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Illustrations for the book

File consists of illustrations in ink and acrylic paint on board with tissue overlay that were created by David Peacock for use in producing the book.

Peacock, David

Correspondence

File consists of correspondence by Carol Malyon to David Peacock and Elke Inkster of Porcupine's Quill regarding her proposal for the book, Mixed-up Grandmas, Malyon's manuscript for the text, a mock-up of the book and preliminary sketches by Peacock.

Death on a staircase

File consists of episodes 1, 2, 5 and 6 of a documentary about the trial and prosecution of Michael Peterson, accused of murdering his wife. The documentary series was produced by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade.

Stories : the elderly

File consists of research notes, magazine clippings and other photocopied articles about individuals going to and living in nursing homes

Robert McKnight

File consists of correspondence, an outline of the crime and conviction of second-degree murder, and newspaper articles about the case.

Larry

File consists of two typescript letters to Theresa Burke from a man with first name Larry, a 79 year old inmate.

Jimmy Brown

File consists of one printed newspaper article about James Wilson Brown, charged with first degree murder.

Jim Elder

File consists of correspondence from Jim Elder (James Melvin Orr), convicted of murder and incarcerated in Warkworth Institution, Ontario. Also included are court records and parole board applications, plus a history of Elder’s life and conviction.

Helmut Buxbeam : correspondence

File consists of typescript letters, compiled research on seniors in prison, and a list of Buxbaum’s arrests and time in prison. He was a prisoner at the time of this correspondence, convicted of killing his wife. Also included is copied correspondence Buxbaum sent to the producers of “The fifth estate” eight years prior pertaining to aging offenders and a summary of the facts from his trial as part of a new trial application.

Contact lists

File consists of contact lists and an outline of the project regarding nursing homes.

Action : progress

File consists of contact lists, newspaper articles and correspondence with John Kastner. Included is Kastner’s documentary proposal for “Honour and respect,” later produced in 2004 as “Rage against the darkness,” a 3 episode documentary about life in nursing homes.

United Nations : gender mainstreaming : published material

File consists of published baseline data on gender mainstreaming in United Nations entities. Also included is a pamphlet from Canada’s Human Security Program and a published report from the Prairie Women’s Health Centre for Excellence on including gender in health planning.

UNIFEM : women, peace and security

File consists of a newsletter update, clippings, correspondence and the publication from the United Nations Development Fund for Women, “Progress of the world’s women” volumes 1 and 2, 2002. The records pertain to the United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.

Rape : war crime

File consists of articles, book reviews and international law reports pertaining to sexual violence, war crimes, and women’s rights.

“L20” : global health

File consists of communiques and a draft background paper on global health, developed in Costa Rica, used to support the creation of a L20 process for governments to effectively address common health challenges. The file also contains newspaper articles pertaining to the United Nations.

Implementation plan for the NATO policy on combating trafficking in human beings

File pertains to McPhedran’s efforts for Canada to share a draft training module to expedite the development of effective training materials that could be used in all NATO training centres for peacekeepers. McPhedran worked at having senior Canadian military and/or NATO leaders to deliver the draft module at an upcoming NATO workshop, “Curriculum Development on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings,” to be held in Geneva, Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, 2004.

American Convention on Human Rights : international

File pertains to the Canadian adherence to the ACHR and includes an interim report of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights. File also includes correspondence between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pierre S. Pettigrew, and the Minister of Health, Ujjal Dosanjh and the controversy around abortion language in the ACHR.

Equality : the heart of a just society : conference

File consists of conference material from “equality,” an event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Notes from McPhedran’s speech are included. Also included is a guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms published by Canadian Heritage.

