File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Our century" written by John Herbert in 1988.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "The living room" written by John Herbert in 1990.

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Behind the house" written by John Herbert in 1991.

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 contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Hermes and the cottage : 1930" written by John Herbert in 1991. There are also two additional drafts of the same poem.

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Ma belle Olive" written by John Herbert in 1991.

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.

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Restaurants" written by John Herbert in 1991.

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Retreat to life" written by John Herbert in 1991.

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Rooms" written by John Herbert in 1991.

File contains four manuscript drafts of the poem "By Barrier Ridge" written by John Herbert in 1992.

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Mike" written by John Herbert in 1992.

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "leaf" written by John Herbert in 1992.

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Talking to an old crock" written by John Herbert in 1992.

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "They two" written by John Herbert in 1992.

File contain a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Waiting" written by John Herbert in 1992.

File contains manuscript 1 leaf (original).

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "My inheritance" written by John Herbert in 1993.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Amid lights and shadows" written by John Herbert in 1994. There are also two manuscript drafts of the poem.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Funeral" written by John Herbert in 1994. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B - poems, stories, essays, articles, published letters not currently in University of Waterloo collection. B14: Enclosed: 13 poems (John Herbert) one set of first drafts and one set of photocopies. Title. Date. No. Pages: 1. Funeral, January, 1994, 1 [page]. 2. I Wait, June 13, 1994, 1 [page]. 3. In Our Time, July 10, 1994, 1 [page]. 4. Twilight of the Swan, October 15, 1994, 2 [pages] (first draft & second). 5. Amid Lights and Shadows. December 11, 1994, 1 [page]. 6. The Last Days of Dotty (a requiem), January 16, 1995, 4 [pages]. 7. The Buried, March 2, 1995, 1 [page]. 8. Holding, March 24, 1995, 1 [page]. 9. Mary and Monsters, 1996 13 [pages] (first & second drafts). 10. The First Time, Nov. 1996, 4 [pages] (first & second drafts). 11. War, Dec. 10/98, 1 page. 12. Somewhere, march 17/99, 1 page. 13. As I Listen and Watch, Dec. 2nd, 1999 (1 page). 1994-1999."

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "I wait" written by John Herbert in 1994.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "In our time" written by John Herbert in 1994.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Twilight of the swan" written by John Herbert in 1994. There are also two drafts of the poem.

File contains a two leaf manuscript of the poem "The Wagner Ring cycle limerick contest" written by John Herbert in 1994.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "The buried" written by John Herbert in 1995.

File contains a five leaf manuscript of the poem "The golden rat cage" written by John Herbert in 1995.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Holding" written by John Herbert in 1995.

File contains two leaf manuscript drafts of the poem "In name of all who were lost" written by John Herbert in 1995. The poem was an entry by Herbert for an AIDS Remembrance Plaque.

File contains a four leaf manuscript of the poem "The last days of Dotty : a requiem" written by John Herbert in 1995.

File contains a two leaf manuscript of the poem "Me and America" written by John Herbert in 1995.

File contains a two one leaf draft manuscripts of the poem "The first time" written by John Herbert in 1996.

File contains two seven leaf manuscript drafts of the poem "Mary and monsters" written by John Herbert in 1996.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "Somewhere" written by John Herbert in 1998.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "War" written by John Herbert in 1998.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "As I listen and watch" written by John Herbert in 1999.

File contains a one leaf manuscript of the poem "The funeral of Pierre Trudeau" written by John Herbert, dated October 3, 2000. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives at the Porter Library, University of Waterloo. E13: one poem by John Herbert - Enclosed: one handwritten copy: 'The Funeral of Pierre Trudeau' October Third, 2000. Note: J.H.'s poem was written at the end of that long and moving day."

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 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.

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."

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.”

File contains one issue of The Fortune Society newsletter, The Fortune Home News, September 1992. Includes quotations from an essay titled "What is crime?" by John Herbert on page 1, and correspondence to John Herbert from The Fortune Society signed "Sheila and g." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box C - C5: The Fortune Society: The editor for Fortune Society's newsletter 'Home' uses a couple of quotes from J.H.'s essay 'What Is Crime?', on page 1 of the September, 1992 issue. Attached to the magazine is a letter to J.H. from the editor. Enclosed: 1 copy of newsletter Mag. and the letter from editor. September 1st, 1992."

File contains a draft manuscript letter of a letter to the editor of Now Weekly magazine. It was written by John Herbert in December 28, 1996. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives. D8: letter to the Toronto Star regarding the lack of an invitation to a Shakespeare international Festival, hosted by the British Royal Shakespeare Company, for our Stratford Festival Company - 1994. 2nd: letter to Now Weekly on the subject of failure of both the American and Canadain Dreams for the majority of North Americans - 1996. Enclosed: original 5 page draft."

