Readings from the 1980 Writing Conference Words/Loves at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) are also included along with many Poetry Readings at CNC during the 1970s to the 1990s. Poets and writers in the audio collection include Barry McKinnon, Ken Belford, Earle Birney, Bill Bissett, George Bowering, Robert Creeley, Brian Fawcett, Gerry Gilbert, Arti Gold, Elizabeth Hay, Roy Kiyooka, Robert Kroetsch, Evelyn Lau, Irving Layton, Dorothy Livesay, Daphne Marlatt, Susan Musgrave, bp Nichol, Michael Ondaatje, Stan Persky, David Phillips, Al Purdy, George Stanley, Sharon Thesen, Fred Wah, and Tom Wayman.
Sem títuloFile consists of one bound copy of "Head Out" written by Barry McKinnon.
Sem títuloFile contains two letters dated February 19, 1968 and February 10, 1989 concerning personal and family matters.
File contains an undated and unsigned letter and a partial manuscript.
File contains mostly handwritten cards and letters concerning the printing of The Golden Daybreak Hair by Aliquondo Press; includes poems, a drawing, a mock-up of the book, note and poems by Alan Suddon, a newspaper clipping and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains three letters dated April 2nd and 5th 1991 and January 18, 1996 concerning VR magazine and various other topics; includes miscellaneous textual material.
File contains letters dating from May 6, 1976 to April 23, 1977 concerning a series of radio programs featuring poets working in British Columbia; includes a poem by Mr. McNeill dedicated to Claire McKinnon.
File contains correspondence dating from September 11, 1975 to December 14, 1992 concerning the publishing/printing of Mr. Shuttleworth's work by Mr. McKinnon and the publishing/printing of Mr. McKinnon's work by Mr. Shuttleworth and various personal topics; includes poems, brochures, programs, pamphlets and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains two undated personal letters.
File contains one personal letter to Mr. Stack, Mr. McKinnon's cousin dated January 9, 1989.
File contains personal correspondence.
File contains two letters, one undated and the other dated October 27, 1993 and one postcard dated May 24, 1982 concerning various personal topics.
File contains cards and letters concerning readings at CNC, poetry, mutual friends and other matters; includes newspaper clippings, poems, a memo relating to a reading planned for Terrace and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains one undated letter which includes an inquiry about Ms. Stevens' book; includes two poems.
File contains one personal letter dated December 22nd.
File contains a letter dated April 13, 1966; includes poems and sketches.
File contains correspondence relating to the printing/publishing of Mr. Suknaski's work and Mr. McKinnon's work as a poet; includes poems and a manuscript.
File contains one personal letter dated March 20th.
File contains a card and a letter concerning readings for Mr. McKinnon.
File contains cards and letters, most undated, covering topics of a personal nature.
File contains letters exchanged between Mr. McKinnon and Mr. Twigg of BC BookWorld concerning Suitcase, a Gorse Press publication by Victoria Walker.
File contains letters dated October 31st and December 28th, 1976 concerning a reading for Mr. McKinnon in Regina.
File contains letters concerning a reading at CNC and other topics; includes a newspaper clipping.
File contains one undated business letter.
File contains letters dated November 22, 1984 and June 13, 1885.
File contains one postcard dated December 21, 1987.
File contains three letters concerning the publishing of a piece of Bob's poetry and other matters relating to the publishing of Mr. McKinnon's own work.
File contains one personal letter dated March 6, 1988.
File contains one postcard from New York City.
File contains letters addressed to David.
File contains one undated personal letter from a former student of Mr. McKinnon's.
File contains a letter dated October 14, 1986 concerning a collaborative work and it's publication in Line magazine and another dated November 9, 1993 concerning a reading for Mr. McKinnon.
File contains one personal letter dated December 1995.
File contains letters dating from October 6, 1966 to March 1, 1985 concerning personal topics and the possibility of a reading for Mr. McKinnon.
File contains an undated thank you card with personal message.
File contains two personal letters, one undated and the other unsigned.
File contains a personal letter dated October 5, 1975 and a letter dated January 26, 1992 concerning the printing/publishing of Paul's work by Gorse Press.
File contains letters dated June 7, 1978 and June 8, 1993 about New York City and other personal topics; includes a poem.
File contains a note dated September 16, 1991 with Mr. McKinnon's biography attached.
File contains two letters dated May 2nd and October 1st, 1966.
File contains one personal letter dated December 31, 1994.
File contains cards and letters, some incomplete, concerning the typesetting of a Caledonia Writing Series item and other personal topics.
File contains mostly undated personal letters.
File contains unsigned cards and letters on various topics.
File contains one letter dated April 27, 1988.
File contains one letter dated October 6, 1995 concerning the sale of Mr. McKinnon's works.
File contains a thank you card for a wedding gift.
File contains two letters one undated and one dated August 20, 1967 concerning printing and various other personal topics.
File contains one undated business letter.
File contains one letter dated May 24, 1991 concerning the use of Mr. McKinnon's poem Bushed.