Fonds consists of the archival contents of Betty Goodwin’s studio, including sketchbooks and notebooks in which she drew and recorded inspiration and ideas; loose sketches and notes; found and manufactured objects retained for their aesthetic or inspirational qualities; printing plates; folders containing inspirational found images and the artist’s re-workings of same; photographs of the artist and her work spaces; folders and a maquette relating to proposals for public commissions; a small amount of personal correspondence and publicity material; photographic documentation of her artwork; her numerous awards and honourary degrees; and video documentation of Goodwin’s dance collaborations.
UntitledCollection consists chiefly of illustrative works by Canadian graphic artist Thoreau MacDonald, including a portfolio of drawings for an unpublished illustrated edition of Henry David Thoreau’s study Walden and a volume of layouts for the novel Maria Chapdelaine by French author Louis Hémon. Collection also includes some correspondence.
UntitledFonds consists of records of the artistic and academic career of Barbara Astman, chiefly in Toronto from the 1960s to the first decade of the 21st century, including photographs of her projects and exhibitions, correspondence and textual documentation of projects, personal and other photos and journals, and some audiovisual materials.
UntitledCollection consists of three drawings by Jessie Oonark on mimeograph stencil sheets. Items are arranged in a single series.
UntitledThis sub-series contains records related to the life of Sister Rosary Fallon. In it are found the bound and draft memoirs of Sister Rosary including detailed personal accounts of her family and religious life. A newspaper clipping from the London Free Press mentions Sister Rosary Fallon and her musical talent, and contains information about her famous brother, Jack Fallon. He was known for his musical career both in Canada and abroad.
Sister Rosary Fallon, born Irene Josephine Fallon, whose autobiography is included in this series, was born in London, Ontario on August 2nd, 1917. At age 13, she joined her brothers in the Fallon Family Orchestra, where she performed throughout southwestern Ontario. She entered religious life on January 16th, 1937 and taught from 1942-1979. She continued to play music throughout her life, even playing the piano for weekly sing-a-longs at the new Motherhouse on Windermere Road in London. In addition to being a gifted musician, Sister Rosary was also a talented artist who painted more than 200 paintings. She was known to enjoy historical research.
The series contains correspondence, newsletters, photographs, scrapbooks, postcards, diagrams, clippings, bulletins, brochures, programs, song sheets, posters, publications, dramatic scripts, and reports. This material is related to the history of the third Mother House of the Sisters of St. Joseph in London, which was called Mount St. Joseph. There is information about the construction of the building and detailed information about its special features and decoration, including the Immaculate Conception Chapel, and its grounds, particularly the Grotto. The records also relate to planning the construction of, and move to, the Sisters’ residence in 2007, and the sale of the Mount St. Joseph building and property. There are records which reflect communal life in the convent, including the various organized groups, events, and dramatic and musical entertainment, and menus, meal planning, and recipes. The series contains records related to men religious who served at the Mother House, and other Diocesan correspondence. Information about both Fatima Hall and Ignatia Hall can be found, including the various uses of space in these buildings.
UntitledSeries of programs of entertainment and musical events that took place in Port Hope, a) Vinyl Cafe with Stuart McLean, at the Capitol Theatre, 1998 b) 'A Spring Concert' by the Upper Canada Boychoir at Port Hope United Church, April 20 1997 c)'An Evening with La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra' at the Capitol Theatre, April 28 2005 d) The Oriana Singers present 'Lest We Forget', at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Port Hope, November 7 1999 e) A promotional poster for a Friends of Music event
Le fonds d’archives de la Fondation André Paiement documente les dons reçus et les efforts des gens directement impliqués pour l’incorporation et la gestion de la Fondation. On y retrouve de la correspondance, des procès-verbaux, une proposition de mission et des avis légaux pour l’incorporation de la Fondation. Le fonds contient aussi des documents concernant les dons reçus et une liste des donateurs.
