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University of Saskatchewan, University Archives & Special Collections
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R.J.G. Bateman fonds

  • MG 5
  • Fonds
  • 1912-1914

This fonds contains records relating to teaching, including notes for lectures, and student records and marks. Following Bateman’s death, the University published a memorial volume of his writing, including some poems, lectures, essays (among them, on war), and correspondence.

Bateman, Reginald John Godfrey

Maria Green fonds

  • MG 375
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1920]-2008

The fonds primarily consists of material about Max Jacob compiled and organized by Maria Green, based on research in libraries and archives in North America and Europe. This includes correspondence, writings by and about Jacob, drawings by Jacob, works with references to Jacob, and Green’s index cards including an extensive set of subject-based cards. There is also some material relating to Green’s work (edited collections, articles, awards, etc.).
Where possible, the order established by Green has been maintained, based on available file lists and numbering on file folders. The fonds is organized as follows:
FIRST DRAWER - Material relating to first manuscript
SECOND DRAWER
THIRD DRAWER
FOURTH DRAWER
OTHER MATERIAL

Green, Maria

Learned Societies Conference - Convocation - Honourary Degrees - Presentation - Arthur Whalley

Arthur Whalley receives an honourary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degree from John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, during the special convocation held in the Bowl during the Learned Societies Conference, U of S, 22 May 1979-8 June 1979.

Bio/Historical Note: A special convocation was held 2 June 1979 to celebrate the "Learned Societies Conference." It was 20 years since the last conference was held at the University of Saskatchewan. Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degrees were conferred on four outstanding scholars: Jean Sutherland Boggs, Sir Moses I. Finley, Amartya Kumar Sen, and Arthur Whalley.

Learned Societies Conference - Convocation - Honourary Degrees - Presentation - Sir Moses I. Finley

Sir Moses I. Finley receives an honourary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degree from John G Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, during the special convocation held in the Bowl during the Learned Societies Conference, U of S, 22 May 1979-8 June 1979.

Bio/Historical Note: A special convocation was held 2 June 1979 to celebrate the "Learned Societies Conference." It was 20 years since the last conference was held at the University of Saskatchewan. Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degrees were conferred on four outstanding scholars; Jean Sutherland Boggs, Sir Moses I. Finley, Amartya Kumar Sen, and Arthur Whalley.

Learned Societies Conference - Convocation - Honourary Degrees - Presentation - Dr. Amartya K. Sen

Dr. Amartya K. Sen receives an honourary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degree from John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, during the special convocation held in the Bowl during the Learned Societies Conference, U of S, 22 May 1979-8 June 1979.

Bio/Historical Note: A special convocation was held 2 June 1979 to celebrate the "Learned Societies Conference." It was 20 years since the last conference was held at the University of Saskatchewan. Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degrees were conferred on four outstanding scholars; Jean Sutherland Boggs, Sir Moses I. Finley, Amartya Kumar Sen, and Arthur Whalley.

R.N.G. Marken fonds

  • MG 187
  • Fonds
  • 1915-1997, predominant 1978-1994

This fonds contains correspondence and memoranda pertaining to Marken's teaching and writing, published and unpublished poems, plays, stories, reviews, articles and addresses as well as miscellaneous reference and resource material.

Marken, Ronald Norman George, 1939-

Elizabeth Philips fonds

  • MG 646
  • Fonds
  • 1978-2017 (inclusive) ; 1978-2000 (predominant)

This fonds contains mainly textual material relating to the writing of Elizabeth Philips. Much of it is notes, rough drafts, and copies of poems and some prose work. There is also correspondence which relates to the business side of writing and getting published as well as some personal correspondence that relates to every day life and also on writing, as she corresponded with other writers.

Philips, Elizabeth

K.M. Gunvaldsen fonds

  • MG 170
  • Fonds
  • 1936-1989

This fonds primarily deals with Gunvaldsen's unpublished manuscript, "The Undiscovered Franz Kafka". There are drafts, notes, clippings, books, and correspondence. There are also several files of a more general nature dealing primarily with German intellectual history. Material is in English and German.

Gunvaldsen, Kaare Martin

Paul Denham fonds

  • MG 254
  • Fonds
  • 1964-2003

The material in this fonds relates to Denham's career as a Professor of English, as well as a significant amount relating to his association with "NeWest Review" from 1983 to 1999. Denham served primarily as literary review editor for NeWest (the book review section was one of the more popular features of the magazine) and more generally as a member of the editorial board. The fonds contains materials collected and/or created by other NeWest editors, including Margaret Gail Osachoff (theatre reviews), Lewis Horne (fiction reviews), Jim Miller, Bill Waiser, and David Carpenter.

Denham, Paul

John Livingstone Clark fonds

  • MG 274
  • Fonds
  • 1981-2002., predominant 1981-2002.

The bulk of this fonds deals with the literary creations of John Livingstone Clark and contains correspondence, clippings, cartoons, drafts, notes and publications.

Clark, John Livingstone 1950-

A.J. Harding fonds

  • MG 332
  • Fonds
  • 1966-2004 (inclusive) ; 1980-2002 (predominant)

This fonds contains materials relating to Dr. Harding's scholarly work, including his thorough preparation and background work for his teaching; his correspondence with colleagues; his articles and conference papers; and drafts and notes for the Coleridge "Notebooks."

Harding, Anthony John

A.L. Karras fonds

  • MG 381
  • Fonds
  • 1937-1997

This fonds contains materials relating to Art Karras' three books, including correspondence with publishers; with fans; with trappers; drafts and typescripts.

Karras, Art, 1914-1999 (author)

Shirley Serviss fonds

  • MG 617
  • Fonds
  • nd, 1975-1992 (inclusive)

This fonds contains correspondence from Reta Cowley, and John Hicks. The Cowley correspondence in part, discusses her painting process; and the Hicks correspondence discusses the Saskatchewan writing scene (particularly Prince Albert); his publications and awards, and his ideas about writing.

Serviss, Shirley

Doris Hillis fonds

  • MG 444
  • Fonds
  • 1960-2004

This collection includes working papers and completed versions of Hillis’ published and unpublished poetry, drama, and fiction, as well as research and correspondence related thereto. The collection includes a range of interviews conducted by Hillis with a number of Saskatchewan authors for her books Voices and Visions and Plainspeaking. This collection also includes chapbooks published by Andrew Suknaski, Lorna Uher, and Mick Burrs.
Further, the collection contains a range of materials gathered by Doris on the subject of puppetry for her work with the Macklin Puppeteers throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s. Her personal memoirs are also included, as are materials from her involvement in Saskatchewan’s literary community, including helpful information on the art of writing from her workshops.

Hillis, Doris

Honourary Degrees - Addresses - Maurice Lebel

Maurice Lebel, honourary Doctor of Laws degree recipient, speaking from podium during Convocation ceremony held in Physical Education gymnasium.

Bio/Historical Note: Born in Saint-Lin, Quebec, Maurice Lebel received a BA in 1928 from Université de Montréal and an MA in 1930 from Université Laval. In 1931 Lebel received a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures in language and classical literature from the Sorbonne. In 1932 he received a Diploma in language and English literature and a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1935 from the University of London. He received a Ph.D. in education in 1952 and a D.Litt. from the University of Athens in 1957. From 1937-1975 Lebel was a professor of language and Greek literature at Université Laval. From 1957-1963 he was the dean of the Faculty of Letters. From 1963-1964 he was the president of the Royal Society of Canada (he was made a Fellow in 1947) and was awarded the Pierre Chauveau Medal in 1962. In 1967, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1994 he was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec. Lebel died in 2006 at age 96.

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