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

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.”

A clipping from the Globe and Mail newspaper from December 6, 1993, of an article titled "Murder no surprise".

File contains article which includes discussion of "Fortune and men's eyes."

File contains interview with John Herbert.

File contains one letter to John Herbert from Elliott Hayes, Literary Manager at the Stratford Festival of Canada, regarding John Herbert's play "Broken antique dolls," dated July 14, 1993. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D - Correspondence and other papers for John Herbert archives, The Porter Library, University of Waterloo. D17: (one item). Letter: To- John Herbert From- Elliott Hayes Literary Manager Stratford Festival, Stratford, Ontario. Subject- John Herbert's play 'Broken Antique Dolls' (a second-draft copy was sent by the author to Stratford Festival in June of 1993). Enclosed - original letter only. No. pages - one (plus mailed envelope). Date: July 14, 1993."

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

Unpublished manuscript (10 p.) and carbon typescript (3 p.).

Unpublished typescript of a review of a 1969 production of George Ryga's The Ecstasy of Rita Joe at the Central Library Theatre in Toronto.

Unpublished typescript.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

Typescript (carbon) of "The Cuban Sailor" first published in Onion 1 (Oct. 15-31, 1975): 1-2 and later in Stage Voices, ed. Geraldine Anthony, 1977.

Unpublished typescript (carbon).

Typescript photocopy.

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.

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

Manuscript first draft (11 p.) with cover letter, 1966, to Village Voice and a manuscripts second draft (13 p.). Note by John Herbert: "Later published in Onion."
Date and Place From: 1966 To Village Voice From Herbert, John

Unfinished and unpublished manuscript.

Typescript photocopy (4 p.) of the short story "The Good City" and a copy of Fortune News, (Nov. 1974): 12, 23, in which the piece appeared.

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 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

Series consists of essays and reviews written by John Herbert. Files often include notes written on behalf of Herbert about the context and nature of the writing.

Materials relate primarily to the professional life of John Herbert, from 1940 to 1981, such as his literary works; theatre advertising, programs, and photographs; correspondences to critics, fans, his agent, and others; and reviews on his works. The literary works include drafts of his plays as well as manuscripts of his short stories and poetry.

Unfinished and unpublished manuscript.

Unfinished and unpublished typescript.

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.

Typescript (carbon) review article of Giselle at the National Ballet of Canada published in Onion (March 31, 1977): 4.

Typescript of "Keepers of the Sacred Cows" with edits by Don Rubin, Canadian Theatre Review. Note from Herbert explains in an accompanying note: "This piece was accepted and paid for (to the author) by Canadian Theatre Review in 1977; but later the editors changed their minds about printing it in C.T.R. (Cold feet?)"

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."

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.

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.

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

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

Typescript (carbon) of a review of Miska The Magnate, adapted by Sandor Kertesz, at the Hungariarn Art Theatre of Toronto at St. Lawrence Centre published in Onion (November, 1975).

Unpublished manuscript photocopy about television.

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.

First draft manuscript (carbon) of a review of Graham Coughtry at the Isaacs Gallery in 1975 that was published in Onion 1, no. 1 (June 1975): 2. It was published under the name J.H. Brundage.

Unpublished and unfinished manuscript regarding the direction of Canadian theatre companies by British directors. It was drafted shortly after Robin Phillips was named artistic director of the Stratford Festival.

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

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."

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

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

Full edition of Saturday Night no. 12 (1971) featuring an essay by Herbert titled "My life and hard times in cold, bitter, suspicious Toronto " (pages 21-24). Includes a photo of Herbert by Michel Lambeth. Notes in file indicate that the article was originally titled "How I found My Marbles," but that it was changed by Saturday Night editor R. Fulford.

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

First draft manuscript of a review of Michel Tremblay's Hosanna at the Global Village.

