File contains typescript photocopy with ms. annotations, 130 p. (124 numbered pages with insertions) of the final draft screenplay of "Fortune and men's eyes," May, 1969, annotated with final revisions made in 1970. Note on t.p.: "Revised filmscript, 'Fortune and men's eyes,' September & October, 1970."

File contains manuscript photocopy, 5 p., consisting of a rewrite of a scene between Mona and Queenie," dated November 1970.

File contains Ms. and graphics, photocopies, 8 p. (3 copies) of part of the the "picture board" for the film version of "Fortune and men's eyes", 1969.

File contains typescript (carbon), 41 p.Note on envelope: "Early version," acts II and III.

File contains manuscripts, 1st draft, 5 notebooks labelled "early work on script" and dated 1964. Working titles included "Sin, soul and stone" and "Christmas concert."

File contains manuscript "Prison lingo," 9 p., 1966. Written to Mitchell Nestor.

File contains typescript photocopy, entitled "Fortune and men's eyes: a play in two acts," first New York rehearsal copy, 1966. John Herbert's copy, annotated and with insertions. Missing

File contains typescript photocopy, "Aux yeux des hommes," French translation by Rene Dionne, 115 p., 1969.

File contains manuscripts, two notebooks containing John Herbert's rehearsal notes for the Paris Théatre Athénée Production in 1971.

File contains manuscript first draft: "Dialogue for Mona and Smitty," 5 p.

File contains manuscript "Life in prison," 3 p., 1966; typescript "Life in prison", 2p., 1966. This document was composed at the request of Mitchell Nestor.

File contains manuscript 1966, 7 p. Note on envelope: "Rehearsal notes . . . for Actors' Studio (N.Y.) Production."

File contains manuscript "Rehearsal notes . . . made during rehearsals for workshop production at The Little Room N.Y.C.," 1966, 12 p.

File contains typescript photocopy, with title "The Sal Mineo production of Fortune and men's eyes." Note on envelope: "slightly revised version . . . for the 1969 Broadway production, second professional New York production of the play."

File contains contains one program (photocopy) for a Stellar Theatrical Productions version of John Herbert's play "Fortune and men's eyes." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives at Porter Library, University of Waterloo. E1: 3 programs from 3 productions of John Herbert plays in the Nineteen-Eighties and Nineties. E1a: one program from the Toronto production of J.H.'s play 'Magda', performed by the Autumn Leaf Company at the Adelaide Court Theatre, Toronto - February and March (the play's debut) - 1985. E1b: one program from Québec City, production of 'Aux Yeux Des Hommes', French Language translation by René Dionne of J.H.'s 'Fortune and Men's Eyes', Le Théâtre du Trident, September and October - 1985. E1c: Stellar Theatrical Productions, 'Fortune and Men's Eyes' at the Joseph Workman Auditorium, Toronto (one program) April

File contains typescript 52 p. with title: "Christmas concert," dated 1964. Note on t.p.: "First draft (Fortune and men's eyes)."

File contains Stencils of scripts for Stratford Festival Workshop Production, 1965. Oversized.

File contains manuscript 4 p., 1966. Note on envelope: "Prison: in answer to questions from the director to the author." Written to Mitchell Nestor in New York, director of the first professional production of the play.

File contains manuscript 74 p. Note on envelope: "Playscript rewrites . . . for the New York production of the play," 1966.

File contains typescript photocopy of the French translation of "Fortune and men's eyes," 1970, prepared by Alain Brunet for Théatre Athénée productions in Paris in 1971-1972, 75 p. Note on t.p.: "Final decision of French title for play was 'Hommes'." Includes letter about the translation from Ellen Neuwald, John Herbert's agent.
Date and Place From: Sept. 16, 1970 To Herbert, John From Neuwald, Ellen

File contains photographs of the play directed by Bill Glassco in Kingston, Ont. in 1969.

FIle contains one photocopied sketch of a scene from the filming of John Herbert's play "Fortune and men's eyes", drawn by Michael Greer, and signed "For Dr. Frankenstien from 'your monster'. Peace & Love [peace sign] Michael Greer." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box C: John Herbert archives: C18: Autographed Caricature: by Michael Greer, the brilliant young actor who played 'Queenie' in the M.G.M. movie 'Fortune and Men's Eyes'. The drawing was mailed to John Herbert from the set of the film in Québec City, where Harvey Hart was directing, 1970. Enclosed: one page copy of Michael’s self-portrait.”

