The chalk garden : photographs by Gordon Macdonald.
- SCA92-GA62-5.1-263
- File
- 1961
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
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The chalk garden : photographs by Gordon Macdonald.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one script for John Herbert's play "The butterfly and the nightingale," written in 1985 which was later revised and edited by Suzanne Charlton in 1992. Includes a letter from Suzanne Charlton to the Playwrights Union of Canada (photocopy). The letter is dated August 17, 1992. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A Playscripts. Note: this play was written in 1985. Title: The Butterfly and The Nightingale: a play for children by John Herbert (based on an old Spanish fairy tale). Enclosed: photocopy of the play (typed). No. of pages: 28 (includes a letter by director, Suzanne Charlton). Year: 1992 (revised version of original script which was written in 1985 and first performed in 1986). Note: the changes consist primarily of written actions, introduced by director Suzanne Charlton, whose vision of the performance helped to shape and define the play. The original playscript (1985) had little written action as part of the printed script. S.C. made some cuts, too, in dialogue. At both productions' several performances, both children and adults (some parents, some recreation leaders) enjoyed the play, and said so to the actors. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 years seemed especially captured by the play, which had colourful period costumes and an imaginative setting. J.H., 1992."
Herbert, John
The butterfly and the nightingale : a play for children of all ages.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains Maverick Theatre program for the performance of the play.
Herbert, John
The butterfly and a nightingale.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains two posters advertising the staging of John Herbert's play "The butterfly and a nightingale" by the Maverick Theatre in 1985. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, the Porter Library, University of Waterloo, Waterloo. E12: two flyers used to advertise 'The Butterfly and A Nightingale', a play by J.H. for children (1985). Note: The play was originally written for the children of St. Paul's Community Centre at Bloor and Roberts Sts. (near Spadina Ave.), where J.H.'s Maverick Theatre rehearsed and occasionally performed its plays. After a performance at St. Paul's of the play, enjoyed by the children and parents, the company was invited to perform the play at Toronto's inner-city parks and recreation centres, which Maverick did throughout the summer, in several locales, in 1985. Afterward, the Recreation Dept. of Toronto City Hall sent the Maverick Theatre a letter of thanks for the actors' contribution to the summer programs for children in Toronto's parks. The play was revived in 1992 for a 'Summer Camp in the City' program at 519 Church Street Community Centre."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "The buried" written by John Herbert in 1995.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p., two drafts (originals and holograph copy; photocopy of the latter).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains an unfinished storyboard, ca. 34 leaves (original), for a film version of John Herbert's play "The biographers." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box C: C14: 'The Biographers' a story board for film by John Herbert. Enclosed: original manuscript of 34 pages
Herbert, John
The biographers : a play in three acts.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one script, ca. 70 leaves (photocopy) with ms. insertions and corrections, of John Herbert's play "The biographers." Includes author's note on the folder: "The Biographers: a play in three acts, 70 pages, by John Herbert. Note: Title Page removed temporarily (drawing), 1986." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A, A-2 Playscripts. Title: The Biographers: a play in three acts by John Herbert. Enclosed: one copy. Draft - second. No. pages - 70. Theme - the play is a light comedy on the ups and downs of a life in the theatre. History - rehearsed in workshop by the Maverick Theatre Company at St. Paul's Community Centre, 1985-1986."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript photocopy, 14 p.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains review (photocopy only) of "Hommes," the French version of "Fortune and men's eyes," from an unidentified French newspaper.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one program for John Herbert and the Maverick Theatre's production of "Tennessee Williams' world," three one-act plays. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, Porter Library, University of Waterloo. Waterloo, Ontario. E2: two items from Maverick Theatre, 519 Community Centre, 519 Church St. Toronto. E2a: one program from the production of 3 one-act plays by Tennessee Williams, benefit performances to raise funds for Gay Pride Day, each play with a separate director. February and March - 1987. E2b: one copy of 8 page press release, announcing opening of new play by John Herbert, 'Broken Antique Dolls', plus a history of Maverick Theatre. Released October 20
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Talking to an old crock" written by John Herbert in 1992.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p.; two drafts (originals and one photocopy).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p.: one handwritten copy of the original; one photocopy.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one program for The New Play Society's "Spring thaw '56", for which John Herbert did the props. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, Porter Library, University of Waterloo. E3: one program from the annual revue 'Spring Thaw' ('56), produced by New Play Society and performed at the Avenue Theatre. Note: 1956 was the year John Herbert (then known as Jack Brundage) was a student of acting at N.P.S.'s school in the coach-house on Asquith St., Toronto, and did properties (props) for the show 'Spring Thaw' at Dora Mavor Moore's request. His work is not credited (no prop listing) on the program (1956) but the next year, 1957, he was given a small printed credit on the program for his creation of dozens of props, when the revue played another theatre at St. Clair Ave. and Vaughan Road (a converted old movie house). In 1956, Jack Brundage played 'Octavius' and 'Doctor Ford-Waterlow' in N.P.S.'s production of 'The Barretts of Wimpole Street' at the Avenue Theatre."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Somewhere" written by John Herbert in 1998.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 25 p., dated 1950; manuscript photocopy, 12 p., [ca. 1981].
