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Fonds consists of records pertaining to the work and activities of Michael A. Gilbert. These records document Gilbert’s work as a professor of philosophy and administrator at York University, as a writer and lecturer in the areas of argumentation theory and transgender theory, and as a writer of literary fiction. Records in this fonds include correspondence and day planners, academic papers and articles, draft manuscripts and screenplays, notes, course materials and lecture notes, photographs, and conference materials.

File pertains to a University of Toronto philosophy course (PHL292) taught by Gilbert, Philosophy of Science, in 1973-1974. Records in this file are a course outline, examinations, and an essay assignment.

File consists of a notice of award, external assessment forms and correspondence pertaining to SSHRC grant applications by Gilbert.

File pertains to Gilbert's application to the SSHRC Standard Research Grants Program for his research project, "Meta-pragmatics of argumentation", and a SSHRC Small Grants Program application for his project, "Gender fluidity: cross dressing, transsexualism and gender self-identity - a pilot project". Records in this file include application forms, correspondence, external assessments, and award notices.

File pertains to Gilbert's talk at the Center for Feminist Research at the University of Southern California on 13 Feb. 1996.

File pertains to Gilbert's role as the Department of Philosophy's Undergraduate Program Director. Records in this file are course lists and schedules, enrollment statistics, memoranda, e-mail, correspondence, CUPE 3903 and YUFA overload rate statistics, and an academic integrity policy.

File consists of annotated speaking notes used by Gilbert a women's reading group talk.

File consists of miscellaneous incoming correspondence pertaining to Gilbert's academic work.

File consists of Atkinson College reports, memoranda about grading systems, Atkinson College Council meeting notices, correspondence regarding Gilbert's teaching load, and examination procedures.

File consists of correspondence and memoranda pertaining to Gilbert's employment at York University, including his Faculty of Arts appointments and candidacy for tenure.

File consists of a letter and a press release pertaining to The Colbert Agency Inc. Also included is a letter from Denise Bukowski of the Bukowski Agency declining Gilbert as a client.

File consists of correspondence and a signed memorandum of agreement pertaining to Gilbert's representation by The Helen Heller Agency for his non-fiction works.

File consists of correspondence, a signed memorandum of agreement and notes pertaining to the work of the Julian Bach Literary Agency Inc. to find publishers for Gilbert's books "How to Win an Argument", "Arguing with Lawyers" and "Office Party".

File consists of draft manuscripts and illustrations for a children's book written by Gilbert and illustrated by his son, Zachary, entitled "The Story of Bevis and Big Beard Bonzo". Included in the file is a 1992 letter from Susan Renouf of Kids Can Press.

File pertains to Gilbert's written response, "Bucking Back: A Reply to Posner", to an article written by Judith Posner, entitled "Dirty Old Women: Buck Brown's Cartoon" and published in the "Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology". Records in this file are correspondence, article drafts and published articles.

File pertains to a column entitled "The Computer Corner" written by Gilbert for the Writers' Union of Canada newsletter. Records in this file are copies of his columns, correspondence, and computer ads.

Disks in this file consist of draft manuscripts for "First Aid", "Discovering Logic", "Buddy System" and "Cross Purposes" as well as computer backup files of notes, correspondence and other writing. Not all files are accessible in their original formats.

Item is a draft article by Gilbert entitled "Take a Contradiction to Lunch".

File consists of notes and manuscript drafts pertaining to a novel by Gilbert entitled "Control".

File consists of correspondence and notes pertaining to Gilbert's search for a new literary agent and his novel "Thriller", in particular with Paula Diamond, who became his agent.

File pertains to Gilbert's article, "The Enthymeme Buster", presented at the 1991 Canadian Philosophical Association (CPA) conference and published in the journal Informal Logic. Records in this file are correspondence, diagrams, article drafts, a conference program, referee report forms, and an abstract.

File consists of draft manuscripts of "Effective Dispute Communication" by Gilbert as well as a workshop handout entitled "Arguing with Lawyers: A One Day Workshop".

File consists of letters from readers of Gilbert's writing, including his books "Office Party" and "How to Win an Argument".

File consists of correspondence pertaining to Gilbert's efforts to find a publisher for his novel "First Aide".

File consists of a handwritten manuscript of this short story by Gilbert, as well as a clipping of the published story in NOW Magazine (Apr. 24-30, 1986 issue).

File pertains to this short story by Gilbert and his efforts to publish the story. Records in this file are correspondence and story drafts.

Item is a manuscript (draft 1, version 2&3) of this book by Gilbert.

File consists of two drafts of this article by Gilbert.

File consists of a cover letter and manuscripts for a short story by Gilbert entitled "The Inspector", which was submitted to "EXILE" for publication.

File pertains to this short story by Gilbert and his efforts to publish the story, which was eventually published by "Matrix". Records in this file are correspondence and story drafts.

Item is a summary written by Gilbert about his manuscript, "The Menace of Meng" (later renamed "Yellow Angel"), and details about his work process and background.

Item is an annotated draft manuscript of this novel by Gilbert.

Item is a draft screenplay (version 1-2) written by Gilbert based on his novel.

Item is a draft screenplay (version 2-3) written by Gilbert based on his novel.

Item is a heavily annotated working copy of this published book by Gilbert, used in the writing of his screenplay based on the book.

File consists of typescript poems written by Gilbert.

File consists of published writing by Gilbert, including letters to the editor, book reviews, short stories, magazine articles, and academic papers.

