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Simon Fraser University Special Collections and Rare Books Series
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Official sources files

Series consists of photocopies and microfilm of archival records on the subject of the Komagata Maru and South Asians in Canada, and handwritten research notes. Archival records were generated by non-governmental organizations; they include manifests, registers, and case law reports.

Individual files

Files consist of notes from an interview with Nanad Kaur Johl, as well as correspondence and photographs relating to "The Four Quarters of the Night: The Life-Journey of an Emigrant Sikh" and Johnston's article on Tara Singh Bains.

Writings

  • MsC-128-0-2
  • Series
  • [196-?]–[before 2010]; predominant 1972–1982
  • Part of Al Neil fonds

Series contains handwritten and typed manuscripts, notebooks, fragments, published writings by Al Neil, and writings and drawing by others. Series has been arranged into the following three sub-series: Original manuscripts ([196-?]–[before 2010]), Published writings ([1951]–1989), and Works of others (1965–1994).

Neil, Al

Professional records

Series consists of records generated from Neil’s work as a musician and artist. These include publicity materials, performance notes, set lists, exhibition files, grant applications, correspondence, original paintings, music scores, and essays about Al Neil.

Neil, Al

Reviews and clippings

Series includes newspaper and magazine articles and gallery publications mentioning Al Neil and his work as a musician, artist and writer.

Neil, Al

Personal records

Series consists of Al Neil’s personal papers, including employment, tax and medical records; "The Vancouver Sun" from June, 1944; photocopies of records documenting Neil’s military service; a bank statement; invoices; automobile insurance records; copies of artwork by Dory Curtis, Al Neil’s sister; newspaper clippings on the Mackenzie Cates cabin, and the curriculum vitae of Al Neil and Marguerite Neil.

Neil, Al

Photographs

Series consists of photographs documenting Al Neil’s family, wartime experiences, wedding to Marguerite Neil, cabin at Dollarton, public performances, exhibitions and artworks.

Neil, Al

Video recordings

Series contains home movies on VHS, copies of video produced for the Al Neil Project in 2005, and one video reel recording of two Al Neil performances.

Sound recordings

Series consists of sound recordings of Al Neil's group and solo performances, source tapes, and interviews.

Simon Fraser University, Department of Geography and the Union of Socialist Geographers records

This series is comprised of minutes of meetings, project reports, academic papers, departmental notes and memos regarding the relationship between the SFU Department of Geography and faculty members who were strong followers of Socialist Geography as a field, as well as with the USG. There is also documentation relating to the Vancouver Geographical Expedition, a community project developed by SFU graduate students that was inspired by previous work conducted in North America.

Photographs

The series consists primarily of photographs relating to Stanley Park and the burial site of E. Pauline Johnson. All but one hand-coloured photo postcard are black and white images, most have notes written on the reverse which approximately date the series between about 1905-1913. One postcard can only be dated to after-1922 because that is the year the stone memorial was built. Pauline's sister Evelyn is thought to have written some of the identifying information on the reverse of some images, and features in at least one of them.

Textual materials

The series consists of various printed materials, mostly newspaper articles. There is one illustrated advertisement for an up-coming speaking tour, but the other items are mostly tributes relating to the life and death of E. Pauline Johnson.

Correspondence

Series documents Stanley’s interactions with friends and other writers in the form of both incoming letters and copies of outgoing letters. The letters include critical discussions of new work, either by Stanley or the correspondent, or relate to personal matters.

Series includes: personal and professional letters, post cards, and cards.

Stanley, George Anthony

George Stanley poems and other writings

Series documents Stanley’s creative process, including research, writing, and editing in preparation for publication.

Series includes: research notes, drafts, notebooks, typescripts, manuscripts, and chapbooks. Files in the series are arranged alphabetically by title of work, and include a file of miscellaneous poetry

Stanley, George Anthony

Works of other writers

Series documents Stanley’s interactions with other writers and their work. Includes copies of other writers’ work sent to Stanley, Stanley’s suggestions, as well as published articles about the writers themselves and their work.

Series includes manuscripts, typescripts, posters, pamphlets, and newspaper cuttings.

Stanley, George Anthony

Literary events and publication

Series documents the publication and critical reception of Stanley’s work and his interaction with the broader literary community.

Series includes: correspondence, financial records, contracts, and sound recordings of readings.

Stanley, George Anthony

Personal documents

Series documents Stanley’s personal life outside of his work as a poet, and includes records relating to: the death of writer James Herndon, teaching at Northwest Community College, and other personal interests and reflections.

Records in the series include: correspondence, journals, and drawings.

Stanley, George Anthony

Photographs of George Stanley and associates

Series documents Stanley’s interactions with friends from different literary circles, including: Beat Movement, Jack Spicer Circle, San Francisco Renaissance, writers associated with TISH magazine and other parts of the Vancouver arts scene.

Photographs feature writers and friends of George Stanley, including: Helen Adam, Paul Alexander, Hope Anderson, Tony Aste, Ebbe Borregaard, Robin Blaser, Bill Brodecky, Robert Creeley, Robert Duncan, Lewis Ellingham, Nemi Frost, Jim Herndon, Joanne Kyger, Billy Little, Bill McNeill, Stan Persky, David Phillips, Ron Primack, George Stanley, and Scott Watson.

Stanley, George Anthony

Corporate records

Series consists of corporate records for Nunanga Publishing Ltd. These include minutes, resolutions, contracts, agreements, invoices, shares, Nunaga’s logo design, and financial and tax records.

Book and magazine project files

Series consists of project files for books and magazines originated or purchased by Nunaga Publishing or Antonson Publishing. Records include publicity clippings, correspondence, notes, publications, graphic material, manuscripts and photographs. Series is divided into two sub-series: Published by Nunaga/Antonson (1970-1980) and Distributed by Nunaga/Antonson (1975-1978).

Sales and distribution records

Series consists of records relating to book sales and distribution; these document Nunaga’s relationship with its sales representatives and agencies including J.J. Douglas, McIntyre and Stanton, Belford and Mountain Press.

Correspondence

Series consists of the incoming and outgoing correspondence of Rick Antonson in his role as president of Nunaga Publishing and Antonson Publishing Ltd. For correspondence regarding government grants and Nunaga's role in publishing associations, see Series 5, Government and book information files.

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