Image depicts the old railroad building in Skagway, Alaska.
Image depicts a snow sculpture of a bear, possibly during the Winter City Conference, in Prince George, B.C. Taken at the Prince George Civic Center. Map coordinates 53°54'45.6"N 122°44'59.6"W
Image depicts a snow sculpture of a man with a shovel, possibly during the Winter City Conference, in Prince George, B.C. Taken at the Prince George Civic Center. Map coordinates 53°54'45.6"N 122°44'59.6"W
Image depicts a boat named "the Tarahne," which is located in Atlin, B.C. Atlin Lake and Mountain are visible in the background.
Image depicts a boat named "the Tarahne," which is located in Atlin, B.C. Atlin Lake and Mountain are visible in the background.
Image depicts an old boat on the shore of Atlin Lake.
Image depicts a sign in the Atlin Cemetery, it reads: "In 1898, Fritz Miller and Kenny McLaren found gold on nearby Pine Creek, triggering British Columbia's last placer gold rush. The boom subsided by 1908, but gold has kept Atlin alive. Now Miller and McLaren lie here among hard-bitten prospectors, young miners, northern aviators, brave women and new-born infants, all part of Atlin's pioneer heritage R.I.P."
Image depicts a memorial plaque which reads: "In memory of the Atlin men who gave their lives for their country in World War II," and then proceeds to list several individuals.
Image depicts the original steam engine for the White Pass Train, located in Skagway, Alaska.
Includes three different versions each, of the following three short stories: "Cariboo Gold", "First Person Solitaire" and "Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb."
Vol. 2 No. 2 Spring 1999
Feature: Poets from BC
Contents
- Editorial by Don Precosky
- Poems by Greg Lainsbury
- Poems by Meryl Duprey
- Poems by Jacqueline Baldwin
- Dee Horne and Karin Beeler Interview Jacqueline Baldwin
- Review of Baldwin's Threadbare Like Lace by Lynda Williams
- Poems by Donna Kane
- Review of several books by John Harris
- Poems by Ken Belford
- Barry McKinnon Interviews Ken Belford
- Poems by Kim Goodliffe
- Excerpt from "Zig Zag" by Rhoda Rosenfeld
- Poem by Barry McKinnon
- Poems by Renee Rodin
Vol. 3 No. 1 December 1999
Feature: Poetry goes on
Contents
- Don Precosky, Editorial
- Brian Fawcett, "Poem for Angela Bowering"
- Richard Stevenson, from Live Evil: The Miles Davis Poems
- Brad Robinson, Three Poems
- Dan Lukiv, Two Poems
- Barry McKinnon, Two Poems
File contains drafts and manuscript submissions for It's Still Winter issue Vol. 3 No. 1:
- Poem "~ an unfinished theology" by Barry McKinnon
- Poem "~ sex at 51" by Barry McKinnon
- Poems by Brad Robinson
- Email from Richard Stevenson to Don Precosky with poems attached
- Poems by Dan Lukiv
- Email from Brian Fawcett to Barry McKinnon including attached poems
File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "CNC Newsmagazine".
File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "Hh".
File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "Incognito", including issue 1.
File consists of syllabi, assignments, readings, and notes from English 103 (Composition and Style) taught by Barry McKinnon at the College of New Caledonia.
File consists of Barry McKinnon's resumes and curriculum vitaes.
File consists of miscellaneous photographs separated from the textual files of Barry McKinnon, mostly photographs sent from fellow writers with their correspondence. Includes photographs of Barry McKinnon, Earle Birney, George Bowering, David Bromige, Stan Chung, Robert Creeley, Brian Fawcett, John Harris, Irving Layton, Dorothy Livesay, Daphne Marlatt, John Newlove, David Phillips, and Paul Shuttleworth.
Photograph depicts David Bromige at McKinnon's Gorse Street house.
Photograph depicts McKinnon's Gorse Street house.
File consists of a draft copy of manuscript "Mary and Me" by Bridget Moran.
File consists of the original manuscript with some yet to be included edits.
File consists of the original handwritten draft of "Diary of Success Homecoming" by Bridgie Drugan (Moran) (7 pages); the original list of people Bridget spoke with at the homecoming; a copy of handwritten draft of "Diary of Success Homecoming" by Bridgie Drugan (Moran) (7 pages); a copy of list of people Bridget spoke with at the homecoming.
File consists of:
- Xpresspost parcel to Bridget Moran from Francis Wellsch re: personal correspondence [some RESTRICTED], Wellsch family photographs, newspaper clipping re: Wellsch family members, tourist pamphlets on Saskeatchewan, Wellsch family history.
- Christmas card to Bridget Moran from Kathy Coney (?)
- Christmas card to Bridget Moran from Project Friendship (1995)
- Card to Bridget Moran from Claire
- Letter to Bridget Moran from Nancy Bennett re: textbook completion (Nov. 21, 1995)
- Large card "A New Beginning" to Bridget Moran from Geraldine Thomas re: thank you for support.
