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.
McKinnon, BarryFile consists of an interview of McKinnon by Sharon Thesen.
File consists of an interview of George Stanley by Barry McKinnon.
File consists of manuscripts and drafts, 1960 onwards.
File consists of poems, including "The the", "as if", and "heartsease".
File consists of drafts, including "Songs and Speeches" and a mockup of the cover for "Stamp Collection".
File consists of drafts, including "Wired Music".
File consists of drafts.
File consists of drafts, including "The Petting Zoo".
File consists of drafts, essays, and proposals, including "I Hate Salmon" and "Poet and Critic '69".
File consists of drafts, including poems from "The Golden Daybreak Hair" and a review of George Bowering's "The Catch".
File consists of "Arrythmia" drafts.
File consists of "Arrythmia" drafts.
File consists of "Arrythmia" drafts.
File consists of "The Centre" drafts.
File consists of "The Centre" drafts.
File consists of "The Centre" drafts.
File consists of "The Centre" drafts, ca. 1995.
File consists of "The Centre" drafts, ca. 1995.
File consists of proof of "The Centre" from Caitlin Press.
File consists of "poetry/Project" first draft, ca. 1985.
File consists of notes for "Poets and Print".
File consists of "Poets and Print" introduction, Sept. 1987.
File consists of "Poets and Print" working copy, Sept. 1988.
File consists of "Pulp Log" manuscripts and drafts.
File contains one letter dated January 27, 1975 concerning a reading for Mr. McKinnon in Whitehorse.
File contains letters dated August 19th and August 24th, 1977 concerning a reading at CNC.
File contains the first page of a letter dated October 13, 1978 concerning the publication of Mr. Redman's manuscript. Subsequent page or pages of letter missing.
File contains letters concerning poetry and other personal topics; includes a number of undated letters, two short stories, a letter from Mr. Robinson to Lally and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains letters dated May 29th and August 7th 1973 concerning the publication of a work by Mr. Robinson.
File contains letters and one card dating from November 24, 1993 to February 21, 1994 concerning poetry, readings in general and other personal topics.
File contains one letter concerning a reading in Prince Rupert for Mr. McKinnon.
File contains personal letters from a former student; includes a poem and two letters addressed to John Harris.
File contains one undated letter to Ms. Sheard of Coach House Press regarding The The.
File contains one letter dated November 9, 1993 concerning a reading in Smithers.
File contains letters dating from May 25, 1981 to October 28, 1982 concerning reading at CNC; includes poems.
File contains correspondence concerning the printing/publication of Mr. Stack's work and various personal topics; includes poems and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains correspondence pertaining to the printing/publishing of Mr. Stanley's work, readings for Mr. McKinnon and personal topics; includes a manuscript, poems, a newspaper clipping, a proof sheet and miscellaneous textual material.
File contains one personal letter dated December 5, 1992.
File contains two cards from Ms. Thom, one dated February 11, 1978 and the other undated, concerning personal topics.
File contains letters and a postcard dated May 15th to September 17th, 1981 concerning a reading at CNC for Mr. Truhlar and Steven Smith.
File contains three letters dated August 28, 1989 and September 1st and October 20th, 1994 concerning a reading and the publication of one of Mr. McKinnon's poems.
File contains one personal letter dated June 20, 1989.
File contains letters concerning a reading in Banff for Mr. McKinnon; includes handwritten notes.
File contains two letters dated October 26, 1973 and October 2, 1976 concerning the review of Caledonia Writing Series publications in Canadian Literature.
File contains two letters, the first from Mr. Wynand dated September 8, 1969 and the second from Mr. McKinnon dated March 23, 1989, which includes questions about the articulation of a creative writing course being offered at CNC.
File contains a card and letters concerning a reading at CNC and other personal matters; includes miscellaneous textual material.
File contains two personal letters dated January 26, 1976 and November 21, 1984.
File contains one letter dated March 27, 1992 concerning the water line for Mr. McKinnon's Sunshine Coast property.
File contains one undated personal letter.