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Justa Taping p.2-104
2008.3.1.064 · File · [before 1994]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of annotated transcript of interviews between Bridget Moran and Justa Monk.

2008.3.1.066 · File · 1996
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a letter from Bay Ryley, Assistant Editor College Division of Copp Clark Ltd. to Bridget Moran re: inclusion of Justa in one of their recent publications (March 14, 1996) and a letter from Bridget Moran to Bay Ryley re: order request for two more copies of Out of the Background at the author's discount price (April 9, 1996).

Justa Reviews
2008.3.1.067 · File · 1984, 1994-1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • "Past mistakes recorded in new book" (Vancouver Sun, May 8, 1995)
  • "Murder led to election as tribal leader: social worker recorded story" (Vancouver Courier, Dec. 28, 1984)
  • Transcript of "Harkins! Bob Harkins Comment" re: Justa publication (Monarch Broadcasting, Nov. 21, 1994)
  • "Fascinating life, times of Justa Monk" (The Prince George Citizen, Feb. 2, 1995)
  • "Justa: A Review" (Central Interior NDP News)
  • "Blanket coverage" (B.C. Bookworld, spring 1995)
  • "Manslaughter, then Justa for all" and "Blanket coverage" (B.C. Bookworld, spring 1995)
  • Fax from Laura Boyd, Northwood Pulp & Timber to Justa Monk (and Bridget Moran?) re: names and positions of executive staff at Northwood (Nov. 14, 1994).
"Mary and Me"
2008.3.1.068 · File · [199-?]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of 1 CD-R entitled "Mary and Me" Fujifilm, 80min/700MB CD-R and printouts from CD-R including drafts of manuscript "Mary and Me" by Bridget Moran [print outs generated by Archivist from CD-R].

2008.3.1.070 · File · 1991-1996
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a handwritten transcript of interview (?) (Oct.17, 1996); a notebook entitled: "To Bridget, From Mayo, Montreal, summer of '88" containing handwritten notes on manuscript; handwritten notes in question/answer format re: manuscript "Mary and Me" (1991, Quesnel); and a handwritten draft and notes re: "Mary and Me" by Bridget Moran.

"Mary and Me"
2008.3.1.073 · File · [199-?]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Job 01-09 - original scans ; Chap 01-19 (no 16, 17, 18) edited version (July 27) [Floppy Disk - AT&T IBM Formatted, 2HD]
  • Drafts of manuscript "Mary and Me" by Bridget Moran [print outs generated by Archivist from floppy disk].
"Where Winds Come Sweet" A
2008.3.1.075 · File · 1981
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Catherine Bush, Editorial Dept. for Macmillan of Canada re: rejection to publish (Dec. 30, 1981)
  • Copy of letter to Bridget Moran from Marilyn Hancock, Editorial Assistant for Western Producer Prairie Books re: rejection to publish (Oct. 2, 1981)
  • Copy of letter to Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Regina, Sask.) from Bridget Moran re: request to consider chapter from "Where Winds Come Sweet" entitled "Joy to the World" (Nov. 2, 1981)
  • Synopsis of "Where Winds Come Sweet"
  • "The Story About the Story" by Bridget Moran, re: "Where Winds Come Sweet"
  • Manuscript: "Where Winds Come Sweet" by Bridget Moran (Chapters 1-11).
"The Horizontal Land"
2008.3.1.077 · File · 1992
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a letter from Barbara Pulling, Editor, Douglas & McIntyre to Bridget Moran re: rejection to publish "The Horizontal Land" (May 22, 1992); a list of Families and Main Characters from "The Horizontal Land"; chapter Fourteen "The Teacher Cometh" excerpt from "The Horizontal Land."

"The Summer of '81"
2008.3.1.078 · File · 1964, 1981
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a card from The Vancouver Sun rejecting offer to publish the attached four page manuscript "The Summer of '81" by Bridget Moran; newspaper clipping: "Bridget still in dark about her suspension" (The Citizen, Feb. 27, 1964).

Published Articles
2008.3.1.079 · File · 1968-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of published articles written by Bridget Moran:

