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2008.3.1.048 · File · 1945-1992
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Misc. handwritten notes re: public policy and numbers
  • Handwritten table comparing social work case loads in 1945, 1951, 1961, 1964, 1970
  • Handwritten notes re: social work case loads in 1945
  • Handwritten table "Who Gets What" re: areas of government expenditure
  • Letter to Mrs. Kris Robinson from Norman Levi, Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement (March 28, 1973)
  • Fax sent to Jacqui Bobenic, Ministerial Assistant to Hon. Joan Smallwood, Minitery of Social Services Victoria from Bridget Moran re: request for information.
  • Faxes from Rosemary McCullough at the Ministry of Social Services re: staffing for fiscal year 1991/92; FTE increase in basic field structure (April 27, 1992)
  • Prince George Public Library microform photocopying order form submitted by Bridget Moran for copies from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (Nov. 28, 1991) and the following newspaper clippings: "Welfare children beaten but court action not impending" (Jan. 21, 1957); Letter to the Editor: "Shocked" (Jan. 24, 1957); "Welfare branch may charge former foster parents here" (Jan. 28, 1957); Out of the Mail Bag: "The Welfare Reply" (Jan. 28, 1957); "Foster parent trial delayed" (April 18, 1957)
  • Prince George Public Library microform photocopying order form submitted by Bridget Moran for copies from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (Dec. 2, 1991) and the following newspaper clippings: "Couple charged after infant seized in cache" (April 26, 1960); "Woman charged with murder" (Aug. 15, 1960); "City woman gets another remand on murder charge" (Aug. 29, 1960); "$5,000 bail granted Mrs. Dorothy Tosoff" (Sept. 22, 1960); "Tosoff hearing opens in court here today" (Oct. 6, 1960); "Mrs. Tosoff freed of murder charge" (Oct. 7, 1960); "Malnutrition case opens" (Oct. 25, 1960); "Couple convicted of starving child" (Oct. 26, 1960); "Wades get jail - 1 and 2 years - for child neglect" (Oct. 31, 1960)
  • Copy of letter written to Hon. Ray Williston from Bridget Moran (Feb. 12, 1964).
Material: Natives
2008.3.1.125 · File · 1994-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Liberating Our Children, Liberating Our Nations. Report of the Aboriginal Committee, Community Panel, Family and Children's Services Legislation Review in British Columbia, October 1992. Includes handwritten note from Dianne de Chamelan (?) to Bridget Moran and the following photocopies pages from this publication: 5-23 and 123-125.
  • Addressed envelope from R. [Roseanne?] Moran to Bridget Moran containing copy of "Address from the Bar of the House" - Joe Gosnell speaking to the Nisga'a Treaty
  • "The Rights of the Metis in British Columbia" (revised March 1998) published by Native Programs, Legal Services Society.
  • Copy of article: "Native Indians seek resolution over issue of adopted children" by Rick Ouston for the Vancouver Sun, reprinted in Today's News (July 9, 1997)
  • Newspaper clipping from The Province (Feb. 4, 1998) Pamphlet: T8TA [Treaty 8 Tribal Association] Education Department
  • "Treaty 8 Tribal Association Member Community Profiles Including: 1. A Brief history of First Nation Communities in Northeastern B.C." Prepared by Kathlean Fitpatrick Research Services fro T8TA, Treaty and Aboriginal Rights Research Program, Sept. 1997.
  • Fax from Lucette Kirbach to LSS Board of Directors (incl. Bridget Moran) re: Delgam Uukw (June 25, 1998)
  • "A guide to Aboriginal organizations and services in British Columbia"
  • "A Review of legal services to Aboriginal people in British Columbia" by Marion R. Buller (Feb. 7, 1994)
  • Northeast Distribution [contact] List
  • Catalogue: Books about First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples from Canadian Publishers
  • "Fishing - Aboriginal Rights in British Columbia" (revised 1998) published by Native Programs, Legal Services Society.
  • Photocopy of article "Why Canada has a moral obligation to abused Indians" by Grand Chief Edward John (The Vancouver Sun, April 3, 1996).
Misc. - A Little Rebellion
2008.3.1.050 · File · 1964-1969
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a telegram to Wally du Temple from Bridget and Pat Moran (Feb. 13, 1964); a letter sent to Bridget Moran from Wally du Temple re: assistance in conducting research for A Little Rebellion; a newspaper article: "Brothers paddled into the jaws of hell" (Victoria Daily Times, Oct. 23, 1969); resume and work record of Wally G. du Temple [RESTRICTED]; newspaper article: "Former welfare man off to Aklavik in river boat."

2008.3.1.086 · File · 1951-1973
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Manuscript: "Welfare and the Good Life" by Bridget Moran
  • "Out of tune" (The Sun)
  • "Should be 'Darned Pleased'" by Mrs. C.G. Maxwell of Prince George
  • "Mrs. Moran wins race for 1959 baby"
  • "Simon Fraser music considered unsuitable"
  • "Exciting years vividly remembered" by J. Crooks of Prince George
  • "Letters to the Editor: Mrs. Moran replies to her critics"
  • "My backbone is great and my soul is rested" (The Vancouver Sun, March 11, 1967)
  • "Social register causes no stir"
  • "Don't call them poor, just broke" (The Vancouver Sun, Aug.1, 1968)
  • Manuscript: "The Decline and Fall of Mr. Sullivan" by Bridget Moran
  • Manuscript: "Unholy Deadlock" by Bridget Moran
  • Typewritten draft with handwritten annotations: "Case History of a Gadfly" by Bridget Moran
  • Handwritten note to Roseanne [Moran] from Bridget Moran re: copy of short story; manuscript: "Man Alive"
  • "Women and welfare"
  • "Campfire club song" lyrics written by D. Watson and B.A. [Bridget] Moran
  • Notebook, dated April 12, 1951, containing research notes from various publications
  • Speech (?) / Manuscript (?) / Open Letter (?) written by Bridget Moran re: trip to Moscow and planning for the World Congress of Peace Forces (Nov.1973).
2008.3.1.099 · File · 1996-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter from Teresa Saunders, SFU Program Coordinator, to Bridget Moran re: request for speaking engagement with SFU students. (Dec.19, 1997)
  • Note from Sandy, of the BC Festival of the Arts (1998) includes brochures on "Otherwords '98" Festival Writing Competition
  • Copy of letter from Bruce Allen, Dakelh Program and First Nations Studies Instructor, College of New Caledonia to Honours and Awards Secretariat re: support for Justa Monk's receipt of Order of British Columbia (Feb. 5, 1998)
  • Letter from Alternative Continuing Education, Hazelton Secondary School to Bridget Moran re: invitation to Bridget Moran and Mary John to speak on Stoney Creek Woman (Sept.18, 1996)
  • Brochure: J.M. & Associates First Nations Consulting Group.
2008.3.1.126 · File · 1972-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

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).
Miscellaneous Writings
2008.3.1.093 · File · 1973
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a speech (?) / manuscript (?) / Open Letter (?) written by Bridget Moran re: trip to Moscow and planning for the World Congress of Peace Forces (Nov.1973) and a speech (?) / manuscript (?) / Open Letter (?) written by Bridget Moran re: trip to Cuba.

