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Series consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, academic transcripts and diplomas, marriage announcements, a copy of a Last Will & Testament, a copy of a Court Order, a poster, a map, photographs, events programs, lyrics, a copy of a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship and an autograph book all pertaining to the personal life of Bridget Moran.

File consists of photocopies of oversize poster which featured Charles Drugan's feed barn and photocopies of a Success, Saskatchewan Homesteader's Map, pre 1920.

This fonds illustrates Bridget Moran’s careers as a writer, a social worker and a social activist primarily within the Prince George region of British Columbia. This fonds also contains records pertaining to her personal relationships with family and friends and her receipt of various honours and awards.

Types of records reflective of her career as a writer include: published articles and unpublished manuscripts, drafts and front cover mock-ups, correspondence with editors from Arsenal Pulp Press, grant applications, notebooks, background material, writer’s workshop invitations and overviews, photographs, oral history interviews and transcripts, and VHS recordings of classroom talks given by Bridget Moran, Mary John and Justa Monk re: her publications.

Types of records reflective of her career as a social worker and social activist include: annual reports, work journals, correspondence and published newspaper articles re: social policy, photographs, and general background material. Correspondence, photographs and newspaper clippings highlight her personal relationships, while her receipt of honours and awards is demonstrated through copies of letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, photographs, VHS recordings of award ceremonies, event itineraries, congratulatory correspondence, and invitations.

The Bridget Moran fonds has been divided into the following four series:

1. Published and Unpublished Materials
2. Career Related Materials
3. Personal Papers and Correspondence
4. Honours and Awards.

Series consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, pamphlets, newsletters, advertisements, contracts, notebooks, audiocassettes of oral interviews and readings, transcripts, book launch announcements, front cover mock-ups, edited drafts, manuscripts, fact sheets, poems, catalogues, bookmarks, skits, conference events programme, poster, grant applications and related correspondence, a wooden placard, handwritten notes, book reviews, inquest reports, background material, VHS recordings of classroom talks given by Bridget Moran, Mary John and Justa Monk re: her publications, and ephemera. This series contains material from all five of her publications:

1. (1988) Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
2. (1990) Judgment at Stoney Creek. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press
3. (1992) A Little Rebellion. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
4. (1994) Justa: A First Nations Leader. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
5. (1996) Prince George Remembered. Prince George, British Columbia: Moran Publishing.
   This series also consists of, but is not limited to, a number of unpublished manuscripts and drafts and/or writing contest submissions also written by Bridget Moran, such as:
   • "Mary and Me" (ca. 1998)
   • "Where Winds Come Sweet" (ca. 1981)
   • "The Horizontal Land" (ca. 1992)
   • "The Summer of '81"
   • "The Relief Cheque" (ca. 1998)
   • "The Case of the Box of Matches" (ca. 1987)
   • "Unholy Deadlock" (ca. 1990)
   • "The Numbers Game"
   • "Reflections on Theme" (ca. 1967)
   • "Come Hell or High Water" (ca. 1976)
   • "Man Alive"
   • "The Deadbeat Mystique"
   • "Hell on Wheels"
   • "Backstairs at the Palace"
   • "James MacCallum" (ca. 1984)
   • "Hushaby, Baby" (ca. 1981)
   • "The Decline and Fall of Mr. Sullivan"
   • "Case History of a Gadfly"
   • "Welfare and the Good Life"
   • "Childhood Memories" (ca. 1976)
   • "The Three Musketeers" (ca. 1974-75)
   • "A Child's Christmas in Saskatchewan" (ca. 1979)
   • "Diary of Success Homecoming"
   • "My Old Flame" (ca. 1992)
   • "O Ye Dry Bones" (ca. 1996)
   • "Supper, Little Children" (ca. 1983).

