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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   This series also consists of, but is not limited to, a number of unpublished manuscripts and drafts and/or writing contest submissions also written by Bridget Moran, such as: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).

Includes correspondence, copy of published story "The Darius Bird" (working title: "Darius") and a draft manuscript.

Includes correspondence between Ann Walsh and Robin Skelton, Bill Bissett, Shirlee Smith Matheson, Dave Jenkinson, W.P. Kinsella, Todd Lee, Laurence Gough, Gwen Pharis Ringwood, Jan Drabec, Mark Leiren-Young, Gail Whitter, Peter Gzowski, Lynne Bowen, Constance Horne, Norma Charles, Bev Brenna, Barbara Haworth-Attard, Nancy Oswald, David A.E. Spalding, and Penny Dickens.

File contains drafts and manuscript submissions for It's Still Winter issue Vol. 2 No. 2:

• "An Interview with Ken Belford"
• "Editorial" by Don Precosky
• Submissions from Kim Goodliffe, including poems "Daphne Inside", "Self-Growth Movement", "Dreams of a Suburban House", "Slugs", "Songs for Tree Planters", "Rough Poems Still In-Progress", and "Suburban Prose Poems"
• Printed image titled by Barry McKinnon, "Backs to the Future Lighthouse Park Summer - Rhoda"
• Email from Mary Duprey to Barry McKinnon with poem
• Various poems, author possibly Rhoda Rosenfeld
• Letter to Barry McKinnon from Rhoda Rosenfeld
• Partially complete contributors page for It's Still Winter dated June 17, 1999
• Poems by Jacqueline Baldwin
• Poems by Rob Ziegler
• Poems by Ken Belford. Signed and annotated by Belford
• Review of “A Murder of Crows” written by John Harris
• Poems by Greg Sainsbury [page #3 is missing]
• Poems by Donna Kane
• Poems by Rhoda Rosenfeld
• Email from Renee Rodin to Barry McKinnon including poems
• Transcript from interview with Ken Belford by Barry McKinnon
• Anonymous poems
• Poems by Ken Belford
• Note from Jacqueline Baldwin to Don Precosky
• Letter to Don Precosky from Sybille Haussler
• Poem “a walk” by Barry McKinnon

File contains a printed interview of Jacqueline Baldwin conducted by Karin Peeler and Dee Horne, as well as printed email correspondence, poems, a photocopied article about Jackie Baldwin, and a floppy disk labelled "Horne/J. Baldwin Interview (Macintosh)". This interview was submitted for inclusion in It's Still Winter issue Vol. 2 No. 2.

File consists of an interview of McKinnon by Don Precosky.

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "Generation Landslide", including issue 10.

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "NeWest Review".

File consists of syllabi, assignments, readings, and notes from English 102 (Poetry and the Novel) taught by Barry McKinnon at the College of New Caledonia.

Subseries contains material from small press publishers, predominantly from British Columbia, including book announcements, press catalogues, event announcements, and newsletters.

File consists of promotional material for Cormorant Books.

File consists of promotional material for Red Deer College Press.

Photograph depicts Barry McKinnon at McKinnon's Gorse Street house.

File consists of the manuscript of "Judgement at Stoney Creek" (101 pages).

File consists of drafts of manuscript "Mary and Me" by Bridget Moran [print outs generated by Archivist].

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].

File consists of:

• Transcript of interview with "Teresa" by Bridget Moran
• 1 Audiocassette: Interview with Teresa, taped July 11/91 [TDK SA-100 audiocassette]
• Annotated draft - "Teresa" written by Bridget Moran
• Note paper with addresses and names
• Emily Fry Society brochure: "I want the violence to stop!"
• Emily Fry Society brochure: "The Specialized Support Services"
• Emily Fry Society brochure: "Family Violence: Wife Abuse"
• Summary of women involved in the book
• List of writers
• Overview: Local women's stories of battering submitted by Jenny Owston, Specialized Support Services Coordinator, Elizabeth Fry Society
• Factsheet: "Wife Assault in Canada"
• Factsheet on physical and sexual violence published as part of the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project.

File consists of "Never Give Up" (a one page excerpt written by Bridget Moran) and two (?) chapters from a manuscript consisting of seven pages written by Bridget Moran on the topic of writing.

File consists of one draft and one original copy of a full page advertisement featuring four books written by Bridget Moran: Stoney Creek Woman, Judgement at Stoney Creek, A Little Rebellion, and Justa: A First Nations Leader.

File consists of:

• Letter from Charlene Wyse, on behalf of the Hilye'yu Lelum Society, to Bridget Moran, January 27, 1995
• Transcript of "Harkins Comment" by Bob Harkins which features both Mary John and Bridget Moran (April 5, 1993)
• Copy of open letter from Brian Lam, Managing Editor, Arsenal Pulp Press regarding Bridget Moran's publications and Mary John's story (April 2, 1993)
• Two draft versions of eulogy for Bridget Moran for her memorial service at the College of New Caledonia, September 12, 1999.
• "We Three"- poem written in memory of a trip taken by Bridget and her daughters Mayo and Roseanne in 1994.
• One original draft and one copy of "A Minority of One" by Bridget Moran (26 pages)
• One original and signed draft letter to Dave [?] from Bridget Moran discussing the social welfare situation in the province and offering a plea for dialogue with the intended recipient.
• Letter from John H. Wood, administrative officer for the Leader of the Opposition to Bridget Moran in answer to a number of questions routed to this office via Dave [?] (August 10, 1972)
• Letter from Norman Levi, Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement to Bridget Moran in answer to her letter dated October 18, 1972. (October 23, 1972)
• Copy of letter from Bridget Moran on behalf of the Greater Vancouver Area Branch of the BC Association of Social Workers to Minister Norman Levi in follow-up to a previously submitted questionnaire. (October 18, 1972).
• Letter to Bridget Moran from Rosemary Brown, M.L.A. acknowledging her receipt of an article previously sent to Ms. Brown by Ms. Moran. (October 9, 1973)
• Newspaper clippings regarding Moran's various appointments in Prince George.
• Various published stories written by Bridget Drugan in her youth: "How to Spend a Drizzly Day"; "How She Spent November 5"; "Camping Trip"; Story contest submission and announcement of winners.
• Torchbearer's Club "Carry On" certificate recognizing the printing of one of Bridget's stories. (September 10, 1938).

File consists of:

• Letter of Offer and Cheque Requisitions Form from Carrier Sekani Family Services regarding Ms. Moran's services to a 1996 Youth Conference
• Contact List
• Notes on "Women"
• Program of Events and Agenda for Native Awareness Conference, May 1, 1998
• Letters to Mary John and Bridget Moran from students from an Aboriginal Employment Training Program out of Duncan, B.C. re: Stoney Creek Woman (January 4, 1999)
• Fax from Kathleen Fitzpatrick (Treaty 8 Tribal Association) to Bridget Moran re: book signing and travel arrangements (Feb. 1998)
• Fax from Lucette Kirback (Legal Services Society) to Bridget Moran re: trip arrangements to Bella Bella and Bella Coola (June 1998); associated airline tickets and trip itinerary
• Letter of Thanks and Payment Notice for Public Readings to Bridget Moran from the Canada Council (Nov. 1995)
• Unopened envelope containing "My First Advance, $30, Stoney Creek Woman"
• Letter from Ricci Dalton of the Simon Fraser University, New Caltec Program thanking Ms. Moran on her speaking engagement with Mary John (Jan. 27, 1998)
• Letters from BCTLA Conference Planning Committee re: Bridget Moran's speaking engagement at The Roots and Wings Teacher Librarian conference.

Subseries consists of draft manuscripts of "The Compact Garden". Also includes a published edition of the work and a publishing proposal for "The Laughing Gardener", a 1999 proposed revision of "The Compact Garden".

Photograph depicts a view of an old house from an unknown tourist attraction.

Photograph depicts Joy McKinnon at McKinnon's Gorse Street house.

Photograph depicts Barry McKinnon, Jesse McKinnon, and dog by Fraser River in Prince George.

File consists of an interview of McKinnon by unknown interviewer.

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "Heads Up", including issue 2.

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "One Dollar", including issue 2.

Series contains records related to Barry McKinnon's work as a publisher with his Caledonia Writing Series (1972-1980) and Gorse Press. Also includes material collected from other small press publishers, including catalogues, promotional material, and correspondence.

File consists of biographies of Barry McKinnon.

File consists of:

• Draft of 10 page presentation "Cross Cultural Education" printed and annotated by Bridget Moran
• Advertisement: Call for presenters for the Aboriginal Education Conference 1997
• Letter from Blaire at Arsenal Pulp Press to Bridget Moran re: her potential involvement in the Aboriginal Education Conference 1997 as a presenter.
• Aboriginal Education Conference 1997 Registration Form
• Final copy of 10 page presentation "Cross Cultural Education" written by Bridget Moran and sent to Northern Lights College Networks conference (Feb. 22, 1996)
• Letter from Randy LaBonte, Planning committee for the 1997 Aboriginal Education Conference to Bridget Moran informing her that her presentation proposal has been accepted; preliminary conference program, flight itinerary
• Fax from Randy LaBonte to Bridget Moran re: confirmation of presentation arrangements (Feb. 1997)
• Attendee Name list for Aboriginal Education Conference 1997 "A Gathering of People of Like Minds '97"
• Excerpt from "Needs of the Indian School" by John F. Bryde
• Conference handout: Planning Committee contact list
• Conference handout: School District First Nations Contact Listing
• Conference handout: "Did you know....?"
• Conference handout: "13 Commandments for Teachers of Aboriginal Students"
• Conference handout: "Do's and Don'ts for Teachers: When Teaching About Aboriginal Peoples..."
• Conference handout: "Disparities: Economic and Living Trends."

File consists of a poster with thank you notes from students of English 020 for Bridget's visit and discussion of Stoney Creek Woman.

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 article clippings from the following newspapers: The Citizen; the National Post; The Free Press; the Vancouver Sun; The Province; and The Globe and Mail. File also includes the Memorial Service program: "A Celebration of the Life of Bridget Ann Moran, September 1, 1923 - August 21, 1999; CNC Atrium, Saturday, September 11, 1999; 2:00pm."

File consists of a publishing proposal for "The Laughing Gardener", a revised and updated version of "The Compact Garden".

Photograph depicts Brian Fawcett and unidentified man.

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