File contains program for workshop production of "Fortune and men's eyes." Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Important items. Box C: John Herbert archives: C20: ‘Fortune and Men’s Eyes’: Two early scripts of the play, as typed by Nana Brundage, J.H.’s sister, involved throughout from the beginning of their theatre careers. Enclosed here are also: -Rehersal notes -(carbon) A letter from J.H. to director (N.Y.) -Reference material used by J.H. -Early N.Y. newspaper ads -A program (2 copies) from the performance at ‘The Little Room’ for prospective backers (New York City). Note: The typed scripts enclosed are the same as submitted to the Stratford Festival (1965), to Nathan Cohen (1966) and to David Rothenberg (N.Y.) in 1966.”

File contains a photocopy of a script for Sal Mineo’s New York production of John Herbert’s play “Fortune and men’s eyes,” identified as "Property of Waissman & Fox, Inc." Includes author’s notes on the envelope: “Box C: John Herbert archives: C19: Fortune and Men’s Eyes: the playscript used in the second New York production of the play, directed by Sal Mineo, who altered some small areas of the dialogue against J.H.’s wishes. Note: Sal Mineo tried to usurp the rights to the play from the author, the original producers (1967-’68) and from the film people already interested in 1969, but was stopped by John Herbert and the legal copyright protections. Mineo threatened Herbert by telephone in 1969, saying, “Don’t mess with a New York Italian.” J.H.’s reply was, “Don’t mess with a Toronto Queer!” J.H. denied S.M. any involvement in a film.”

Files contains manuscripts and typescripts of rehearsal notes regarding the play "Fortune and men's eyes". Includes a letter from John Hebert to director Mitchell Nestor, Nov. 11, 1966 and an article from the Star Weekly, July 24, 1965 about St. Leonard's House in Windsor, described by John Herbert as "reference material." Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Important items. Box C: John Herbert archives: C20: ‘Fortune and Men’s Eyes’: Two early scripts of the play, as typed by Nana Brundage, J.H.’s sister, involved throughout from the beginning of their theatre careers. Enclosed here are also: -Rehersal notes -(carbon) A letter from J.H. to director (N.Y.) -Reference material used by J.H. -Early N.Y. newspaper ads -A program (2 copies) from the performance at ‘The Little Room’ for prospective backers (New York City). Note: The typed scripts enclosed are the same as submitted to the Stratford Festival (1965), to Nathan Cohen (1966) and to David Rothenberg (N.Y.) in 1966.”

File contains one draft typescript of the play "Fortune and men's eyes". It is a 34 leaf mimeograph with holograph annotations and corrections. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Important items. Box C: John Herbert archives: C20: ‘Fortune and Men’s Eyes’: Two early scripts of the play, as typed by Nana Brundage, J.H.’s sister, involved throughout from the beginning of their theatre careers. Enclosed here are also: -Rehersal notes -(carbon) A letter from J.H. to director (N.Y.) -Reference material used by J.H. -Early N.Y. newspaper ads -A program (2 copies) from the performance at ‘The Little Room’ for prospective backers (New York City). Note: The typed scripts enclosed are the same as submitted to the Stratford Festival (1965), to Nathan Cohen (1966) and to David Rothenberg (N.Y.) in 1966.”

File contains one draft typescript of the play "Fortune and men's eyes". It is a 34 leaf mimeograph with holograph corrections. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Important items. Box C: John Herbert archives: C20: ‘Fortune and Men’s Eyes’: Two early scripts of the play, as typed by Nana Brundage, J.H.’s sister, involved throughout from the beginning of their theatre careers. Enclosed here are also: -Rehersal notes -(carbon) A letter from J.H. to director (N.Y.) -Reference material used by J.H. -Early N.Y. newspaper ads -A program (2 copies) from the performance at ‘The Little Room’ for prospective backers (New York City).

Note: The typed scripts enclosed are the same as submitted to the Stratford Festival (1965), to Nathan Cohen (1966) and to David Rothenberg (N.Y.) in 1966.”

File contains two clippings. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Important items. Box C: John Herbert archives: C20: ‘Fortune and Men’s Eyes’: Two early scripts of the play, as typed by Nana Brundage, J.H.’s sister, involved throughout from the beginning of their theatre careers. Enclosed here are also: -Rehersal notes -(carbon) A letter from J.H. to director (N.Y.) -Reference material used by J.H. -Early N.Y. newspaper ads -A program (2 copies) from the performance at ‘The Little Room’ for prospective backers (New York City). Note: The typed scripts enclosed are the same as submitted to the Stratford Festival (1965), to Nathan Cohen (1966) and to David Rothenberg (N.Y.) in 1966.”