File contains correspondence between John Herbert and the Artistic Director of the Harbourfront Reading Series, Greg Gatenby, concerning biographical information for "Toronto, a literary guide". Includes 2 letters to John Herbert from Greg Gatenby, dated June 19, 1997 and Aug. 24, 1997 and one letter from John Herbert, June 26, 1997. Includes author’s notes on the envelope: “Box D: John Herbert archives. D5: correspondence: 2 letters from Greg Gatenby, Canadian writer and artistic director of Reading Series at Harbourfront Centre: 1st - June 19, 1997: G.G.’s request for some J.H. history for G.G.’s book, ‘The Literary Guide to Toronto’ (published by McArthur and Company in 1999). 2nd - August 24, 1997: a thankyou letter to J.H. for his biographical contribution to G.G.’s collection of information on writers.”

File contains one letter to John Herbert from Tony Kelly, the Literary Manager of the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, in response to John Herbert's submission of his play "The biographers". Includes author's note on 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). B12: Letter from Berkeley Repertory Theatre in California, U.S.A., in reply to J.H.'s submission of a play 'The Biographers'

File contains correspondence from Iris Turcott, The Canadian Stage Company, May 26, 1997 to John Herbert, regarding his play “The biographers. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Box D: John Herbert archives: D2: a letter from The Canadian Stage Company, Iris Turcott, Dramaturge, re. ‘The Biographers’, a 3 act play by J.H. Date: May 28, 1997. Enclosed: one page.”

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."

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 email correspondence between John Herbert and Greg Kearney, regarding the editorial policies of the publication Xtra. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives. D11: correspondence: 5 e-mail letters between John Herbert and Greg Kearney, columnist for Xtra weekly paper, on the subjects of Timothy Findley, writer, and Xtra's editorial policies. July, 2000. 3 e-mail from J.H. 2 e-mail from G.K. - Enclosed -."

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."

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

A clipping from the Body Politic publication in 1978 of an article by John Herbert, titled

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

File contains contains correspondence and clippings relating to playwright Beatrice MacNeil. Includes draft of a letter to the editor, Cape Breton Post, dated March 24, 1986, a clipping of the published letter, a clipping about Beatrice MacNeil, and a letter from Beatrice MacNeil to John Herbert, April 2, 1986. Includes author's note on the envelope: "D Box: John Herbert archives. D18: the Cape Breton Post. Letter to the Editor 1986. - Letter to Angus MacDonald published in the Cape Breton Post on Friday, April 4th, 1986 (slightly edited). Enclosed: clipping of published letter and follow-up item (1 page), photocopy of hand-written letter (5 pages) and original letter from playwright Beatrice MacNeil (2 pages). Total of 8 pages."

File contains contains manuscript 8 leaves (photocopy) of a letter from John Herbert on the subject of Ronald Reagan's foreign policies. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives. D21: Letter to the Editor: The Washington Post, U.S.A., sent by John Herbert: on the subject of President Ronald Reagan's handling of U.S.A. relationships with American neighbours, north and south - March 25, 1986: photocopy of the 8 handwritten pages."

A clipping from the Frank publication from May 10, 1995 of an article by John Herbert, titled

A clipping from the Now Weekly publication from December 1997 of an article titled

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

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

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 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 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."

File contains one clipping about a writers' workshop, with mention of John Herbert's participation. The clipping is from the Toronto Daily Star newspaper, dated Dec. 12, 1970, on page 44. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: D24. Writers' workshop in the Bahamas - 1970. Island of Eleuthera. Enclosed: Newspaper column, Toronto Daily Star, Dec. 12, 1970 (by Gerry Hall)."

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 contains contains a photocopied entry about John Herbert from Canada's playwrights : a biographical guide, edited by Don Rubin and Alison Cranmer-Byng. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives. D20: photocopy of section from 'Canada's Playwrights: A Biographical Guide" edited by Don Rubin - cover, pages 95 and 96 (on John Herbert's plays) 1984. Note: This record is full of errors (marked in pen by John Herbert) and misquotes. Don Rubin, a professor at York University and editor of Canadian Theatre Review did not check with J.H. on accuracy of information."

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

File contains newspaper interview with John Herbert. Includes author's note on the envelope: "D Box: John Herbert archives. D4: Pride Day 2000. Enclosed: 3 articles: 1. A J.H. Letter to Eye Weekly re. Sky Gilbert - June 22, 2000 - page 7. 2. An article by Susan Walker in the Toronto Star re. gay writers in Canadian theatre, June 24, 2000 - page H13. 3. A profile on John Herbert and his influence on a new generation of gay writers - The Toronto Star Susan Walker - June 25, 2000 - page D4."

