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Simon Fraser University Special Collections and Rare Books Fred Wah fonds
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Manitoba

File consists of a typescript of the work “Manitoba: Documents of the Spirit” by Ralph Maud, as well as a syllabus for the course “English 374-Sacred Geography II: Documents of the Spirit.”

Selkirk

File consists of administrative records and correspondence relating to Wah’s position as instructor at Selkirk College.

David Orcutt’s World picture language

File consists of David Orcutt’s “Interim report to the explorations of the Canada Council” for the project “To develop an international picture language.”

Strathcona Writing Festival

File consists of materials relating to the Strathcona Writing Weekend Festival, held July 4-6, 1986, in Campbell, British Columbia, and the Writing Theatre Workshop, held in Slocan Park, British Columbia in October 1978: correspondence, flyers, brochures, posters, a map of Strathcona Provincial Park, and drafts of theatre scripts.

New College of California

File consists of materials relating to a proposed new MA in poetics program at the New College of California: the program proposal, a poster advertising the program, and a letter from Duncan McNaughton to Wah asking to recommend students to the program.

DTUC [David Thompson University Centre]

File consists of correspondence, press release, and other materials relating to the David Thompson University Centre’s School of Writing, and in particular the school’s 1981 tour of British Columbia to conduct “manuscript auditions” to recruit students to the program. At the time of the project, Wah was the coordinator of the David Thompson University Centre School of Writing.

Technical writing

File consists of notes, pedagogical resources, and event programmes relating to technical writing and writing instruction.

[Miscellaneous correspondence 1979-2000]

File consists of miscellaneous correspondence arising from both personal and professional activities. Includes correspondence from Steve McCaffery, Erin Mouré, Roy Miki, Daphne Marlatt, Ashkor Mathur, and Eleanor Nichol (former wife of bpNichol), among others. Contains an interview between Wah and Ashkor Mathur about Wah’s book “Diamond Grill.” Also contains correspondence from the beep-l listserv.

China

File consists of correspondence and travel documents relating to a trip Wah took to China and Mongolia in 1982.

Introduction to Net Work, essay

File consists of notes and annotated drafts relating to the Introduction to Daphne Marlatt’s book “Net Work: Selected Writing.”

Breathin' my name with a sigh

File consists of typescripts for the book “Breathin' my name with a sigh,” some annotations, additions, and corrections, as well as a layout mock-up (photocopied) with notes by David Robinson.

[Miscellaneous correspondence 1981-2001]

File consists of correspondence from various people, relating to both personal and professional activities. Contains correspondence from Jamie Reid, Steven Ross Smith, Rachel Blau DuPlessis, and George Bowering, among others.

[Miscellanous drafts]

File consists of drafts/proofs for various works, including “Is a Door,” “All American,” “Alley Alley Home Free,” “Music at the Heart of Thinking,” and text relating to a photo installation by Ashok Mathur.

General records

Sub-series consists of records relating to Series consists of records relating to the various residencies and related programs that Wah has participated in during his career. Wah has participated in several residencies throughout his career, including being a writer-in-residence at the University of Alberta from 1988-1989, and at Simon Fraser University from 2006-2007. He has also participated in residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Records include correspondence, promotional materials, and administrative records.

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