File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy).

File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy).

File contains newspaper clipping about the filming of "Fortune and men's eyes."

File contains contains one clipping with biographical comments about John Herbert.

File contains photocopy of a manuscript of the play "Felice" by John Herbert.The play was originally created in 1955, with the final draft created in the 1980s. Includes author's note on the envelope: "B1 'Felice' : a one-act, four scene play written in 1955 and never performed. There is a first draft in the earlier part of the collection (1926 to 1980). This final draft was not found until 1982 when J.H. and his sister cleared the family house after the death of their mother. Enclosed: one copy of the final draft, 56 pages."

File contains manuscript 1st draft, 58 p.; manuscript 2nd draft, 70 p. (original and photocopy).

File contains a manuscript, 7 leaves (original), of a short story. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives, the Porter Library, Univ. of Waterloo: D13: 6 recently found pieces from 1976 to 1995: 5 poems plus the opening pages of a short story. Enclosed: (a) Variations on the nursery rhyme, 'The House That Jack Built' for the opening page of J.H.'s novel of the same name. (one version) - 1976. (b) Fatso: first 7 pages of a short story by J.H. Brundage (John Herbert) - 1994. (c) 2 Limericks on 'Wagner's Ring' written for C.B.C. Radio contest (J.H.) - 1994. (d) Entry by J.H. for AIDS Remembrance Plaque: Toronto (for a public park) - 1995. (e) Poem: Me and America: by J.H. - 1995. (f) Poem: The Golden Rat Cage: by John Herbert, a look at the island city of Hong Kong - 5 pages: 1995."

File contains contains one spiral-bound manuscript 41 leaves (photocopy) draft, unfinished. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Box D: additional material for John Herbert archives, University of Waterloo Library. D1b: Family of a Monster Act Two (unfinished) by John Herbert. Enclosed: 2 of 5 scenes, bound, 40 pages within covers. Note: J.H. will send a manuscript of the last 3 scenes when they are completed. July, 2000.”

File contains one spiral-bound manuscript, 80 leaves (photocopy), labelled "First draft, April, 1995. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Box D: John Herbert Archives, the Porter Library, Univ. of Waterloo: D1a: a playscript - 1995. ‘Family of a Monster’ by John Herbert. Act one: 80 pages (bound). Note: J.H. is currently reworking the second act of this play and will send it to the J.H. archives to complete the play at a later date. See envelope D1b (July, 2000).”

File contains manuscript 1 p. (holograph copy, photocopy of same).

File contains contains clipping of a letter to the editor in response to a column by Sky Gilbert. Includes author's note on the envelope: "D Box: John Herbert archives. D29: published letter-to-the-editor on the subject of being gay in old age, in answer to an article by Sky Gilbert in eye weekly on that theme. Enclosed: the letter by John Herbert on page 7 of eye, Sept. 14, 2000. (one copy)."

A clipping from the Eye publication from October 5, 2000 of an opinion column by John Herbert, titled

A clipping from the Eye publication from June 22, 2000 of an opinion column by John Herbert titled

File contains contains one clipping of a letter to the editor. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives Porter Library, Univ. of Waterloo. E22: Letter-to-the-Editor, 'eye weekly' (Toronto) - page 6, 'When Gay Meant Merry', under heading of editorial, 'Gay Marriage a Choice': Published Letter by John Herbert (marked in red pen). Date: January 25th, 2001."

A clipping from the Eye publication from August 4, 1994. It is an opinion piece by John Herbert, titled

A clipping from the Eye Weekly publication from February 10, 2000. The clipping is a response by John Herbert to Sky Gilbert's column. Includes author's note on the envelope [envelope also contained file C-2]: "Box C Published Letters. C1: Letter to Eye Weekly, Toronto, published on February 10, 2000, on subject of Sky Gilbert's Pink Panther column of January 27, 2000."

File contains review (photocopy only) of "Fortune and men's eyes."

File contains includes review of "Born of Medusa's blood."

File contains interview with John Herbert.

File contains announcement of the opening of "Born of Medusa's blood."

File contains typescript 35 p.; Photocopy.

File contains program for the Turkish version of "Fortune and men's eyes," directed by James Baldwin.

