This sub-series containing records related to 1991 cross-country trip that McCrory took to document the crisis in Canada’s northern boreal forests. The records represent materials collected during that trip as well as other material related to the boreal forests in Canada and in other location in the world. McCrory coined the phrase “Brazil of the North” in reference to Canadian boreal forests and this phrase is often found through this fonds. Some of the records related to the work of Canada’s Future Forest Alliance (CFFA) network organization, found by McCrory, aimed to reform forest policy and practice. Other records related to Taiga Rescue Network, also formed with McCrory help, that aims to protect boreal forests. It contains reports, correspondence, news clippings, news releases, articles, papers, reports, publications and maps.

In the early 1990, McCrory began travelling across Canada in a van and began creating a grassroot network of groups working on forest issues. These travels resulted in documenting of pulp and paper industry’s plans to increase the amount of logging taking place in Canada. This sub-series contains documents that resulted from the travel as well as other documents created and collected subsequently that contain records on logging practices and policies, reports on sensitive forest ecosystems and wildlife inhabiting these ecosystems across Canada, reports of pollution and specific pollutants created by pulp and paper industry, as well as general and in-depth forestry practices. The records contain information on softwood lumber companies, quotas and trade legislation and practices. In addition, this sub-series contains information, reports, data and lists related to corporations involved in forestry industry and various forestry regulation and agreements. The records were created and collected by VWS, other environmental activist organizations, involved government agencies, and corporations. The sub-series contains reports, articles, policies, clippings, correspondence, newsletters, brochures, data sheets, maps, corporate details and other material.
This sub-series is divided into sub-sub-series based on geographic location of the forestry and pulp mills: Canada, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, World.

This sub-series contains material on conditions and need for protection of watershed regions and their wild inhabitants in Canada. It documents plans and policies regarding management of river system and lakes in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Canada in general. Some records contain information on the management of fisheries. In addition, the sub-series contains records related to drinking water usage and water quality in British Columbia municipalities and rural areas. It documents government watershed policies and plans as well as their critiques. It also documents watershed policies and their relation to land use policies and forestry industries. Moreover, the sub-series contains records of the Endangered Wilderness campaign and protection of watershed regions in Canada. It contains correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings, articles, etc

Valhalla Society’s Endangered Wilderness Map project was a base for creation of the first proposal for comprehensive wilderness protection in Canada. That campaign highlighted the loss of wilderness and need for protection of ecosystems in the province of British Columbia. As a result, the public demand for protected areas and new parks led to creation of regional CORE (Commission on Resources and the Environment) that contributed to establishment of 100 new parks. This sub-series contains records on the state of national and provincial parks as well as federal and provincial acts and policies regarding parks and wilderness protection. This sub-series documents the approach of the government agencies, involved political parties, Indigenous peoples, industries and environmental groups. The records document wilderness areas and endangered species considered of high importance that should be protected in British Columbia and other provinces. This sub-series includes reports, maps, correspondence, management plans, government wilderness policy plans, annual reports news releases, articles, clippings, ephemera, brochures, notes, recommendations, etc.

Sub-series consists of photographs and postcards consulted for but not used by Stonebanks in his book, as well as some related correspondence.

Sub-series consists of photographs and other graphic material used by Stonebanks in his book, as well as some related correspondence.

File consists of Stonebanks’ notes and research records relating to Ginger Goodwin’s life more generally; the research materials in this sub-series are not related to any one specific section of Stonebanks’ book.

Sub-series consists of Stonebanks’ notes and research records relating to the epilogue of his book. The epilogue speaks about topics related to Goodwin’s legacy, including his gravesite, Miners’ Memorial Day, and Ginger Goodwin Way. It also speaks about the lives and legacies of those connected to Goodwin, and provides information about living and working conditions in the town where Goodwin had lived. Records include reproduced research records for various sources, correspondence, and Stonebanks’ notes.

Sub-series consists of Stonebanks’ notes and research records relating to Ginger Goodwin’s life after leaving Trail in 1918, as well as events after his death, notably the investigation into Dan Campbell’s shooting of Goodwin. Research materials in this sub-series correspond primarily to chapters 6 through 9 of Stonebanks’ book.

Sub-series consists of Stonebanks’ notes and research records relating to Ginger Goodwin’s life between the years on 1916 and 1919, while he lived in Trail, working as a smelterman for the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada (later known as Cominco). Research materials in this sub-series correspond primarily to chapters 4 and 5 of Stonebanks’ book.

Sub-series consists of Stonebanks’ notes and research records relating to Ginger Goodwin’s life for the period of time he lived in Cumberland, 1912-1915. Records include reproduced research records from various sources, correspondence, and notes about sources consulted. Research materials in this sub-series were used primarily for chapters 3 and 4 of Stonebanks’ book.

Sub-series consists of Stonebanks’ notes and research records relating to the period of Ginger Goodwin’s life between 1906 and 1910: after he left England, and before he settled in Cumberland. Records include reproduced research records, correspondence, and notes written by Stonebanks on sources consulted. Research materials for this sub-series were used primarily for chapter 2 of Stonebanks’ book.

Sub-series consists of notes and research records relating to the sale of the company R. Dunsmuir and Sons by James Dunsmuir to Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. in 1910. In 1910 Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. also purchased Robert Dunsmuir's company Wellington Colliery Company Ltd. Research materials from this sub-series were used primarily for chapter 2 of Stonebanks’ book.

Sub-series consists of records created or accumulated by Stonebanks relating to his research about Ginger Goodwin’s family, genealogy, and his early life in England. Records include notes written by Stonebanks and research records such as birth and death certificates and census records. Research materials from this sub-series were used primarily for chapter 1 of Stonebanks’ book.

Sub-series consists of correspondence to Bringhurst, arising from personal and professional activities.

File consists of correspondence to Bringhurst from various people, arising from personal and professional activities.

Sub-series consists of correspondence from Bringhurst to others, arising from personal and professional activities.

File consists of correspondence, royalty statements, publication catalogues, and promotional materials related to various publishers Bringhurst has worked with.

Sub-series consists of original works of art created by Mootoo in various media.

Sub-series consists of records relating to exhibitions of Mootoo’s visual art and video installations and portfolios relating to the same. The sub-series also includes sketches by Mootoo in various media.

Series consists of drafts for Cane|Fire, a book of poetry by Mootoo.

Sub-series consists of drafts of various short works written by Mootoo over a span of years, mainly works that are as yet unpublished. The sub-series also includes draft essays and lectures given by Mootoo on various occasions.

Sub-series consists of In His Image, a work composed by Mootoo sometime prior to the publication of her short story collection Out On Main Street. Mootoo may have drawn on In His Image when writing He Drown She in the Sea.

Sub-series consists of draft short stories and drafts of the collection of short stories published as Out on Main Street in 1993. A small amount of correspondence dates to 1998.

Sub-series consists of loose drafts of poems and drafts of the collection of poetry published as The Predicament of Or. The sub-series also includes a small amount of correspondence relating to the collection.

Sub-series consists of drafts and manuscripts for the novel published as Cereus Blooms at Night in 1996.