File contains manuscript "second or third" draft, 1 p. (original, holograph copy; photocopy of the latter).

File contain a 1 leaf manuscript of the poem "The house that Jack built" written by John Herbert in 1976.

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.”

File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy, photocopy of latter).

File contains nine watercolour paintings and four pen and ink sketches depicting sets, characters, and costumes from the play, "The lady of the camellias". The watercolour paintings have captions along the top describing the set for the scene. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B, set and costume designs, B3a. Title: 'The Lady of the Camellias': translated from the play by Alexandre Dumas fils (later adapted by John Herbert under the title 'A Lady of Camellias'). Enclosed: set and costume designs for the 1964 production by Adventure Theatre (New Venture Players). No. of drawings - 9 (watercolour and pen), plus pen and ink - 4, total 13 (the originals)."

Includes author's notes on a smaller envelope: "Pen and Ink, 4 preliminary sketches for production 'The Lady of the Camellias', 1963-64."

Includes author's notes on the back of a sketch book: "1963-'64: Enclosed: 9 pen and water-colour drawings by John Herbert: costume and set designs for the 1964 production, New Venture Players, of 'The Lady of the Camellias', performed at the Victoria Auditorium, Queen and Victoria Stypescript permission of Celia Franca and the National Ballet, whose rehearsal hall it was then."

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

File contains manuscript 1 p. (holograph copy; photocopy f same).

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

File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy; photocopy of the latter).

File contains manuscript photocopy, 19 p.

File contains typescript photocopy, 13 p.

File contains typescript photocopy, 9 p.

File contains one spiral-bound manuscript 169 leaves (photocopy), third draft: "revised version following the first playwrights' workshop and public readings at the Smile Company Studio." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: one manuscript - 171 pages. B2: a play in 3 acts 'The Power of Paper Dolls' by John Herbert, 1984. The play was workshopped by the Maverick Theatre and presented in public performances at St. Paul's Community Centre in 1984, for the first time (directed by John Herbert). The second production was by the Smile company, performed at the University Alumni Theatre, Toronto, using members from the Autmn Leaf Company, 1984 (directed by Thom Sokoloski)."

Typescript (carbon) of review about The Profit Picture: Mel and Smell on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation published in Onion (Jan. 15-31, 1976): 4.

File contains Ts. p. 1-14 (original and photocopy), ms. p. 15-26.

File contains 6 pen and ink drawings created by John Herbert in 1973 regarding his comic "The Slideshow". The drawings have captions written on them. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives. D15: original drawings, 1973. The Sideshow (a comic book). The enclosed 6 pages were John Herbert's beginning of a comic-book project (under the name 'Jack Past') based on his memories of working with a carnival burlesque show (Model Shows' 'Paris After Midnight') in 1953, travelling through Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (over a 6 months period)."

First draft manuscript (7 p.) and second draft manuscript (10 p.) titled "Save the great whooping crane" with cover letter dated January 21, 1965 to Village Voice, where it was published under the title "Tepid theatre in a cold climate" in 1967.
Date and Place From: 1965 January 21 To Village Voice From Herbert, John

File contains ms. and typescript 98 p. in total, some originals, some photocopies, some with annotations.

File contains three reels of videotape.

File contains manuscript photocopy, 10 p.

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

File contains typescript photocopy, 39 p. (i.e. 45 p.)

Unpublished manuscript review of Thornhill Theatre's 1973 production of Guys and Dolls.

File contains a column by John Herbert reviewing "Question time" by Robertson Davies and "Pauline Johnson" with Pauline Carey. The column is in Glitter 1, no. 3 (May-June 1975): 12-13. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, Porter Library, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. E21: two separate issues of GLITTER magazine, a show business publication (Canadian). Date: March, 1975 - article, by John Herbert, 'Theatre Seen' : buying a ticket, pages 10 and 11. Published photo of Karen Kain, ballerina. Date: June, 1975 - reviews by John Herbert of two plays in his column 'Theatre Seen' : 'Question Time' by Robertson Davies and 'Pauline Johnson' by Pauline Carey - pages 12 and 13. Published photographs of Pauline Carey, Philip Shepherd and Pauline Johnson."

