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File consists of originals and copies of contracts and releases, copies of book title pages, correspondence and notes pertaining to publications written by Powe, including “Expresso ‘67”, “Killing Ground”, “Last Days of the American Empire”, “The Aberhart Summer”, “The Ice Eaters”, stage rights for “The Aberhart Summer” and “Aldershot 1945”.

File consists of correspondence, distribution reports, printed e-mail and Powe’s publication list pertaining to Access Copyright, the Canadian copyright licensing agency.

File consists of printed e-mail exchanged between Powe and a fan of his book “Killing Ground: the Canadian Civil War”.

File consists of printed e-mail, greeting cards, letters, and royalty statements.

File consists of printed e-mail, correspondence and royalty statements pertaining to Powe’s books published by NeWest Press, “The Aberhart Summer” and “Aldershot 1945”.

File consists of e-mail (printed), including printouts of digital photos, exchanged between Powe, his son, B.W. Powe, and Auxi Sanchez Ledesma.

File consists of printed e-mail, correspondence, and royalty statements pertaining to Powe’s book “Aldershot 1945”, as well as catalogues from NeWest Press.

File consists of mostly handwritten, unidentified drafts by Powe, notes, and newspaper clippings. Included in the file is a document entitled “The working methods of an author: preface prepared by Pierre Berton as an introduction to his papers deposited with McMaster University Archives” (Jan. 1990).

File pertains to Powe’s donation of his personal papers to the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections at York University and Powe’s financial support for the Kent Haworth Archival Research Fellowship. Records include correspondence, printed e-mail, an inventory, background information and notes by Powe, and a transfer of ownership agreement. Also included is correspondence pertaining to Powe’s donation of photographs to the Provincial Archives of Alberta.

File pertains to Powe’s speaking engagements at a 2011 Remembrance Day event, a Royal Canadian Military Institute Military History Night event in Sept. 2006, and about his book “Aldershot 1945”.

File consists of printed e-mail, notes and correspondence pertaining to efforts by Powe and his agent Beverley Slopen to find a publisher for this book.

File pertains to Powe’s association with the Royal Canadian Military Institute (RCMI), including his reading from “Aldershot 1945” at a RCMI Military History Night held on 27 Sept. 2006. Records are printed e-mail, correspondence, a calendar of events, a program, notices,

File includes printed e-mail, notes, incoming correspondence and copies of Powe’s outgoing correspondence. Much of the e-mail is exchanged between Powe, his agent Bev Slopen, and NeWest Press manager Ruth Linka.

File pertains to obituaries written by Powe for colleague Robert J. Collins. Included are copies of the published obituaries, printed e-mail and a draft obituary.

File consists of correspondence, copies of book reviews, articles, course calendars, notices, and a PhD reading list pertaining to Powe' son, B.W. Powe, and his academic and literary career.

File consists of printed e-mail, clippings, notes and correspondence pertaining to the promotion of “Aldershot 1945”.

File pertains to a 2004 book review written by Powe for the Literary Review of Canada. Records include review drafts, a copies of the published review, printed copies of e-mail exchanged with editors Bronwyn Drainier and Robin Roger, notes, newspaper clippings, and an invoice. Included is a letter from B.W. Powe regarding an introduction to Robin Roger.

File pertains to a 13 Aug. 2005 article written by Powe for the Edmonton Journal about a lost WWII fighter pilot, Jack Manning, from Edmonton. Records include two photographs (one of Manning in his jumpsuit and one with fellow RCAF pilots in 1942) and copies of those photographs, printed e-mail, copies of Powe’s outgoing correspondence, newspaper clippings, invoices, notes, article drafts,

File consists of printed e-mail and correspondence pertaining to sales of the book in the UK and Europe.

File consists of childhood photographs of Powe with family and friends, as well as photographs of Powe, his wife, Alys, son B.W. Powe, grandchildren, other relatives and friends, mainly taken at special events and family gatherings.

File consists of a handwritten draft text by Powe, as well as a 1982 memorandum on office procedural changes from the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc.