2008.3.1.16.5 · Item · 13 May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Handwritten annotation on recto: "Bridget Moran thanks the B.C. Historical Federation for recognizing her as best author of 1988." Moran stands behind microphone, holding award. Don Sale and Naomi Miller of the B.C. Historical Federation Writing Competition Committee stand in background.

2008.3.1.16.4 · Item · 12 May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Handwritten annotation on recto: "Bridget Moran receives the Lieutenant - Governor's Medal for Historical Writing from His Honour David C. Lam in Government House, May 12, 1989." Lieutenant Governor Lam stands in formal attire on left, shaking hands with Moran. Two woman stand in background.

2008.3.1.22.62 · Item · [ca. 1990]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Bridget Moran seated at table covered with copies of 'Judgement at Stoney Creek'. Three copies of 'Stoney Creek Woman' are also displayed on table. Bookshelves in background. Photo believed to have been taken at same location as items 2008.3.1.17.1, 2008.3.1.17.2, and 2008.3.1.19.4.

"My Old Flame"
2008.3.1.089 · File · 1992
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of the manuscript "My Old Flame" with a Note from Bridget at the beginning, another manuscript of "My Old Flame," and "The grief of giving up my long-time comfort" (The Vancouver Sun, Feb.22, 1992).

2008.3.1.085 · File · 1968-1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • "Bridget looks back into eye of storm" (The Citizen, Feb. 21, 1983)
  • Invitation to a reception in honour of Mary John and Bridget Moran on the receipt of Governor General's Award for Community Service (April 3, 1993)
  • "A Child's Christmas in Saskatchewan"
  • "New Prince George jail can't solve old problem" (Current, October 1994)
  • "The hardcore poor who defeat us in the poverty war" (Canadian Panorama, April 5, 1969)
  • Laser copy of photograph taken at Mosquito Books, April 3, 1993: Lazare John, Brian Gardner, M.P., Mary John, Bridget Moran, Lois Boone, MLA, Chief Robert William (?), Theresa Monk, Justa Monk
  • Address list: Council of CEO's (colleges)
  • "B.C. Today" (vol.1, no.3, Jay 27-June 9, 1976)
  • The Province newspaper, (Jan.10, 1976) pages 2-4; 9-12)
  • "Watch out, Bill, Dave's gaining" (The Vancouver Sun, May 11, 1976)
  • "Shot down: a chance for the homeless poor" (The Vancouver Sun, Oct. 2, 1971)
  • "Don't call them poor, just broke" (The Vancouver Sun, Aug.1, 1968)
  • "Manslaughter, then Justa for all" and "Blanket coverage" (B.C. Bookworld, Spring 1995)
  • 3 Photographs: "Justa Monk, John Alexis (Tachie Village) and the Premier [Mike Harcourt] taken in Prince George B.C. Jan.23/95 "the day Kemano 2 was killed"; Mary John and Bridget Moran at a books signing for "Stoney Creek Woman"; Unidentified woman, Mary John and Bridget Moran at a books signing for "Stoney Creek Woman"
  • News Release: "Community better represented on Legal Services Board" featuring appointment of Bridget Moran to the LSS (Feb. 3, 1995)
  • Copy of letter to Bridget Moran from Geoffrey R. Weller re: bestowal of UNBC honourary degree, Doctorate of Laws (Jan. 30, 1995)
  • "Bridget still making history" (The Citizen, Jan.20, 1989)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from June Huggins-Clark, Chief Librarian, Prince George Public Library re: Bridget's receipt of Jeanne Clarke Award. (Jan.24, 1989)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Naomi Miller, Competition Chairman for the B.C. Historical Federation re: thanking Ms. Moran for her submission of Stoney Creek Woman to their competition (Jan.16, 1989)
  • Advertisement for books signing by Mary John and Bridget Moran at Mosquito Books
  • Letter from Pulp Press Book Publishers Ltd. to Bridget Moran noting publications to which reviews of Stoney Creek Woman were sent (Jan.16, 1989)
  • Biography of Justa Monk written by Bridget Moran
  • Bookmarks featuring: Stoney Creek Woman, Little Rebellion and Judgement at Stoney Creek.
2008.3.4.01 · File · 1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

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."