  • "O Canada, we stand on guard for them!"
  • "Big daddy and our pensioners"
  • "The anatomy of poverty"
  • "Running from life"
  • "Frankly speaking"
  • "The welfare club isn't exclusive" (The Citizen)
  • "I was a petty white official" (The Citizen, Dec. 11, 1968)
  • "Welfare - only bureaucracy shows growth" (The Vancouver Sun, Jan. 20, 1976)
  • "Watch out Bill, Dave's gaining" (The Vancouver Sun, May 11, 1976)
  • Typed letter written by Bridget Moran re: welfare in the election campaign (Jan. 9, 1975)
  • Rough handwritten draft of letter written by Bridget Moran re: welfare in the election campaign
  • "Welfare...1969"
  • A speech (?) re: recommendation for particular core courses to be offered at UNBC
  • "Women and Poverty"
  • "That expedient Socred phrase" (The Sun)
  • "The hardcore poor who defeat us in the poverty war" (Canadian Panorama, April 5, 1969)
  • "Don't call them poor, just broke" (The Vancouver Sun, Aug.1, 1968)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Sept. 2, 1970)
  • "Colors inside a goldfish bowl" (The Citizen, Dec. 18, 1968)
  • "My backbone is great and my soul is rested" (The Vancouver Sun, Mar. 11, 1967)
  • "Hospital emergency ward: B.C. has its own style of disaster" (The Citizen, April 2, 1969)
  • "B.C.'s welfare cycles needs a fresh attack"
  • "Most of welfare dollar goes for administration"
  • "How can a white woman know about Indians?" (Feb.27, 1969)
  • "What is your preference: no prejudice or no food?" (The Citizen, Feb. 12, 1969)
  • "The reserve: cradle or coffin?" (The Citizen, Jan. 15, 1969)
  • "Fiery young princess 'sounds like a racist'"
  • "The tragedy of battered children"
  • "The welfare club isn't exclusive" (The Citizen, Dec. 2, 1968)
  • "LaMarsh: too much, too late"
  • "Student power confined" (Nov.18, 1968)
  • "The demise of the geriatric square" (The Citizen, Nov.28, 1968)
  • "Frankly Speaking: in the land of the midnight sun" (North Star, July 15, 1970)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Sept. 30, 1970)
  • "An innocent plays housing roulette" (Vancouver Sun, Jan.15, 1970)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Oct. 7, 1970)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Sept. 1970)
  • "Frankly Speaking: suicide and the welfare state" (North Star)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Sept.2, 1970)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Sept.23, 1970)
  • Letter to the Editor "A high price for the piper" (The Sun, Feb.9, 1973)

File also contains miscellaneous articles not written by Bridget Moran:

  • Allan Fotheringham byline (The Sun, April 3, 1976)
  • "IRA threatens to kill special court officials"
  • "Welfare activist sees swing in social attitudes" by John Pope (The Citizen, May 3, 1976)
  • "Study reveals poor quality of life on reserves" (The Citizen, Oct.13, 1995)
  • "Tribal chief labels Campbell 'racist'" (The Citizen, Oct. 16, 1998)
  • "Schools get Nisga'a treaty course" (The Citizen, Oct. 15, 1998)
  • "Teaching guide maps native culture studies" (The Citizen, Oct. 15, 1998)
  • "Nisga'a treaty more than a century in the making" (The Province, Aug.1, 1998)
  • "Record 1.5 million kids live in poverty" (The Citizen, Nov. 29, 1997)
  • "Authors tour Central Interior" (The Citizen, April 17, 1991)
  • "X-factor means boys will always be boys"
  • "Brief concerning the status of women within the Department of Human Resources" prepared by the Task Force on Sexism in Social Work (Sept. 1975)
  • "Welfare moms 'exploited' study finds" (The Citizen, Aug. 13, 1997)
  • "Local poverty subject of research" (The Citizen, July 23, 1997)
  • "Women downtrodden in Canada despite promise, group says" (The Citizen, Sept.11, 1997)
  • "Poor won't go away"
  • "One family cost taxpayer $500,000 in 22 years"

File also includes miscellaneous material consisting of:

  • Unidentified handwritten notes
  • Handwritten notes: shopping list with prices (Sept. 1, 1972)
  • Handwritten notes re: food shelter and rent costs for April 1973 and Dec. 1975
  • Handwritten summary re: financial aid distribution
  • Handwritten notes re: salary increase (?) in April 1973 and April 1975
  • Memo to all Field staff from the Norman Levi, Minister of Human Resources (Oct. 24, 1974)
  • Thermal print copy of article "The dual welfare system" by A. Dale Tussing printed from Society (Jan./Feb. 1974, vol.11, no.2)
  • Various pieces of notepaper with annotations
  • Signed copy of letter to Pinder Cheema from Bridget Moran re: resignation from the Governance and Native Programs Committees (Dec. 9, 1997)
  • Fax from Island Mountain Arts to Bridget Moran re: February writing workshop, Feb. 21-22, 1998
  • Letter from Bridget Moran re: account with Munro Parfitt, Lawyers
  • Handwritten research notes
  • International Women's Day Quiz
  • "Tyee Moon" handout, Third Annual Aboriginal Education Conference (Feb 6-8, 1997)
  • Map of Prince George area noting: Stoney Creek Reserve, Wedgewood, Lejac Residential School, Mission School and Shelley.
  • UNBC Child Welfare Research Centre, Social Work Program: statistical tables and fact sheets re: child poverty in Prince George
  • Copy of letter written by Bridget Moran to Premier Glen Clark re: request to rescind legislation (Dec. 17, 1997)
  • Letter from Isabella S. Johnson to Bridget Moran re: request for information or advice for group of Nelson citizens intending to organize community low income group (April 29, 1969).
Poetry
2008.3.1.080 · File · 1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • "The Relief Cheque"
  • Letter from J. Jill Robinson of Grain Magazine to Bridget Moran re: acceptance for "The Relief Cheque" (April 1, 1998)
  • Speech (?) re: receipt of relief cheque
  • Grain Magazine submission guidelines
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from J. Jill Robinson of Grain Magazine re: Payment for publication of poetry submission; includes cheque stub for $30.00 and brochure "Ninth Annual Short Grain Writing Contest"
  • Annotated draft of "The Relief Cheque"
  • Covering page for "The Relief Cheque"
  • Draft of "The Relief Cheque" featuring word count
  • Photocopy of Grain Magazine cover and "Prose Poem Honourable Mention" to Bridget Moran for "The Relief Cheque."
2008.3.1.081 · File · 1967-1992
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • 1 Audiocassette: Side A: The Plot Thickens, Oct. 31/87 [TDK D-90min. audiocassette]; Side B: Patrick: Sandblast, Aug/86 [TDK D-90min. audiocassette]
  • Letter to Patrick from Bridget Moran re: entry to The Plot Thickens entitled "The Case of the Box of Matches"; includes copy of "The Case of the Box of Matches" (Oct. 16, 1987)
  • "My old flame"
  • "The grief of giving up my long-time comfort" (The Vancouver Sun, Feb. 22, 1992)
  • Two newspaper copies sent from The Vancouver Sun to Bridget Moran: "Just one death among too many" (Sept.29, 1979)
  • "Bridget looks back into eye of storm" (The Citizen, Feb. 21, 1983)
  • "Year of the child? Tell that to Nancy" (The Vancouver Sun, Nov.9, 1979)
  • "Bridget's back in print" by Bev Christensen (Plus! magazine, The Citizen, Jan.5, 1991)
  • "Welfare....1969"
  • "Unholy Deadlock"
  • "The Juice of the Barley"
  • Letter from Dale Zieroth, Editor of Event: The Douglas College Review to Bridget Moran re: rejection of "Unholy Deadlock" for submission to a creative non-fiction contest. (July 1990); includes "Unholy Deadlock" manuscript
  • "The Numbers Game"
  • Copy of letter to Simma from Bridget Moran re: submission of "Reflections on a Theme" (Jan. 25, 1967; includes copy of "Reflections on a Theme" manuscript
  • Letter from Ros Oberlyn, of The Vancouver Sun to Bridget Moran re: rejection of submission to newspaper (Nov.17, 1983)
  • Handwritten copy of letter to Ros Oberlyn, of The Vancouver Sun from Bridget Moran re: submission of article "Supper, Little Children!" (Sept.26, 1983); includes copy of "Supper, Little Children!" manuscript
  • Letter from Phyllis Rosser, Editor for Ms. Magazine to Bridget Moran re: article submission; includes article "Rosie believed in her man" (The Vancouver Sun, May 14, 1976) and annotated draft and manuscript of "Come Hell or High Water"
  • Submission to Short Story Competition, CBC Radio Literary Competition VI by Bridget Moran entitled: "Man Alive"
  • "The Deadbeat Mystique"
  • "Hell on Wheels."
2008.3.1.081.1 · Item · 1986-1987
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Item is a recorded audio cassette: Side A: The Plot Thickens, Oct. 31/87; Side B: Patrick: Sandblast, Aug/86

Audiocassette Summary
SIDE 1 - Title: “The Plot Thickens” - Oct. 31, 1987

  • 00:04 Tape recording of an FM radio broadcast entitled “The Plot Thickens” featuring an announcer reading the winning entry for short fiction in the adult category. The title of the story is “The Case of the Box of Matches” by Bridget Moran who was then announced as the 1st prize winner in “The Plot Thickens”: her prize was a copy of The Illustrated History of Canada. Transcript available in 2008.3.1.81, along with a copy of a cover letter she sent in to the radio station for this contest. (Oct. 31, 1987)
  • 03:03 Bridget Moran reading a story she wrote about quitting smoking, entitled “My Old Flame” Transcript available. Some significant differences noted between available transcript and tape recording. (ca. 1987) This story was published in the Saturday Review of The Vancouver Sun, February 22, 1992 as “The grief of giving up my long-time comfort”. Copy of the article available in 2008.3.1.81.
  • 11:39 Tape recorded music (various)
  • 45:40 End of Side 1