File consists of correspondence, notes, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and an unpublished manuscript by Powe entitled “The Mountie Takes a Dive” (Oct. 1970).

File consists of newspaper clippings, a partial draft manuscript, Powe’s handwritten notes, and correspondence.

File consists of printed e-mail, correspondence, and guest list pertaining to the Edmonton book launch for “Aldershot 1945”.

File consists of Powe’s handwritten notes pertaining to ideas for an “Aldershot 1945” sequel.

File pertains to stage productions of “The Aberhart Summer”, written by Conni Massing, based on Powe’s novel. Records include contracts for amateur performance rights, correspondence, memoranda, royalty statements, programs, a box office statement, an agreement between Powe and Massing regarding the stage rights, contact lists, and reviews.

File includes a back-up copy of the manuscript on CD.

File consists of printed copies of e-mail exchanged between Powe and Harry Vandervlist pertaining to the editing of the manuscript for this book.

File consists of photographs taken at an event to promote this book by Powe. Depicted are Powe, his wife, Alys, son B.W. Powe and grandchildren.

File consists of a photograph of Powe in military uniform in Sept. 1943 and printed copies of a photograph of Powe used for a book jacket in 2004.

File pertains to productions of the play based on this book by Powe at Theatre Erindale (University of Toronto at Mississauga) and the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga in 2002 and 2003. Records in the file include printed e-mail and correspondence, photographs, programs, a pamphlet, a poster, a notice, newspaper clippings, and royalty statements. Also included in the file is printed e-mail, correspondence and an itinerary pertaining to the launch and promotion of Powe’s book “Aldershot 1945”.

File consists of photographs of Powe giving a reading from “Aldershot 1945” at Pages Bookstore in Calgary, Alberta.

File consists of annotated excerpts of draft manuscripts, printed e-mail, Powe’s handwritten notes, and research materials.

File consists of printed e-mail and an invoice pertaining to Powe’s “Aldershot 1945” promotional tour in Alberta in Sept. 2004.

File pertains to Powe's work as Director of Public Relations and later Vice-President of Public Affairs for the Association. Also included is a notebook belonging to Powe entitled Tax reform diary (1988), business cards, Association circulars about special events, and notes by Powe on the role of a trade association.

File consists of promotional blurbs, quotes and a press release about Powe’s published books.

File consists of correspondence and application forms pertaining to travel grants received by Powe from the Canada Council.

File consists of Powe’s handwritten research notes, newspaper clippings and photocopies of texts.

File mainly pertains to negotiations with Great North Productions for the film rights to “The Aberhart Summer”. Records include correspondence, notes, memoranda, photographs of Powe with a production crew, and an option agreement between Powe and Great North Productions.

File consists of printed e-mail, a press release, reviews, clippings and NeWest Press catalogues pertaining to the Sept. 2000 reprint of this book by Powe and the theatre adaptation of the book written by Conni Massing.

File consists of two letters exchanged between Powe and Gutteridge regarding their respective books, “The Aberhart Summer” and “Bewilderment”.

File consists of Powe’s handwritten research notes, newspaper clippings, and photocopies from texts pertaining to the Canadian Forces, military law and discipline, organization, conscription, and Kiska.

File pertains to Powe’s attendance at the Living Literacies conference organized by his son, B.W. Powe, at York University in Nov. 2002.

File pertains to the reprinting of Powe’s book “The Aberhart Summer” by NeWest Press in 2000 and the promotion of the reprint. Records include printed e-mail, correspondence, royalty statements, itineraries, an invitation list, an author statement, a memorandum of agreement, a NeWest Press spring 2000 catalogue, and reviews of the original published book.

File consists of correspondence, photographs, notes, itineraries and other records pertaining to the promotion of “The Aberhart Summer”.

File consists of Powe’s handwritten research notes and photocopies of texts.

File pertains to Powe’s research for and writing of a history of the Norwich Union Life Insurance Company. Records include a photograph of Powe in front of the company’s building, newspaper clippings, and typescript notes from interviews with executives and managers.

