Sub-series consists of materials relating to prizes for which Sharon Thesen was either nominated or acted as judge. Materials include correspondence, a review, newspaper clippings, articles and photocopied articles, a newspaper, a list of submissions, handwritten notes, a small map and an awards booklet.

Sub-series consists of drafts, edits, typescripts, and notes written by Thesen. Materials include handwritten notes, drafts, unpublished works, edited poems, prose, typescripts/manuscripts, correspondence, book cover proofs, research materials, notebooks, cassette tapes, and other materials.

Sub-series consists of promotional material for art events. Materials include correspondence, posters, flyers, postcards, invitations, a pin, and other materials.

Sub-series consists of personal financial records from Thesen's life. Materials include correspondence, a writ of summons, invoices, premium statements, a tax return, pay stubs and other materials. Includes unopened mail.

Sub-series consists of information regarding significant life events for Sharon Thesen, including the major historical Kelowna Wildfire of 2003. Materials include newspapers and clippings, correspondence, and an introductory speech for a reading.

Sub-series consists of photographs from an event in 1973 taken by Robin Blaser, personal/family photographs taken by unknown persons, and author photos. Materials include black and white photographs, color prints, contact sheets and film negatives

Sub-series consists of reviews and an interview written by Thesen. Materials include handwritten notes, drafts, articles, reviews, an interview, edits and other textual materials.

Sub-series consists of reviews of Thesen's work, articles on her as an author, and miscellaneous clippings on a variety of topics. Materials include correspondence, handwritten notes, magazines, newspaper magazines, photocopies, posters, journals, and magazine & newspaper clippings.

Sub-series consists of typescripts written by other authors and sent to Thesen. Materials includes poems, handwritten notes, annotated typescripts, a thesis chapter, book chapters, and other published and unpublished materials.