This subseries contains information specifically for adolescents, so this is the most illustrated and colourful series in the collection. The majority of the comic book format items in the collection are in this series. There is one comic book specifically for Native American adolescents. "Sex on Earth and other planets" is unique in that it is a comic book conceived, designed and written by teens for teens; created in Los Angeles in 1992, it is present in both English and Spanish. A Hawaiian comic book called "Bloodstream Follies" presents a cast of seven teens who expose themselves to AIDS via sharing needles for recreational drugs and steroids, and unsafe heterosexual and homosexual sex; it co-stars the crew of a ship of AIDS viruses. The brochures in this series contain titles like "Teens & AIDS" and "Could I get it?"
This subseries consists of audiotapes relating to Louisa May Alcott's Little Women collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains unabridged and abridged cassette tape readings of Little Women.
This subseries contains audio CDs relating to the His Dark Materials series collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains two sets of audio CDs, one is a dramatisation of the entire series produced by BBC, and the other is a dramatisation of The Golden Compass, featuring Philip Pullman.
This subseries consists of audiobooks and dramatisations of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and its sequels, and a non-fiction look at The Tale of Peter Rabbit, that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey to the University of Alberta Libraries.
This subseries consists of audiotapes and CDs relating to The Secret Garden that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta libraries. The contents range from abridged audiobooks, dramatizations, and musicals. Two of the audiotapes are packaged with accompanying books.
This subseries consists of books relating to author Philip Pullman and his Dark Materials series of books that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains various versions and editions of the His Dark Materials series, including a graphic novel and supplementary novels. There are also materials relating to the live-action adaptation of the first novel The Golden Compass that include activity books, game guides, magazines, and movie novelizations, and a collection of non-fiction work written about the His Dark Materials series, as well as works relating to the stage-play of the series, including a script and works on the play. This subseries consists of the following sub-subseries: His Dark Materials (1995-2015), The Golden Compass Movie Materials (2007), Other Works by Philip Pullman (1996-2000), Writings on His Dark Materials (2001-2009), and Stage Play Adaptation (2003-2004).
This subseries consists of fiction and non-fiction books pertaining to P.L. Travers and her series of books Mary Poppins, that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains unabridged versions of the Mary Poppins series, and non-fiction books detailing the life of P.L. Travers and the 1964 Disney live-action adaptation.
This subseries consists of books relating to Beatrix Potter and her children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains various versions and editions of the original story and its sequels, activity books, books that relate to the author, Beatrix Potter, and books that reference or relate to her or Peter Rabbit. This subseries consists of the following sub-subseries: The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1955-2013), Activity Books (1971-2004), On Beatrix Potter (1960-2007), and Related to Peter Rabbit (1984-1999).
This subseries consists of fiction and nonfiction books relating to The Secret Garden, that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. The books come in mass paperback, hardcover, and miniature editions. The contents range from original unabridged versions of the story, abridged versions with illustrations, picture books, activity books, and colouring books. All from a number of different publishers.
This subseries consists of books relating to L.M. Montgomery and her book series Anne of Green Gables, as well as print adaptations of the television series Road to Avonlea, based on L.M. Montgomery's novel series Chronicles of Avonlea. All of which were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. Contained within this subseries are fiction and non-fiction books, pop-up books, photo collections, and collections of journal articles. This subseries consists of the following sub-subseries: Anne of Green Gables (1994-2013), About L.M. Montgomery (1990-2013), and Road to Avonlea (1992).
This subseries consists of fiction and non-fiction books related to Louisa May Alcott and her book Little Women that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains various editions and versions of the novel Little Women, stories written by other authors that relate to the original, and non-fiction books about Louisa May Alcott and Little Women. This subseries consists of the following sub-subseries: Little Women (1962-2011), On Louisa May Alcott (1993-2004), and Related to Little Women (1933-2011).
This subseries consists of books collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. The books contained within are non-fiction books that deal with educational topics such as the teaching of English, childhood development, and other topics.
Information for Friends, Relatives and any non-health care professional who are caring for people who are HIV+ or Living with AIDS. The material aimed at parents are brochures with question and answer scenarios and many have titles that begin with the phrase "Talking to your ..." There is one set of two from the National Safety Council of the United States: "What you should know" & "What your teenager will be learning about AIDS,"
The 'Friends' sub-series provide several examples of similar information, with titles like "When a Friend has AIDS". There is one booklet specific to the effects of HIV / AIDS related dementia with practical tips on accommodations and safety precautions.
Note that with the 'Parents' sub-series there are three items regarding sexuality that are completely unrelated to HIV / AIDS; these provide advice and answers to parents who are concerned that their child might be a homosexual. As these items are aimed at parents they are included here rather than the 'Sexuality' series which is aimed at people of a specific sexuality.
This subseries consists of catalogues and advertisements of Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit materials that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains magazine catalogues, website printouts, and handwritten lists; that detail materials such as books, clothes, collectibles (tableware, toiletries, ceramic figures, stationary), and computer software. These catalogues come from Peter Rabbit publisher F. Warne & Co., official Peter Rabbit stores, various stores in Edmonton, AB and the United Kingdom, and other sources.
This subseries consists of various catalogues and similar materials collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains catalogues for Barbie Dolls, education software, Christmas gifts, and a photocopy of a page containing a list of reviews for TV programs from the Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature.
Sub-series consists of ca. 150 videocassettes including amateur and commercially produced footage, circus-themed movies, and copies of television programs.
This subseries consists of Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit collectibles that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains Peter Rabbit stuffed animals and figures, Peter Rabbit/Beatrix Potter themed Barbie dolls, calender's, sticker collections, bookmarks, containers, clothing, posters, and puzzles.
This subseries consists of Anne of Green Gables and L.M. Montgomery collectibles, collected by Dr. Margaret Mackeyand donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains an Anne of Green Gables wood block doll, Anne of Green Gables themed stickers, and postcards with book covers from L.M. Montgomery books.
This subseries consists of Little Women collectible items collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains a collection of paper dolls, and a sticker collection.
This subseries consists of materials relating to the University of Alberta and conferences there that Dr. Margaret Mackey took part in. All of which were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It consists of two pamphlets from the University of Alberta, one dealing with the Graduate Student Association awards night, and one detailing research at the University of Alberta. There are also materials relating to the 1995 conference "Intersecting Disciplines: Issues in Comparative Studies", including: an advertisement flyer, a program, and a paper proposal submitted by Dr. Margaret Mackey on "Cultural Diversity and Learning: Plural Narratives and Consequences for Children". It also contains a banner for "The Commercial Face of Children's Literature: The Commodification of a Classic".
This subseries consists of a sample of Dr. Margaret Mackey's personal correspondences collected and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains personal correspondences relating to Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit, communications with publishers and colleagues, and about presentations. The correspondences are on cards, scrap paper, and email printouts from listservs. Some correspondences were sent with other materials such as articles, and media software (floppy discs).
Series consists of notes, photocopies, and printed ephemera about Cameroon.
This subseries consists of course materials for teaching English and post-secondary education English courses, that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. The course materials consist of course planners/guides, activity books and reading lists, most of which relate to education in the United Kingdom.