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Michael Kinnear fonds

The A2015-054 accession includes research notes and appendices for Kinnear's published and unpublished work.

Robert Klymasz fonds

This accession consists of personal correspondence and research material during Robert Klymasz's career as a curator for East European Collections at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec; as an instructor of Ukrainian Folklore at the University of Manitoba; and a as a contributor to the Ukrainian Catholic Newspaper, Postup (Progress) . In addition to textual material, the collection contains personal photographs, and audio-recordings (both commercial and non-commercial) pertaining to Ukrainian folklore (primarily Ukrainian-Canadian)

Klymasz, Robert Bohdan

Robert Klymasz fonds

The fonds consists of documentation and research material pertaining to Archival Research Project on Walter Klymkiw.

Klymasz, Robert Bohdan

Robert Klymasz fonds

The fonds consists of correspondence (2002-2006); research material (Koshetz Project, Ukrainian Canadian Music); various announcements of Ukrainian Canadian cultural events; collections of post cards/collection cards; and a photograph collection (PC 170, A.06-61).

Klymasz, Robert Bohdan

Carol Matas accrual

Consists of professional and personal correspondence, handwritten and typed drafts of published and unpublished works, book outlines and proposals, reviews and publicity, copies of publications in English and in translation, and royalty payment records.

Carol Matas accrual

Consists of professional and personal correspondence, handwritten and typed drafts of published and unpublished works, book outlines and proposals, reviews and publicity, copies of publications in English and in translation.

Carol Matas accrual

Consists of personal and professional correspondence, fan mail, publicity (reviews in newspapers and periodicals, as well as reviews from websites and posters advertising her appearances), research, drafts of some of Matas's novels, and copies of her novels The Proof that Ghosts Exist, The Curse of the Evening Eye, The Hunt for the Haunted Elephant, Tales of a Reluctant Psychic, Far, a student edition of Cloning Miranda, and a Spanish-language edition of Jesper. Copies of anthologies in which Matas

Janice Hamilton fonds

The second accession derives from Lillian Hamilton and James D. Hamilton’s personal records, including psychical research publications, photographs and files pertaining to some of T.G. Hamilton’s psychic experiments, and a file on family genealogy.

Hamilton, Lillian

Ukrainian Professional and Business Club of Winnipeg fonds

The accession consists of the minutes of UPBCW Board of Directors meetings, 1994-2008; correspondence, minutes of meetings, and requests for grants submitted to the Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Professional and Business Foundation of Winnipeg (1987-1997, 2002-2006); correspondence, data on Ukrainian language programs in Manitoba’s elementary and secondary schools, and competitions and awards sponsored by the UPBCW’s Education Liaison Committee (1986-1989); materials received from and/or concerning the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Federation (1990-2008); a selection of periodicals concerning Canada-Ukraine business relations (1993-2010); and a display case containing 84 member buttons with name and profession inscribed.

Ukrainian Professional and Business Club of Winnipeg

Marie Barton accrual

The accession contains the correspondence during Marie Barton's stay at River East and her writing/research material and (PC 181) photographs.

John Newlove accrual

Accrual consists of six series including biographical material, literary material, McClelland & Stewart editing, correspondence, research material, VHS cassettes, audiocassette tapes and computer disks

Arthur Phelps fonds

The Arthur Phelps fond contains correspondence tracing the family history back to 1883 up until his death in 1970. While the vast majority of the letters pertain to his family and “fan” letters from the many C.B.C. shows that he broadcast, there are also some interesting correspondence from Canadian and international literary figures. Phelps was long a friend to and champion of the writings of Frederick Phillip Grove. There is considerable correspondence in Series one between the two men as well as several unpublished manuscripts, in Series five, sent to Phelps to read. He also has a lengthy correspondence with the poet E.J. Pratt including several poems and limited edition publications. There is in depth correspondence with Watson Kirkconnell. The fonds contains single letters from Margaret Mead, William Butler Yeats, John Masefield and letter about Phelps from Carl Sandberg.
The fonds is particularly strong in relation to Phelps’ broadcast career with scripts, series three, covering most his radio broadcasts and television series. Series three has a strong component of speeches given during his prolific career as a public speaker as well as several published and unpublished essays. There are scrapbooks containing copies of published and unpublished poetry dating back to 1905. Phelps course notes, series four, provide an interesting glimpse into what it would been like to take one of his English courses. Series five consists of literary material sent to Phelps for opinion. The final series, consists of photocopies of newspaper articles about Phelps.