File consists of published copies of four book reviews written by Gilbert for "The Globe and Mail".

Item is a manuscript (draft 3, version 2) of this novel by Gilbert, later renamed "Yellow Angel".

Item is an annotated manuscript draft of this book by Gilbert.

Item is a manuscript of this novel by Gilbert, later renamed "Yellow Angel".

File pertains to the writing of this novel by Gilbert, later renamed "Yellow Angel".

File consists of Gilbert's handwritten notes and a letter.

File consists of correspondence, a signed contract, royalty statements, a book cover mock-up, statements of account, and reviews pertaining to the publication of the 2nd edition of Gilbert's book "How to Win an Argument", published in 1996.

File consists of draft manuscripts of this short story by Gilbert.

File consists of correspondence, a contract, royalty statements, reviews, a certificate of copyright registration pertaining to Gilbert's book, "Yellow Angel".

File also includes a bio and outline for this book by Gilbert.

File pertains to Gilbert's participation in a canoe trip on the Chapleau River in July 1985 organized by Canadian Nature Tours. Records includes brochures, maps and correspondence.

Item is a poster pertaining to the International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) 12th annual convention, "Crossing Borders", held on 24-28 Mar. 1998 in Toronto.

File consists of correspondence, notes and newspaper clippings pertaining to Gilbert's visit to Israel in 1988 and involvement with PEN International.

File pertains to Gilbert's attendance at the 1990 and 1994 International Conference on Argumentation. Records in this file are conference programs and pamphlet, correspondence, registration forms, calls for papers, and Gilbert's 1994 conference paper, "What is an Emotional Argument? Or Why Do Argument Theorists Quarrel with their Mates?".

File pertains to Gilbert's professional memberships, subscriptions and books purchased.

File pertains to Gilbert's attendance at a May 1993 conference to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the University of Waterloo's Department of Philosophy graduate program. Records in this file are schedules, correspondence, an abstract, and e-mail.

Item is a photograph of Gilbert with an unidentified friend.

File consists of photographs of Gilbert, including two photographs of Gilbert and his son, photographic negatives and contract sheets.

Item is a monthly planner used by Gilbert between January 1987 and September 1997.

File consists of two letters written by Gilbert and his wife, Ruth, offering his parents suggestions for a trip to Europe.

File consists of personal and professional correspondence received by Gilbert. Correspondents include Andreas Schroeder, Heather Menzies, June Callwood, Richard Thomas Wright, Celso Lopez, Barbara Saldinger, Diane Gilbert and others.

File consists of correspondence and a poem from Libby Scheier. Included is a photograph of Scheier.

File pertains to a course taken by Gilbert entitled "Philosophy of Asia and Africa". Records in this file are course handouts, an examination paper, notes, and a paper by Gilbert entitled "The Nyaya-Vaisesika System: A Survey".

File consists of Gilbert's undergraduate philosophy papers, written while a student at the City University of New York, Hunter College.

File consists of typescript and handwritten notes taken by Gilbert.

File consists of Gilbert's notes and papers for an undergraduate course on Locke and Berkeley.

File pertains to a course taught by Gilbert, Critical Reasoning (PHIL 2200). Items in this file are a course outline, an outline of tutor duties, PowerPoint lecture slides, photocopies from course textbook "Good reasoning matters!", and diagrams.

File pertains to a course taught by Gilbert, Symbolic Logic (PH 310). Records in this file are readings, a bibliography, examinations, handouts, quizzes, a course outline and assignments.

File consists of photocopied book chapters from "What is Mathematical Logic?" by J.N. Crossley et al. and Gilbert's lecture notes on those chapters.

File pertains to a course taught by Gilbert, Argumentation Theory (PHIL 3220) in fall 2000. Items in this file include a course outline, lecture outlines, a mid-term test, a final essay, a quiz, and overhead transparencies. Also included is a fall 1998 reading list and mid-term exam for this course.

File pertains to a course taught by Gilbert, Contemporary Philosophy: Gender and Sexuality (PHIL 4040) in fall 1999. Items in this file are journal articles, lecture notes, and an essay handout.

File pertains to this course, PHIL 4220, Topics in Argumentation Theory, taught by Gilbert at York University. Records in this file are course outlines, reading lists and lecture notes.

File pertains to Gilbert's participation as an instructor in the Summer Institute on Argumentation and its opening conference, held at McMaster University (10-21 June 1991). Records in this file are a conference program, notes, an instructor list, a syllabus, correspondence, e-mail, and speaking notes.

File consists of presentation notes for this talk by Gilbert with accompanying overhead transparencies.

File consists of two course evaluations of this course taught by Gilbert in winter 2010.

File consists of correspondence and articles pertaining to Gilbert's professional achievements and recommendations, as well as early copies of his curriculum vitae, and a sabbatical report (16 Mar. 1989).

File consists of excerpts from transcripts and scripts of movies and a newspaper clipping.

File pertains to a course taught by Gilbert, Screenwriting III (FILM 3120) in 1994-1995. Items in this file are a course outline, lecture notes, and a list of scripts for purchase at Hollywood Canteen.

File consists of correspondence, memoranda, e-mail and a CV pertaining to Gilbert's promotion to full professor of philosophy at York University.

File pertains to Gilbert's appointments as a faculty member in York University's School of Graduate Studies. Items in the file are correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, and Graduate Programme in Philosophy appointment/re-appointment guidelines.

File consists of correspondence and a memorandum pertaining to Gilbert's graduate faculty membership at York University.