Series contains a portrait of Irving Layton painted by Edith Mather in 1962.
Series consists of draft manuscripts for essays and reviews published by Derek Stanford concerning the work of Christopher Fry. Series contains 5 spiral-bound notebooks, 2 newspapers, and 2 typescripts.
Series consists of correspondence collected and written by Derek Stanford. Material consists of letters between Derek Stanford and Christopher Fry, as well as letters between Derek Stanford and various correspondents about the life and work of Christopher Fry. Letters discuss Peer Gynt and A Yard of Sun, as well as various essays and reviews written by Derek Stanford about Christopher Fry.
Series consists of newspaper clippings of essays and reviews by various authors on the plays of Christopher Fry, published in The Observer and the Daily Telegraph.
Series consists of 2 photographs of Christopher Fry. The first is an undated reproduction of a photograph by Tom L. Blau which appeared in the biography Christopher Fry by Derek Stanford, first published in 1954. The second is a black and white portrait of the playwright (photographer unknown).
Series consists of pamphlets and ephemera collected by Derek Stanford for productions of Christopher Fry’s plays, including Peer Gynt, A Yard of Sun, and A Sleep of Prisoners. Also includes pamphlets and a tabloid for the Nottingham Festival (1970).
The series contains correspondence. Material consists of postcards from Irving Layton to Dora Pleet and a copy of a letter from Layton to Barbara Frum refuting a review of the biography "Irving Layton, a Portrait" by Elspeth Cameron.
The series consists mainly of newspaper clippings that include reviews of Layton’s works, comments and criticisms regarding Layton’s style as a poet, and editorials by Layton addressing criticism of his life and work. Many clippings concern the biography "Irving Layton, a portrait" by Elspeth Cameron (1985), as well as Layton’s criticism of the publication and its author. Newspapers include the Montreal Gazette, the Montreal Star, the Toronto Star, The Herald, the Globe and Mail, the McGill Daily, The Suburban, The Canadian Jewish News, and the Thursday Report (Concordia University). Also included are photocopies of excerpts from books and periodicals.
The series documents the life and work of Irving Layton by means of periodicals and articles from periodicals. Periodicals include The New Montrealer, What’s Up Niagara, The Canadian Magazine, The Canadian, the Montreal Star Weekend Magazine, and the Senior Times. Articles on Irving Layton include “The passionate poet” by Carolin Wilson in What’s Up Niagara (p. 6-11), “Irving Layton’s Crown of Thorns: If Zionism is racism, what is Christianity?” by Beverly Slopen in The Canadian (p. 4-8), “The apprenticeship of Irving Layton” by Marq de Villiers in The Montreal Star Weekend Magazine (p. 8-9), and “Friends and followers extol Layton’s work” by Irwin Block in the Senior Times (p. 5). The New Montrealer (August 1983) includes the open letter by Irving Layton titled “Oh! Montreal” (p. 10-13).
The series illustrates Irving Layton’s literary work. It contains photocopies of various poems by Irving Layton, including The Incarnation, The bull calf, Cain, After Auschwitz, The Burning Bush, Post-Auschwitz Jew, The Black Huntsman, Song for Naomi, Love Letters, Rhine Boat Trip, and Catacombe dei Cappucini.
Series consists of a leaflet for readings by Irving Layton, a pamphlet for the documentary Poet: Irving Layton Observed published by The National Film Board of Canada, and posters advertising readings by Irving Layton at Guild Books in Chicago, Illinois, and at the University of Guelph in Ontario. Series also includes a booklet from the Concordia University Spring Convocation 1976 in which Layton was awarded with an honorary degree (Doctor of Laws, honoris causa).
This series documents David Clark’s involvement in the Fossils Club of Montreal and provides insight into some of the club's musical performances.
This series includes musical scores, play scripts, programs, sound recordings, plaques and photographs, among other documents.
This series documents David Clark’s professional activities as an instrumentalist; as a bandleader, arranger, and transcriber; and as a teacher.
This series consists of various musical scores and arrangements. It includes scores, sheet music, and song books, covering both classical music and jazz. Most of the scores are for saxophone or clarinet. In addition to published music, the series includes music arranged or transcribed by Clark.
This series provides insight into the music scene in which David Clark participated.
This series consists of sound recordings of various bands and orchestras, including the Andrew Homzy Jazz orchestra; Clark’s cruise ship band; and the McGill Jazz Band, among others. It also includes the camp song used by the Green Acres day camp in Montreal, as well as a few photographs related to the recording of the song.
The series provides information on jazz-related events in Canada and on jazz musicians, including, but not limited to, Norman Marshall Villeneuve, Oliver Jones, Art Blakey, Dougie Richardson and Big Miller.
The series contains newspaper clippings, magazines, programs and flyers. It includes two issues of Toronto Jazz.
