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Title proper
David McKnight fonds
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- Textual record
- Sound recording
- Graphic material
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- Source of title proper: Title derived from creator.
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Fonds
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Date(s)
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[197-]-2012 (Collection)
- Collector
- McKnight, David
- Place
- Montréal, QC
- Note
- This collection was compiled by David McKnight over three decades of research and personal interest. In 2012 the collection was donated to the University of Alberta's Bruce Peel Special Collections.
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[194-?]-2000 (Collection)
- Collector
- Francis, Wynne
- Place
- Montréal, QC
- Note
- Professor Wynne Francis compiled this collection throughout her long career. She passed away in 2000, upon which her collection was left in the custody of her former student David McKnight
Physical description area
Physical description
3.73 m of textual records and other material.
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Custodial history
Material was collected separately by David McKnight and Dr. Wynne Francis. Upon Dr. Francis' death in 2000, her collection was bequeathed to Mr. McKnight who donated it to the University of Alberta in 2012.
Scope and content
Fonds consist of David McKnight’s Canadian Little Magazine and Small Press archive, reflecting his interest in documenting the history of this genre of Canadian publishing, and include the pioneering work in the field done by Wynne Francis whose research files form part of the fonds. Through both of their collecting, the David McKnight fonds consists of materials which cover the history of Canadian small press publishing from 1923-2010.
The designation of the series was arrived at after considering the ordering of the material as it was received at Bruce Peel Special Collections. It was clear that there was an original ordering of the files, often according to an alphabetical or chronological scheme, and the files had titles. David McKnight separated his files broadly into those associated with his mentor and advisor, Wynne Francis, and his own research/collection files, and as much as possible, this structure is maintained. Series titles were arrived at after considering the collection in its entirety, and the apparent order implied by McKnight’s file listings and comments. The material was received in two shipments, but was intended as one donation, so some assignment of series and file titles, combining the material in the two shipments, was necessary. The records are almost all textual, although there are three microfilm reels, two cassette tapes, and two photographs.
Taking into consideration both the information provided by David McKnight in a letter to the Head of Bruce Peel Special Collections, and the contents of the records received, six series and several sub-series were established to better facilitate access to the collection.
Notes area
Physical condition
The records are in excellent condition.
Immediate source of acquisition
David McKnight donated his collection to Bruce Peel Special Collections in June 2012, and the material was received in two deposits.
Arrangement
The David McKnight fonds are arranged in six series, with further sub-series designated to better describe and organize the records. Series and sub-series titles are based on the content of the records.
Language of material
- English
- French
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script note
The material is primarily in English, with a smaller subset in Canadian French.
The material is printed in the Latin script.
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
The materials in this collection are held in Bruce Peel Special Collections. We strongly recommend that researchers refer to https://bpsc.library.ualberta.ca/ for our hours of operation, and be attentive to periods of limited services. To request an appointment, please email us at bpsc@ualberta.ca well in advance, listing the requested materials, and we will accommodate your request accordingly.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Finding aids
A series and file listing is available for this fonds.
Associated materials
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
General note
The publication runs of the magazines related to this collection can be found in the general University of Alberta library catalogue.
Physical description
Includes 3 microfilms, 2 audio-tapes, and 2 photographs.
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Access points
Subject access points
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Name access points
- McKnight, David (Collector)
- Francis, Wynne (Collector)
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Status
Draft
Level of detail
Partial
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
This entry was prepared in August and September of 2016.
Language of description
- English
Script of description
- Latin
Sources
Information based upon contents and information provided by creator.