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.

Series consists of items of correspondence between John Herbert and others that have been published.

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

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

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."

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

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

Series consists of biographical information on John Herbert.

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."

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.

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 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 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)."

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 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 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 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 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 -."

Series consists of correspondence between John Herbert and others regarding his plays and the production of the film "Fortune and men's eyes". The correspondence date from 1967 to 2000. There are also two coloured photographs with two of the letters.

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

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."

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

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

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

File contains one spiral-bound manuscript, 26 leaves (photocopy), of an essay titled "Gawd is not my next door neighbour". It was written by John Herbert in 1999. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box C: John Herbert archives. C10: a 2500 word essay. Gawd Is Not My Next Door Neighbour by John Herbert. Note: This essay was read in its entirety by David Rothenberg on his morning radio call-in show in New York City in the autumn of 1999. The reading brought in more calls than any previous subject. Enclosed: 1 bound copy of 26 pages."

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 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 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."

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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

File contains manuscript, 17 leaves (original), of an essay by John Herbert on the subject of Greta Garbo. Also includes a cover-page with a clipping about Garbo. Includes author's note on the envelope: "D Box: John Herbert archives, D19: an essay by J.H. 'The Forgotten Goddess' John Herbert contemplates the price of fame and of privacy as observed in the life of famous movie star, Greta Garbo, whose films he admires. Enclosed: 18 pages - newspaper photos of Garbo in 1941 and in 1989, when she was 74, plus original handwritten manuscript of essay (17 pgs.) - 1996."

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

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

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

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

Series consists of programs for plays.

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

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

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

File contains materials relating to a 1995 benefit production of John Herbert's play "Merchants of Bay Street" for the community organization "Pass it on". Includes the stage manager's script: typescript ,ca. 68 leaves (photocopy), with corrections. There are also other materials regarding a closing speech, song lists, costume listing sheets, and a a scene list. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Merchants of Bay Street - script, programs, etc. Benefit Performance, 1995."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 one manuscript, 44 leaves (original), of "An O. Henry ending" written by John Herbert in 1994. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box C: John Herbert archives. C12: an essay by J.H., 'An O. Henry Ending' 1994. Enclosed: the original manuscript of 44 pages. Subject: the marginalisation of a writer in his own land. Note: J.H. considered using a 'nom de plume' for this piece, as 'Hildebrand Faux'."

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 "In our time" written by John Herbert in 1994.

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 a manuscript of about 333 leaves (original). for the play "Merchants of Bay Street, or, Pursuit of power" by John Herbert. Includes original sketches in black ink of costume designs with written annotations. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A - Playscripts - A-5. Title: 'Merchants of Bay Street' by John Herbert: adapted from Wm. Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'. First draft, three acts - 319 pages (handwritten), 1994-'95."

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 manuscript 1 leaf (original).

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

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

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 one type script with manuscript insertions (original) and corrections. It is the second draft of the play "Broken Antique Dolls". Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A - Playscripts, 2 items, A-4. Title: 'Broken Antique Dolls': a play in two acts by John Herbert. Enclosed: two playscripts (different). Second drafts: with various changes. No. 1 (blue cover): 74 pages, No. 2 (yellow cover): 74 pages."

File contains one script, 74 leaves (photocopy), first draft with insertions(original) and corrections. The draft is for the play "Broken antique dolls" by John Herbert. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A- A-4. Playscripts - John Herbert. Title: Broken Antique Dolls in two acts. Draft: First Draft - 2 copies. Description: (1) Handwritten copy (2) Photocopy. Some notes and additional writing attached. No. of pages - 74 (both copies - each 74), total: 148. Date: 1992-'93."

File contains one typescript with manuscript insertions (original) and corrections, second draft number one of the play, "Broken Antique Dolls". Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A - Playscripts, 2 items, A-4. Title: 'Broken Antique Dolls': a play in two acts by John Herbert. Enclosed: two playscripts (different). Second drafts: with various changes. No. 1 (blue cover): 74 pages, No. 2 (yellow cover): 74 pages."

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 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 a manuscript, 74 leaves (original), first draft. Includes a newspaper clipping about homes for the aged. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A- A-4. Playscripts - John Herbert. Title: Broken Antique Dolls in two acts. Draft: First Draft - 2 copies. Description: (1) Handwritten copy (2) Photocopy. Some notes and additional writing attached. No. of pages - 74 (both copies - each 74), total: 148. Date: 1992-'93."

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

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

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 "They two" 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 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 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 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 "Ma belle Olive" written by John Herbert in 1991.

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.