Herbert, John
Some angry summer songs : poster.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Some angry summer songs : photographs.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Some angry summer songs : newspaper advertisements.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains newspaper advertisements for the production by Forest Hill Chamber Theatre in 1974. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Box C: John Herbert archives: C22: Some Angry Summer Songs. Early drafts of 4 one-act plays: Pearl Divers, Beer Room, Close Friends and Dinosaurs (published by Talonbooks) plus an introduction to the plays by Alex Gigeroff, Lawyer, criminologist and painter. Plus the first announcement of the coming publication of the plays by Talonbooks of Canada. - 1975.”
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains includes original program design as well as the printed version.
Herbert, John
Some angry summer songs : drafts for book publication.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains drafts of John Herbert’s collection of plays “Some angry summer songs, published by Talonbooks in 1975. Includes drafts of an introduction to the collection by Alex Grigeroff , ts. (photocopy) and ts. (carbon), 7 and 6 pages respectively, drafts of “The pearl divers,” typescript 5 leaves, (photocopy) with corrections; "Beer room," typescript 13 leaves (photocopy) with corrections; "Close friends," typescript 15 leaves (carbon) with corrections; The dinosaurs,” typescript 7 and 6 leaves (carbons and photocopy). Includes an announcement of the book's publication. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Box C: John Herbert archives: C22: Some Angry Summer Songs. Early drafts of 4 one-act plays: Pearl Divers, Beer Room, Close Friends and Dinosaurs (published by Talonbooks) plus an introduction to the plays by Alex Gigeroff, Lawyer, criminologist and painter. Plus the first announcement of the coming publication of the plays by Talonbooks of Canada. - 1975.”
Herbert, John
Societe des auteurs et compositeurs dramatiques : membership certificate.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Smith, Michael. Theatre Review. Village Voice, 2 March 1967, p. 21, 24.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains review of "Fortune and men's eyes."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1st draft, 29 p.; typescript (carbon) 2nd draft, 5 p. (original and photocopy).
Herbert, John
Singer, Samuel L. Herbert play depicts life in prison. Philadelphia Inquirer, 13 June 1968.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains review (photocopy only) of "Fortune and men's eyes."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one letter to John Herbert from Karl Siegler of Talonbooks dated June 14, 2000, rejecting John Herbert's script "Magda" for publication. Includes the original mailing envelope, with the author's note on it: "C13: one-page rejection letter from Karl Siegler, publisher, re. J.H.'s 1985 play 'Magda' June 14, 2000."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of typescripts and manuscripts of short stories and novels written by John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of manuscripts and typescripts of short stories by John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Shein, Brian. The wonderful whores. Toronto Theatre Review (Winter/Spring 1978): 11.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains review (photocopy only) of "The wonderful whores."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one letter from Jules Schwerin to John Herbert about the film version of "Fortune and men's eyes," written November 18, 1967. This letter is a copy made by John Herbert's mother, Gladys Brundage, on lined notebook pages. Includes author's note on the larger envelope: "Box C: John Herbert archives: C17: A copy of the first letter from Jules Schwerin, film director, to J.H. on November 18, 1967, copied in her own hand by J.H.'s mother, G.R.Brundage, who kept a record of the developments of both the play and the film, 'Fortune and Men's Eyes' for years. She was a writer and poet in her own right (published as 'Gladys Reba Kirk'). Enclosed: 6 hand-written pages.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "leaf" written by John Herbert in 1992.
Herbert, John
Sarah's war : a film by Lothar Spree.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Manuscript photocopy of an unpublished review of Lothar Spree's 1973 film Sarah's War.
Herbert, John
Run! Do not walk to the nearest supermarket.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Unpublished manuscript photocopy about television.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains review of three plays presented by John Herbert's Garret Theatre.
Herbert, John
Roy Austin and Charles Hilder at the Arts and Letters Club.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Typescript (carbon) of a review of Roy Austin and Charles Hilder at the Arts and Letters Club in 1975 that was published in Onion (November 1-14, 1975): 6. It was published under the name J.H. Brundage.
Herbert, John
Rothenberg, David. From the belly of one beast to another. Village Voice, 22-28 July 1981, p. 16.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains essay with mention of John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains 1 snapshot of David Rothenberg and actress Fay Wray, with a letter from David Rothenberg to John Herbert. Includes author's note on the envelope [envelope contained files B-11, 12, and 13]: "Box B - additions to John Herbert archives, University of Waterloo: Items enclosed: B11, B12 and B13 - correspondence: 1972, 1997, 1999 (pieces related to theatre). B13: letter and photograph of David Rothenberg (original producer of 'Fortune and Men's Eyes' in 1967) with movie star Fay Wray - 1999. Note: David R. and John H. remain friends for 33 years."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Rooms" written by John Herbert in 1991.