Series consists of annual reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, records of employment, a Retirement Party guest book, business cards, invitations, speeches, appointment announcements, pamphlets, Bridget Moran's "Oath of Allegiance; Office and Revenue to the Government of British Columbia", social work reports, contracts, copies of Employee Earnings Statements, background material on the case Hale vs. Her Majesty the Queen, and social work notebooks all pertaining to Bridget's career as a social worker with the Province of British Columbia and the Prince George School District, and as a member of the College of New Caledonia (CNC) Board, the Legal Services Society of B.C. and People on Welfare.

File consists of Record Book, Bridget C. Drugan, Social Welfare Branch, Prince George, BC (May 3, 1954 - Feb. 10, 1955) which includes handwritten notes on visits made to clients in Prince George and District.

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for Quinson Elementary (Sept. 1977 - June 1978).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for Kelly Road School (Sept. 1978 - June 1979).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for Kelly Road School (Sept. 1979 - June 1980).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for Kelly Road School (Sept. 1980 - June 1981).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for Kelly Road School (Sept. 1981 - June 1982).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for Kelly Road School (Sept. 1982 - June 1983).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for various schools within School District 57 (Sept. 1983 - June 1984).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for Quinson Elementary (Sept. 1984- June 1985).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for Quinson Elementary (Sept. 1985 - June 1986).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for various schools within School District 57 (Sept. 1986 - June 1987).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for various schools within School District 57 (Sept. 1987 - June 1988).

File consists of Bridget Moran's Social Work notebook for Quinson Elementary (Sept. 1988 - June 1989).

Series consists of photographs, event itineraries and programs, letters of congratulations, letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, invitations and place name cards all pertaining to Bridget’s receipt of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal, the B.C. Book Prize, and honourary doctorate degrees from both the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and the University of Victoria (UVic).

File consists of a teacher's guide for "Stoney Creek Woman" including:

• Handwritten notes re: general topics for "Stoney Creek Woman" and questions for each chapter
• Proof copy of "Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John. Teacher's Guide" (p.1-31)
• Letter to Pulp Press Curriculum Department from Bridget Moran re: Teacher's Guide for "Stoney Creek Woman" (May 2, 1991)
• Photocopies of book announcement from the Tillacum Library re: the publication of "Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John" (Winter 1989)
• Copy of "Stoney Creek Woman: Teacher's Guide" by Mayo Moran
• "A suggested Teacher's Guide: Stoney Creek Woman" (recommended for Grade 9 English - non-fiction) prepared by Mayo Moran
• Two copies of "General topics for Stoney Creek Woman"
• Letter to Bridget Moran from Kathi Hughes, Alternate Ed Advisor, School District 57
• Photocopies of "Stoney Creek Woman: Teacher's Guide" by Mayo Moran.

File consists of:

• Open letter from Brian Lam, Managing Editor Arsenal Pulp Press Ltd. re: A Little Rebellion (Nov. 1993)
• Directory of Canadian Schools of Social Work
• Copies of article "Bridget Moran versus Wacky" (B.C. Bookworld, Winter 1992)
• Copies of article "Let's stop slandering welfare recipients" by Bridget Moran (The Vancouver Sun, July 23, 1993)
• Publication order forms for A Little Rebellion, Stoney Creek Woman, and Judgement at Stoney Creek.

File consists of:

• 1 colour photograph of an elderly couple [Grace Boice, aka "Tommy" and Rex Boice] sitting hand in hand and side by side in lawn chairs on a patio. (April 1993)
• Newspaper clipping: "Together Again" (Haliburton County Echo, June 13, 1995)
• Victoria College Song " On the Old Ontario Strand"
• Program for Victoria College, 45th Reunion for the class of '50 (June 3, 1995)
• Events program for University of Toronto 1995 Spring Reunion*Song book for Victoria College, Class Reunion
• Letters from Grace Boice to Mickey [aka Bridget]
• Letter and 2 black and white photographs from Betty Pincombe, aka "Chick" to Mickey [aka Bridget] (Nov. 8, 1994); photos include: Three women in their Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service uniform standing on a beach (L-R: Bridget, Betty and Grace), ca. 1945; Three women in their Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service uniform sitting on a sandy beach (L-R: Betty, Bridget and Grace), ca. 1945.