SIDE 2 - Title: Patrick – Sand Blast, Aug/86

  • 45:44 Pre-lunch CI Radio interview: Leanne (?) with Patrick Moran re: 15th Annual Sandblast. He raced in Sandblast for 6 years and involved with the organization for 3 years. He got into it from his love of skiing. Pre-race organizers go through the course and clean away the rocks and obstacles as best they can. [The rough course] doesn’t scare him. To consider entering this event: need to be confident skier; to wear heavy pants for protection on legs and arms, helmet and pair of gloves; keep your head about you – it’s lots of fun. Discussion that some of the falls are very spectacular to watch. Time on Sunday: skier registration at 10am at Kokanee Cutbanks right on the flat bed; racing starting at noon. Concession and toilet facilities and parking available. Asking spectators to park on the city side of the bank – NRT Ready Mix offered their parking lot for the occasion to help lessen traffic congestion. Big sponsors this year include: Bob Husband and the people at Labatts and Kokanee – without them Sandblast wouldn’t be happening due to liabilities going up. Also a thank you to George and the people at Northern Ski – backbone of Sandblast. Also Pacific Western Airlines – winner will win trip anywhere in Canada. Prizes also include: walkmans, skiing accessories, sports gear, t-shirts, cameras, etc… Divisions of competition include: men’s and women’s slalom; telemark event; and prizes for safety and a helmet; also a hidden time prize. CI radio also donating “Best Time” annual trophy. Saturday night a Pre Blast “Blast”: tix on sale at Northern Ski $12 incl. midnight buffet with door prizes. Doors open 8pm until 2pm at the Kin Sports Centre. Music by Prince George band: Sound Concord, and Lightening Sound. Tix only available in advance. Sandblast t-shirt and dance tix radio giveaway through trivia question: “Who won the men’s 1st prize last year and also the year before” Hint: initials “S.B.”. Pat also mentioned support by RCMP and City of Prince George. No callers so interviewer Leanne answers: Stu Boyce (?) and she promised to give tix away later on the radio. Thanks to Pat Moran.
  • 53:18 Tape recorded music (various)
  • 01:05:22 Bridget Moran reading a story she wrote about quitting smoking, entitled “My Old Flame” Transcript available. Some significant differences noted between available transcript and tape recording. (ca. 1987) Different reading than that on Side 1. This story was published in the Saturday Review of The Vancouver Sun, February 22, 1992 as “The grief of giving up my long-time comfort”. Copy of the article available in 2008.3.1.81.
  • 01:16:25 Tape recorded music (various)
  • 01:28:50 End of Side 2
Backstairs at the Palace
2008.3.1.082 · File · [19-]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Handwritten notes
  • Handwritten quotations on envelopes and pieces of paper
  • "Ireland" - Handwritten notes
  • Typewritten draft with handwritten annotations entitled "George IV"
  • Twenty pages of handwritten notes re: George IV
  • Typewritten partial manuscript: 1."William the Conqueror"; 2. "William the Second"; 3. "Henry the First"; 4. "Stephen"*Typewritten partial manuscript: "Preface: All you ever wanted to know about English history but were too bored to ask"; "The Beginnings"; "The Normans"
  • Handwritten notes re: English history
  • Typewritten draft with handwritten annotations: "Preface"; "Chapter One"; "Chapter Two"; "Henry the Second"
  • Typewritten draft: "A Royal Closet: Chapter One"
  • Typewritten draft with handwritten annotations: "Chapter One"
  • Typewritten draft: "Two" (pages 3-8)
  • Handwritten notes re: Chapter Two.
James MacCallum
2008.3.1.083 · File · [after 1981]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a seven page handwritten draft entitled "James MacCallum"; a letter from Ivan L. MacKay, Chief, School Administration and Negotiation Unit, Saskatchewan Education to Bridget Moran re: tenure of Mr. Allan McCallum as Deputy Minister of Education (Aug. 24, 1984); an obituary for James McCallum; 2 photographs and 2 negatives for: the grave marker for Allan McCallum and a view from grave marker of Allan McCallum.

2008.3.1.83.1 · Item · [after 1981]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts grave marker which reads "ALLAN McCALLUM / 1906 - 1981 / RAISED NEAR HERE AS A SON OF A PIONEER FAMILY, HE WISHED TO BE RETURNED TO THIS PLACE HE LOVED ABOVE ALL OTHERS AND WHERE HE FELT SO AT PEACE."

2008.3.1.83.2 · Item · [after 1981]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts lake in surrounding field. Grave marker on rock in right foreground. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "This is a picture of the lake (part of it) the rock is in the bottom right corner on a knoll. You can see the plaque on it. But it isn't very clear."

2008.3.1.084 · File · 1981
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of handwritten notes; character outline; nine page typewritten draft with handwritten annotations for "Hushaby, Baby" (March 1, 1981); "Jottings from History", "Women", "Point - Counterpoint": typewritten excerpt from Peter the Great: His Life and World by Robert Massie.