Phelps, Arthur

Fredelle Maynard fonds

  • CA UMASC MSS 136-A1991-010, A1992-012
  • Accession
  • ca.1915-1989; predominately 1932-1989
  • Part of Fredelle Maynard fonds

Fonds consists of materials created throughout the course of Maynard's career as a teacher, writer and journalist. There are also some materials pertaining to her personal life in the form of correspondence and photographs.

Fonds were created from 1915 to 1989, with the prominent dates of creation being 1950 to 1989. Maynard created the records both in Canada and the United States, with the bulk of the records being created in Durham, New Hampshire and Toronto, Ontario.

Fonds consists of four main series. The first is Correspondence. This is divided into two sections. The professional section consists of letters to and from Maynard's agents, editors, fans and other groups related to her literary career. The correspondence spans the years 1964-1989. The personal correspondence section is fairly small at the moment. It contains a letter from the Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba (1945), a letter from Maynard's parents (mid-1940s), a letter to Max Maynard (1946), a letter from J.D. Salinger (1972), letters from Ruth Small (1985), letters from Marion Mainwaring, and other correspondence from friends and family.

The second series covers her Literary Career. There are sections regarding three of her books, Raisins and Almonds , The Child Care Crisis, and The Tree of Life . As well, her published magazine articles, including both drafts and final versions, are located here. The topics of articles include children, health, marriage, travel, and education and span the years 1950 to 1989. There is also a newspaper clipping section. There are some clippings regarding Maynard and her family from 1932, the 1940s and the 1960s. Most of the clippings are reviews or reactions to her published books. There is a section in this series that deals with Maynard's television show on parenting. This section includes scripts and sound rolls from 1984. There is an unpublished material section that includes typescripts and manuscripts, as well as poetry and other writings by Maynard. Most of the poetry is from the 1930s, when Maynard was a schoolchild.

The third series covers Maynard's academic career. This includes correspondence with students and parents from Dover High School in the 1960s. As well, there is marked student work, speeches, articles and examples of grading. The series involves the years that Maynard spent as a high school honors English teacher at over High School in New Hampshire.

The final section includes material from Maynard's Public Speaking Career. It includes typescripts of speeches she gave on many different occasions. The topics include her books, education, children, writing, midlife, Jewish mothers, an acceptance speech, and an eulogy. There are also dozens of brochures indicating when and where Maynard spoke that span the years 1982 to 1989.

Besides the four main series there is also a miscellaneous section. This includes recipes and partial notes; a transcript of her appearance on Donahue; several calling cards created by her daughter, Joyce Maynard; a script of the 1985 Raisins and Almonds theatre production; and material relating to The Radcliffe Institute, of which Maynard was a member, spanning the years 1967 to 1972.

Another section is the Other Family Members section. This consists mainly of correspondence to and from other family members of Maynard's. There are many letters between her parents, Boris and Rona Slobinsky, during their courtship in 1915. There are letters to Rona Bruser regarding the 1964 publication of Maynard's article, "Jewish Christmas." There is a letter to Maynard's sister, Celia, from their mother. As well, there is correspondence with Joyce Maynard from her father (1965), Doubleday Books (1971-72), J.D. Salinger (1972), and a fan (1989). There is a letter to Max Maynard from a student, and a 1980 letter to Sydney Bacon from Carl Rakosi. Finally, there are several articles written by Joyce Maynard for The New York Times in the 1970s.

There is also a Photograph Collection (PC 143). Included in this collection is a photograph of a letter from Boris Bruser to Rona Slobinsky (1915), a photograph of Maynard (1983), five photographs of Maynard and Sydney Bacon's wedding (1989), and a photo collage from Maynard's memorial service (1990). There are also thirteen video cassettes regarding Maynard's television show in the mid-1980s.

Included in the Tape Collection (TC 90) are twenty-two tapes dealing with various subjects including speeches, interviews, and conversations. The audio tapes are mainly from 1983-1988, with a few undated.

Maynard, Fredelle

Sheldon Oberman fonds

The fonds consists of 16 series. They include personal/biographical materials, reviews and publicity, published materials, plays/musicals and songs, film scripts and notes, unpublished materials, correspondence, research materials, business related materials, miscellaneous, teaching materials, games, photographs and other graphic materials, films, audio tapes and floppy disks. The photographs and other graphic materials collection consists of 22 colour photographs, sixteen negatives, 141 colour slides, 7 miscellaneous graphic materials, 24 oversized cell illustrations and seven video cassettes. The film collection contains tiny trims from the film “Vind Hammen,” and 156 rolls of film. The Recorded Music and Interviews collection consists of 2 compact disks and nine audio cassettes. The electronic collection consists of 17 floppy disks.