UntitledThe records of the Florence Isabella Craig fonds attest to her career as journalist, editor, and author. Moreover, they document the period of WWII and of the contributions of women in the labour force.
Many of the research notes and typed articles are scripts or background information for Clare Wallace’s radio programs and cover various subjects such as weather phenomenon, birth control, history of well-known Canadian families, medical issues, fashion, mine sites, and even finger prints and ‘Black Magic.’
The scrapbooks contain clippings of articles written by Craig for the Toronto Star, the Sudbury Star, and Fore Sight, but also publicity images mostly depicting the role of women in the labour force during WWII.
The fonds also includes research notes, drafts, and different proofs of the book Craig wrote with Clare Wallace, as well as for other books she worked on. There are also notebooks with her poetry.
UntitledThe Bert Weir and Family fonds, consisting of correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings, sketches and publications, depicts Bert Weir’s professional, artistic and personal life. The documents depict his activities and achievements as a painter, sculptor, environmental activist and teacher. Bert’s life as a teacher and youth mentor is outlined through handwritten notes, photos, e-mail messages and newspaper clippings. These items document the many summer studios that he directed at his home in McKellar, as well as art programs in Southern Ontario in which he was involved. The documents also illustrate his time teaching art to underprivileged students in Knoxville, Tennessee (SSSP Knoxville Team), as well as his time as the art teacher for W.D Lowe Vocational in Windsor, Ontario. Photos, maps and journal entries outline personal interests of Weir. Maps with outlined routes give insight into the canoe trips that Weir undertook in such places as Algonquin Park and Quetico. Included as well are Weir’s sketches, documents relating to his construction projects and social activism. Correspondence, legal documents, and account books detail the business side of Weir’s activities. Weir and his first wife opened and ran Loon Studio, where they offered art courses. The fonds also includes documents relating to Elena’s work, as she was an accomplished painter and sculptor in her own right. Original sketches, books, photos and thumbnails relating to personal matters reflect the everyday life of Bert Weir and his family. Insight into his family life is provided by Weir family creations. Though there are no original paintings included in the fonds, promotional work, such as fliers and posters for exhibitions, and books on his work, attest to his acclaimed stature as an artist, and illustrates the evolution of his art. Correspondence with former students, other artists and owners of art galleries provide an insight in Weir’s artistic world and his friendships.
UntitledLe fonds de la Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario (GNO) témoigne des principales activités artistiques, de la gestion et de l’évolution de l’organisme, dix ans après sa fondation jusqu’aux premiers balbutiements du projet d’autonomie de la galerie.
Le fonds regroupe des documents qui nous renseignent sur la programmation de la galerie, les artistes et leurs créations. On retrouve entre autre des programmes, des cartons d’invitations pour des expositions et des listes d’envoi. Sont aussi inclus des curriculum vitae d’artistes ainsi que leurs dossiers de soumissions d’expositions, des contrats d’expositions entre la galerie et les artistes, des listes d’oeuvres et des photographies.
On retrouve aussi plusieurs documents afférents à l’administration ainsi qu’à la gestion financière de la GNO. Notons les procès-verbaux, budgets, demandes de subventions au Conseil des Arts de l’Ontario, correspondances, formulaires de vente d’œuvres d’art, factures, bons de commande, et des communications telles que : communiqués de presse, mémos et notes de service. De plus, ce fonds contient de la documentation qui témoigne des responsabilités de la GNO au sein du Carrefour francophone et du Centre des Jeunes. Un document concernant le projet d’auto-gestion de la galerie fait aussi partie des dossiers.
Le fonds d’archives contient également certains documents qui nous informent sur la situation des artistes et des organismes culturels francophones aux niveaux local et provincial. À ce titre, on retrouve de la documentation générale sur l’art et le développement culturel franco-ontarien ainsi que des dossiers de collaboration entre la GNO et d’autres centres d’arts visuels. De plus, le fonds contient un plan d’affaires pour le projet de Centre artistique francophone à Sudbury.
