Includes notes for a speech at the Toronto book launch of Breaking the Mould by Penny Petrone, a cut off fax receipt sent from Penny Petrone to Manlio D'Ambrosio about invitations, and two full handwritten invitation lists for the book launch.
One full typed manuscript of Breaking the Mould, undated and unmarked. Also includes handwritten notes, as well as one page from the manuscript cut in half.
Several typed drafts of Breaking the Mould with various degrees of handwritten edits. Versions are not grouped together or ordered.
One full galley-style copy of the book as it would be printed, in order, heavily edited and marked up, including sections stapled or taped in. Also includes one earlier draft of a later chapter which does not seem present in the galley proof, as well as a page for the dedication.
Several pages of handwritten notes from interviews performed by Penny Petrone with various people (including her brother, Alfred) as research for her book Breaking the Mould. Subjects discussed include early life, education, family, immigration, ancestors, and work with the Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway. Notes include many full names and phone numbers, as well as some addresses. Also includes what appears to be a typed recollection of Penny Petrone's father given to her by one of her family members, which she has marked up.
A copy of the original manuscript of Breaking the Mould, partly handwritten and partly typed. Much of it is cut and pasted, stapled, or heavily marked up, and there are many sections where the page numbers do not align. Only a few chapters are separated. Undated.
Several pages of handwritten memories about the author's early life and education, as well as a few types pages of memories about the author's mother. Unclear if the author is Penny Petrone herself or a family member.
Extensive handwritten notes for Breaking the Mould concerning Petrone's early life, family, culture, religion, tradition, education, culinary practices, immigration, geography, railways in Canada (CNR and CPR), language, industry, a trip Petrone took to Halifax, and local (Thunder Bay) and global history in the early 20th century including the first and second World Wars. Also included are a page of skipping ditties, a list of addresses in Thunder Bay, notes on specific immigrants, notes from an article on theatre in Thunder Bay, requests for photocopies of newspaper articles from the early 20th century filled out by Penny Petrone, an invitation to a Legion of Mary gathering addressed to Penny Petrone's mother, reference question forms filled out by Penny Petrone, a newspaper clipping of an article on education from the Thunder Bay Post, and a newspaper clipping of an article on arts in The Globe and Mail.
Several copies of the book cover and two copies of an order form for Breaking the Mould by Penny Petrone, which was published in 1995.
One page of handwritten notes and critiques, as well as several letters from publishing houses rejecting Penny Petrone's book Breaking the Mould. Includes rejections from Mosaic Press, Cormorant Books, Fifth House Publishers, and broadview press.
A photocopy of a review of Penny Petrone's book Breaking the Mould printed in a journal called Canadian Ethnic Studies.
Contains several letters of congratulations for the success of Penny Petrone's book Breaking the Mould both typed and handwritten, including one from Gary Snow alongside photocopies of articles about his joining the Peace Corps; a request to include a section from her book in an anthology by J. Pivato, and several requests for copies of Breaking the Mould. Also contains two articles in Italian mentioning Penny Petrone or Breaking the Mould, several photocopies and clippings of a newspaper review from the Chronicle-Journal, and several copies of a review article in a magazine. Further includes several pages of critiques from others during the editing phase and several pages of handwritten notes about the purpose and impact of Breaking the Mould.
Notes for and several pages of early drafts from Penny Petrone's memoir Breaking the Mould, both handwritten and typed. Heavily marked and edited. Most excerpts pertaining to her early childhood, education, and family life. Some excerpts related to the history of Port Arthur and Fort William in the early twentieth century. Undated.
A photo scrapbook holding loose information on CIDA Canadian Italian Business Association; business cards; congratulations on book launch; photo of Penny Petrone at a gathering; letter from a reader, longtime resident of Thunder Bay. Album covers the publication release of Breaking the Mould by Penny Petrone, November 2 1995, with invitation, personal cards of congratulations, letters, agenda for book launch reception, and photo coverage of event with negatives.
Correspondence between Claude Garton and August J. Breitung of California concerning various specimen loans.
Personal correspondence to Penny Petrone regarding the book Breaking the Mould; notice from the Italian Cultural Centre Society for receiving the 2002 Bressani Award with announcement information.
Correspondence with and regarding Oliver Breton. An Oliver Breton C.C.F. Candidate advertisement. A written report of a speech Mr. Breton had given. (1959-1962).
Dr. Schroeter
This file contains copies of poems and "Two Friends: George Crabbe and Sir Walter Scott," all written by Elizabeth Brewster, as well as an essay entitled "The Sackville Poems of Elizabeth Brewster", an article "A High Standard of Standardness" on Brewster from Lakehead University Argus magazine (Jan. 30 1974), and a newspaper clipping "Author Elizabeth Brewster started writing as a child" (1978).
Dr. Brian Stevenson served as sixth President of Lakehead University, from August 2010 to December 2017.
Significant changes during this time include: the founding of the Faculty of Law, a significant increase in the number of international students, and renovations and new construction.
Documents relating to Brian Walker's resume, Brian Walker student placement review, Public Interest Advocacy Internship: Aboriginal Law and Advocacy Second Year by Negahneewin College of Indigenous Studies, Aboriginal Health and Safety Training, various handwritten notes discussing appointments and agendas, email/fax corresondence from Monica Wiitala of CIWA discussing Brian Walker's student placement.
Brief history on Port Arthur's Otava Finnish Choir; Brief history on Port Arthur's Oras Finnish Choir; List of members, presidents, directors, secretaries and cashiers for Otava Choir from 1940-78; Photocopied newspaper clippings of Otava and Oras Choirs.
Brief Presented to Honourable Member W.G. Noden Rainy River Riding by USWA Regarding Amendments to the Labour Relations Act, January 1960
This briefing describes the growing enrollment at Lakehead College and its value to the region.