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.
Sem títuloFile consists of records and promotional material related to the 1989/1990 year of the CNC Reading Series, which started in 1969 and was organized by Barry McKinnon.
File consists of records and promotional material related to the 1996/1997 year of the CNC Reading Series, which started in 1969 and was organized by Barry McKinnon.
File consists of records and promotional material related to the "Inter-National Regions: Contemporary Writing in English Produced in Canada" conference at UNBC, at which Barry McKinnon performed a reading.
Series contains records related to Barry McKinnon's teaching career at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George. Includes teaching material such as syllabi, curricula, and teaching notes. Also includes administrative records relating to McKinnon's teaching at the College, including records related to the controversy of his lay off from CNC and support received from the community to reinstate his position. Additional material consists of documents regarding the creation of the University of Northern British Columbia, the controversial need for a university in the North, and its clash with the established College of New Caledonia.
Subseries contains material related to Barry McKinnon's teaching career at the Collge of New Caledonia.
File consists of syllabi, assignments, readings, and notes from English 101 (Literature and Composition) taught by Barry McKinnon at the College of New Caledonia.
File consists of instructor timetables, memoranda, course material, and other teaching-related material.
File consists of announcements from the College of New Caledonia Board ("Board Bits"), briefs, and member lists.
File consists of drafts and copies of a work by Barry McKinnon and John Harris titled "No Method at All: The Liberal Arts at the College of New Caledonia".
File consists of letters of support for Barry McKinnon after his controversial layoff from the College of New Caledonia. Includes letters from prominent Canadian writers, poets, and university faculty, such as Margaret Atwood, Brian Fawcett, and Michael Ondaatje, among others.
File consists of a copy of the "College of New Caledonia Institutional Evaluation 1988/89 Interim Report".
File consists of newspaper clippings regarding the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia.
File consists of a meeting package for the "Access for All" conference, regarding access to advanced education and job training in British Columbia. Includes a speech transcript from Minister of Advanced Education and Job Training Stan Hagen, news releases, reports, and background information.
Item is a notebook with notes jotted by Barry McKinnon during a cross-Canada trip.
Item is a notebook with notes jotted by Barry McKinnon during a New York trip.
Item is a planner used by Barry McKinnon for the year 1980.
Item is a planner used by Barry McKinnon for the year 1992.
Item is a planner used by Barry McKinnon for the year 1995.
File contains a publication created by Barry McKinnon entitled "The Caledonia Writing Series (A Chronicle)".
File contains incoming and outgoing correspondence regarding the Caledonia Writing Series and Gorse Press, including requests for publications, correspondence with buyers, and mailing lists.
File contains two record books of notes of complimentary copies provided and other information for the Caledonia Writing Series and Gorse Press.
File consists of promotional material for Brick Books.
File consists of promotional material for Coach House Press.
File consists of promotional material for House of Anansi Press.
File consists of promotional material for Literary Press Group.
File consists of promotional material for Oberon Press.
File consists of promotional material for Repository Press.
File consists of promotional material for Soft Press.
File consists of promotional material for Talon Books.
File consists of promotional material for Miscellaneous literary publishers.
Series contains scripts and background research materials for two CBC radio shows that Barry McKinnon contributed to as a music commentator: "Music of Note" and "Monday Morning Music".
Series contains the personal records of author Barry McKinnon and his family. Includes resumes, biographies, student records, family records, and financial records.
File consists of correspondence related to job applications submitted by Barry McKinnon.
File consists of essays and assignments written by Barry McKinnon over the course of his education.
File consists of various financial and housing paperwork for the McKinnon family.
Series contains photographs taken and collected by Barry McKinnon of his family and colleagues. Also includes a small number of art prints and postcards.
Photograph depicts Ken Belford at "Words, Loves" conference.
Photograph depicts Sid Marty at "Words, Loves" conference.
Photograph depicts Marcia Macaulay at "Words, Loves" conference.
Photograph depicts Jim Paulson at "Words, Loves" conference.
Photograph depicts Audrey Thomas at "Words, Loves" conference.
Photograph depicts George Bowering and Andrew Struthers at "Words, Loves" conference.
Photograph depicts Barry McKinnon at podium at "Words, Loves" conference.
Photograph depicts Sharon Harris, Joy McKinnon, and Barry McKinnon at "Words, Loves" conference.
File consists of photographs of bpNichol Lane in Toronto and photographs of newspaper clippings about the new lane.
Photograph depicts Earle Birney at the College of New Caledonia.
Photograph depicts Joy McKinnon at McKinnon's Gorse Street house.
Photograph depicts David Bromige and Stan Chung on Barry McKinnon's couch.
Photograph depicts Lucy Jian Jing Parker Enemark, Brett Enemark's adopted daughter.