UntitledCollection reflects the theatrical performances that took place on Redeemer University’s mainstage and theatre studio (also referred to as The Black Box). These performances were primarily produced by students and faculty in the Theatre Arts program that ran from 1985-2020 but also includes productions that were performed by guests. The collection is arranged into production photographs, audio/video recordings, promotional material, stage designs and costume designs, and article reviews.
UntitledThe drawings were made during family counselling sessions held by Françoise Roy in late 1970s, early 1980s. She also taught special education at CEGEP La Pocatière in Quebec. She gifted them to Léo Beaulieu in 2003. Léo was one of her college students around the time these drawings were made.
Fonds consists of records relating to Peter Kedwell's direction of numerous dramatic productions at Trinity College School. Included are scripts and director's notes for productions.
UntitledFonds consists of material pertaining to Raymond's portrayal of Abraham Lincoln on stage and film and includes photographs of Abraham Lincoln, sketches of Raymond as Lincoln, framed playbill on the night of Lincoln's assassination, framed Republican national ticket for President Lincoln, TV Guide awards for Raymond's performance in Tyger, Tyger and Dr. Kildare, and correspondence.
Fonds also consists of the Raymond Massey Rare Book Collection which he bequeathed along with the rest of the items in the fonds.
Fonds consists of the following series: Abraham Lincoln, Correspondence, Publicity, Raymond Massey Rare Book Collection.
UntitledFonds consists of records relating to the publicity of the Appleby College Coronation Choir. Records include itinerary correspondence, greeting cards, and a scrapbook with newspaper clippings, as well as one boxing photograph.
UntitledRecords consist of interviews between Peter Fergus-Moore and various individuals, recorded as part of his work as a freelance journalist. Interviewees include:
Biljana Baker, artist (1 tape)
Confederation College film students, multiple interviews (1 tape)
Roy Coran, musician (1 tape)
Gloria Dowton, Magnus Theatre (1 tape)
GAMI, youth arts collective associated with Definitely Superior Art Gallery (1 tape)
Jorma Halonen, history of socialist bookstore in Port Arthur (2 tapes)
Dusty Miller, former mayor (1 tape)
Diane Potts, Magnus Theatre (1 tape)
Sleeping Giant Folk Society (1 tape)
Norman Sponchia, artist (1 tape)
Brad Stephenson, filmmaker (1 tape)
Charles Wilkins, author (1 tape)
Northwestern Ontario Prospectors’ Association Interviews:
Moe Lavigne, geologist (2 tapes)
Northwestern Ontario Prospectors’ Association Symposium (1 tape)
Ruth Petrunka, widow of prospector Dave Petrunka (2 tapes)
Stares brothers (3 tapes)
Mel Stewart, prospector (2 tapes)
Dr. Penny Serafina Petrone (1925-2005) taught at Lakehead University's Faculty of Education. She was also an author, researcher, and traveller. The records reflect her research on Indigenous literature and culture and on the history of education in Canada; her writings including memoirs, personal records, and records of travel.
The records are divided into series as follows:
First Nations Literature and Culture (First People First Voices, 1983; Native Literature in Canada, 1990)
Inuit and Arctic Literature and Culture (Northern Voices, 1988)
Isabella Valancy Crawford (research supporting thesis)
Memoirs, biographical, and family materials (Breaking the Mould, 1995; Embracing Serafina 2000)
Travels (Europe, USSR, Asia, South America, North America)
Speeches, reviews, articles, and lectures
Education & teaching
Canadian writers
Travels (Uganda, China)
Records and reference material from five major research projects sponsored by the Finlandia Club and other organizations.
- Bay Street Project I: A study of Finnish immigration to Canada
- Bay Street Project II: A study of Finnish settlements in the rural Thunder Bay District
- Bay Street Project III: A study of sports and athletics in the Finnish community in Thunder Bay
- Bay Street Project IV: A study of religion and churches in the Finnish community in Thunder Bay
- Bay Street Project V: A study of the arts in the Finnish community in Thunder Bay, including literature, theatre, and music