File consists of:

• Letter from Geoffrey R. Weller to Bridget Moran re: honorary degree, Doctorate of Laws (Jan. 30, 1995)
• Newspaper clipping: "UNBC honors local author" (Prince George Citizen, March 24, 1995)
• Newspaper clipping: Birth announcement
• Congratulations card from Judy and Dan
• Index re: Nomination for Bridget Moran (list of names supporting Bridget Moran's nomination for an honorary degree)
• 1 photograph of Bridget Moran at UNBC posing for a photograph in her doctorate gown
• Letter to Pat Sarsfield from Bob Harkins, Paul Ramsey. MLA, Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske, Tanya Buttress, and Maureen Horkoff re: Nomination of Brdiget Moran Honorary Doctorate Degree, Spring Convocation, 1995
• Letter to all members of the University Community re: Honorary Degree Nominations, with unknown handwriting on back of letter (Sept. 16, 1994)
• Letter to Pat Sarsfield from Andrew Armitage, Director of UVic School of Social Work re: recommendation of Bridget Moran for an honorary degree from UNBC (Oct. 1, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from Carl Anserello, School Services Administrator re: Nominations - honorary doctoral degree - Bridget Moran (Oct. 25, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from J.A. Steedman, M.D., SFU re: honorary doctoral degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994)
• Letter from the Social Services Faculty at the College of New Caledonia, Lana Coldwell and Val Weed re: honorary doctoral degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from M. Smith (?), Instructor at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination (Oct. 24, 1996)
• Letter of recommendation from Annette Neighbor (?) BCCW Student at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination (Oct. 25, 1996)
• Letter of recommendation from Lola Dawn Frias, BCCW student at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Judy Abou at Douglas College re: Bridget Moran - Honorary Degree Nomination from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Paul Thomson from John Stevens, Assistant Superintendent of Schools re: Bridget Moran - honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 3, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Maureen Trotter re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 13, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Judith M. Kennedy re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Debbie Hartley re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 17, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Mary-Ellen Kelm, History Program re: Bridget Moran honorary degree nomination from UNBC (Oct. 14, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Maureen Horkoff re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 28, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Tanya Buttress re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Justa Monk re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 17, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from Mary John Sr. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 20, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Harry Rankin, Barrister and Solicitor, re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Judge G. O. Stewart re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994).

File consists of a Teacher's Guide for Justa.

File consists of:

• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Hon. Frank S. Perry, Q.C. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Allan Bate, Q.C. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 25, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Phyllis R. Parker, B.S.W. re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Maureen Horkoff from the Central Interior Regional Arts Council re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 11, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation from Anne Martin re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 29, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Susan Aoki, Director/Curator, Prince George Art Gallery re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 26, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Jenny Owston, Program Director, Elizabeth Fry Society re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 13, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Paul Thomson from Keith Gordon, Chair of the Local History Committee of the Prince George Public Library re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Bob Harkins re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 1, 1994)
• Letter of recommendation to Pat Sarsfield from Lois Boone, MLA, and Paul Ramsey, MLA re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Oct. 24, 1994)
• Hand-written note to Maureen Horkoff (?) from Debbie (?)
• Letter from the Nominating Group re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (Nov. 17, 1994)
• Resume and Extracurricular Activities for Bridget Moran (5 pages)
• Congratulatory letter to Bridget Moran from Sandy Lockhart re: Nomination of Bridget Moran for Honorary Degree from UNBC (March 29, 1995)
• 43 Photographs taken, and notes given to Bridget by Maureen Faulkner, a long-time family friend and Prince George artist: View of Geoffrey R. Weller Library from University Way; caption: "walking up to Canada's newest 'U'-"; UNBC Agora; caption: "The processional gathers on the upper walkway"; UNBC Agora/Student Centre sign; caption: "The First Nations people, in button blankets gather"; Photograph of audience for Spring 2005 Convocation at UNBC (note attached: "The First Nations people, in button blankets, gather"); Bridget Moran's family members seated in the audience before the ceremony begins (Spring 2005 Convocation, UNBC); caption: "Next row down is R. & the Kennedy's, I move to join her next to walkway"; Roseanne Moran with a camera standing in the auditorium aisle before the ceremony begins (Spring 2005 Convocation, UNBC); Mary John seated in the audience before the ceremony begins (Spring 2005 Convocation, UNBC); caption: "Mary John takes my seat."; Unidentified Woman introducing Bridget Moran at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Young Dr. Mary Ellen Kelm as she introduces you. In front of me are 2 of my senior admin. Team - John Stevens & Jim Emrich (?) & their wives"; Bridget Moran accepting her honorary degree at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "You are being summoned! You are very nervous here"; Bridget Moran accepting her honorary degree at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "You are crowned queen 'Dr. Moran' Congratulations!"; Bridget Moran delivering the convocation address at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "You are giving the convocation address. Nicely done! It's wonderful to know you and your family. I'm proud of you."; Bridget Moran's family at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Your family now behind R & me look on with pride and interest"; Bridget Moran walking up the stairs at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Up the stairs you march. This is a very emotional time for all of us!"; Bridget Moran walking up the stairs after the ceremony concludes; caption: "Pride and relief. R. is yelling "Mom, Mom, we're here!"; The 1995 graduating class at UNBC; caption: "Outside, the public photo session"; Photograph of the 1995 graduating class at UNBC taken on the ceremonial steps; Bridget Moran's daughter, Roseanne displaying the honorary degree at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "R. proudly displays your fine honors!"; Mike, Tracy, and Pat having cookies and juice at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Mike, Tracy & Pat - we're having cookies and juice"; Bridget Moran speaking with unidentified man at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Who is this man?"; Bridget Moran and Paul Ramsey at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Your friend"; Bridget Moran hugging Mike at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Mike congratulations Mom!"; Bridget Moran hugging Pat at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; caption: "Pat gets in on the action!"; Side view of Bridget Moran with her family at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; Back view of Bridget Moran with her family at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation; Photograph of Dave (?) at the BBQ (1995); caption: "Dave looks on...he wished he'd been able to attend the ceremony. Next time?"; Maureen Faulkner holding Caitlin (1995); caption: "Me batting bugs and chatting to Caitlin. A lovely wee girl"; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995); caption: "Ah ha! BBQ at M & T's"; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Pat and Tracy?; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Maureen Faulkner (l) speaking with unidentified woman; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Bridget arrives at BBQ holding baby Caitlin, guests applaud; caption: "You arrive on the deck to..."; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Bridget Moran; Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995); Celebratory barbecue for Bridget Moran (1995): Bridget Moran and children Pat, Mike and Roseanne and unidentified man; T.V. camera and crew speaking with Bridget Moran at the celebratory BBQ (1995); caption: "T.V. camera & crew document you, your life and family"; Bridget Moran hugging Mike Moran at celebratory BBQ (1995); Mike Moran and Dave (1995); caption: "Mayo on the phone to Mike. Dave looks like he's got an onion in his eye."; Roseanne Moran seated in patio chair at celebratory BBQ (1995); caption: "Roseanne - elegant"; Bridget Moran in full university regalia standing with Mary John at UNBC's Spring 2005 Convocation; Roseanne and Bridget Moran at UNBC's Spring 2005 Convocation; UNBC's 1995 graduating class standing on the ceremonial steps; UNBC's 1995 graduating class standing on the ceremonial steps; Bridget Moran in full university regalia at UNBC's Spring 2005 Convocation; Bridget Moran with Judy and Don Kennedy at UNBC's Spring 1995 Convocation
• Invitation from UNBC's Chancellor to attend the Convocation luncheon at UNBC (1995).