File contains manuscript 1 p., three drafts (originals, holograph copy).

File contains one clipping from Xtra, Sept. 24, 1998: advertisement for "Night at the Twisted Opera" with illustration by John Herbert; and circular mail-out for "Rose's Twisted Imperial State Dinner," Oct. 8, 1998, with an illustration by John Herbert. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives. D25: two drawings for the Coronation Ball 1998 by Carol Desmond (a.k.a. John Herbert) : 1. one for an ad in XTRA (weekly gay community newspaper) 'a night at the twisted opera' (ad.) Sept. 24/98. Enclosed: 1 copy of page 20 (EXTRA). 2. One card mail ad circular for Imperial State Dinner at Gatsby's Restaurant, Church St. Toronto, Oct. 8, 1998, a charity event by TICOT social society. Enclosed: 1 copy of advertising card."

File contains manuscript 1 p. (original, described by John Herbert as a copy made for a reading, including the poem "All you hangmen" on the same sheet. Also includes later holograph copy and photocopy of same.

File contains newspaper article about John Herbert.

File contains review (photocopy only) of the film version of "Fortune and men's eyes."

File contains contains two pencil sketches. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box C: John Herbert archives at the University of Waterloo, the Porter Library - C8: 1953, 2 costume designs for 'Carol Desmond', a.k.a. John Herbert, working as an exotic dancer on a six-month, cross-Canada tour with 'Paris After Midnight', a Model Shows' Production: April to October, 1953. Sketches by John Herbert Brundage."

File contains correspondence to and from John Herbert, regarding researchers' questions. Includes photocopied ms. letters from John Herbert to Brandi Stocks, Patrick DuWors, and Amanda Lewis as well as email printouts to John Herbert from Amanda Lewis, and Amanda Lewis's completed paper "The Garret Theatre- a Dream Denied". There is also a coloured photograph of John Herbert posing next to a computer. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: (cont'd). Additional items for John Herbert archives, Porter Library, The University of Waterloo. B7: J.H.'s answers to questions from three students from two Canadian Universities (York University, Toronto and the University of Victoria, B.C.). March & April, 2000. Enclosed: are five separate manuscripts, one including an essay on 'The Garret Theatre' (A Dream Denied) by Amanda Lewis (student of drama at York University) These contacts were made and maintained over the internet. J.H. has a web-site. Picture enclosed: one photo of J.H. at his computer."

File contains one piece of correspondence.

Date and Place From: Dec. 2, 1969 To Herbert, John From York University

• Date and Place From: Oct. 18, 1970 To Herbert, John From Wolfe, Evelyn
• Date and Place From: March 1, 1976 To Herbert, John From Wagner, P.

Date and Place From: Sept. 8, 1970 To Herbert, John From Vail, W.J.

• Date and Place From: Dec. 29,1971 To Herbert, John From Szucs, George
• Date and Place From: June 2, 1976 To Herbert, John From Spears, Bordon

• Date and Place From: 1966 To Herbert, John From Rothenberg, David Attachments: Includes partnership agreement forms for "fortune Company," unsigned.
• Date and Place From: Dec. 11, 1970 To Herbert, John From Renaissance'71
• Date and Place From: Oct. 3, 1973 To Herbert, John From Roden, Charles
• Date and Place From: Oct. 18, 1975 To Herbert, John From Rubin, Don.
• Date and Place From: Aug. 26, 1978 To Herbert, John From Randall, Tony

Date and Place From: Aug. 11, 1976 To Herbert, John From Polk, James

Date and Place From: April 7, 1967 To Herbert, John From Oliver, Dorothy Additional signatories: Krone, Jerry

Date and Place From: 1968 41 letters To Herbert, John From Neuwald, Ellen

Letters to Herbert, John from Neuwald, Ellen.

Letters to Herbert, John from Neuwald, Ellen.

Date and Place From: 1967 32 letters To Herbert, John From Neuwald, Ellen

Letters to Herbert, John from Neuwald, Ellen.

Letters to Herbert, John from Neuwald, Ellen.