Oberman, Sheldon

Angus Shortt Accrual

This accrual consists primarily of photo albums and scrapbooks that document the artistic work of Angus Shortt. In addition, the accrual includes journals of birds observed by Shortt from 1931 to 1996. The accural has been divided into three series of Scrapbooks, Published Materials, and Journals.

Angus Shortt Accrual

Accession consists of biographical information, correspondence, field records, journals, Ducks Unlimited publications, artwork collection, numerous paintings and designs of ducks and geese and other wildlife birds; photo-reproductions of artwork; and scrapbooks reflecting A. Shortt's graphic artwork, family photographs and biographical information depicting his life. There are also substantial photograph collection and video collection featuring an interview with Angus and Betsy Shortt conducted by Bev Pike for Manitoba Museum Archives and various Ducks Unlimited films.

John Newlove accrual

Accrual includes manuscripts of several of John Newlove's poetry books and short stories. Of his twelve publications, this fonds contains literary manuscripts of nine of them along with the related correspondence. Typescripts of publications included are Grave Sirs (1962), Moving in Alone (1965), The Cave (1968), Lies (1972), and The Night the Dog Smiled (1986). An unpublished manuscript is also included. Most of the collection is comprised of journals, correspondence, manuscripts and notes from the mid-1960s to 1986.

There is a large amount of correspondence, both private and business. The private correspondence includes letters to and from Newlove's family, friends and writers. The correspondence includes substantial communications between Newlove and other writers such as Earle Birney, Irving Layton, Al Purdy, John Metcalf, Alden Nowlan, Bernie Childs, Patrick Lane, and others. The business correspondence deals with publishers, universities, various magazines and organizations. The correspondence is essential in understanding how the Canadian literary and publishing scenes "work".

John Newlove's literary essays are also included as are a number of others about Newlove. Also included are John Newlove's opinions and reports and manuscripts and their authors which he edited or was asked to advise on.

Most of this fonds deals with the literary and personal development of John Newlove as reflected in the journals, manuscripts, edited revisions, reviews, reports, essays and correspondence.

Hugh Allan accrual

Accrual consists of 11 series. They include: sports, royal visits, celebrities, politicians, personalities, city scapes, disasters & accidents, city scapes II, Winnipeg Tribune, freelance, and oversize.

Agricore United accrual

  • A2008-022
  • Accession
  • 1920-1985

The fonds consist of a small manuscript collection(MSS 268) relating to operating manuals for various grain elevator machinery. The map collection (MC 25) holds various blueprints of grain elevators and their components.

Agricore United

Agricore United accrual

  • A2008-072
  • Accession
  • 1942-1999

The fonds consist of a small manuscript collection (MSS 268) relating to Shares, Allotments, Dividends, Bonds, & Ledgers. The photograph collection (PC 226) consists of 5 VHS video cassettes of the United Grain Growers Video Magazine and 5 sheets of grower and producer lists.

Agricore United

C. Thomas Shay fonds

The fonds is divided into seven series:
Biographical & Family Information
Professional Correspondence (much of it pertains to financial & retirement information)
Academic Material & Research Material on Mesara, Greece
Research material on the North Eastern Plains
Research on the Corn Project
Reference Index Cards
Oversized document and Photographs

Shay, C. Thomas

Steve Snyder (Guy Maddin) Fonds

The fonds consists of a copy of the film Archangel as well as the log books and continuity books for Careful given to Mr. Snyder by director, Guy Maddin, and producer, Greg Klymkiw. The log books detail every aspect of the shoot and were integral to Mr. Snyder's work as diarist on the film. There is also a draft of a script that Mr. Maddin wrote on teen pregnancy and a draft script by Paul Donovan.

Snyder, Steve

Stobie Family fonds

This accession consists primarily of William Stobie's academic papers and biographical materials, Margaret Stobie's manuscripts, and personal photographs of William Stobie’s early years. The accession consists of a manuscript and photographic collection. The Manuscript collection is divided into eleven series consisting of Biographical Materials, Correspondence, Academic Writing/Manuscripts - Margaret Stobie, Miscellaneous Writing - William Stobie, Academic Writing - William Stobie, Class Notes - William Stobie, Lecture Notes - William Stobie, Academic Reference Materials, Research Notes - Margaret Stobie, Publications, Oversized Materials, and Photograph & Tape Collections. The photographic collection consists of 206 photographs, and 77 photo negatives. The tape collection consists of one tape.

Stobie Family

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