2008.3.1.143 · File · 1968-1970
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Newspaper clipping: "Horse radish in the corn flakes" by Bridget Moran (North Star, June 20, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "The dignity of humanity?" by Bridget Moran (North Star, June 23, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "frankly speaking" by Bridget Moran (North Star, July 15, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "A basic difference in attitude" by Bridget Moran (North Star, June 27, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "frankly speaking" by Bridget Moran (North Star, Sept. 9, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "frankly speaking" by Bridget Moran (North Star)
  • Newspaper clipping: "frankly speaking" by Bridget Moran (North Star, Aug. 19, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "frankly speaking" by Bridget Moran (North Star, Sept. 23, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "frankly speaking" by Bridget Moran (North Star, Oct. 29, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "frankly speaking" by Bridget Moran (North Star, Oct. 22, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Native History Neglected, Ridiculed" by Bridget Moran (New Leaf, June 1971)
  • Newspaper clipping: "All About Welfare Bums" by Bridget Moran (New Leaf, August 1971)
  • Newspaper clipping: "B.C. Has Its Own Style of a Disaster" by Bridget Moran (date unknown)
  • Newspaper clipping: "The Reserve: Cradle or Coffin?" by Bridget Moran (The Citizen, Jan. 15, 1969)
  • Newspaper clipping: "The Demise of The Geriatric Square" by Bridget Moran (The Citizen, Nov. 28, 1968)
  • Newspaper clipping: "What is Your Preference: No Prejudice or No Food?" by Bridget Moran (date unknown)
  • Newspaper clipping: "frankly speaking" by Bridget Moran (North Star, July 29, 1970)
  • Handwritten letter to Allan Fotheringham (?) from Bridget Moran re: free-lance writing for the Vancouver Sun (date unknown)
  • Handwritten notes by Bridget Moran re: Home Acquisition Grant and affordable housing (date unknown)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Allan Fortheringham" (Vancouver Sun)
  • Newspaper clipping: "frankly speaking" by Bridget Moran (North Star, Aug. 26, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "My Backbone Is Great And My Soul Is Rested" by Bridget Moran (Vancouver Sun, Mar. 11, 1967)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Horse radish in the corn flakes" by Bridget Moran (North Star, June 20, 1970)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Horse radish in the corn flakes" by Bridget Moran (North Star, June 20, 1970).
2008.3.1.141 · File · 1991-1997
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Newspaper clipping: "Gramma Mary's open house" by Bev Christensen (PLUS!, Feb. 9, 1991)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Homes - Photographs" (PLUS!, Feb. 9, 1991)
  • Newspaper clipping: Photocopy of "Homes," Mary John's home (PLUS!, Feb. 9, 1991)
  • Newspaper clipping: Photograph of Justa Monk and Mary John, taken by Brent Braaten (Prince George Citizen)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Stoney Creek elder honored at potlatch" by Bernice Trick (The Prince George Citizen, July 27, 1996)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Stoney Creek Woman's story of courage crosses cultures" by Linda Bates (Vancouver Sun, Nov. 13, 1992)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Stoney Creek Woman" (Prince George Pioneer, Feb. 22, 1994)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Pioneer Profile: Bridget Moran" (Prince George Pioneer, Sept. 6, 1994)
  • Newspaper clipping: Photocopy of "A visit with Stoney Creek Woman" by Adella Saul (Tseba, Newsletter for the First Nations Students at UNBC, March 27, 1995)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Honorary degrees on agenda" (Prince George Citizen, April 22, 1996)
  • UNBC spring convocation invitation for the gifting of honorary degrees
  • Letter from The Order of Canada to Bridget Moran from Madeleine Proulx re: Mary John's nomination for the Order of Canada (May 30, 1996)
  • Newspaper clipping: Photograph of Mary John (The Prince George Free Press, Jan. 16, 1996)
  • Newspaper clipping: Elder Wisdom (The Prince George Free Press, Jan. 16, 1997)
  • 2 colour photographs: Bridget Moran and Mary John having tea at The Empress Hotel in Victoria (Feb. 1997) and Bridget Moran and Mary John having tea at The Empress Hotel in Victoria - close-up (Feb. 1997)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Elder shares lessons from Stoney Creek" (date unknown)
  • 1 black and white photograph: Group photograph Mary John, Joanne Hope, and Bridget Moran (date unknown)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Bob Harkins re: support for Mary John to receive an honorary degree from UNBC (Nov. 25, 1995)
  • Fax from Elders Society Stoney Creek (Nov. 23, 1995)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Book Review: Stoney Creek Woman" by Catherine Loull (The Womanist, date unknown)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Who's reading what" (Prince George Free Press, June 1, 1997)
  • Newspaper clipping: Photograph of Bridget Moran signing copies of her book, photo taken by David Mah (Prince George Citizen, Oct. 10, 1996)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Local author plays role in celebrating woman's history" by Joan Jarman (Prince George This Week, Oct. 6, 1996)
  • Invitation and photograph of Mary John receiving the Order of Canada
  • Letter to Mary John from Rachael Donovan, PhD, Acting President, College of New Caledonia re: RSVP to a dinner celebrating Mary John's achievements (June 16, 1997).
2008.3.1.142 · File · 1995-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Name tag for Bridget Moran from Island Mountain Arts
  • Pamphlet from Island Mountain Arts where Bridget Moran taught writing (Summer School 1995)
  • Pamphlet from Island Mountain Arts where Bridget Moran taught writing (Wells, BC, 1997)
  • Pamphlet: "A Weekend Of Creative Writing with Bridget Moran" (Nov. 22, 23, 24, 1996)
  • Description of Bridget Moran's Creative Writing class from Island Mountain Arts (1995)
  • Newsletter from the College of New Caledonia's Counseling and Advising News re: College of New Caledonia's Writing and New Media Technologies (date unknown)
  • Newspaper clipping: "What A Mom!" by Bridget Moran (Prince George Citizen, May 7, 1997)
  • Newspaper clipping: Photograph of Bridget Moran "Helping Hands/Pass it on" (The Prince George Free Press, May 4, 1997)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Living History" (The Prince George Free Press, Oct. 9, 1997)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Women's History special celebration" (The Prince George Free Press, Oct. 23, 1997)
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisement to meet Mary John and Bridget Moran (Oct. 4)
  • Photocopy of advertisement to meet Mary John and Bridget Moran at Mosquito Books
  • 2 Photographs of Stoney Creek Woman display in the front window of a book store featuring an article on Mary John's receipt of the Order of Canada
  • Newspaper clipping: "Group formed to fight recall" by Don Schaffer (Prince George Citizen, Nov. 4, 1997)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Book Fest is a first" (The Prince George Free Press, Oct. 30, 1997)
  • Pamphlet: "A Writing Weekend Retreat with Bridget Moran" (April 11, 12, 13, 1997)
  • A Note of Appreciation from the College of New Caledonia Social Services Foundations to Bridget Moran (Nov. 1997)
  • Thank you letter to Bridget Moran from Julia Whittaker, Director/Curator of the Prince George Art Gallery (Dec. 5, 1997)
  • Thank you card to Bridget Moran from Christine Jackman re" speaking to WRIT100 class (Nov. 1997)
  • Newspaper clipping: "City author Moran picture of ambition pursuing her dream" by Bernice Trick (Prince George Citizen, Dec. 8, 1997)
  • Pamphlet advertisement featuring Bridget Moran as a supporter of Paul Ramsey
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisement featuring Bridget Moran as a supporter of Paul Ramsey (Dec. 12, 1997)
  • Christmas card thanking Bridget Moran (date unknown)
  • Christmas tag to Bridget Moran from Mary Ellen (date unknown)
  • Advertisement for Creative Writing taught by Bridget Moran for Island Mountain Arts
  • Letter advertising Stoney Creek Woman (date and company unknown)
  • Letter to Arsenal Pulp Press Book Publishers Ltd from Janice Henly re: making an audio tape of Stoney Creek Woman for disabled students at Kelly Road Secondary School (Jan 15, 1998)
  • Newspaper clipping: Top Ten Non-Fiction Bestsellers in British Columbia (Vancouver Sun, Jan. 17, 1998)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Bestsellers" (Jan. 21, 1998)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Here's the buzz: Mosquito Books is bigger, brighter and better" (The Prince George Citizen, Oct. 30, 1997)
  • Advertisement for Judgement at Stoney Creek from Arsenal Pulp Press
  • Fax from Legal Service Society re: Bridget Moran's resignation from the Media Committee to the Native Programs Committee (Sept. 21, 1995)
  • Newspaper clipping: Letters to the editor - "Native studies needed in our classrooms" by Bridget Moran (Oct. 27, 1998)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Mary John in hospital after suffering stroke" by Mark Nielsen (date unknown)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Board members and senior management visit communities" (June 1998)
  • Newspaper clipping: advertisement for KPMG, Aboriginal Services Group, Justa Monk a member (date unknown)
  • Newspaper clipping: "New judgement on old book" (The Prince George Free Press, Oct. 4, 1998).
2008.3.1.005 · File · 2 Apr. 1970
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of Newspapers on the history of Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser, etc.:

