UBC AtoM

? Note book & pencil script

RBSC-ARC-1533-09-05
File
[ca. 1952]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains an old notebook, half filled with handwritten notes.

“Leif the Lucky”

RBSC-ARC-1533-05-19
File
[ca. 1930-1955]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains a typed draft of a radio play called “Lief the Lucky.” File also contains handwritten notes.

Adaptations of 2 plays – “Rainbow” and “Kidnapped”

RBSC-ARC-1533-05-29
File
[ca. 1930-1955]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains draft scripts of two plays adapted for radio: “Rainbow” and “Kidnapped”.

Alberta Book

RBSC-ARC-1533-11-17
File
[1959-1960]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains handwritten and types notes, newspaper clippings, correspondence, sheet music, writing drafts, and materials all pertaining to Stephen’s book about Alberta.

Alexander MacKenzie

RBSC-ARC-1533-02-03
File
[pre-1955]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains drafts of the short story “They Couldn’t Say No,” which is featured in her book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’ File also contains related notes and materials.

Anthony Hendey – 1st White man to hunt buffalo w/ the Cree Blackfoot T.S.

RBSC-ARC-1533-05-15
File
[ca. 1930-1955]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains a handwritten draft of an untitled radio drama.

Application for a copyright

RBSC-ARC-1533-08-15
File
1965

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains a copy of paperwork related to an application for registration of copyright of an unpublished work.

Beet Steak on Hoof – Story of the Moore Bros.

RBSC-ARC-1533-03-03
File
[pre-1955]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains drafts of the short story “Beef Steak on the Hoof,” which is featured in Stephen’s book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’ File also contains one handwritten letter.

Bill Miner T.S.

RBSC-ARC-1533-03-08
File
[Pre-1955]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains drafts of the short story “Robbery Under Arms,” which is featured in Stephen’s book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’

Book lists, correspondence with library, archives

RBSC-ARC-1533-08-02
File
1958-1960

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

Files contains correspondence and lists of stories.

Booklets of “B.C. School Broadcasts”

RBSC-ARC-1533-12-06
File
1923-1961

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains teachers’ bulletins associated with “B.C. School Broadcasts” – educational programming for children broadcast on the radio. File also contains Canadian Women’s Press Club, a copy of The Theosophical Forum (1945), a souvenir program from the City of Edmonton’s first annual winter carnival (1923), and other published materials.

Buchart Gardens T.S., notes, research – misc show

RBSC-ARC-1533-05-09
File
[pre-1950]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains materials related to an episode of the radio series called “Show Me Your Garden.”

Buffalo Hunt – Storytime T.S.

RBSC-ARC-1533-04-05
File
[ca. 1948-1952]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains a “Story Time” script about buffalo hunting.

Byer’s Mills – Thunderbird Radio T.S.

RBSC-ARC-1533-05-07
File
[pre-1950]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains the scripts Stephen’s show “Indian Trails.”

CAA Stuff

RBSC-ARC-1533-12-05
File
1958-1960

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains correspondence, newspaper/magazine clippings, and other documents pertaining to the Canadian Authors Association.

Camels / Cariboo Gold Rush

RBSC-ARC-1533-05-10
File
[1935-1960]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains drafts of two pieces of writing, one related to the Cariboo gold rush, the other titled “Pity the Poor Camel”.

Canadian Educators Conference

RBSC-ARC-1533-08-10
File
10 October 1950

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains the script and other materials related to a story reported by Stephen on the Canadian Educators Conference.

Capt. Cook

RBSC-ARC-1533-01-04
File
[pre-1955]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains typed pages of some materials for Stephen’s title story in her book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’ File consists of drafts, handwritten notes, and research related to Captain James Cook.

Cariboo Gold Rush – Chinese in B.C. – Story Time T.S.

RBSC-ARC-1533-04-07
File
[ca. 1948-1952]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains scripts for two “Story Time” segments. One is about the gold rush in the Cariboo Region. The other is about early Chinese immigrants in B.C. Scripts feature handwritten revisions and annotations.

Chilcotin Massacres

RBSC-ARC-1533-02-07
File
[1951-1955]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains drafts of “On the Warpath” and related materials. Story is featured in Stephen’s book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’

Christmas Cards

RBSC-ARC-1533-07-01
File
1959-1960

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains cards sent to Stephen at Christmas 1959 and 1960.

Christmas Cards

RBSC-ARC-1533-07-07
File
1962-1966

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains Christmas cards to Stephen from Christmas 1962 to 1966.

