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Dorothy Roberts and August R. Leisner

  • CA UNB MG L 3
  • Fonds
  • 1860-1984; predominant 1930-1984

This fonds documents the life of Dorothy Roberts, particularly with respect to her relationships with family members, most notably with her father, Theodore Goodridge (Thede), and her brother, William Goodridge (Goody). It also reflects her work as a writer of prose and verse.

This fonds also documents the literary efforts of Arthur R. Leisner with respect to the production of a manuscript of literary criticism on the work of Charles G. D. Roberts.

This fonds consists of 2 series: 1. Dorothy Roberts and 2. Arthur R. Leisner.

It contains business and personal correspondence, 3 typescript copies of Arthur's study, a review of Dorothy's work and several miscellaneous items. A few 19th century letters between members of the Roberts family living in New Brunswick and typescript copies of poems by Theodore Goodridge Roberts (Thede) and William Goodridge Roberts are also included.

Roberts, Dorothy

Raymond Fraser

  • CA UNB MG L 28
  • Fonds
  • 1953-[199-], predominant 1961-1992

This fonds documents Raymond Fraser's life as a writer of poetry and prose beginning in the 1960s. It also highlights his relationships with business associates, family, and friends, including some who are or were part of the Canadian literary scene. In addition, this fonds sheds light on his personal activities, most notably his involvement with The Flat Earth Society, which he co-founded with Leo Ferrari and Alden Nowlan in 1970.

This fonds consists of 4 series: 1. Correspondence 2. Manuscripts and typescripts 3. Reviews 4. Personal and business records

It contains business and personal correspondence, literary manuscripts and typescripts of published and unpublished works, published copies of newspaper articles, reviews of published works, and newspaper clippings. A few personal and business records, including royalty statements, income tax returns, copyright and business registrations, school records, and materials relating to The Flat Earth Society are also included.

Fraser, Raymond

Margaret Creswick Newman

  • CA UNB MG L 27b
  • Collection
  • 1931-[19-?]

This collection contains two items -- 1 typescript and 1 holograph poem by Charles G. D. Roberts.

Creswick, Margaret

John Reade

  • CA UNB MG L 25
  • Fonds
  • 1858-1931

The bulk of this fonds documents the literary career of John Reade. It includes correspondence and manuscripts, as well as newspaper clippings and scrapbooks of Reade's poems, certificates of John Reade's ordination (as a deacon and as a priest), affidavits, and biographical articles. Several letters are from Charles G D Roberts (1885) and Archibald Lampman (1889); there is also correspondence from F R Robinson regarding John Reade's leaving the ministry.

This fonds also contains correspondence addressed to and written by individuals other than John Reade, some of which is on a religious theme. Personal items include Annie Reade's diplomas, Mary Reade's will, Reade family photographs and an autograph book inscribed to John Reade from George Sully

Reade, John

The Collected Poems of Sir Charles G.D. Roberts

  • CA UNB MG L 24
  • Fonds
  • [1973-198-]

This fonds documents the activities of Desmond Pacey and his colleagues which resulted in the production of a scholarly volume of collected poems by Charles G.D. Roberts. It contains photocopies of typescript, holograph or published versions of 382 poems by Roberts, many having first appeared in newspapers, magazines, anthologies or in one of his books of verse. The fonds also includes index cards which contain the title and publishing history of each work, research notes and literary comments. Typescript manuscripts, project correspondence, research files and an overview of the poetry project are included.

Pacey, Desmond

Cid Corman

  • CA UNB MG L 21
  • Fonds
  • 1953-1990

This fonds contains correspondence with several Canadian poets, primarily, Raymond Souster and George Johnston. It also includes correspondence with other writers, namely: Margaret Avison, Luella Booth, George Bowering, Geoff Bowman, Victor Coleman, Mike Doyle, Louis Dudek, Steven Forth, Gary Geddes, Harry Howith, Irving Layton, Daphne Marlatt, John Newlove, Alden Nowlan, Steven Osterlund, W.W.E. Ross, and Mike Strong (Mirko Srzentich). Printed works Jaw Breaker, June '71, No. 1 and History's Wife: A Sculpture are also included.

Corman, Cid

John Sutherland poem

  • CA UNB MG L 20
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1937]

One original poem by John Sutherland

Sutherland, John

Alden Nowlan

  • CA UNB MG L 2
  • Fonds
  • 1958-1962

This fonds documents the literary career of Alden Nowlan. It includes rough drafts of poems and two short stories as well as galley proofs of short stories and typescripts of poems written at Hartland and Saint John, NB, between 1958 and 1962.

The fonds also includes copies of tributes to Nowlan, copies of published volumes, copies of articles by Nowlan, and reviews of his works.

Nowlan, Alden

Margaret E. and T.J. Hicks

  • CA UNB MG L 1a
  • Fonds
  • 1954-1975

This is a collection of personal correspondence from Desmond Pacey to Margaret and/or T.J. Hicks. Largely it consists of personal news about general activities and family life. It includes some Christmas cards with photographs of the Pacey Family, cards by Mary Pacey and newspaper clippings about Desmond Pacey.

Hicks, Margaret E.

Mysterious East

  • CA UNB MG L 19
  • Fonds
  • 1969-1973

This fonds documents the production and distribution of The Mysterious East. It also reflects the political activities and left-leaning sympathies of the editors, and suggests the leading social and political concerns of the day.

Headquartered at Fredericton, NB, the magazine published editorials and articles primarily about Maritime issues from a local, but alternative perspective. These articles covered a wide range of topics: pollution, housing, censorship, birth control, drugs, police policies, and native problems. A popular monthly feature announced the recipient of the Rubber Duck Award. The Duck was usually given to public officials who, according to the editors, demonstrated "conspicuous knavery or incompetence or stupidity."

It contains incoming and outgoing correspondence, draft submissions, draft or working copies of articles, background research material, bank records, invoices (subscriptions), distribution and general office files, newspaper clippings, photographs and negatives. Artifacts include: 1 rubber stamp -- "Mysterious East" and 7 rubber ducks.

Mysterious East, 1969-1972

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