File consists of photographs of the Citadel Theatre, the audience, cast members and Powe.

File consists of Powe’s research notes and copies of archival records from the National Archives of Canada pertaining to the July 1945 riot by Canadian soldiers in Aldershot, UK.

File mainly consists of Powe’s handwritten research notes.

File consists of photographs taken at a Nicholas Hoare Books event to promote the reprint of this book by Powe on 6 Dec. 2000.

File consists of research materials and Powe’s handwritten research notes on Dutch relief and the role of service corps.

File pertains to a political novel by Powe, variously entitled as “Any Warm Body” and “The Split Vote”, and his efforts (with literary agent Beverley Slopen) to find a publisher for the book. Records include correspondence with publishers, Powe’s memoranda to file, notes, and a manuscript evaluation by Greg Ioannou. Some correspondence and memoranda pertains to Powe’s research questions posed to politicians including Ralph Ferguson, Murray Elston, and Royce Frith.

File consists of correspondence, notes and an agreement pertaining to Powe and his literary agent, Beverley Slopen. Included in the file is a Writers’ Union of Canada brochure entitled “Writer & literary agent: guidelines for the writer-literary agent relationship”.

File consists of photographs of Powe with friends and family.

File consists of photographs of Powe, his wife, Alys, their children, grandchildren, friends, and other relatives.

File consists of photographs of Powe’s sister-in-law, Sheila Schlesinger (sister of Alys Powe), her husband, Ernie, and their family.

File pertains to the stage production of Powe’s book “The Aberhart Summer”. Records are reviews, invitation lists, and notices.

File pertains to Powe’s consultancy work for the Norwich Union Life Insurance Company and the writing of a company history. Records include correspondence, invoices, memoranda, and a notebook.

File consists of a manuscript on computer disk, notes, notebooks, and correspondence with Brian D. King pertaining to Powe’s research for a political novel.

File consists of letters from Jean Chretien, Joseph Volpe, Romeo LeBlanc, and John Godfrey, sent to Powe and his wife, Alys, on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Also included is an invitation to an 50th anniversary party.

File consists of photographs and negatives of Powe, the theatre and the cast, correspondence, Powe’s diary entries, an invitation list, pamphlets and a newspaper clipping pertaining to this stage production of “The Aberhart Summer”.

File consists of correspondence, a reprint proposal, and royalty statements pertaining to Powe’s novel “The Ice Eaters”. Also included is the April/May 1985 issue of “The Idler”, which features an excerpt from “The Ice Eaters”.

File consists of two studio portraits of Powe taken in 1987 by Brian Willer and in 1998 by Howard Levitt.

File pertains to Powe’s involvement with this Liberal riding association. Records are copies of two letters from Powe to MP John Godfrey and a letter from Godfrey to Powe.

File includes a notice to re-elect form, a riding map, a letter from Monte Kwinter, and a notice of delegate election meeting.

File consists of itineraries, invoices and correspondence pertaining to a tour to Spain taken by Powe and his wife, Alys.

File pertains to a Writers’ Union of Canada manuscript evaluation workshop attended by Powe. Records include his notes, sample evaluation forms, and pamphlets.

File includes a David McNaughton election campaign pamphlet and 1995 election results as well as a Brad Nixon election campaign pamphlet and Powe’s related notes.

File pertains to Powe’s experience as a jury member in an Ontario criminal trial.

File consists of a draft article by Powe on his trip to London for the 50th anniversary of VJ Day for “The Globe and Mail”, a letter to editor Sarah Murdoch, and handwritten notes. Also included is a travel notebook kept by Powe while in the Barbados in 1973.

File pertains to Powe’s work as a writer of articles for this association. Records include memoranda, draft articles, and notes.

File consists of photographs taken by Powe on 26 June 1994 while visiting a rehearsal at the Empress Theatre in Fort MacLeod, Alberta, where this play was staged by the Great West Summer Theatre.