This series consists of photographs of Norman Marshall Villeneuve as a drummer with different bands, as well as photographs of other jazz musicians.
This series consists mostly of posters created by Louise Artibello-Villeneuve advertising concerts of Norman Marshall Villeneuve’s Jazz band, but also includes posters of other concerts in which Norman Marshall Villeneuve participated.
This series consists in greetings received by Norman Marshall Villeneuve for his birthdays.
This series includes set lists and documents used by Norman Marshall Villeneuve in preparation of concerts.
The series provides information on the personal life of Peter Madden.
The series contains biographical documents, diaries, private correspondence as well as some paintings.
The series provides information on the professional life of Peter Madden. The series contains work-related correspondence, contracts, notes and some magazines concerning North American literature and theater.
The series provides information on the literary work of Peter Madden.
The series contains drafts and final versions of plays, poems and stories written by Peter Madden, as well as photographs, newspaper clippings, ephemera and an audio reel related to some of his plays. It includes among others scrips of One Man, The Night No One Yelled, and Leave my Kids Alone.
The series is organized into the following sub-series:
F025/ C1 Plays
F025/ C2 Poems
F025/ C3 Short Stories
Series consists of materials concerning the town of Saint-Malachie and the O'Farrell Family's general store. Documents include a tax roll, 2 ledgers, correspondence, and notes. The tax roll for the town of Saint-Malachie, likely saved by James O'Farrell who served as the Secretary Treasurer for the town, documents the taxes paid on different parcels of land (information is organized by land parcel, or "rang"). 2 ledgers, notes, and correspondence document transactions at the O'Farrell Family's general store in Saint-Malachie. The ledgers, organized according to the name of individuals or families list purchases made, balances due, and how debts were paid. Correspondence, notes, and loose ledger pages also document the activities of the general store.
Series consists of 4 diaries written by Mary Bridget O'Farrell. The diaries document the life of Mary Bridget O'Farrell, as well as that of the O'Farrell family.
Series contains photographs and textual records documenting the Negro Community Centre (NCC). Photographs depict the interior and exterior of the NCC building at 2035 Coursol Street; programs and activities occurring at the NCC, including dance and music lessons, arts and crafts, wood working, sports, summer camps, and games; and NCC staff and members. Photographs also show the daycare and concern the Stanley Clyke Memorial Library. Textual records document the administration of the NCC and include information about activities, programs, and services. Documents pertaining to Annual General Meetings (1980; 1994; 1996; 1998) at the NCC include meeting minutes and agendas, financial statements (1997-1998), and annual reports (1995-1996). Other documents include a membership card (1974); correspondence (1982; 1987); an issue of Focus Umoja (1974); lists of Board members (1994) and nominations to the Board of Directors (1998-2000); proposed changes to NCC by-laws (1998); financial reports (1994-1995; 1995-1996); minutes from a meeting of the Little Burgundy Council (1973); a newsletter (1994); a list of acquisitions for the Stanley Clyke Memorial Library (1978); a report to the building committee (1988); an insurance claim regarding water damage (1994); biographical information related to Stanley Clyke and Emily Clyke; and newspaper clippings (1967; 1975; 2000; 2014). A newspaper concerning the boating tragedy also forms part of the series (1954).
Series contains photographs and textual records documenting the Union United Church and its members. Photographs show the interior and exterior of the church, as well as members of the choir, members of the Board of Stewarts and the Board of Sessions, Sunday school children, and Reverend Frank Gabourel. Textual records relate to the memorial service of Roy States, held on November 28, 1980.
Series contains photographs of Royal Arthur School. Photographs show the interior and exterior of the building, both when it was occupied and after it was vacated, as well as students and teachers.
Series contains photographs taken around Little Burgundy and Saint-Henri. Photographs document residential and commercial buildings, buildings under construction, and vacant homes and businesses. Among others, the photographs depict the CLSC on Canning Street, Universal Negro Improvement Association (U.N.I.A.), St. Anthony of Padua (now DESTA), Tyndale St. Georges, Sheinart's, Thirdy's Record and Accessories, Perfection Graphics, J.P. Feron and sons, and Jasmin and Jasmin Veterinarians.
Series contains 4 photographs:
- F031-02-001: Photograph of Maurice Tynes taken while he as serving in the Canadian Armed Forces ([194-])
- F031-02-002: Photograph of children at a Christmas Party, possibly at the Canadian Legion branch number 50, located on Saint-Antoine Street West in Montreal ([ca. 1960])
- F031-02-003: Photograph of the members and ladies auxiliary at Canadian Legion branch number 50 (November 11, 1961)
- F031-02-004: Photograph of Maurice Tynes taken in front of Union United Church in Montreal (November 11, 1959)
Series contains two textual records: Maurice Tynes' official membership card to the Canadian Legion (1961) and a photocopy of his obituary, first printed in 1978 (photocopy likely made in 2018).