Herbert, John
Richards, Christopher. Glamour puss. Xtra, Jan. 29 1988, p. 35.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains a biographical article about Louis Negin, the actor who played Mona in the London, England production of "Fortune and men's eyes" in 1968, with mention of the play and the production. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives. E10: a profile of Louis Negin, the actor who played 'Mona' in the London, England, production of J.H.'s 'Fortune and Men's Eyes'. Enclosed: one page from Toronto's Gay newspaper 'Xtra', article on Louis Negin's career in theatre and his role in Charles Marowitz's production of 'Fortune and Men's Eyes' at the Open Space Theatre and at the Comedy Theatre in the West End, (1968) London. Date of article: January 29, 1998."
Herbert, John
Rhythm on the rocks, and I do mean "ICE".
Part of John Herbert fonds
Unpublished photocopy manuscript about seeing the Rolling Stones at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1974.
Herbert, John
Reviews, Mentions and Notices : About John Herbert
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of reviews, mentions and notices about John Herbert in various newspapers and magazines.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of reviews, mentions and notices relating to theatre.
Herbert, John
Reviews and Notices : The Wonderful Whores
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of reviews and notices for John Herbert's play The Wonderful Whores.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of reviews and notices for John Herbert's play Hommes.
Herbert, John
Reviews and Notices : Fortune and Men's Eyes : Film
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of reviews and notices for the film version of John Herbert's play Fortune and Men's Eyes.
Herbert, John
Reviews and Notices : Fortune and Men's Eyes : Book
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of reviews and notices for the book version of John Herbert's play Fortune and Men's Eyes.
Herbert, John
Reviews and Notices : Fortune and Men's Eyes
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of reviews and notices for John Herbert's play Fortune and Men's Eyes.
Herbert, John
Reviews and Notices : Born of Medusa's Blood
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of reviews and notices for John Herbert's play Born of Medusa's Blood.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of reviews and notices for John Herbert's Garret Theatre.
Herbert, John
Review (unpublished) of London Little Theatre's production of Pirandello's "As you desire me".
Part of John Herbert fonds
Manuscript 34 p. (in various numberings) in spiral-bound notebook 4 p. loose notes. Includes notes for and drafts of the review and a draft of letter to Nathan Cohen, drama critic for the Toronto Star.
Herbert, John
Review of "The ecstasy of Rita Joe" by George Ryga.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Unpublished typescript of a review of a 1969 production of George Ryga's The Ecstasy of Rita Joe at the Central Library Theatre in Toronto.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Retreat to life" written by John Herbert in 1991.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Restaurants" written by John Herbert in 1991.
Herbert, John
Rasky, Frank. Sal Mineo no longer delinquent Peter Pan. Toronto Star, Nov. 2, 1974.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one clipping about Sal Mineo with mention of John Herbert's "Fortune and men's eyes."
Herbert, John
Rasky, Frank. Playwright John Herbert insists he's no has-been. Toronto Star, 15 November 1975.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains interview with John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Ransan, Andre. Hommes de John Herbert, 21 December 1971.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains review (photocopy only) of "Hommes," the French version of "Fortune and men's eyes."
Herbert, John
Ramona and the white slaves: at the Factory Theatre Lab.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Typescript (carbon) of a review of Ramona and the White Slaves, by George F. Walker, at the Factory Theatre Lab published in Onion (Feb. 1-14, 1976): 1-4, 5.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p.(original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript photocopy, 7 p.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of publicity and advertising for plays by John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of publications published by John Herbert or by his Coutyard Studio Press.
Herbert, John
Programs : Plays Directed by John Herbert
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of programs for plays directed by John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Programs : Plays by John Herbert
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of programs for plays by John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of programs for plays.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 34 p.; typescript photocopy 17 p.
Herbert, John
Prisons, catalogue of savagery. Time, 20 (September 1968): 66-67, ill.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains mention of Herbert's play "Fortune and men's eyes" in a report on Philadelphia prison-system investigation.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains a pen and ink sketch (original) for John Herbert's monologue play "Prima Donna." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives. E17: one page, original set design by John Herbert for his one-character (monologue) play 'Prima Donna'. Black and white pen and ink sketch, showing stage props and costuming for the play. - 1990."
Herbert, John
Pots of people: Ivan Sarossy sculptures at the Kar Gallery.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Typescript (carbon) of a review of Pots of People : Ivan Sarossy Sculptures a the Kar Gallery in 1976 published in Onion (April 15, 1976): 5. It was published under the name J.H. Brundage.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of posters and advertising for John Herbert's plays.