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 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 article about the filming of "Fortune and men's eyes." in Quebec City. Includes author's note on the envelope: "E Box: John Herbert archives University of Waterloo, Porter Library. E20: After Dark magazine, article by Robert La Guardia about filming of 'Fortune and Men's Eyes' in Quebec City, pages 35 to 38, including 6 photographs of scenes of actors on location. Includes La Guardia's comments on his meeting with John Herbert on the scene of the filming. 1 copy (issue)."

File contains contains one clipping about Sal Mineo with mention of John Herbert's "Fortune and men's eyes."

File contains contains a review of John Herbert's book Some angry summer songs, published by Talonbooks in 1976. Appended to the review is a commentary by Ed Jackson, the review editor. Also includes Anton Wagner's rebuttal to this commentary and a further comment by Ed Jackson, in Body Politic (October 1977): 2. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, Porter Library, University of Waterloo, Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, Porter Library, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. E9: Two copies of Body Politic, Toronto's first Gay newspaper, both dealing with the writing of John Herbert as playwright. E9a: A review of 'Some Angry Summer Songs', published by Talonbooks, a collection of four one-act plays by John Herbert, reviewed by Anton Wagner with an editorial comment contradicting Wagner's opinions, written by Ed Jackson. July/August, 1977. E9b: A letter from Anton Wagner on the subject of Ed Jackson's cuts to A.W.'s original review and E.J.'s dissenting comments, following the review. Ed Jackson again adds a note at end of E.W.'s letter. October, 1977. Note: Ed Jackson, review editor for Body Politic (Toronto's first gay newspaper) in the nineteen-seventies (and after) was one of many homosexual men of that era (and this one, the year 2000) that was made uncomfortable by openly feminine gay men like John Herbert and ready at all times to disapprove of everything created by effeminate homosexuals. This contingent of 'masculine-males-only' gay men are rather like misogynistic heterosexual men who insist on being superior to women in all things. These 'Gays' particularly dislike 'drag Queens' (transvestites, cross-dressers and female impersonators). The editorial staff on the second gay newspaper, Xtra, carries on this 'masculine gays are superior' attitude and the gay men involved are not too different from 'closet Queers' who want acceptance by straight society. Anton Wagner was and is a much more cosmopolitan and intelligently tolerant Gay man, a writer and film-maker who has become an impressive historian of wordly [sic] vision. J.H. (Sept. 2000).

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."

File contains article with mention of John Herbert and "Fortune and men's eyes." Includes author's note on the envelope: "D Box: John Herbert archives. D4: Pride Day 2000. Enclosed: 3 articles: 1. A J.H. Letter to Eye Weekly re. Sky Gilbert - June 22, 2000 - page 7. 2. An article by Susan Walker in the Toronto Star re. gay writers in Canadian theatre, June 24, 2000 - page H13. 3. A profile on John Herbert and his influence on a new generation of gay writers - The Toronto Star Susan Walker - June 25, 2000 - page D4."

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."

File contains clipping from the Toronto Star, advertising "World of Woyzeck" at the Garret Theatre. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B, set and costume designs, B3b. Title: World of Woyzeck: a play in two acts by John Herbert, adapted from Georg Büchner's unfinished play 'Woyzeck'. Enclosed: set, costume and prop designs for Garret Theatre. No. of drawings: 5 (water colour and pen) (the originals) Plus: 1 copy of original newspaper advertisement for the production and 1 photocopy of ad. Production ran from May to October, 1969."

File contains contains 2 pages of a Rivoli Theatre program for the Autumn Angel Repertory production. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A- A-1 'Magda' (1981). Enclosed: original hand written script with notes and marked changes (125 pages), plus 4 pages of preface and 3 pages of character description and 2 pages of Rivoli Theatre program. Note: there are two other copies of 'Magda' in this box - envelopes A-2 and A-3."

File contains contains one program from a Quebec City production of John Herbert's play "Fortune and men's eyes", translated as "Aux yeux des hommes."

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

File contains Maverick Theatre program for the performance 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 contains material relating to a 1995 benefit production of John Herbert's play "Merchants of Bay Street", for the community organization "Pass it on". Includes a benefit performance original program, photocopies of an advertisement for the benefit, song lists, a "Pass it on" Lesbian and Gay Archives brochure. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Merchants of Bay Street - script, programs, etc. Benefit Performance, 1995."

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 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.”

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."

File contains contains one season poster for the Autumn Leaf Theatre, with the headliner as John Herbert's play "Magda".

File contains contains one press package for the Maverick Theatre production of "Broken antique dolls" by John Herbert in 1993. The press release includes a photocopy of a proclamation making November 22, 1992 "Fortune Society day" in the Borough of Manhattan, a time line of the Fortune Society, a history of the Maverick Theatre, a photocopy of a letter to John Herbert from JoAnne Page, Executive Director of the Fortune Society, and a signed copy of the first proof for the entry for John Herbert in the 1994 edition of Canadian who's who.