File contains column by John Herbert in Glitter 1, no. 2 (March 1975): 10. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, Porter Library, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. E21: two separate issues of GLITTER magazine, a show business publication (Canadian). Date: March, 1975 - article, by John Herbert, 'Theatre Seen' : buying a ticket, pages 10 and 11. Published photo of Karen Kain, ballerina. Date: June, 1975 - reviews by John Herbert of two plays in his column 'Theatre Seen' : 'Question Time' by Robertson Davies and 'Pauline Johnson' by Pauline Carey - pages 12 and 13. Published photographs of Pauline Carey, Philip Shepherd and Pauline Johnson."

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

File contains manuscript 1 p., four drafts (originals and holograph copy; photocopy of the latter).

File contains announcement of production of "Fortune and men's eyes" in Hampton, N.Y.

File contains manuscript 41 p. (original and photocopy).

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

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

A clipping of a column in the Toronto Star newspaper from April 18, 1996.

A clipping from the Toronto Star newspaper from April 6, 1989, of an article titled "Tories will render jobless homeless".

A clipping from the Toronto Star newspaper from September 29, 1994, of an article titled

File contains manuscript photocopy, 2 p.

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

File contains manuscript 12 p. (original and photocopy).

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

File contains one set of Valentine's day poems written by John Herbert in 1953 for a Carlton Club Valentine's day event, 2 leaves (original) of a manuscript. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives at Porter Library, Univ. of Waterloo. Original drafts. D23: 2 Valentine poems of light verse for table favours (printed later) at Carlton Club party in February, 1953. Note: J.H. worked as a full-time waiter at the Carlton Badminton and Squash Club on Hayden St. (at Church St.) in Toronto, 1952 and 1953 (until leaving in '53 to join a travelling show 'Paris After Midnight' as a dancer). Ivan Peterson, Carlton's manager, a man from Denmark, discovered Herbert's artistic bent (drawing and writing) and paid J.H. extra to decorate dances at the Carlton Club and to arrange entertainment for the club's parties."

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

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 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 manuscript 1 p. (holograph copy; photocopy of the latter).

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

File contains manuscript 2 p. (original and holograph copy).

File contains one spiral-bound manuscript, 26 leaves (photocopy), of an essay titled "Warriors are dogs" written by John Herbert in 1999. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box C: John Herbert archives. C11: a 2500 word essay. Warriors Are Dogs by John Herbert. Note: J.H. wrote this piece after hearing statistics revealing that more civilians, including women and children, are killed during wars than there are soldiers killed in battle. Enclosed: 1 bound copy of 26 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."

File contains manuscript 1 p. (original) consisting of five undated poems on the recto of a single sheet, described by John Herbert as a copy made for a reading.

File contains manuscript "second or third draft," 1 p. (original and holograph copy; photocopy of the latter).

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

File contains review of the Sal Mineo production of "Fortune and men's eyes."

Manuscript of an article published in Onion (Jan. 1978): 10. Features reviews of two plays: The Club performed at Toronto Workshop Productions and Ken Gass' Winter Offensive at Factory Theatre Lab.

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

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

File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and handwritten copy by John Herbert).

File contains manuscript 1 p, containing drafts of two poems (originals; holograph copy of "Winds and breezes"; photocopy of same.)

File contains draft pages for an "unfinished novel" manuscript, ca. 10 leaves (original).

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 five pen and watercolour drawings of sets, costumes, and characters for "World of Woyzeck" adapted by John Herbert. 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."

Manuscript (carbon) of "Writing for Ourselvs and to Each Other" published in "first issue of Intrinsic, a Canadian poetry quarterly (editor Michael Zizis) Autumn, 1977."

File cotains a bi-monthly literary publication, Summer 1977: Special Women's Issue, which includes an essay by John Herbert on pages 26, 27, 28. The essay is titled "Writing For Ourselves and To Each Other". Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives. D9: Intrinsic, bi-monthly literary publication: Issue #1, Summer 1977: Special Women's Issue, which includes an essay by John Herbert: pages 26, 27, 28. Title: Writing For Ourselves and To Each Other. Note: a copy of the original draft is listed and included in the UW Bibliography, UW Library, compiled by Susan Bellingham, (page 8, Essays.) - 1984."

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."

Unpublished manuscript regarding Herbert's 1974 visit to the Banff Centre to watch the outcome of "six weeks work on several plays by their guest authors and a company of equity actors."