• Date and Place From: May 20,1958 To Herbert, John From Moore, Dora Mavor [copy only]
• Date and Place From: Oct. 26, 1967 To Herbert, John From Mann, W.E.
• Date and Place From: June 4,1970 To Herbert, John From Miller, Arthur [form letter]
• Date and Place From: Dec. 12,1970 To Herbert, John From McLaughlin, Florence
• Date and Place From: Feb. 1, 1971 To Herbert, John From McDonald, Marci
• Date and Place From: Feb. 18,1972 To Herbert, John From Mittler, Liesl Frank
• Date and Place From: June 6,1974 To Herbert, John From Menexes, Elias
• Date and Place From: Jan. 23, 1980 To Herbert, John From Mallet, Gina

• Date and Place From: 1972 To Herbert, John From Lampert, Gerald
• Date and Place From: May 14, 1975 To Herbert, John From Lanman, Hilde
• Date and Place From: July 8, 1975 To Herbert, John From Lewis, Linda
• Date and Place From: Dec. 17,1975 To Herbert, John From Lanman, Hilde (Southeastern Theatre Conference)
• Date and Place From: July 12,1976 To Herbert, John From Lister, Rota
• Date and Place From: July 3, 1978 To Herbert, John From Lind, Jane
• Date and Place From: June 27, 1979 To Herbert, John From Lister, Rota
• Date and Place From: April 4,1981 To Herbert, John From Lister, Rota

• Date and Place From: Oct. 15, 1969 To Herbert, John From Kelner, Saul
• Date and Place From: Oct. 16, 1969 To Herbert, John From Klein, Carrie (University of Michigan)
• Date and Place From: Oct. 2, 1970 To Herbert, John From Kelner, Saul
• Date and Place From: April 10, 1974 To Herbert, John From Kareda, Urjo

• Date and Place From: 197[?] To Globe and Mail From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: 197[?] To Globe and Mail From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: 197[?] To Toronto Star From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: April 19,197[?] To Toronto Star From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: 1964 To Cohen, Nathan From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: July 30, 1967 To Cohen, Nathan From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: 1971 To Toronto Star From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: Mar. 22, 1971 To Herbert, John From Hess, Segall, Popkin Guterman Plez and Steiner Additional signatories: M.G.M.
• Date and Place From: Dec. 15,1973 To Globe and Mail From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: January 4, 1974? To Toronto Star From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: Dec. 19, 1974 To Globe and Mail From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: May 16,1975 To Herbert, John From Harrison, Mark
• Date and Place From: Aug. 2, 1975 To Globe and Mail From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: Oct. 9, 1975 To Toronto Star From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: May 20,1976 To Herbert, John From Harrison, Mark
• Date and Place From: March 6, 1978 To New York Times (Entertainment Dept.) From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: Sept. 24, 1979 To Needham, Richard (Globe and Mail) From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: Dec. 1979 To George Glay From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: Jan. 14, 1980 To Harlequin Books From Herbert, John*** Additional signatories: Ash, Ariel, pseudonym
• Date and Place From: Nov. 25, 1981 To Globe and Mail From Herbert, John
• Date and Place From: Dec. 1981 To Herbert, John From Haskins, D.
• Date and Place From: (Winter, 1971] To Mezei, Stephen, Performing Arts in Canada From Herbert, John

• Date and Place From: Sept. 14, 1970 To Herbert, John From Giordano, Tony
• Date and Place From: March 6,1971 To Herbert, John From Gordon, Caroline
• Date and Place From: Oct. 30, 1974 To Herbert, John From Grimson, Sylvia
• Date and Place From: May 20, 1975 To Herbert, John From Gauthier, Jacqueline
• Date and Place From: June 1, 1975 To Herbert, John From Gauthier, Jacqueline

Date and Place From: Nov. 1972 To Herbert, John From Eby, Laura & Jeff

• Date and Place From: Feb. 24, 1960 To Herbert, John From Davis, Gerald
• Date and Place From: Sept. 1966 To Herbert, John From Dempsey, Lotta
• Date and Place From: May 16,1972 To Herbert, John From Drew, John
• Date and Place From: Aug. 14, 1976 To Herbert, John From Dahms, Gary

• Date and Place From: March 2,1964 (copy only) To Herbert, John From Cohen, Nathan
• Date and Place From: March 30,1967 To Herbert, John From Cohen, Nathan
• Date and Place From: June 19,1967 To Herbert, John From Cohen, Nathan
• Date and Place From: Sept. 29, 1968 To Herbert, John From Cohen, Nathan
• Date and Place From: Jan. 20, 1975 To Herbert, John From Clark, Mort
• Date and Place From: May 27,1975 To Herbert, John From Clark, Mort
• Date and Place From: July 1976 To Herbert, John From Caron, Leslie