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

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

Materials relate primarily to the professional life of John Herbert, between 1953 and 2001, including manuscript and typescript poems, plays, works and essays, as well as ephemera relating to his works. The ephemera covers publicity, advertising and programs of his theatre productions. Outside of his theatre career, there are also materials pertaining to his personal life. Newspaper clippings document his opinions on social issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and the rights of gays and lesbians. Herbert also wrote biographies and photographic histories of his own personal life from childhood to early adulthood. Other textual materials include published works mentioning Herbert in reviews of his works and life.

• 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: 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: 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: 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 photographs of the play directed by Bill Glassco in Kingston, Ont. in 1969.

File contains one photograph of an oil portrait of Helen MacArthur, painted by John Herbert. Includes a cardboard frame with the author's note on it: "Photograph of oil portrait of Helen MacArthur, Head of Canadian Red Cross in the Nineteen-Fifties and Sixties, painted in 1964 by John H. Brundage. The painting hangs in School of Nursing of Edmonton, Alberta, willed to the Red Cross by Ms. MacArthur. She had served in Korea in the Nineteen-Fifties." Includes author's note on back of the envelope: "Note: The portrait was completed after 4 sittings at Ms. MacArthur's living room in her apartment on Grenville St. in Toronto in 1964. Over the subject's shoulder is seen the Jade vase, given Helen by Korean friends just before she left Korea, after setting up wartime Red Cross program there. Helen told friends over the last years of her life that the Jade vase and the oil portrait were her most prized possessions. J.H.B." Includes author's note on front of the envelope: "Box D: J.H. archives. D6: photograph of an oil portrait of Helen MacArthur, head of Canadian Red Cross in 1950s and '60s: painted by John Herbert Brundage in 1964. The original (18" x 24") hangs in the School of Nursing, Edmonton, Alberta, willed to her school by Helen MacArthur."

File contains one spiral-bound manuscript, ca. 102 leaves (photocopy), of the director Thom Sokoloski's script of John Herbert's play "Magda," with corrections and insertions. Includes one portrait of Basya Hunter, with a note on the verso: "My dear and good friend, Basya Hunter, actor, director, teacher and playwright. This photograph would date from the era of the Group Theatre in New York City, of which Basya was a founding member. J.H.B." Includes author's note on the envelope: "A-1 playscripts. Note: This play was recommended to its first director, Thom Sokoloski, by Basya Hunter (action director, playwright) who was the first person to read Magda - J.H. Title: Magda: a play in two acts by John Herbert. Enclosed: one copy, draft - third. Note: the final cuts, inserts and additions are on this copy of the script, (this is the version that was played by Autumn Leaf Theatre, at the Adelaide Court Theatre in Toronto). No. of pages - 73. Year

Series consists of artwork, cartoons and comics created by John Herbert between 1964 and 1998. Many of the drawings illustrate story development and ideas for his plays as well as comics and advertisements. The series is divided into files and arranged chronologically.

File contains the April 2, 1992 issue of the magazine "Frank". There is a comic created by John Herbert published in the magazine on page 22. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box C - C6: FRANK Magazine: A comic strip by J.H. aka 'Nemesis', page 22 - 'The Club on Bay Street'. Note: John Herbert used the nom de plume 'Nemesis', as a cartoonist for Onion, the Toronto Paper on the Arts, from 1975 to 1982. (See collection of Onion issues in J.H. archives, the Porter Library, University of Waterloo)."

File contains 28 drawings (originals and photocopies) of draft cartoon drawings, unfinished drawings, and sketches. They also include notes regarding story development ideas. Includes a photocopy of a three page manuscript letter to the editor of Now Weekly. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives , Porter Library, University of Waterloo. Enclosed: cartoons. E16: a variety of complete and incomplete cartoons and comic strips by John Herbert (under one or another of his 'noms de plume' as cartoonist) - plus some preliminary sketches and notes in planning the cartoons. Names (noms de plume) Nemesis, Hellican, Jan, R.U. Horny, Jacki Brun, No. of items: 31 pages - Dates: 1989 to 1994."

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)."

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

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

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 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 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 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 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."

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

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

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 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 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.”