  • Nechako Chronicle Historical Supplement: "Vanderhoof Village Incorporated 1936" (p.9 - 16) (April 2, 1970)
  • Nechako Chronicle Historical Supplement: "Village of Fort St. James Incorporated December 1952" (p.25 - 30; 17-20) (April 2, 1970)
  • Nechako Chronicle Historical Supplement: "Municipality of Fraser Lake Incorporated 1966" (p.41-44; 31-34) (April 2, 1970)
  • Nechako Chronicle Historical Supplement: "Endako Mines Ltd. (N.P.L.)" (35-40) (April 2, 1970)
  • Nechako Chronicle Historical Supplement: "1920-1970, 50 Year Review, The Nechako Chronicle" (p.1 - 8) (April 2, 1970).
2008.3.1.133 · File · 1974
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Handwritten journal chronicling trip to Europe.
  • Handwritten draft of "The Making of s Social Worker: Prologue" (Sept. 11/ 74)
  • Handwritten notes on Irish history
  • [Handwritten draft pertaining to Irish history? Perhaps drafts for "Manner of Life in Ireland" written by Bridget Drugan, 1941]
  • Draft of "Saskatchewan... Saskatchewan...There's No Place Like Saskatchewan" by Bridget Moran.
"O Ye Dry Bones"
2008.3.1.091 · File · 1995-1996
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Manuscript: "O Ye Dry Bones"
  • Newspaper clippings re: health care from The Free Press
  • Handwritten notes on health care (meeting with Paul Ramsay?)
  • Invoice issued to Stephen Howard from Bridget Moran in the amount of $100 for "O Ye Dry Bones"; includes manuscript
  • Copies of publication of "O Ye Dry Bones" in the Current (Feb.-Mar.1996)
  • Copy of letter from orthopedic surgeon Phil Gathey (?) to Paul Ramsay (Aug.27, 1995).
2008.3.1.070 · File · 1991-1996
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of a handwritten transcript of interview (?) (Oct.17, 1996); a notebook entitled: "To Bridget, From Mayo, Montreal, summer of '88" containing handwritten notes on manuscript; handwritten notes in question/answer format re: manuscript "Mary and Me" (1991, Quesnel); and a handwritten draft and notes re: "Mary and Me" by Bridget Moran.

2008.3.1.128 · File · 1995-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

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.
2008.3.4 · Series · 1935-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

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.

