Subseries consists of records related to articles written by Christie Harris for various publications.

Series consists of autobiographical material about Patricia Joudry.

Consists of I Had a Father: a Postmodern Autobiography, by Clark Blaise.

Consists of print outs of posts and copies of emails regarding Holt's personal writing blog, "Can't Quit Learning." Includes information regarding literary events, Holt's publications, and drafts of blog posts.

Consists of autobiographical and family genealogical writings, including accounts of school and her 1927 trip to Europe.

Consists of draft with handwritten annotation by John Metcalf “Never Finishing. (Autobiography) Judith Cowan. manuscript received March 19, 2008”; typescript (computer printout)

Series consists of diaries; correspondence (some addressed to both Gladys and Evelyn); manuscripts of her short fiction, biography of Chief Walking Buffalo and her poetry; and personal papers including school diplomas and income tax returns.

Consists of Tanks Are Mighty Fine Things: The Tanks Diary 1985-1992. Includes manuscript, colour transparency for cover, correspondence.

• File consists of sound recording of conclusion of Hugh Hood's discussion at Dawson College, November 28, 1974. Reading preceding discussion and beginning of discussion on sound recording. Discussion topics include autobiography and allegory in fiction, how Roman Catholicism is reflected in Hugh Hood's work, and other authors having an influence on his fiction. Reading and discussion by R. Smith at Dawson College, December 19, 1974, includes reading of Symbols in Agony : a Canadian Short Story and discussion about how the story is a parody of Canadian short stories set in small towns with stereotypical characters. John Metcalf reads short story Beryl at Dawson College, November 7, 1974. Reading incomplete; reading and following discussion continued on sound recording.
• Includes references to the following: Beryl.
• Sound recording taped by Doug Rollins.
• File includes repository photocopy of original listing of sound recording contents.

Subseries contains FSSF interviews and memoirs.

Subseries contains 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion member interviews and memoirs.

Consists of copy of edited proof "copy editing by Emily Donaldson" of Metcalf's introduction "Wurlitzers and Chicken Bones" to a semi-autobiographical book by Mark Anthony Jarman, Burn Man: Selected Stories.

Consists of photocopy from Contemporary Authors Autobiography Series, Vol. 23.

• Consists of correspondence regarding an essay on Maharaj that Metcalf was writing and includes autobiographical and family history information.
• Correspondence and "Part One" of autobiographical information from Maharaj. "Rabindranath Maharaj. Sept 23, 2008. Revised version of first 2 sets of questions."
• Correspondence and autobiographical information from Maharaj. "Rabindranath Maharaj. Oct 28, 2008. 3rd set of questions. CNQ Interview."
• Correspondence regarding interview questions. "Rabindranath Maharaj CNQ Interview. CNQ. 2009."
• Correspondence, typescript of autobiographical information. "Rabindranath Maharaj. Third set of questions. CNQ. 2009."

Contains manuscripts of James H. Gray's autobiographical work, The Boy from Winnipeg

(short fiction, Chief Walking Buffalo biography, poetry)

• File consists of sound recording of conclusion of John Metcalf's reading of Beryl and following discussion at Dawson College, November 7, 1974. Beginning of reading on sound recording. Discussion topics include John Metcalf's use of name David, attitudes towards sex in England, class structure in England, amount of time John Metcalf spends writing a short story, source of his material and the value of studying literature. John Metcalf also reads short story Pretty Boy followed by discussion. Topics include the subversive, political nature of fiction; significance of titles; religion in John Metcalf's short stories; remuneration for writing; how John Metcalf started writing; cooperation among writers; value of writing workshops; imagery in short story Robert, Standing; autobiography in Going Down Slow; teaching of creative writing; and the value of criticism, particularly from other writers. Questions from audience often difficult to hear. John Metcalf introduced by Doug Rollins, who also participated in discussion. Discussion continued on sound recording.
• Includes references to the following: Beryl; Keys and Watercress; Pretty Boy; Robert, Standing; Beef Curry; Going Down Slow.
• Sound recording taped by Doug Rollins.
• File includes repository photocopy of original listing of sound recording contents.

• File consists of sound recording of conclusion of John Metcalf's discussion with Doug Rollins' class, April 14, 1975. Beginning of this discussion on sound recording. Topics include devices used by writers to create a desired effect and the Reader's response to creative writing. Sound recording also includes two discussions with Doug Rollins' class(es) in either late 1973 or early 1974. Before the first discussion, John Metcalf reads short story Beryl. First discussion includes such topics as autobiography in short stories, motivation for creative writing, fiction market in Canada, writing for the mass market, income from writing fiction, short story and novel genres, what Canadians read, John Metcalf's use of the name David for young male characters, as well as discussion of short stories Beryl and The Tide Line. Second discussion examines themes in John Metcalf's fiction such as religion, childhood, morality and immorality, and personal freedom, as well as mood of pessimism in John Metcalf's writing. Stories discussed include The Children Green and Golden, Walking Round the City, The Estuary, A Bag of Cherries, Beef Curry and Robert, Standing. Discussion continued on sound recording. Doug Rollins introduces John Metcalf and takes part in the discussions.
• Includes references to the following: Beryl; Sixteen By Twelve; Kaleidoscope; The Tide Line; The Children Green and Golden; Robert, Standing; A Bag of Cherries; Walking Round the City; The Estuary; Beef Curry.
• Sound recording taped by Doug Rollins.
• File includes repository photocopy of original listing of sound recording contents.