2008.3.1.085 · File · 1968-1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • "Bridget looks back into eye of storm" (The Citizen, Feb. 21, 1983)
  • Invitation to a reception in honour of Mary John and Bridget Moran on the receipt of Governor General's Award for Community Service (April 3, 1993)
  • "A Child's Christmas in Saskatchewan"
  • "New Prince George jail can't solve old problem" (Current, October 1994)
  • "The hardcore poor who defeat us in the poverty war" (Canadian Panorama, April 5, 1969)
  • Laser copy of photograph taken at Mosquito Books, April 3, 1993: Lazare John, Brian Gardner, M.P., Mary John, Bridget Moran, Lois Boone, MLA, Chief Robert William (?), Theresa Monk, Justa Monk
  • Address list: Council of CEO's (colleges)
  • "B.C. Today" (vol.1, no.3, Jay 27-June 9, 1976)
  • The Province newspaper, (Jan.10, 1976) pages 2-4; 9-12)
  • "Watch out, Bill, Dave's gaining" (The Vancouver Sun, May 11, 1976)
  • "Shot down: a chance for the homeless poor" (The Vancouver Sun, Oct. 2, 1971)
  • "Don't call them poor, just broke" (The Vancouver Sun, Aug.1, 1968)
  • "Manslaughter, then Justa for all" and "Blanket coverage" (B.C. Bookworld, Spring 1995)
  • 3 Photographs: "Justa Monk, John Alexis (Tachie Village) and the Premier [Mike Harcourt] taken in Prince George B.C. Jan.23/95 "the day Kemano 2 was killed"; Mary John and Bridget Moran at a books signing for "Stoney Creek Woman"; Unidentified woman, Mary John and Bridget Moran at a books signing for "Stoney Creek Woman"
  • News Release: "Community better represented on Legal Services Board" featuring appointment of Bridget Moran to the LSS (Feb. 3, 1995)
  • Copy of letter to Bridget Moran from Geoffrey R. Weller re: bestowal of UNBC honourary degree, Doctorate of Laws (Jan. 30, 1995)
  • "Bridget still making history" (The Citizen, Jan.20, 1989)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from June Huggins-Clark, Chief Librarian, Prince George Public Library re: Bridget's receipt of Jeanne Clarke Award. (Jan.24, 1989)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Naomi Miller, Competition Chairman for the B.C. Historical Federation re: thanking Ms. Moran for her submission of Stoney Creek Woman to their competition (Jan.16, 1989)
  • Advertisement for books signing by Mary John and Bridget Moran at Mosquito Books
  • Letter from Pulp Press Book Publishers Ltd. to Bridget Moran noting publications to which reviews of Stoney Creek Woman were sent (Jan.16, 1989)
  • Biography of Justa Monk written by Bridget Moran
  • Bookmarks featuring: Stoney Creek Woman, Little Rebellion and Judgement at Stoney Creek.
2008.3.1.85.1 · Item · 23 January 1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Justa Monk standing to right of Premier Harcourt in unknown room. John Alexis can be seen between them in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Justa Monk / John Alexis Tachie Village / The Premier / Taken in Prince George, B.C. Jan 23/95 / 'The day Kemano 2 was killed'."

2008.3.1.086 · File · 1951-1973
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Manuscript: "Welfare and the Good Life" by Bridget Moran
  • "Out of tune" (The Sun)
  • "Should be 'Darned Pleased'" by Mrs. C.G. Maxwell of Prince George
  • "Mrs. Moran wins race for 1959 baby"
  • "Simon Fraser music considered unsuitable"
  • "Exciting years vividly remembered" by J. Crooks of Prince George
  • "Letters to the Editor: Mrs. Moran replies to her critics"
  • "My backbone is great and my soul is rested" (The Vancouver Sun, March 11, 1967)
  • "Social register causes no stir"
  • "Don't call them poor, just broke" (The Vancouver Sun, Aug.1, 1968)
  • Manuscript: "The Decline and Fall of Mr. Sullivan" by Bridget Moran
  • Manuscript: "Unholy Deadlock" by Bridget Moran
  • Typewritten draft with handwritten annotations: "Case History of a Gadfly" by Bridget Moran
  • Handwritten note to Roseanne [Moran] from Bridget Moran re: copy of short story; manuscript: "Man Alive"
  • "Women and welfare"
  • "Campfire club song" lyrics written by D. Watson and B.A. [Bridget] Moran
  • Notebook, dated April 12, 1951, containing research notes from various publications
  • Speech (?) / Manuscript (?) / Open Letter (?) written by Bridget Moran re: trip to Moscow and planning for the World Congress of Peace Forces (Nov.1973).
2008.3.1.088 · File · 21-Jul-76
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a letter from Jean Y. Wright, Managing Editor for Chatelaine magazine to Bridget Moran re: letter of rejection for manuscript on childhood memories (July 21, 1976); including typed manuscript.

"My Old Flame"
2008.3.1.089 · File · 1992
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of the manuscript "My Old Flame" with a Note from Bridget at the beginning, another manuscript of "My Old Flame," and "The grief of giving up my long-time comfort" (The Vancouver Sun, Feb.22, 1992).