UN Beijing +10 : conference materials

File consists of records acquired by McPhedran while preparing for and in attendance at the 49th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, held in New York City between Feb. 28 – Mar. 11, 2005. This commission centred around the 10th anniversary of the 4th United Nations World Conference on Women held in Beijing, and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.” Records include conference agendas and timetables, presentation outline for the NGO workshop “War on trial,” a mock trial with McPhedran as witness, pamphlets and newsletters from organizations that focus on peace, nuclear disarmament, gender-based violence, and gender equality. Also included are reports from various United Nations councils, Asia Pacific Women’s Watch, World Health Organization, and Canadian Women’s Health Network.

UN Beijing +10 : conference materials

File consists of records acquired by McPhedran while preparing for and in attendance at the 49th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, held in New York City between Feb. 28 – Mar. 11, 2005. This commission centred around the 10th anniversary of the 4th United Nations World Conference on Women held in Beijing, and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.” Records include conference agendas and timetables, presentation outline for the NGO workshop “War on trial,” a mock trial with McPhedran as witness, pamphlets and newsletters from organizations that focus on peace, nuclear disarmament, gender-based violence, and gender equality. Also included are reports from various United Nations councils, Asia Pacific Women’s Watch, World Health Organization, and Canadian Women’s Health Network.

IWRP 2004

File consists of correspondence, conference materials, newspaper clippings and newsletters pertaining to the IWRP website, CEDAW fund raising in Canada, NATO meeting and trafficking policy, and Centre for Global Studies project planning,

“Far Cry” (Requited) : 1st assembly

File consists of a draft of York’s novel “Far cry” in assembly form. The assembly is created by cutting out and taping typescript scenes together to form long scrolls of writing. The assembly has been flattened to facilitate access but some pieces of paper have become detached from their original position within the text. The title “Requited” was used on drafts before publication.

Far Cry (Requited) : draft

File consists of a typescript draft of York’s novel “Far cry” (2023). The working title “Requited” was used on several drafts before publication.

Far Cry (Requited) : draft

File consists of a typescript draft of York’s novel “Far cry” (2023). The working title “Requited” was used on several drafts before publication.

Far Cry : scene cards

File consists of index cards containing handwritten notes on various scenes from the book.

Far Cry : Van. World articles

File consists of printed clippings from the Vancouver World newspaper from the early twentieth century. Subjects include hospital ships and other steamships, shops, and World War One. Also included are handwritten notes by York pertaining to the clippings.

Far Cry : whaling

File consists of research material and notes pertaining to the history of whales and whaling along the coast of British Columbia.

Far Cry : steamers

File consists of research material pertaining to steamships on the west coast of Canada in the early twentieth century.

Far Cry : images

File consists of photocopied historical photographs of landscapes around British Columbia, steamships, fishing, workers in a cannery, and produce.

Far Cry : salmon

File consists of research materials pertaining to the salmon and canning industries in British Columbia.

Far Cry : Norwegians

File consists of research materials pertaining to an early Norwegian settlement based around the 19th century lumber industry in Quebec, Canada.

Far Cry : Llandovery castle

File consists of research materials and notes pertaining to the HMHS Llandovery Castle, one of five Canadian hospital ships that served during World War One.

Far Cry : maps

File consists of printed maps from the internet, original road maps and hand drawn sketches, mainly from areas in and around the City of Vancouver.

Far Cry : language

File consists of handwritten notes pertaining to the vocabulary, cadence, and syntax of several characters and particular language associated with geographical locations and other research.

Research material : Africa

  • 2023-030/014(12)
  • File
  • Reproduced [20-?], originally created 1952-2011

    • Part of M.G. Vassanji fonds

File contains articles related to Asian influences in Africa and one copy of a newspaper “Nipashe,” July 1, 2011, published in Swahili.

The Ghost of Bagamoyo : play script and children’s story

File consists of the script for a children’s play first filmed and broadcast on CBC's "Morningside" in 1992 and on CBC's "Arts Tonight" in 1993. The play was part of “The Child’s Play Collection” that features six original plays all written by Canadian authors. The file also consists of a copy of the story with children’s drawings accompanying the text.

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