• File consists of sound recording of John Metcalf discussing fiction with Doug Rollins' and G. Gross' English classes at Loyola College, November 13, 1973. Discussion follows readings of The Practice of The Craft and The Teeth of My Father. Reading of The Teeth of My Father is not included because the original recording of the reading was defective; for a reading of this story see.
• Tape also includes discussion with Doug Rollins' English class at Dawson College, November 29, 1973. Topics discussed include art and artists, autobiography in fiction, John Metcalf's use of the name David, subversive nature of writing, writing novels versus short stories, and influence of Dylan Thomas and other writers on John Metcalf. Short stories discussed include The Teeth of My Father, The Practice of The Craft, Walking Round the City, Beef Curry, Keys and Watercress, The Children Green and Golden and Robert, Standing. Questions from students at Dawson College often difficult to hear.
• Includes references to the following: The Teeth of My Father : Short Story; The Practice of The Craft; Walking Round the City; Beef Curry; Keys and Watercress; The Children Green and Golden; Robert, Standing.
• Sound recording taped by Doug Rollins.
• File includes repository photocopy of original listing of sound recording contents.

• File consists of sound recording of conclusion of Montreal Story Tellers' question period following reading at Rosemere High School, February 3, 1971. Questions from audience very difficult to hear. Beginning of this discussion and readings which preceded discussion on sound recording. Discussion topics include aspects of being labelled a "Canadian writer," content of Canadian textbooks, reading preferences, difficulties in getting fiction published, how authors react to their fiction once published, Ryerson Press, Canadian publishing industry, the part autobiography plays in fiction, John Metcalf's use of name David for young male characters, necessity of knowledge of English grammar in creative writing and difficulty in getting Canadian fiction published in the United States.
• Side 1 also includes sound recording of radio program Matinée about Montreal Story Tellers, broadcast on CBC-AM either March or April 1971. Program host Helen Hutchinson. John Putniak(?) interviews each member of the Montreal Story Tellers and several students in audience. Program also includes excerpts from readings and discussion which follows. Program recorded at Montreal Story Tellers' first reading, Rosemere High School, Rosemere, Quebec, February 3, 1971. An excerpt of this program used by Montreal Story Tellers to publicize the group; publicity tape.
• Side 2 is sound recording of Montreal Story Tellers reading at Rosemere High School students' convention, April or May 1971. Clark Blaise discusses and reads parts 1 and 13 from Thirteen ways of going to India and short story The voice of the elephant; John Metcalf discusses and reads excerpt from chapter 3 of novel Going Down Slow; and Ray Smith reads from Peril. R. Smith's reading incomplete; readings by R. Smith and Hugh Hood and discussion which follows readings continued on sound recording .
• Includes references to the following: Going Down Slow; The Estuary.
• Sound recording taped by Doug Rollins.
• File includes repository photocopy of original listing of sound recording contents.

• File consists of sound recording of John Metcalf's discussions with Doug Rollins' English classes. Discussion on April 7, 1975, includes such topics as authors' incomes from creative writing, sales of Canadian Literature, adaptation of John Metcalf's novel Going Down Slow as a television play by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, point of view in fiction, short story genre, and story Robert, Standing. On April 14, 1975, class discusses stages in writing short stories; themes, structures and abstraction in stories; part played by autobiography as opposed to imagination in fiction, with John Metcalf using The Teeth of My Father as example; how John Metcalf's first story was written to enter a short story contest; story Walking Round the City; and various other topics. Class discussion incomplete; continued on sound recording.
• Includes references to the following: Going Down Slow; Robert, Standing; The Teeth of My Father : Short Story; Walking Round the City.
• Discussions taped by Doug Rollins.
• File includes repository photocopy of original listing of sound recording contents.

Consists of professional correspondence between John Metcalf and Rosenblum regarding various publishing projects including Rosenblum's short story collection. Includes manuscript drafts, edited copies, and rewrites for the following titles: Anxiety Attack; Blood Ties; Cal is Helpful; Chilly Girl; CNQ Profile: Rebecca Rosenblum (autobiographical); ContEd (4 drafts); Fruit Factory; The House on Elsbeth (2 drafts); Late Away; Missing (MF); Route 99; Solidarity/Who is Christine?; Steal Me (2 drafts); Tech Support (2 drafts); Wall of Sound (3 drafts); The Words; Zoom.

Consists of typescript (carbon copy). Includes covering letter (1964 September 28), New York (New York), from B. Moore to _____ Lazarow. 1 p. Typed letter(s) lacking signature Published with title: Melancholic Clown in Harper's.

Consists of photocopy of newspaper clipping of Moore's autobiographical article for Today Magazine's "Beginnings" section.