Prince George Jail article
2008.3.1.090 · File · [ca. 1994]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of the "New Prince George jail can't solve old problem" (Current, October 1994) and the Pulp Press Fall Releases "News release: Judgement at Stoney Creek."

"O Ye Dry Bones"
2008.3.1.091 · File · 1995-1996
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Manuscript: "O Ye Dry Bones"
  • Newspaper clippings re: health care from The Free Press
  • Handwritten notes on health care (meeting with Paul Ramsay?)
  • Invoice issued to Stephen Howard from Bridget Moran in the amount of $100 for "O Ye Dry Bones"; includes manuscript
  • Copies of publication of "O Ye Dry Bones" in the Current (Feb.-Mar.1996)
  • Copy of letter from orthopedic surgeon Phil Gathey (?) to Paul Ramsay (Aug.27, 1995).
2008.3.1.092 · File · 1979
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a letter from Wayne Schmalz, CBC Arts Producer, Regina to Bridget Moran re: submission of "A Child's Christmas in Saskatchewan" and suggestion to abridge manuscript (Oct.18, 1979); a copy of letter to Wayne Schmalz from Bridget Moran re: newly abridged version of "A Child's Christmas in Saskatchewan"; includes abridged manuscript (Oct. 28, 1979); a draft of abridged version of "A Child's Christmas in Saskatchewan."

Miscellaneous Writings
2008.3.1.093 · File · 1973
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a speech (?) / manuscript (?) / Open Letter (?) written by Bridget Moran re: trip to Moscow and planning for the World Congress of Peace Forces (Nov.1973) and a speech (?) / manuscript (?) / Open Letter (?) written by Bridget Moran re: trip to Cuba.

Homecoming
2008.3.1.094 · File · [19-]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of the original handwritten draft of "Diary of Success Homecoming" by Bridgie Drugan (Moran) (7 pages); the original list of people Bridget spoke with at the homecoming; a copy of handwritten draft of "Diary of Success Homecoming" by Bridgie Drugan (Moran) (7 pages); a copy of list of people Bridget spoke with at the homecoming.

