File FL0006 - 1981 - correspondence with various editors

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CA ACU SPC F0018-S0003-SS0001-FL0006

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1981 - correspondence with various editors

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  • 1980 December 18 - 1981 (Creation)

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3 files of textual material: 74 Items (10 p., 67 p., 5 p.)

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Metcalf, John
(1938-)

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University of Calgary Special Collections

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  • File 14.19 consists of letters discussing and selecting short stories for publication in Anthology.
  • Typescript (carbon copy); handwritten, signed.
  • Includes references to the following: 81 : Best Canadian Stories; 80 : Best Canadian Stories.
  • File 14.20 consists of anthology co-edited by John Metcalf and Leon Rooke.
  • Letters from authors submitting short stories for publication consideration in Anthology; letters from John Metcalf relating to discussion, consideration and acceptance of stories for publication; and letters relating to subscriptions to periodicals publishing short fiction. Some letters contain John Metcalf's handwritten annotations commenting on stories submitted. Bio-bibliographical material enclosed by some authors.
  • Typescript, signed; handwritten, signed; typescript (carbon copy); typescript (photocopy).
  • Includes references to the following: 80 : Best Canadian Stories; 81 : Best Canadian Stories; Girl In Gingham; Keys and Watercress.
  • File 14.20 consists of anthology co-edited by John Metcalf and Leon Rooke.
  • Clean copy drafts of John Metcalf's introduction, table of contents, acknowledgements and notes on contributors. Also includes page of instructions and information for publisher relating to addresses of contributors and editors, periodicals consulted and special notes concerning story manuscripts.
  • Typescript (carbon copy).
  • Includes references to the following: 81 : Best Canadian Stories; Introductory pages for Anthology 81 : Best Canadian Stories; 81 : Best Canadian Stories : Introduction; Introduction to 81 : Best Canadian Stories.
  • Anthology co-edited by John Metcalf and Leon Rooke.

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      Publication note

      81 : Best Canadian Stories published by Oberon Press, 1981.

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      Oberon Press Anthology Series Best Canadian Stories (1977-) previously titled New Canadian Stories (1972-1976).

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      Manuscript date based on information in letter to L. Rooke, January 28, 1981.

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      14.19-14.21

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      00010417493

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      MsC 24

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