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Irene Simmons Stephen fonds
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Memorabelia

File contains tourist maps, ticket stubs, pamphlets related to Christian missions, and a copy of ‘Progress’ magazine.

Magazines, Programs

File contains copies of magazines, performance programs, book catalogs for teachers, a tenth anniversary publication of the Canadian Women’s Press Club, and copies of a publication called “Indian Time”.

Korea – Notes, T.S.

File contains materials related to a news story reported by Stephen, including the script, which was titled “Thumb-nail Sketch of Korea.”

John Jewett, Maquinna

File contains drafts of the story “Captive of an Indian Chief” and related materials, including one short handwritten letter. The story is featured in her book ‘Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast.’

J. Phelan papers, Rosie Russel/Harold McD

File contains old legal documents including marriage licenses, contracts, and more. One item is the signed charter of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers of North American (1892). Envelope inside the file reads: "Personal materials of J. Phelan".

Irene Simmons Stephen fonds

  • RBSC-ARC-1533
  • Fonds
  • 1948-1955

The fonds consists of drafts, research notes, galley proofs, and other materials related to Stephen's book "Winged Canoes at Nootka and Other Stories of the Evergreen Coast," as well as typed transcripts from her radio programs "Indian Trails," "Story Time," and other pieces of reporting. The fonds also includes creative writing drafts - short stories, radio dramas, and plays adapted for radio - and research related to an unpublished book about Alberta. Personal files include photographs, correspondence, and historical family records dating back to the 19th century. Materials related to Stephen's involvement with the Canadian Women's Press Club and the Vancouver branch of the Canadian Authors Association are also part of this fonds.

Stephen, Irene Simmons

Destruction by Fire – The Fernie Fire

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.

David Thompson

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

Correspondence, personal papers, and misc. publications

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.

Clippings, research

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

Chilcotin Massacres

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.’

Capt. Cook

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.

CAA Stuff

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

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