Canada Council Grants
2008.3.1.095 · File · 1989-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Program information: "Grants for professional writers"
  • Letter to Brian [Lam, Arsenal Pulp Press] from Bridget Moran re: grant application (April 27, 1989)
  • Copy of grant application for Justa (Feb.1, 1993)
  • Copy of grant application for A Little Rebellion (May 1990)
  • Copy of grant application for Judgement at Stoney Creek (1989)
  • Photocopy of pages 27-31 of Judgement at Stoney Creek by Bridget Moran
  • Note from Carolyn Moore, Northern Lights College to Bridget Moran re: Canada Council public reading grant, including travel itinerary and a list of approved Canada Council readings for 1995
  • List of approved Canada Council readings for 1995-96 and information on Canada Council Readings Program
  • Copies of letters to Everywoman's Bookstore and Vancouver Public Library Main Branch from Bridget Moran re: additional material that could be used to publicize her readings (Dec. 17, 1994)
  • Copy of letter from Maja Bannerman to George Sipos, Mosquito Books, re: information on her work and request to perform at Mosquito Books (April 21, 1993)
  • Letter from Robert Richard, Canada Council Awards Officer to Bridget Moran re: receipt of grant report. (Sept. 6, 1994).
  • Letter of rejection from Silvie Bernier, Canada Council Program Officer to Bridget Moran (Marc 6, 1998).
Canada Council '98
2008.3.1.096 · File · 1997-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Application form and guidelines: grants for professional writers: creative writing
  • Photocopy of "Chapter Five" from A Little Rebellion by Bridget Moran
  • Copy of Grant for "Mary and Me" by Bridget Moran
  • Photocopies of articles on Moran's previous publication
  • Copy of grant application cover letter to Canada Council of the Arts (Sept. 10, 1997)
  • Returned grant application receipt card from Canada Council to Bridget Moran.
B.C. Cultural Grants
2008.3.1.097 · File · 1992-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letters from Arts Awards Cultural Services Branch, Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture to Bridget Moran re: her assistance as a juror for the Project Assistance for Creative Writers Competition (Nov. 9 and 27, 1995); includes contract
  • Letter of receipt from BC Arts Council, Arts Awards Program to Bridget Moran re: her application for financial assistance towards "Mary and Me" (Sept.4, 1997) includes copy of grant application
  • Copy of Project Assistance for Creative Writers grant application for "The Man from Tachie" ["Justa"] (1992)
  • Letter from Jeremy Long, Cultural Services Branch to Bridget Moran re: request for submission of final report on use of funds (Aug.13, 1993)
  • Booklet: "Slowly Into Autumn" by Stephen Cole autographed by author/poet to Bridget
  • Notepaper
  • List of Creative Writing Projects: Second Cut and Final Cut; handwritten adjudication notes
  • Letter from Richard Brownsey, BC Arts Council, to Bridget Moran re: receipt of award of $5,000 to assist in writing of "Mary and Me" (Juan.13, 1998)
  • Form: BC Arts Council, Individual Awards Final Report (blank).
"Prince George Remembered"
2008.3.1.098 · File · 1996-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Envelope from Chapters Inc. to Bridget Moran re: cheque stub for $54 (Jan.1998)
  • Letter from C.R. Crocker to Bridget Moran re: tape on the "old days of Prince George" (Feb.7, 1997)
  • Letter from School District 57 to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copies of "Prince George Remembered" (1996)
  • Card from Margaret Moffat to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (June 2, 1996)
  • Card from Shirley Sutton to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (July 26, 1996)
  • Card from Opal and Ron Goss to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (1996)
  • Letter from Mary Laidlaw to Bridget Moran re: request for audiocassette copy of "Prince George Remembered" (Jan.1, 1997)
  • Letter from Kathy Plett, College of New Caledonia Library to Bridget Moran re: thanks for autographed gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (May 24, 1996)
  • Card from Georgina (?) Williams to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (1996)
  • Letter from Anne Rowe, Librarian at Prince George Senior Secondary School to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (Oct.16, 1996)
  • Card from Mrs. (Hope?) Skinner to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (July 23, 1996).
2008.3.1.099 · File · 1996-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter from Teresa Saunders, SFU Program Coordinator, to Bridget Moran re: request for speaking engagement with SFU students. (Dec.19, 1997)
  • Note from Sandy, of the BC Festival of the Arts (1998) includes brochures on "Otherwords '98" Festival Writing Competition
  • Copy of letter from Bruce Allen, Dakelh Program and First Nations Studies Instructor, College of New Caledonia to Honours and Awards Secretariat re: support for Justa Monk's receipt of Order of British Columbia (Feb. 5, 1998)
  • Letter from Alternative Continuing Education, Hazelton Secondary School to Bridget Moran re: invitation to Bridget Moran and Mary John to speak on Stoney Creek Woman (Sept.18, 1996)
  • Brochure: J.M. & Associates First Nations Consulting Group.
Eleanor Millard - Yukon
2008.3.1.100 · File · 1970, 1995-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Christmas card and letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Dec.8, 1997)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: copy of letter to John Pollard (Aug.13, 1996)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Oct.20, 1995); includes photo of Eleanor and her dog Lupin.
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (May 10, 1995)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Dec.10, 1995)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: being fired from social work for being outspoken (March 26, 1995)
  • Copy of letter from Bridget Moran to Eleanor Millard et al. re: North Star article written by Bridget on Eleanor's situation (July 15, 1970)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Sept.15, 1997)
  • Card from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (July 7, 1997)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Feb.24, 1998).
Carol Dauphinais
2008.3.1.101 · File · 1995-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter from Carol Dauphinais to Bridget Moran re: copies of letters received by Ms. Dauphinais in thanks for her donation of her book "Living with Labels and Lies" (1998)