2008.3.1.023 · File · 1992-1997
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Newspaper clipping: Marriage announcement for Bridget Moran's son, Patrick Moran
  • Copy of front cover of A Little Rebellion
  • Author contract for A Little Rebellion from Arsenal Pulp Press (July 22, 1992)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Judge slams social services in teen's case" (Prince George Citizen, April 8, 1997)
  • Newspaper clipping: unknown title (Nanaimo Daily Free Press, Nov. 6, 1992)
  • Advertisement for Stoney Creek Woman and Judgement at Stoney Creek from Arsenal Pulp Press (Fall 1992)
  • Newspaper clipping: advertisement for book signing of A Little Rebellion at Mosquito Books (Oct. 3)
  • Newspaper clipping: "City authors launching new books" (Prince George Citizen, Oct. 21, 1992)
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisement for A Little Rebellion (B.C. Bookworld, Fall 1992)
  • Magazine advertising A Little Rebellion (British Columbia Books for Everybody)
  • Card from Bridget Moran's son, Mike Moran
  • Card from Mayo Rose (?)
  • Magazine clipping: "Over-65 author denies she is 'not really retired'" (Pulp Poop, October 1992); Pulp Top Ten
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisement for book signing by Bridget Moran at Mountain Eagle Books in Smithers, BC (Oct. 23)
  • Photocopies of advertisements for meeting Bridget Moran at Mountain Eagle Books in Smithers, BC (Oct. 23)
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisement for book signing by Bridget Moran at the Northern Book Stop in Vanderhoof, BC (Oct. 15, 1992)
  • Photocopy of advertisement for book signing by Bridget Moran at the Northern Book Stop in Vanderhoof, BC (Oct. 15, 1992)
  • Newspaper clipping: "City authors launching new books" (date unknown)
  • Newspaper clipping: Advertisements for book signings by Bridget Moran at Mosquito Books, Prince George, BC (Nov. 28)
  • Press release: "Rebel Social Worker Visits Duncan" (Nov. 3, 1992)
  • Book review: A Little Rebellion (BCASW Perspectives, Nov. 1992)
  • Advertisement for Author Breakfast Series, Bridget Moran speaking (1992)
  • Fax of Author Breakfast Series arrangements (1992)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Andrew Armitage, Director, School of Social Work, UVic re: speaking to a Social Work class (Oct. 18, 1992)
  • Speaking schedule (1992)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Bridget Moran versus Wacky" (B.C. Bookworld, Winter 1992)
  • Invitation from Arsenal Pulp Press advertising its new fall titles by readings from authors (Nov. 22)
  • Parking Pass for the University of British Columbia (Nov. 17)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Harry (?) re: A Little Rebellion (Nov. 17, 1992)
  • Letter to 'Mickey' from Amy (?) re: A Little Rebellion (June 8, 1993)
  • Letter to Eileen from May Davidson re: A Little Rebellion (Dec. 15, 1992)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Dave Stevens, Board Chairman, Smithers Public Library re: donation of A Little Rebellion (October 1992)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Michele Pujol, Women's Studies, UVic re: honorarium cheque for speaking (Nov. 19, 1992)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Nena Joy re: problems with the social services as foster parents (Oct. 23, 1992)
  • Thank you letter to Bridget Moran from Val (?) re: speaking to Social Services class (date unknown)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Omissions reduce the impact of protest chronicle" by Tom Sandborn (Saturday Review, Dec. 6, 1992)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Bridget's battle" by Bev Christensen (PLUS!, Dec. 5, 1992)
  • Advertisement for a book signing by Bridget Moran for Stoney Creek Woman at Coles in Parkwood Mall, Prince George, BC (Dec. 12, 1992)
  • Advertisement for an autograph session by Bridget Moran for A Little Rebellion at Overwaitea Spruceland, Prince George, BC (Dec. 16)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Jocelyn and Thelma (?) re: thank you (Jan. 4, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Elaine Avila and Juliet Belmas re: A Little Rebellion (Dec. 10, 1992)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Andrew (?) re: thank you for speaking to a class (date unknown).
2008.3.1.024 · File · 1992-1995
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Edel Toner-Rogala, Director, Prince George Public Library re: donation of A Little Rebellion (Dec. 17, 1992)
  • Book review of Stoney Creek Woman (date unknown)
  • Book review of Judgement at Stoney Creek (date unknown)
  • Letter from Viola Thomas, Native Publications Coordinator/Fieldworker and Sadie Kuehn, Managing Editor/Project Developer for Native Programs, Legal Services Society re: first annotated listing of First Nations Legal Resources (Jan. 11, 1993)
  • Order form for the First Nations Resource Guide
  • Photocopy of a cheque for $5,000 (Jan. 7, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Richard Brownsey, Director, Cultural Services Branch, Province of British Columbia re: funding (Jan. 8, 1993)
  • Newsletter from Brian Gardiner, MP (Jan. 8, 1993)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Community service medals awarded" by Paul Strickland (date unknown)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Doreen (?) re: thank you (Feb. 8, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Craig (?) re: thank you (Jan. 1, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Marion Jones re: genealogy (Jan. 12, 1993)
  • Thank you note to Bridget Moran from Jan Timberlake (Jan. 20, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Ann Johns, Chairperson, Equal Justice For Women re: congratulatory wishes on the creative writing grant (Feb. 17, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Helen De Groot, Executive Director, Phoenix Transition Society re: thank you (Jan. 21, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from barb Emery, Young Writers' Committee '94 re: participating in Young Writers' Week in Terrace, BC (1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Mary Ellen Kelm re: meeting time (Jan. 12, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Gordon Ingalls, Chairman, Board of School Trustees, School District No. 57 re: complimentary copy of The Carrier of Long Ago (Oct. 22, 1992)
  • Thank you card to Bridget Moran from SFU (1993)
  • Pamphlet from New Caltec Campus Conference re: Raising Awareness of Social Issues: An Informed Look at the Classroom Mosaic (Feb. 8 - 11, 1993)
  • Advertisement for Stoney Creek Woman and A Little Rebellion (Pulp Press, Spring 1993)
  • Review of A Little Rebellion from Bob Harkins (CKPG TV and radio, Dec. 17, 1992)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Darlene Marzari, Minister of Tourism and Minister for Culture re: grant from Project Assistance for Creative Writers (Dec. 23, 1992)
  • Newspaper clipping: "One person can make a very big difference" (The Guardian, Hospital Employees' Union, March 1, 1993)
  • Note to Bridget Moran from The Canada Council for the Arts re: receipt of application (Feb. 16, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Diane Ally, Writing and Publishing Section, The Canada Council of Arts re: A Little Rebellion accepted to the Public Readings Programme (Feb. 3, 1993)
  • Thank you letter to Bridget Moran from Nena Joy (Feb. 25, 1993)
  • Newspaper clipping: "National Book Un-Festival Week" (Cariboo Observer, April 7, 1993)
  • Advertisement for "Project Friendship"
  • Congratulatory card to Bridget Moran from Doug and Mayo
  • Bob Harkins comment re: Bridget Moran and Mary John receiving the Governor General's Award for Community Service (April 5, 1993)
  • Congratulatory letter from Brian Lam, Managing Editor, Arsenal Pulp Press re: Bridget Moran and Mary John receiving the Governor General's Award for Community Service (April 2, 1993)
  • Thank you letter to Bridget Moran from Shannon Smith (April 1993)
  • Thank you letter to Bridget Moran from Myra Rutherdale re: attending Canadian Women's History class at UNBC (April 23, 1993)
  • Thank you letter to Bridget Moran from Margaret (April 18, 1993)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Authors Reading" (Valley Sentinel, April 27, 1993)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Pulp author 'too busy to attend Summit'" (Pulp Poop, Spring 1993)
  • Advertisement for Stoney Creek Woman, Judgement at Stoney Creek, and A Little Rebellion (Arsenal Pulp Press)
  • Remembrance card for Winnifred Agatha Bernier
  • Telephone messages for Bridget Moran re: date for the Bill Good show (May)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Diane Weismiller and Barbara Emery for Young Writers' Committee re: invitation to Terrace and District Teacher-Librarians' Assocation's Young Writers' Week
  • Bookmarks advertising Stoney Creek Woman, Judgement at Stoney Creek, A Little Rebellion, and Justa (Arsenal Pulp Press)
  • Birthday wishes and a biography of Bridget Moran
  • Advertisement for Judgement at Stoney Creek
  • Letter from Brian Gardiner to his constituents with a photo of Bridget Moran and Mary John receiving the Governor General's Award for Community Service at Mosquito Books, Prince George, BC (May 1993)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Author Finds Success in Her Sixties" by Ruth Scoullar (Observer, date unknown)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Book chronicles stormy career in social work" by Sydney Jones (The Kamloops Daily News, May 31, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Murray Mohur (?) re: article (July 5, 1993)
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Sue Trhalley (?) re: contacting Irene Rothenburger (date unknown)
  • 1992 and 1993 Sales for multiple School Districts
  • Study Question for A Little Rebellion
  • Textbooks for a class with A Little Rebellion as one of the selections
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Rosalie Goldstein re: attending Social Work classes (Oct. 14, 1995)
  • Press release: "B.C.'s Welfare Controversy: The Other Side of the Story" (Arsenal Pulp Press, July 1993)
  • Advertisement for A Little Rebellion
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Dick Splane(?) re: review of A Little Rebellion; review is attached to the letter (Sept. 18, 1993)
  • Advertisement for the UBC Social Work Alumni Division Annual General Meeting with Bridget Moran speaking (Oct. 21, 1993)
  • Newspaper clipping: "Let's Stop slandering welfare recipients" by Bridget Moran (The Vancouver Sun, July 29, 1993).
2008.3.1.022 · File · 1979-1997
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of 68 photographs and newspaper clippings. The newspaper clippings include "Bravo" (Time Colonist, Dec. 1, 1996) and "Bridget looks back into the eye of storm" (The Citizen, Feb. 21, 1983). The photographs consist of:

  • [Entrance to] The Sanatorium - Fort Qu'Appelle, July 6, 1979
  • [Trades Shop at] The Sanatorium - Fort Qu'Appelle, July 6, 1979
  • Bridget Moran standing beside a log house [Mary John's house?]
  • Mary John, portrait - profile
  • Bridget Moran and Mary John with their arms on each others shoulders
  • Mary John wearing a blanket (blue with red caribou on back)
  • Mary John, unidentified woman (Mary John's daughter?) and Bridget Moran in Mary's home
  • Justa Monk, and Bridget Moran side by side in a bookstore
  • Bridget Moran and Mary John in embrace [photo courtesy of The Citizen newspaper]
  • Dinner party featuring Bridget and seven unidentified woman sitting around a table
  • Bridget Moran standing beside a car
  • Bridget Moran standing in front of Metlakatla Fire Department sign
  • Bridget Moran standing in front of Metlakatla Lake (?)
  • Unidentified woman standing in front of Metlakatla Fire Department sign
  • Unidentified woman standing in front of Alaska distance signage
  • Bridget Moran standing outside of St. Paul's Anglican Church Learning Centre
  • View of two buildings in midground and large mountain range in background
  • View of boats tied at a dock on a lack with a mountain range in the background
  • Bridget Moran working on her computer
  • Bridget Moran on a small boat, a slight wake can be seen in the water in the background
  • View of village in background, lake in foreground
  • View of lake and mountains in background
  • Dog beside Bulkley River waterfall and traditional fishing territory in Moricetown Canyon
  • Bridget Moran sitting on bench beside Bulkley River waterfall and "Montier Booth" in Moricetown Canyon
  • Nisga'a Government Administrative Building
  • Bridget Moran and unidentified man standing outside Nisga'a Government Administrative Building
  • Bridget and two friends having lunch in Newton
  • Two women standing in a mall
  • Three women posing together for photo
  • Landscape perspective featuring cross country skiing trails and farm land
  • Village on a bay
  • Bridget Moran standing beside a decorative fruit platter featuring a carved elephant
  • River and power lines
  • Coloured map of Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park
  • Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park (?)
  • Bridget Moran at beginning of suspension bridge featuring a sign reading "Use of bridge at your own risk" Gitwinksihlkw Band Council
  • Sign: "Moricetown Canyon Rules"
  • Moricetown Canyon featuring Bulkley River waterfall and fishing territory
  • Moricetown Canyon featuring Bulkley River waterfall and fishing territory
  • Moricetown Canyon featuring Bulkley River waterfall and fishing territory
  • Bridget Moran and unidentified man standing in front of new building
  • Unidentified [new] building
  • Bridget Moran coming out of Long House entrance
  • Farmland landscape
  • Justa Monk autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
  • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
  • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing, Elders in background
  • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran at a Justa: a First Nations Leader book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
  • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George, Paul Ramsay in background
  • Bridget Moran at Mosquito Books, Prince George
  • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran at a book signing at Mosquito Books, Prince George
  • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing, Elder in background
  • Justa Monk and Bridget Moran autographing Justa: a First Nations Leader at a book signing, Elder in background
  • Bridget Moran and a group of three unidentified women
  • Bridget Moran with a First Nations button blanket featuring thunderbird and killer whale designs
  • Bridget Moran with a First Nations button blanket featuring killer whale design
  • Bridget Moran outdoor portrait
  • Bridget Moran indoor portrait
  • Bridget Moran balcony portrait
  • Justa Monk and Premier Mike Harcourt
  • Bridget Moran in UNBC regalia for receipt of Honourary Law Degree (1995)
  • Mary John and Bridget Moran at a book signing for Stoney Creek Woman
  • Bridget Moran autographing Judgement at Stoney Creek at a book signing
  • Bridget Moran with a First Nations button blanket featuring thunderbird, wolf and killer whale designs
  • Mary John receiving the Order of Canada (1997) for outstanding service to her community
  • Bridget Moran with Mike Harcourt, both wearing cowboy hats (colour laser copy)
  • Mary John and Bridget Moran at a book signing for Stoney Creek Woman
  • Mary John and Bridget Moran at a book signing for Stoney Creek Woman
  • 27 colour negatives featuring a trip to Metlakatla and Moricetown
  • Envelope containing 15 duplicate photographs
  • 25 colour negatives featuring Justa book signing event at Mosquito Books.
Poetry
2008.3.1.080 · File · 1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • "The Relief Cheque"
  • Letter from J. Jill Robinson of Grain Magazine to Bridget Moran re: acceptance for "The Relief Cheque" (April 1, 1998)
  • Speech (?) re: receipt of relief cheque
  • Grain Magazine submission guidelines
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from J. Jill Robinson of Grain Magazine re: Payment for publication of poetry submission; includes cheque stub for $30.00 and brochure "Ninth Annual Short Grain Writing Contest"
  • Annotated draft of "The Relief Cheque"
  • Covering page for "The Relief Cheque"
  • Draft of "The Relief Cheque" featuring word count
  • Photocopy of Grain Magazine cover and "Prose Poem Honourable Mention" to Bridget Moran for "The Relief Cheque."
Poverty
2008.3.1.121 · File · [ca. 1998]
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of "Fighting Poverty Kit" including: numerous fact sheets, newsletters and articles compiled or produced by End Legislated Poverty and newspaper clippings from The Citizen (1998).