File contains contains clippings of advertisements from Now, April 14-20, 1994 and from Eye, April 14, 1994.

File contains contains one flyer (original) for the Maverick Theatre: casting call for John Herbert's play "The Merchants of Bay St." Also includes a brief history of the Maverick Theatre, manuscript 3 leaves (original). Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives D28: Drafts of flyer and theatre history of company for advertising to reach possible new members, 1995 (4 pages). Maverick Theatre. Note: 'Merchants of Bay Street,' the last play mentioned in the drafts, was performed in October of 1995 as benefit for the Lesbian and Gay Archives of Toronto, at Stage Three, above Colby's Club on 9 St. Joseph St., turning over the entire box-office receipts to the L. and G. archives fund. J.H."

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 contains two photocopies of the preliminary listing for John Herbert in the Canadian who's who. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: D27: 2 photocopies of the first entry in Canadian Who's Who for John Herbert. The original returned, signed, to Univ. of Toronto press (publisher)."

File contains contains one draft chapter, manuscript 12 leaves (original) with corrections, for John Herbert's autobiography. This chapter has title: "Reflections on ingratitude." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives. D14: Chapter for memoir: 'Writing in the sand': Chapter Title: 'Reflections on Ingratitude' original manuscript, 12 pages on foolscap size. Note: This chapter recounts meetings with Noel Coward and Tennessee Williams in New York in 1967. Date: of writing (J.H.) 1993."

File contains contains one spiral-bound manuscript 46 leaves (photocopy) of two draft chapters of material for John Herbert's autobiography. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: additional items for the John Herbert archives, Porter Library, the University of Waterloo, Ontario. D12: Writing in the Sand: an autobiography by John Herbert. Enclosed: two chapters of the memoir, related to early gay life in Toronto: I. The Gay Village is 50 Years Old - 32 pages: 1995. II. Hallowe'en Night and Gay Bars - 14 pages: 1995. Manuscript (bound) of 46 pages. Note: This writing was read by John Herbert at Tallulah's Cabaret, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, in October of 1995, as part of a benefit program for the Lesbian and Gay Archives."

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."

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."

File contains manuscript 148 leaves (photocopy), spiral-bound. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: John Herbert archives. B6: Biographical Notes 1926 to 1997 (152 pages). These notes were taken by J.H. from his personal files (from over a number of years) and organized into a manuscript at the request of Greg Gatenby, who had been at work for many years on a history of writers who had lived in or visited Toronto from the city's very beginning. Mr. Gatenby slected some of the information on J.H. for his book, 'Toronto, A Literary History' [ie. Guide], published by McArthur and Company in 1999."

File contains spiral-bound manuscript 167 leaves (photocopy) of an incomplete memoir of John Herbert. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B (cont'd) B4: additions to John Herbert Archives, Porter Library, The University of Waterloo: one manuscript (bound). Enclosed: incomplete and unedited pieces for a memoir to be titled 'Writing in the Sand' by John Herbert, herein: 167 pages. Note: there are many more and other manuscripts by J.H. to be added to this one, to complete a workable memoir, eventually. Others will follow to join this one in the U of W collection. J.H. has read several publicly, 1980-2000."

File contains contains one mock-up copy of a collection of poems by Gladys Reba Kirk, published by John Herbert's The Courtyard Studio Press, with an introduction by John Herbert, and printed by the University of Toronto Press. Gladys Reba Kirk was John Herbert Brundage's mother. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: John Herbert archives. B8: J.H. Publishing Ventre: The Courtyard Studio Press, 1050 Yonge St., Toronto. Enclosed: A mock-up copy of the collection of poems by Gladys Reba Kirk, as printed by the University of Toronto Press in 1980: 'On The Shoulder of Time' several hundred copies went into Toronto book stores and were sold within a year. File contains 28 poems by G.R.K. with an introduction by John Herbert. Nana Brundage assisted with the design."

File contains contains 8 issues of the newsletter for The Imperial Court of Toronto, with drawings and articles by John Herbert in several issues. Five issues are titled “R.A.Y.”, and three issues are titled C.C.I.O. Includes author's note on the envelope: “Box D: John Herbert archives: D3: The International [sic] Court of Toronto. Newsletter copies of issues of mailable-size magazine, reporting the activities of the TICOT organization, a branch of the International Monarch Society, begun in San Francisco by U.S. drag-queens. (The Gay Community). Articles and drawings signed ‘Carol’ or ‘C.D.’ are by ‘Carol Desmond’, John Herbert’s drag-queen nom de plume. Enclosed: 8 issues, 1998 and 1999.”

Series consists of manuscript and typescript essays written by John Herbert regarding topics such as theatre and the actress, Greta Garbo.

Series consists of reviews, mentions and notices about John Herbert in various newspapers and magazines.