- Letter to Bridget Moran from Catherine Card-Hay (former Victoria University classmate?) re: personal correspondence; includes VIC Report, Winter 1995/96 which has a short write-up on Bridget Moran and her achievements.
- Birthday card to Bridget Moran from Star Weiss Fuoco re: 75th Birthday wishes
- Card to Bridget Moran from Rita Mois (?) re: Bridget's resignation from the Federation of Writers Board. (Aug. 20, 1998)
- Sympathy card to Bridget Moran from ? re: condolence for the loss of Bridget's sister
- Letter to Bridget Moran from Brenda Massini re: writing (Sept. 16, 1998)
- Card to Bridget Moran from Lyn Ivens (?) re: congratulations for honourable mention for prose poem (Sept. 4, 1998)
- Card to Bridget Moran from Mary Clark re: gratitude for Prince George Remembered
- Letter to Bridget Moran from Ken and Betty Rutherford re: personal correspondence (Sept. 4, 1998)
- Get well card to Bridget Moran signed by many
- Thank you letter and lapel pin to Bridget Moran from Dorothea, Island Mountain Arts festival
- Birthday card to Bridget Moran from Judy & Don re: 75th Birthday
- Birthday card to Bridget Moran from Cis re: 75th Birthday
- Typed letter to be faxed to Sylvia from Bridget Moran re: Bridget's health after contracting pneumonia (Jan. 25, 1999)
- Typed letter to be faxed to Lucette from Bridget Moran re: Bridget's health after contracting pneumonia (Jan. 25, 1999)
- Thank you card to Bridget Moran signed by many.
- Letter to Bridget Moran from Teresa Saunders, Coordinator for New Caltec Faculty Associate team, Simon Fraser University re: thanks for work with the team (March 2, 1998)
- Card to Bridget Moran from Arleigh Slanina (?) re: thanks for encouragement (March 30, 1998)
- Letter to Bridget Moran from Donna Creamore re: inspiration for activism after reading Stoney Creek Woman (April 2, 1998)
- Postcard to Bridget Moran from Mussi re: thanks for participation in Aboriginal Ed. Conference (1998)
- Birthday card to Bridget Moran from daughter Roseanne re: 75th Birthday
- Birthday card to Bridget Moran from daughter Mayo re: 75th Birthday
- Letter to Bridget Moran from Dene Law Centre e: gratitude for support (June 4, 1998).
File consists of a notebook containing: addresses, names, phone numbers, teaching notes and records from Writing Workshop, Wells, B.C. - schedules, writing assignments, section copy of "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser, "The Ten Commandments for a Writer", "Writer's Block" from Anybody Can Write.
File consists of Book marks [advertising Bridget Moran's publications].
Photograph depicts Judy Kennedy holding Prince George Arts Gallery of Honour Trophy. Judy accepted the award on behalf of Bridget Moran. Hallway wall and door in background.
Image depicts two snow sculptures near a wooden bridge on an ice rink, possibly during the Winter City Conference, in Prince George, B.C. Taken at the Prince George Civic Center. Map coordinates 53°54'45.6"N 122°44'59.6"W
File consists of a 3.5-inch floppy disk containing Brian Fawcett's digital records.
Includes promotional bookmark, copies of "Winds Through Time" Introduction, related correspondence, publisher's draft contract, plotting notes, draft manuscript, book review, and press clippings.
Image depicts the post office in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts an old building which used to be the Discovery Jail. The plaque on it reads: "It cost $800 to build this two cell jail in 1902. The solid walls are 2"x6" laid flat one on top of the other. It was skidded to Atlin in the 1920s and used as a residence for many years."
Image depicts the Garrett Store in Atlin, B.C. A plaque on it reads: "John Garrett, a prominent English cricket player, came to Atlin in 1910 to mine gold. In 1917 he opened this grocery and dry goods store where he also sold his wife's fresh baked bread and sweets."
Image depicts a mural of Atlin with information about the Globe Theatre and Edwin L. Pillman on it. It reads: "Talented businessman arrived in Atlin in 1899, and for nearly fifty years operated a variety of businesses ~ grocery and drug stores, undertaker, market gardens and the theatre. Assissted by his loyal wife Elizabeth." It also states that the Globe Theatre was built in 1917 and was used until the early 40's.
Image depicts numerous graves in the Atlin Cemetery.
Image depicts the grave of John Elmwood Simons in the Atlin Cemetery. It reads: "died Feb. 8, 1914, age 61 yrs. froze to death."
Image depicts the grave of Charley William Rudolf in the Atlin Cemetery. It reads: "Born July 2, 1923. Died May 21, 1940. Age 16 years. Died from gunshot wounds, mistaken for a bear."
Image depicts the travel infocentre at the Atlin Museum. The slide labels it as having once been a school.
Series contains correspondence created or received by Barry McKinnon. Includes the correspondence of prominent Canadian literary authors including Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje, and Brian Fawcett, as well as many other northern BC authors and poets. Also includes business correspondence with publishers, grant programs, and literary institutions.
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.
Item is an audio recording of Gary Geddes.