2008.3.1.040 · File · 1974-1990
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Newspapers include: The Georgia Straight, The Province; The Indian Voice; The Toronto Globe; The Vancouver Sun Weekend Magazine; The Vancouver Sun; The Citizen; and The Nechako Chronicle each featuring articles on the Thomas inquest.
  • Report of inquiry as to cause of death of Faye Helen Huagen, Vanderhoof, B.C., December 27th, 1979.
  • Copy of Canadian Welfare #5, Sept/Oct. 1974 issue.
  • Copy of B.C. Police Commission report to Vanderhoof Mayor W.L. McLeod, November 1, 1976.
  • Copy of letter from Helen Jones, Secretary of Stony Creek Indian Homemakers Club to the Honourable Garde Gardom, Attorney General of the Province of British Columbia regarding Richard Redekop (November 19, 1976).
  • Draft version (includes annotations) of "Introduction" to Judgement at Stoney Creek sent to Bridget Moran from Mayo Moran, (Feb. 1990).
  • Handwritten draft of a letter written to Vanderhoof Mayor Bill McLeod
  • Copy of handwritten letter from Helen Jones [Secretary of Stony Creek Indian Homemakers Club] to Bridget Moran (?), November 22, 1976.
2008.3.1.035 · File · 1976
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Newspapers (all dated 1976) include: The Times; The Citizen; The Sun; The Vancouver Sun; The Nechako Chronicle; Maclean's magazine
  • Report titled: "A visit to Vanderhoof and Stoney Creek Reserve" by Remi J. De Roo, Chairperson, Human Rights Commission of British Columbia, September 24- 25, 1976
  • Incomplete copy of "Departmental policy - resource implications manpower services to Native people" from P.S. Hall, Branch Manager CMC Vanderhoof to W.F.J. Osborne, Sr. Manager, CMC Prince George, dated July 20, 1976.
  • Handwritten draft (?) of "Specimen Form of Verdict" supp.1/15/69
  • Excerpt from article published in "Politics: National Indian Brotherhood"
  • Report: "Inquest of Coreen Thomas, Vanderhoof, B.C. September 25, 26, 27, 28, 1976" submitted by Barbara Kobierski, Native Programs Section, Legal Services Commission.
"Prince George Remembered"
2008.3.1.098 · File · 1996-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Envelope from Chapters Inc. to Bridget Moran re: cheque stub for $54 (Jan.1998)
  • Letter from C.R. Crocker to Bridget Moran re: tape on the "old days of Prince George" (Feb.7, 1997)
  • Letter from School District 57 to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copies of "Prince George Remembered" (1996)
  • Card from Margaret Moffat to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (June 2, 1996)
  • Card from Shirley Sutton to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (July 26, 1996)
  • Card from Opal and Ron Goss to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (1996)
  • Letter from Mary Laidlaw to Bridget Moran re: request for audiocassette copy of "Prince George Remembered" (Jan.1, 1997)
  • Letter from Kathy Plett, College of New Caledonia Library to Bridget Moran re: thanks for autographed gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (May 24, 1996)
  • Card from Georgina (?) Williams to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (1996)
  • Letter from Anne Rowe, Librarian at Prince George Senior Secondary School to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (Oct.16, 1996)
  • Card from Mrs. (Hope?) Skinner to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (July 23, 1996).
2008.3.1 · Series · 1945-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

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).
2008.3.1.081 · File · 1967-1992
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • 1 Audiocassette: Side A: The Plot Thickens, Oct. 31/87 [TDK D-90min. audiocassette]; Side B: Patrick: Sandblast, Aug/86 [TDK D-90min. audiocassette]
  • Letter to Patrick from Bridget Moran re: entry to The Plot Thickens entitled "The Case of the Box of Matches"; includes copy of "The Case of the Box of Matches" (Oct. 16, 1987)
  • "My old flame"
  • "The grief of giving up my long-time comfort" (The Vancouver Sun, Feb. 22, 1992)
  • Two newspaper copies sent from The Vancouver Sun to Bridget Moran: "Just one death among too many" (Sept.29, 1979)
  • "Bridget looks back into eye of storm" (The Citizen, Feb. 21, 1983)
  • "Year of the child? Tell that to Nancy" (The Vancouver Sun, Nov.9, 1979)
  • "Bridget's back in print" by Bev Christensen (Plus! magazine, The Citizen, Jan.5, 1991)
  • "Welfare....1969"
  • "Unholy Deadlock"
  • "The Juice of the Barley"
  • Letter from Dale Zieroth, Editor of Event: The Douglas College Review to Bridget Moran re: rejection of "Unholy Deadlock" for submission to a creative non-fiction contest. (July 1990); includes "Unholy Deadlock" manuscript
  • "The Numbers Game"
  • Copy of letter to Simma from Bridget Moran re: submission of "Reflections on a Theme" (Jan. 25, 1967; includes copy of "Reflections on a Theme" manuscript
  • Letter from Ros Oberlyn, of The Vancouver Sun to Bridget Moran re: rejection of submission to newspaper (Nov.17, 1983)
  • Handwritten copy of letter to Ros Oberlyn, of The Vancouver Sun from Bridget Moran re: submission of article "Supper, Little Children!" (Sept.26, 1983); includes copy of "Supper, Little Children!" manuscript
  • Letter from Phyllis Rosser, Editor for Ms. Magazine to Bridget Moran re: article submission; includes article "Rosie believed in her man" (The Vancouver Sun, May 14, 1976) and annotated draft and manuscript of "Come Hell or High Water"
  • Submission to Short Story Competition, CBC Radio Literary Competition VI by Bridget Moran entitled: "Man Alive"
  • "The Deadbeat Mystique"
  • "Hell on Wheels."
Published Articles
2008.3.1.079 · File · 1968-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of published articles written by Bridget Moran:

  • "O Canada, we stand on guard for them!"
  • "Big daddy and our pensioners"
  • "The anatomy of poverty"
  • "Running from life"
  • "Frankly speaking"
  • "The welfare club isn't exclusive" (The Citizen)
  • "I was a petty white official" (The Citizen, Dec. 11, 1968)
  • "Welfare - only bureaucracy shows growth" (The Vancouver Sun, Jan. 20, 1976)
  • "Watch out Bill, Dave's gaining" (The Vancouver Sun, May 11, 1976)
  • Typed letter written by Bridget Moran re: welfare in the election campaign (Jan. 9, 1975)
  • Rough handwritten draft of letter written by Bridget Moran re: welfare in the election campaign
  • "Welfare...1969"
  • A speech (?) re: recommendation for particular core courses to be offered at UNBC
  • "Women and Poverty"
  • "That expedient Socred phrase" (The Sun)
  • "The hardcore poor who defeat us in the poverty war" (Canadian Panorama, April 5, 1969)
  • "Don't call them poor, just broke" (The Vancouver Sun, Aug.1, 1968)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Sept. 2, 1970)
  • "Colors inside a goldfish bowl" (The Citizen, Dec. 18, 1968)
  • "My backbone is great and my soul is rested" (The Vancouver Sun, Mar. 11, 1967)
  • "Hospital emergency ward: B.C. has its own style of disaster" (The Citizen, April 2, 1969)
  • "B.C.'s welfare cycles needs a fresh attack"
  • "Most of welfare dollar goes for administration"
  • "How can a white woman know about Indians?" (Feb.27, 1969)
  • "What is your preference: no prejudice or no food?" (The Citizen, Feb. 12, 1969)
  • "The reserve: cradle or coffin?" (The Citizen, Jan. 15, 1969)
  • "Fiery young princess 'sounds like a racist'"
  • "The tragedy of battered children"
  • "The welfare club isn't exclusive" (The Citizen, Dec. 2, 1968)
  • "LaMarsh: too much, too late"
  • "Student power confined" (Nov.18, 1968)
  • "The demise of the geriatric square" (The Citizen, Nov.28, 1968)
  • "Frankly Speaking: in the land of the midnight sun" (North Star, July 15, 1970)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Sept. 30, 1970)
  • "An innocent plays housing roulette" (Vancouver Sun, Jan.15, 1970)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Oct. 7, 1970)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Sept. 1970)
  • "Frankly Speaking: suicide and the welfare state" (North Star)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Sept.2, 1970)
  • "Frankly Speaking" (North Star, Sept.23, 1970)
  • Letter to the Editor "A high price for the piper" (The Sun, Feb.9, 1973)

File also contains miscellaneous articles not written by Bridget Moran:

  • Allan Fotheringham byline (The Sun, April 3, 1976)
  • "IRA threatens to kill special court officials"
  • "Welfare activist sees swing in social attitudes" by John Pope (The Citizen, May 3, 1976)
  • "Study reveals poor quality of life on reserves" (The Citizen, Oct.13, 1995)
  • "Tribal chief labels Campbell 'racist'" (The Citizen, Oct. 16, 1998)
  • "Schools get Nisga'a treaty course" (The Citizen, Oct. 15, 1998)
  • "Teaching guide maps native culture studies" (The Citizen, Oct. 15, 1998)
  • "Nisga'a treaty more than a century in the making" (The Province, Aug.1, 1998)
  • "Record 1.5 million kids live in poverty" (The Citizen, Nov. 29, 1997)
  • "Authors tour Central Interior" (The Citizen, April 17, 1991)
  • "X-factor means boys will always be boys"
  • "Brief concerning the status of women within the Department of Human Resources" prepared by the Task Force on Sexism in Social Work (Sept. 1975)
  • "Welfare moms 'exploited' study finds" (The Citizen, Aug. 13, 1997)
  • "Local poverty subject of research" (The Citizen, July 23, 1997)
  • "Women downtrodden in Canada despite promise, group says" (The Citizen, Sept.11, 1997)
  • "Poor won't go away"
  • "One family cost taxpayer $500,000 in 22 years"

File also includes miscellaneous material consisting of:

  • Unidentified handwritten notes
  • Handwritten notes: shopping list with prices (Sept. 1, 1972)
  • Handwritten notes re: food shelter and rent costs for April 1973 and Dec. 1975
  • Handwritten summary re: financial aid distribution
  • Handwritten notes re: salary increase (?) in April 1973 and April 1975
  • Memo to all Field staff from the Norman Levi, Minister of Human Resources (Oct. 24, 1974)
  • Thermal print copy of article "The dual welfare system" by A. Dale Tussing printed from Society (Jan./Feb. 1974, vol.11, no.2)
  • Various pieces of notepaper with annotations
  • Signed copy of letter to Pinder Cheema from Bridget Moran re: resignation from the Governance and Native Programs Committees (Dec. 9, 1997)
  • Fax from Island Mountain Arts to Bridget Moran re: February writing workshop, Feb. 21-22, 1998
  • Letter from Bridget Moran re: account with Munro Parfitt, Lawyers
  • Handwritten research notes
  • International Women's Day Quiz
  • "Tyee Moon" handout, Third Annual Aboriginal Education Conference (Feb 6-8, 1997)
  • Map of Prince George area noting: Stoney Creek Reserve, Wedgewood, Lejac Residential School, Mission School and Shelley.
  • UNBC Child Welfare Research Centre, Social Work Program: statistical tables and fact sheets re: child poverty in Prince George
  • Copy of letter written by Bridget Moran to Premier Glen Clark re: request to rescind legislation (Dec. 17, 1997)
  • Letter from Isabella S. Johnson to Bridget Moran re: request for information or advice for group of Nelson citizens intending to organize community low income group (April 29, 1969).
Pulp Press Catalogues
2008.3.1.106 · File · 1989-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of Pulp Press Catalogues including issues from: Fall 1989, Fall 1990, Spring and Fall 1992, Spring and Fall 1994, Spring and Fall 1996, Fall 1997, Spring and Fall 1998, Photocopy of News Release of A Little Rebellion featured in Pulp Press Fall Catalogue, 1992.

2008.3.1.039 · File · 1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of article by The Free Press: "New Judgement on old book" by Frank Peebles, Oct. 4, 1998 and a reprint order form for customers of Arsenal Pulp Press.