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Research, correspondence, notes re: book

File contains correspondence (including correspondence with Stephen’s publisher) as well as a copy of a speech Stephen wrote related to the publication of her book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka’ as well as a copy of the book’s dust jacket.

Reporting and writing for radio

Series consists of the materials produced by Stephen as part of her work as a radio reporter and producer. Most of the records are transcripts and drafts of stories written and presented by Stephen on her show "Story Time", which was sponsored by the British Columbia Parent Teachers' Federation and aired on the radio station CKMO. The main focus of this show was Indigenous stories and British Columbia history. Also included are transcripts of segments written for another show of Stephen's called "Indian Trails," as well as news and current events stories researched and reported by Stephen for other radio programs. This series also includes radio dramas written by Stephen.

Pierre de La Verendrye

File contains a story written in the same style as Stephen’s “Story Time” segments, although not formatted as a radio script. The story is about the early French explorer Pierre de La Verendrye.

Personal Papers

File contains a range of miscellaneous personal documents and printed publications.

Personal Papers

File contains a mix of miscellaneous items such as small letters, notes, business cards, pamphlets, and other textual materials.

Oct. Westways Mag

File contains a copy of the October 1966 edition of Westways magazine and a handwritten note accompanying it.

Notes, mag on selling stories

File contains a range of materials related to Stephen’s efforts to get her work published. These items include handwritten notes, “market tips” typed, and a copy of Writer’s Digest (1951).

Notes, CWPC booklet

File contains several handwritten notes and the March 1956 edition of the Canadian Women’s Press Club official publication.
File contains Christmas cards to Stephen from Christmas 1962 to 1966.

Notes on Tsimshian Indians

File contains typed notes about Tsimshian First Nations. Notes containing headings like “Houses and Arts,” “Gambling,” and “Religion.”

Notes on Scouting

File contains materials related to the Boy Scouts Association, including information about a Ukrainian Scout Movement formed in 1911.

Notes on Kwakuitl Indians

File contains typed notes about the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw, also known as the Kwakiutl. (The original file has misspelled the name Kwakiutl.) File also contains drafts of a story written by Stephen about the Kwakiutl.

Notes for book

File contains notes and other materials related to the writing of Stephen’s book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’

Notes and research materials

This series consists of handwritten notes and materials related to Stephen's research for her short stories, books (including a book about Alberta), and radio reporting. There are several files containing research on First Nations of B.C., as well as newspaper and magazine clippings. Some of these notes and materials are related to an interest in Hollywood and television writing that Stephen developed later in life.

New Westminster / May Day T.S.

Files contains drafts of the short story “Home is Where the Heart Is,” and related materials. Story is featured in Stephen’s book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’

New Canadian Citizens

File contains copy of The Canadian Citizenship Act Regulations and Forms (1950) and drafts of a script called “New Canadian Citizens”. File also contains related notes and correspondence.

Ned McGowan’s War

File contains drafts of the short story “Miner’s Law Ends on the Fraser,” which is featured in Stephen’s book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’

[Mix of written work]

File contains a range of written materials by Stephen including journal entries, prose fiction, and radio scripts. Some of the works include: “Attack from Within,” “Phil Harris Remembers the Palladium,” “Lone Lady of the Overlanders,” “Big Business,” “Sea Fever,” and more. File also contains a short television script by Marcia Harris titled “The Final Bell”.

MISC

File contains a range of materials, predominately correspondence, publications, and newspaper clippings. File also contains notes and drafts of prose fiction.

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