Clippings, notes for Alberta book

RBSC-ARC-1533-11-16
File
1959-1960

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains newspaper clippings and handwritten notes pertaining to research for Stephen’s book about Alberta.

Clippings, notes, corresp.

RBSC-ARC-1533-09-09
File
1950-1952

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains handwritten notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings related to research Stephen was conducting.

Clippings, research

RBSC-ARC-1533-09-07
File
1912-1964

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains newspaper clippings, booklets, notebooks, correspondence, and a work book on Canadian history for children.

Collection of fables, stories (retold, not original)

RBSC-ARC-1533-06-13
File
[1935-1960]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains a large number of fables and stories, retold by Stephen.

Collection of T.S.

RBSC-ARC-1533-06-07
File
[1935-1960]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains typed drafts of “Dickies” short stories.

Cook’s Arrival at Nootka – Storytime T.S.

RBSC-ARC-1533-04-08
File
[ca. 1948-1952]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains drafts of a “Story Time” script about Captain Cook’s arrival in Nootka Sound.

[Copy of Cariboo and Northwest Digest]

RBSC-ARC-1533-11-15
File
[ca. 1950]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains copy of Cariboo and Northwest Digest.

Corresp., book outlines

RBSC-ARC-1533-08-05
File
1952-1957

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains correspondence between Stephen and J.M. Dent & Sons (publishers).

Correspondence

RBSC-ARC-1533-08-03
File
1948-1960

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains correspondence sent to Stephen.

Correspondence

RBSC-ARC-1533-08-04
File
17 July 1952

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains a letter to Stephen from J.M. Dent & Sons (publishers).

Correspondence

RBSC-ARC-1533-12-02
File
1960-1964

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains personal correspondence.

Correspondence, Notes

RBSC-ARC-1533-12-01
File
1933-1957

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains letter, postcards, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, and other personal materials.

Correspondence, notes re: C.A.A.

RBSC-ARC-1533-08-06
File
1957-1958

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains correspondence and notes related to the Canadian Authors Association.

Correspondence, personal papers, and misc. publications

Series

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

Series consists of the personal papers of Stephen, including correspondence, family photographs, historical family records, memorabilia, and an assortment of publications (magazines, newspapers, clippings, brochures, pamphlets, program guides, and more). These materials reflect the life of the creator, her family, friendships, interests, and work as a writer and educator. Series also includes materials related to Stephen's involvement with the Canadian Women's Press Club and the Vancouver branch of the Canadian Authors Association.

David Thompson

RBSC-ARC-1533-05-11
File
[ca. 1948-1952]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains the script for a story about David Thompson, for whom the Thompson River is named.

DeCourcey, Soldier of Fortune

RBSC-ARC-1533-05-12
File
[ca. 1948-1952]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains the script for a story called “De Courcey, Soldier of Fortune”.

Destruction by Fire – The Fernie Fire

RBSC-ARC-1533-03-09
File
[ca. 1947-1957]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains drafts of the short story “Flames Over the Kootenays,” which is featured in Stephen’s book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’ File also contains a magazine clipping from 1957.

Esquimo’s – The Phantom Ship

RBSC-ARC-1533-04-10
File
[ca. 1948-1952]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains a “Story Time” script about Inuit people and an encounter with a “Phantom Ship”.

Fiction Attempts

RBSC-ARC-1533-06-12
File
[1935-1960]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains a mix of handwritten and typed pages featuring fiction by Stephen.

Fiction Attempts

RBSC-ARC-1533-06-09
File
[1935-1960]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains an assortment of handwritten pages of fiction. There are also a few typed pages.

[First Ladies of B.C.]

RBSC-ARC-1533-08-11
File
[1935-1960]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains materials related to a series written by Stephen about the first colonial women in British Columbia.

First Lady of B.C. / Snowbird / Mrs. Douglas

RBSC-ARC-1533-02-04
File
[pre-1955]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains drafts of the short story “The Snow Bird” and related notes and materials. The story is featured in her book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’

First Woman of the Overlanders – Stortime T.S.

RBSC-ARC-1533-04-12
File
[ca. 1948-1952]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains one partial script for a “Story Time” segment about an early settler woman who travelled westward as part of a movement known as the Overlanders.

Fort Camosan Opens its Gates/Victoria

RBSC-ARC-1533-05-13
File
[ca. 1930-1955]

Part of Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

File contains scripts for radio dramas. One is called “Fort Camosun Opens Its Gates”. Another is called “Johnny Dunn” by Robert Gard. File also contains handwritten notes.

[Handwritten notes]