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."

File contains Maverick Theatre program for the performance of the play.

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

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

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

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."

File contains manuscript photocopy, 14 p.

File contains review (photocopy only) of "Hommes," the French version of "Fortune and men's eyes," from an unidentified French newspaper.

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

File contains manuscript 1 p.; two drafts (originals and one photocopy).

File contains manuscript 1 p.: one handwritten copy of the original; one photocopy.

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

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

File contains manuscript 25 p., dated 1950; manuscript photocopy, 12 p., [ca. 1981].

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 includes original program design as well as the printed version.

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.”

File contains review of "Fortune and men's eyes."

File contains manuscript 1st draft, 29 p.; typescript (carbon) 2nd draft, 5 p. (original and photocopy).

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

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."

Series consists of typescripts and manuscripts of short stories and novels written by John Herbert.

Series consists of manuscripts and typescripts of short stories by John Herbert.

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

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

Manuscript photocopy of an unpublished review of Lothar Spree's 1973 film Sarah's War.

Unpublished manuscript photocopy about television.

File contains review of three plays presented by John Herbert's Garret Theatre.

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.

File contains essay with mention of John Herbert.

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

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."

Unpublished photocopy manuscript about seeing the Rolling Stones at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1974.

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

Series consists of reviews, mentions and notices relating to theatre.

Series consists of reviews and notices for John Herbert's play The Wonderful Whores.

Series consists of reviews and notices for John Herbert's play Hommes.

Series consists of reviews and notices for the film version of John Herbert's play Fortune and Men's Eyes.

Series consists of reviews and notices for the book version of John Herbert's play Fortune and Men's Eyes.

Series consists of reviews and notices for John Herbert's play Fortune and Men's Eyes.

Series consists of reviews and notices for John Herbert's play Born of Medusa's Blood.

Series consists of reviews and notices for John Herbert's Garret Theatre.

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.

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.

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 "Restaurants" written by John Herbert in 1991.

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

File contains interview with John Herbert.

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

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.

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

File contains manuscript photocopy, 7 p.

Series consists of publicity and advertising for plays by John Herbert.

Series consists of publications published by John Herbert or by his Coutyard Studio Press.

Series consists of programs for plays directed by John Herbert.

Series consists of programs for plays by John Herbert.

Series consists of programs for plays.

File contains manuscript 34 p.; typescript photocopy 17 p.

File contains mention of Herbert's play "Fortune and men's eyes" in a report on Philadelphia prison-system investigation.

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."

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.

Series consists of posters and advertising for John Herbert's plays.

review (photocopy only) of "Hommes," the French version of "Fortune and men's eyes."

Series consists of poetry written by John Herbert.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Series consists of manuscripts and typescripts of plays by John Herbert.

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.

Series consists of photographs of John Herbert, his personal and professional life.

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 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."

Manuscript (carbon) review of Pauline Carey as Anna Jameson published in Onion (Dec. 1-14, 1975): 7.

File contains manuscript 1 p. (holograph copy).

Unpublished typescript. Note on p.1: "A comment on Canadian arts scene: film, theatre."

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

Unpublished manuscript (10 p.) and carbon typescript (3 p.).

File contains manuscript photocopy, 14 p.

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

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.

Typescript photocopy.

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

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 manuscript photocopy, 97 p.

First draft manuscript of an unpublished essay regarding "struggles with the United States Immigration Dept."

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.

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