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This file has a book review on Eleanor Brass' book "I Walk in Two Worlds", a copy of the true story called "The thunder birds avenged" (The Death of little Moon-ias-quaiw), and a newspaper article on Eleanor Brass receiving an award.

Dr. Schroeter

Brave New Canada, Meeting the Challenge of a Changing World by Derek Burney and Fen Osler Hampson, 2014.

Documents relating to songs written by the Flying Pickets, series of poetry by Francisco Bravo, series of uncredited Indigenous artwork

Bread coupons from Attridge & Seppala's Grocery Store, 50 Ontario Street, Port Arthur ; Money Order forms and
envelope from Nielsen & Lundbeck, New York ; Blank checks from bank in Helsinki ; Check stubs 1930) ; Blank
weekly time book ; List of Finnish Saunas in Northwestern Ontario.

A study to assess the potential and develop a plan to promote the Breadmore/Nakina/Longlac highway corridor as a "tourist parkway". Discusses what the "tourist parkway" would look like and provide to tourist users, as well as how to develop the "tourist parkway".

Executive Summary for Breaking Down Barriers meeting with WCB staff, agenda, and notes.

Information about workplace injury, return to work, and re-employment of injured workers; notes from meeting with WCB; agenda for Breaking Down Barriers Meeting with WCB Representatives, September 1996 with Executive Summary, questionnaire and follow-up correspondence.

Research notes with edits for Breaking the Mould.

A hardcover copy of A Junior History of England authorized by the Ontario Minister of Education and published by The Ryerson Press, Toronto, in 1936. The book is in decent condition, though the binding is deteriorating and the spine is separated from the pages near the bottom. The inside cover and first few pages are heavily marked up in pencil.

A faxed document from Guernica, the publisher of Breaking the Mould, containing a speech to be read out on the editor' behalf at the book launch; document is heavily marked up and corrected. Also contains multiple handwritten drafts of a speech by Penny Petrone to be given at the book launch.

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.