  • Wooden Placard: "To Bridget, You inspired me to think more positively of a social worker. A former foster child, Carol Dauphinais (nee Day)"
  • Copy of letter from Ross Dawson, Director of Child Protection, Ministry of Children and Families to Carol Dauphinais re: "Living with Labels and Lies" (Feb. 23, 1998)
  • Autographed copy of "Living with Labels and Lies: A Life Story" by Carol Dauphinais (1997)
  • Certificate to Bridget Moran from Carol Dauphinais honouring Bridget's friendship
  • Copy of letter to mother of Carol Dauphinais re: Carol's childhood [RESTRICTED]
  • Copy of poem "The Rose" from Carol Dauphinais to Bridget Moran (Feb. 18, 1995).
Adulation (1) A
2008.3.1.102 · File · 1993-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Flower enclosure card from Dianne, Joan, Harold & Rosalie to Bridget Moran on the occasion of her 75th birthday
  • Card from Corey Van't Haaff to Bridget Moran expressing sadness at Bridget's board resignation
  • Thank you card from Judy Warren to Bridget Moran for gift of Stoney Creek Woman
  • Letter from Randy LaBonte of B.C. Principal's & Vice-Principal's Association to Bridget Moran re: thanks for conference participation (March 18, 1997)
  • Card of thanks from The Employment Readiness Program to Bridget Moran for talk at Mother's Day Tea
  • 75th birthday, birthday card to Bridget Moran from Carol, Bill, Logan and Matley (?)
  • Card from Shelagh Armour-Godbolt to Bridget Moran re: thanks for copy of A Little Rebellion (Oct.8, 1993)
  • Flower enclosure thank you card to Bridget Moran from students of Women's History at UNBC for her talk
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Marg Lund , UBC School of Social Work re: Bridget's visit
  • Letter from Rosalie Goldstein to Bridget Moran re: appreciation for talk (Jan.12, 1998)
  • Prince George Regional Correctional Centre Special Request form for a visit with Bridget Moran (Jan. 16, 1997)
  • Letter from Patty Freeman to Bridget Moran re: writing (Jan.14, 1997)
  • Letter from Maureen Maloney, Deputy Minister to Bridget Moran (of the LSS Board of Directors) re: gratitude to Bridget for continuing to sit as Board member (Feb. 19, 1997)
  • Birthday card to Bridget Moran from Kathy and ?
  • Letter from Donna Creamore to Bridget Moran re: writing (April 20, 1998)
  • Card of thanks from Star Weiss Fuco and class to Bridget Moran for her visit (Feb.27, 1996)
  • Card and Letter of thanks from Bruce Northey to Bridget Moran for participation in Social Work 200 forums at UNBC (April 1996)
  • Letter from Theresa Healy of UNBC to Bridget Moran re: participation in classroom panel presentation (Feb.22, 1996)
  • Christmas card from David, CEO of Legal Services Society to Bridget Moran
  • Letter from Mary-Ellen Kelm, UNBC, to Bridget Moran re: thanks for participation in orientation of history students (Sept.30, 1996)
  • Letter from Jon Swainger, UNBC, to Bridget Moran re: visiting of classes (Oct.1, 1996)
  • Thank you card from Glen Mikkelsen of the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum to Bridget Moran re: speakers series (Oct.10, 1996)
  • Thank you card from Prince George Native Friendship Centre to Bridget Moran re: visit
  • Letter from Star Weiss Fuoco to Bridget Moran re: invitation to speak; includes 5 photographs of a 1995 reading. Photographs consists of a class photo; an unidentified female student standing at the front of the class next to a seated Bridget Moran, reading an excerpt from Stoney Creek Woman; Bridget Moran reading from Stoney Creek Woman; an unidentified woman standing next to a seated Bridget Moran, holding up a copy of Judgement at Stoney Creek; an unidentified woman seated next to Bridget Moran as Bridget autographs a copy of Stoney Creek Woman
  • Letter from Judy Cooper of the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum to Bridget Moran re: thanks for book donation and Record of Gift form (March 11, 1997)
  • Letter of thanks to Bridget Moran from Blackburn Junior Secondary School re: her time in judging first Literary Contest at the school (March 12, 1997)
  • Letter from Beverly Field to Bridget Moran re: Vanderhoof memories (1996)
  • Thank you card from unidentified group to Bridget Moran re: gift of knitted sweater
  • Thank you card from students at Hazelton School to Bridget Moran re: Justa
  • Postcard from Bev Dow to Bridget Moran re: visit to Telkwa School. (July 30, 1995)
  • Letter from Star Weiss Fuoco on behalf of Aboriginal Women's Training Program, Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University-College, Duncan, BC to Bridget Moran re: thank you for visit; includes 4 photographs (Feb.5, 1995): posed class photo including Bridget Moran; student gathered around a seated Bridget Moran as she autographs books; two students, Charlene and Joanne Smith, present a gift to Bridget Moran; students and Bridget Moran sit in a circle for group discussion
  • Letter from Daniel Birkenbach to Bridget Moran re: interview questions (Feb.25, 1996)
  • Letters of confirmation flight itinerary for Northern Lights College conference "Networks 1996" (1996)
  • Letter from Star Weiss Fuoco on behalf of Aboriginal Women's Training Program, Cowichan Campus, Malaspina University-College to Bridget Moran re: thank you for visit and travel honorarium (March 4, 1996)
  • Card of thanks from Bert Bowes Junior Secondary School to Bridget Moran re: author's talk
  • Advertisement for Prince George Art Gallery show "Len Norris: A Retrospective" featuring Bridget Moran's name in a political cartoon
  • Letter from Patricia Freeman to Bridget Moran re: writing (Nov.26, 1996)
  • Thank you card and letters (from students?) re: visit by Bridget Moran
  • Thank you card from Joylene (?) Butler to Bridget Moran re: her attendance at "Hillbilly Library Nite"
  • Thank you note from Soki (?) to Bridget Moran for her talk to new Social Workers.
  • Letter from June Moulton to Bridget Moran re: personal update and writing; includes funeral program and copies of newspaper articles (March 9, 1996)
  • Letter from June Moulton to Bridget Moran re: personal update and writing (Aug.12, 1995); includes advertisements for "Swan Creek" and Highway Book Shop.
Classroom Photograph
2008.3.1.102.1 · Item · [1995 or 1996]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts group of unidentified men and women seated in chairs in unknown classroom.

2008.3.1.102.2 · Item · [1995 or 1996]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Bridget Moran seated beside unidentified woman who stands reading excerpt from Moran's book. Table with miscellaneous items in foreground, window and chalkboard in background. (Standing woman also featured in item 2008.3.1.102.5).