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File consists of "The People Versus The White Plague" published by Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League, 1961.

File consists of "The Petting Zoo" drafts.

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

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "The Poem Company", including phase 3 numbers 1-7.

File consists of promotional material for The Porcupine's Quill.

File consists of a spiral bound booklet titled "The Prince George Places of Bridget Moran" prepared for the Little Rebellion Conference by Kent Sedgwick.

Video recording consists of a personal recording of the show "The Public Mind" with Bill Moyers, which Fawcett possibly used for research purposes. Moyers hosts 2 documentaries: "Consuming Images" on the effect of TV, ads and consumerism in North American and its impact on democracy, beauty and truth; use of digital technology and how it creates beauty for the fashion/publishing industry. Second documentary "Leading Questions" looks at how industry has learned to appeal to our emotions to get consumers to purchase what they think they need. The show looks at behavioural surveys done by large corporations to get their products purchased and how advertising and marketing is crucial to influencing consumers.

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "The Quest", including volume 1 number 2.

File contains a published edition of "The Secret Journal of Alexander Mackenzie".

Subseries contains draft manuscripts of short stories included in the "Secret Journal of Alexander Mackenzie" short story anthology. Also includes a published edition of the work and research notes.

File contains a final draft manuscript of "The Secret Journal of Alexander Mackenzie" short story anthology.

File contains a notebook with notes for "The Secret Journal of Alexander Mackenzie".

File contains clippings, notes, periodicals, and correspondence relating to Alexander Mackenzie research.

File consists of a 3.5-inch floppy disk containing Brian Fawcett's digital records.

File contains a manuscript of "The Sexual Detective: A Narrative", which is an early draft of "Gender Wars".

File consists of a spiral bound booklet titled "The Sir Alexander Mackenzie 'Canada Sea-to-Sea' Bicentennial Expeditions" prepared by Alexander Mackenzie Committee.

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "The Smith", including issue 8.

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "The Stump", including volume 1 issue 1 through volume 2 issue 1.

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).

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "The Tamarack Review", including issues 12-63.

File consists of "The the", ca. 1978.

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "The Tick", including volume 1 issue 1.

File consists of three notebooks containing writing exercises from Ann Walsh's writing group, "The Wednesday Writers". These exercises were done once a week; each exercise took 10-15 minutes and was assigned by another writer in the group.

Series consists of correspondence, itineraries, newspaper clippings, reports, theatre and event programs, ephemera, contact lists, prop lists, scripts, rehearsal and performance schedules, set lists, minutes, agreements, cheques, receipts, and background material all pertaining to Iona Campagnolo's involvement with the planning of the Royal Visit to Prince Rupert in honour of British Columbia Centennial Celebrations, May 10, 1971; North Pacific Player theatre productions of Man of La Mancha (1971), Mary Stuart (1972), Tom Jones (1973), and Fiddler on the Roof (1974); planning and development of Prince Rupert’s first Folkfest '74; and initial planning for Prince Rupert Homecoming event, October 1973.

File consists of an edition of the publication "Think Wood!" that was used to research for "Virtual Clearcut".

File consists of promotional material for Thistledown Press.

Photograph depicts Thomas Robert Elton graduates from SFU.

Photograph depicts Thomas Robert Elton playing baseball at Locarno Beach.

Photograph depicts Thomas Robert Elton playing baseball with the Vancouver "Paperbacks" baseball team.

Photograph depicts Thomas Robert Elton playing baseball with the Vancouver "Paperbacks" baseball team.

File consists of "Thoughts/Sketches" drafts.

File consists of "Thoughts/Sketches" drafts.

File consists of "Thoughts/Sketches" drafts.

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "Three Legged Coyote", including issue 2 through the final issue.

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "Three Rivers Poetry Journal", including issue 3/4.

Photograph depicts Timber at a Prince George sawmill.

Photograph depicts Timber at a Prince George sawmill.

File consists of an edition of the publication "Timber Rights and Forest Policy in British Columbia" that was used to research for "Virtual Clearcut".

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "Tish", including issue 4 onwards (incomplete).

Audio recording consists of Tom Wayman discussing American content in Canadian poetry magazines and giving a brief reading. Poems include Routine, Neil Watts' poem, Bob Kine's song, A flower and the [?] digger's commode.

Audio recording consists of a reading by Tom Wayman from Conversation opens the family, Grandmother, Poem composed in Road River Park, Life on the Land Grant Review, Literary criticism, The dancer, Wayman in love, It is 7 o'clock, Routine, Bob Kine's song, 2 Allende poems, Industrial music, and an excerpt from an anthology of work poems.

Audio recording consists of a reading by Tom Wayman from Conversation opens the family, Grandmother, Poem composed in Road River Park, Life on the Land Grant Review, Literary criticism, The dancer, Wayman in love, It is 7 o'clock, Routine, Bob Kine's song, 2 Allende poems, Industrial music, and an excerpt from an anthology of work poems.

File consists of an edition of the publication "Too Good to be True: Alcan's Kemano Completion Project" that was used to research for "Virtual Clearcut".

File consists of an issue of "Toronto Weekly News" featuring an article on Brian Fawcett and his work.