Vancouver International Writers Festival correspondence
- RBSC-ARC-1643-180-36
- File
- July, 2010
Vancouver International Writers Festival correspondence
Vancouver International Writers Festival correspondence
Contains a brief note that originally accompanied an event invite (not included) forwarded to Coupland because the senders thought he might like the design (undated), and a thank you card from someone named Lynn (possibly author Lynn Coady?) thanking Coupland for his blurb, April 1, 2012.
Contains two letters. The first is from Michael J. Audain (May 29, 2007), congratulating Coupland on receiving an honorary degree from Simon Fraser University. The second letter is from Antony Korner of Artforum International (January 1, 2007), enclosing Coupland's press card for 2007 (press card not included in the file).
Thank-you letter from The Walrus Magazine regarding donor recognition
Thank you letter from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship
Contains a letter sent from Adrienne Clarkson and John Ralston Saul, co-chairs of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, thanking Coupland for allowing one of his images to be used in the Institute's e-card.
Includes a letter and envelope from a young student from Calgary, thanking Coupland for writing the book "Terry."
The brief letter concludes with the following: "In conclusion, I'll offer my help anytime you need it."
Simon Fraser University convocation correspondence
File contains two brief letters - the first is a letter from John Ralston Sau (forwarded by his assistant) addressed to the Chancellor of SFU, apologizing for being unable to attend Coupland's conferment ceremony. The second is a congratulations from the SFU Alumni Association, which orginally included a certificate and pin (not included in this file).
Rejection letter from Edmonton Arts Council
Printed email correspondence from Karen Mills regarding CFF Jury Days
Postcard from Coupland to Gordon Smith
Personal letter from unknown sender
Note accompanying a copy of Emily Carr Institute's Woo newspaper, 2007
Contains a short note to Coupland directing him to an article on "page six of issue #5 (Sacred Texts)," from Grace Partridge. The newspaper is not included in the file.
Letter regarding the West Vancouver Domestic Dignitary Celebration Breakfast
Letter from the Ottawa Public Library foundation
Contains a handwritten note thanking Coupland for doing a "beautiful job of capturing Terry" Fox in his book, Terry. The brief and familiar nature of the note, and the lack of return address or envelope suggest that Coupland and Solway may have known each other.
Letter from Gordon A. Smith regarding Govenor General's Award
Letter from former co-workers at Stork Craft
Contains letters, company promotional materials, and photographs of products sent to Coupland in Honolulu, Hawaii from former co-workers at Stork Craft.
Letter from a fan about Coupland's discussion of the Emily Carr Exhibit on the CBC
Letter and clipping sent to Coupland's parents
Contains a brief letter sent to "Dr. and Mrs. D.C.T Coupland" that includes a press clipping about Coupland's Generation X (Nickle, David. "Never mind Generation X, what about the Y kids?" North York Mirror, July 18, 1992, p. 5).
Contains several press clippings from the UK sent to Coupland from Janklow & Nesbit Associates, Literary Agents.
Invitation to Tin Bath Theatre charity gala
Contains a handwritten letter from Lynn Henry, Publisher with House of Anansi, asking Coupland to take a look at an enclosed novel manuscript from Zoe Whittall (not included here), and possibly offer a quote.
Finalist's congratulation letter from Stephen Leacock Association
Contains a letter from Judith Rapson (Award Committee, Chair) of the Stephen Leacock Association congratulating Coupland for being a finalist for the 2007 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, for his novel JPod. Ultimately, Coupland did not win the award that year (Stuart McLean did).
Fan letter requesting signature on items
Donation letter from Vancouver Art Gallery
Correspondence with Leo Awards
Correspondence from Vicbar Marketing Limited
Card and button addressed to Doug
Autograph request and bestellers list clipping
A press clipping sent to Coupland's parents
Contains a brief letter sent to Coupland's parents, accompanying a clipping in which Coupland's novel is referenced (Pinkerton, James P. "Economy Bites the Edge Off Generation X" Los Angeles Times, February 24, 1994, B19).