• Date and Place From: Jan. 30, 1975 To Herbert, John From Balfour, Patricia
• Date and Place From: Feb. 9, 1976 To Herbert, John From Barslow, Joyce
• Date and Place From: Feb. 9, 1976 To Herbert, John From Brown, Lyal

• Date and Place From: Nov. 1, 1970 To Herbert, John From Appleby, Selina
• Date and Place From: Dec. 30, 1970 To Herbert, John From Allen, Lewis Additional signatories: Persky, Lester
• Date and Place From: Nov. 26, 1971 To Herbert, John From Andras, Marta
• Date and Place From: Dec. 16, 1971 To Herbert, John From Andras, Marta
• Date and Place From: Aug. 2, 1975 To Herbert, John From Anthony, Geraldine
• Date and Place From: Dec. 8, 1975 To Herbert, John From Andre, Marion
• Date and Place From: Feb. 2, 1978 To Herbert, John From Adilman, Sid

File contains contains one copy of Queen's Quarterly 75, no. 4 (Winter , 1968) with a reference to "Fortune and men's eyes" on page 582. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, the Porter Library, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario - E5: one issue of Queen's Quarterly, Winter 1968: containing a brief mention of 'Fortune and Men's Eyes' and John Herbert in article on new theatre in London, England, on page 582. Note: 1968 was the year that 'Fortune and Men's Eyes' opened in London at Charles Marowitz's 'Open Space' Theatre and was later moved by producer Michael White to the Comedy Theatre in the West End."

File contains review (photocopy only) of "The wonderful whores."

A clipping from the Toronto Star newspaper, possibly from the late 1900s. It is a reply to John Herbert from J. Commanda.

File contains contains a column by Nathan with a short review of John Herbert's play "Close friends." Include author's note on envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, Porter Library, University of Waterloo: E8: one copy (newspaper printing) of Nathan Cohen's theatre column in Toronto Daily Star, August 26, 1970: 'Underground theatre totally ignored by the mainstream', in which Cohen mentions the debut performance of Herbert's one-act play 'Close Friends', performed at Factory Theatre Lab, directed by Ken Gass. The play was performed many times in following years. - 1970."

File contains mention In Nathan Cohen's column re Sal Mineo interest in "Fortune and men's eyes."

File contains review of Aidon Keogh's "Incident in Rosedale," at John Herbert's Garret Theatre.

File contains mention of Herbert's play "Fortune and men's eyes" in relation to realities of American prison system.

File contains article about the filming of "Fortune and men's eyes."

File contains the first draft manuscript, 10 leaves (carbon copy), with title "An open letter to Nathan Cohen as artist." Note by John Herbert: "Published in Guerrila[sic], the Toronto underground paper, 1970." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives. D7: Open letter to Nathan Cohen. First draft - 1970. At time of writing this piece, John Herbert was burning his bridges in Canada behind him, fed up with the treatment his Garret Theatre Company had received from Toronto critics, including Nathan Cohen. N.C. had asked J.H. to concentrate on writing and to work with director, George Luscombe of Toronto Workshop Productions, a company Cohen's good reviews had helped to gain audience and arts council respect. J.H. informed N.C. that he had tried to work with G.L. for several months in 1963 and found the director's disrespect for writers made an impossible situation. J.H. suspected Cohen's criticism of the Garret designed to close the theatre. J.H. planned to move to England in 1971."

Clipping of an article, You think it's easy to produce a play..., from the Toronto Telegram, dated January 6, 1968. The article is from paged 25 and 26.

File contains manuscript 18 p.; letter of agreement re: "Close Friends" with Ken Gass.; manuscript 11 p., with title "New opening for one-act play 'Close Friends'."
Date and Place From: June 26, 1970 To Gass, Ken From Herbert, John

File contains contains a biographical article about David Rothenberg, original producer of "Fortune and men's eyes," with mention of John Herbert. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives at Porter Library, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario - E4: one issue of People Weekly magazine, U.S.A., of July 11, 1977, containing a biography (article) on David Rothenberg, original producer in New York of J.H.'s play 'Fortune and Men's Eyes', founder of the Fortune Society (for prison reform) which grew out of the N.Y. production of Herbert's play through David Rothenberg."

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Christmas shopping : 1937" written by John Herbert in 1991. There are also three additional drafts on the same poem.

File contains manuscript 1st draft, 47 p. in one spiral notebook (original and photocopy).

File contains Herbert won this award for his play Fortune and men's eyes.