Herbert, John
Poirot-Delpech, B. Hommes. Le Monde, 17 December 1971.
Part of John Herbert fonds
review (photocopy only) of "Hommes," the French version of "Fortune and men's eyes."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of poetry written by John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of manuscript and typescripts of poems written by John Herbert between 1953 and 2000. The series is divided into files for each individual poem and they are arranged chronologically.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holgraph copy).
Herbert, John
Plea, 1946; Wanderer, 1949; All you hangmen, 1949; Lice on Louisiana, 1949; Sunday, 1949;
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains Two manuscripts (originals), each with five poems on the recto and verso of a single sheet, described by John Herbert as copies made for readings.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy; photocopy of latter).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of typescripts and manuscripts of plays written by John Herbert between 1964 to 1997, many of them with notes and corrections. There are also unfinished and first drafts of plays.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of manuscripts and typescripts of plays by John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Picnic : Humber River, 1930" written by John Herbert in 1991. There are also two additional drafts of the poem.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Series consists of photographs of John Herbert, his personal and professional life.
Herbert, John
Photographic history of John Herbert's years of 'drag' from 1946-1998.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains 7 leaves of colour photocopies of photographs of John Herbert dressed in drag, as Carol Desmond. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: B10. A Photographic History of John Herbert's years of 'Drag', playing the role of his feminine alter-ego and creation, 'Carol Desmond': 22 photos on 7 pages, from 1946 to 1998 - often including shots of John and Carol's close friends. Note: John Herbert took his enjoyment of female impersonation onstage several times in later years, including parts in the satirical revue 'The Wonderful Whores' at Poor Alex Theatre."
Herbert, John
Photographic history of John Herbert's early years : childhood, adolescence and early adulthood.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains 10 leaves of colour photocopies of photographs, with text written by John Herbert. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: Photos - prints, B9. Photographic History of John Herbert's early years: childhood, adolescence and early adulthood (often with family members or friends). Enclosed: 10 pages of assorted photographs (some pges with several photos to a page). The collection includes a photo of John's mother from 1923, just before her marriage. She was the poet, Gladys Reba Kirk."
Herbert, John
Pauline Carey as Anna Jameson.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Manuscript (carbon) review of Pauline Carey as Anna Jameson published in Onion (Dec. 1-14, 1975): 7.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Parish pumpism or pseudo-Communism.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Unpublished typescript. Note on p.1: "A comment on Canadian arts scene: film, theatre."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Our century" written by John Herbert in 1988.
Herbert, John
One playwright's opinion on theatre in Toronto.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Unpublished manuscript (10 p.) and carbon typescript (3 p.).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript photocopy, 14 p.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (holograph copy; photocopy of same).
Herbert, John
On the desire of a prisoner to have his own identity.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Manuscript (14 p.) of "On the desire of a prisoner to have his own identity" first published in Fortune Newsletter and a second time in Stage Voices ed. Geraldine Anthony, 1977. Alternate title: "The Sissy." Published in Fortune Newsletter and in Stage Voices, ed. Geraldine Anthony, 1977.
Herbert, John
On the authenticity of my play's subject.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Typescript photocopy.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Unpublished manuscript that was considered for publication in Atlantic Monthly. Includes a photocopy of the rejection letter from the editors.
Date and Place From: 1960 To Herbert, John From Atlantic Monthly editors
Herbert, John
Omphale and the hero : correspondence.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains correspondence relating to posible production of "Omphale and the hero." Includes one letter (carbon copy) to the Canada Council for the Arts from John Herbert, dated Nov. 2, 1973; one letter to the Canada Council for the Arts from F.J. Quinn in support of the application of Iain Ewing for funding to make a film of “Omphale and the hero” dated Sept. 25, 1973, two letters from Ted Rathé dated Sept. 23, 1974 and Jan. 6, 1975; and one letter to John Herbert from Lynn McFadgen dated Oct. 2, 1974. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Box C: John Herbert archives: C21: Omphale and the Hero: a play by John Herbert. Early interest in a Paris, France production by Alain Brunet, which ended when the interested French actress, Jacquelaine Gauthier died. Plus, early interest in a Canadian film by film-maker Ian Ewing, ended when Canada Council denied a request for a grant to help fund the project’s beginnings. See enclosed letter draft by J.H. - 1973.”
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript photocopy, 97 p.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
First draft manuscript of an unpublished essay regarding "struggles with the United States Immigration Dept."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p., two drafts of an untitled poem (originals and holograph copy). One draft is written on the verso of a letter.
Herbert, John
Now Weekly, Dec. 25-31, 1997 : Youth today won't be bamboozled.
Part of John Herbert fonds
A clipping from the Now Weekly publication from December 1997 of an article titled
Herbert, John