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401. Outerbridge, Sir Leonard Outerbridge, Sir Leonard Letter from Harry Anderson Winter, March 30, 1940, giving his opinion on Thomas K. Liddell's 'Industrial Survey of Newfoundland', 1940. MF-085
402. Outport Arts Foundation Outport Arts Foundation Minutes of meetings, accounts and funding transactions of the Outport Arts Foundation (1972-1981). COLL-140
403. Palliser, Hugh, Sir Palliser, Hugh, Sir An open letter Palliser recommending Thomas Dodd position surgeon garrison St. John's. engraved portrait of Palliser published 'European Magazine' (1767); holograph document Vice Admiralty Court which ordered seizure ship believed involved in smuggling off Newfoundland (1796). - MF-382
404. Peace-A-Chord Collection Peace-A-Chord Collection The collection consists primarily of textual material related to the activities of the Peace-A-Chord, 1985-2007, including minutes of meetings (general, annual and committee meetings), promotional material (posters and programs), and correspondence. In addition, the collection includes photographic and audio material relating to the annual Peace-A-Chord Festival. COLL-406
405. Pelley, Marina Pelley, Marina This fonds consists of 38 photographic postcards. Ten of the photographic postcards depict the destruction caused by the tidal wave which hit the Burin Peninsula on November 18, 1929. These ten postcards were numbered 350-359. Twenty of the photographic postcards are of the SS Sagona and its crew on a mission to rescue the survivors of the SS Viking explosion, March, 1931. A further three postcards are of Corner Brook, three of St. John's and one of Pouch Cove. MF-391
406. Percy, John Percy, John This manuscript file consists of records kept by John Percy, Methodist minister at Brigus, Newfoundland. The records are dated from 1804 to 1820, spanning almost all of Percy's career as a minister in the town of his birth. He was likely the first ordained Methodist minister to - come from Newfoundland. The records kept by Percy are in typescript and consist of 17 pages noting baptisms, deaths and marriages. He also included a notes column in which he wrote any other details he felt were pertinent to those he ministered. MF-353
407. Perlin, Rae Perlin, Rae Rae Perlin first deposited papers at Archives and Special Collections in 1983. A second deposit of photographic material, collected by Anne Hart, followed in 1994. The largest deposit was made by John Perlin on March 25, 1998. The papers were generated during the years 1910 to 1997 and detail various aspects of her life, particularly her art activities including oil painting, watercolour and sketching.This collection allows researchers to examine the artistic styles of Rae Perlin and see how her travels and studies were reflected in her artworks. There are sketchbooks and drawings done by Perlin that are exclusive to this collection. These were done by Perlin all over the world, as were the journals and diaries that are included in the collection. Both the sketches and the journals provide a wealth of information on the artist as well as a record of the Perlin family's daily and yearly activities. The journals and diaries, in particular, offer a valuable glimpse of a Jewish family functioning in a Predominantly non-Jewish environment as the Perlins did in St. John's. It is not only the information on Perlin's artistic endeavours that is important however. There are literary materials relating to the publication of Not a Still Life: The Art and Writings of Rae Perlin, which was compiled and edited by Marian Francis White and published by Killick Press of St.John's in 1991. There are notes, plans and a draft of the book, as well as correspondence with publishers and bookstores. The collection contains Perlin's correspondence with charities, religious groups, politicians and many non-government agencies, addressing a variety of causes. This correspondence reveals much about her personal character, through the causes that she remained committed to for many years. In addition to literary and personal papers, there are photographs dating from 1920. These show Perlin in a variety of places, ranging from Guelph, Ontario to Placentia, Newfoundland. They contain images of a youthful Rae Perlin, as well as her in later years, spending time with family members as recent as 1996. There are also photographs of other members of the Perlin family. This collection documents the life of a woman with a range of artistic and literary talents. She was successful both as an artist and critic, and earned for herself a secure place in the arts scene of this province. COLL-053
408. Perlin. Albert Perlin. Albert This fonds consists of the papers of Albert Benjamin Perlin, spanning the time period c. 1920 to 1977. It includes biographical material, drafts of his writings, newspaper clippings of his columns and speeches, the booklet The Newfoundland Story, some correspondence, a small amount of his research, and research on his work done by others. Researchers should also consult Coll-075, file 3.05.008 for correspondence between A. B. Perlin and J. R. Smallwood. COLL-328
409. Petite, Gordon Petite, Gordon Invoice and customs export forms dated August 1942 for the SS Baccalieu and financial statements for voyages of the MV Isabel Spindler dated June 22 and July 4, 1955, from the records of Jerry Petite and Sons, Ltd. MF-179
410. Peyton Family Peyton Family Peyton Family; Law--Newfoundland and Labrador--Sources; Voting registers--Newfoundland and Labrador--Twillingate; Twillingate (N.L.)--Census; Fogo Island (N.L.)--Census; Twillingate Region (N.L.)--Surveys; Aids to navigation--Newfoundland and Labrador; Beothuk Indians--Newfoundland and Labrador; Notre Dame Bay (N.L.)--History--19th century; This fonds consists of a variety of records concerning the Peyton family which date from 1806-1908 and which include unique historical documents concerning the history of Newfoundland, the Peyton family, and the early settlement of Notre Dame Bay in the 19th Century. John Peyton Senior (1747-1827), the progenitor of the family, played a prominent role in Newfoundland history. His son, John Peyton, Junior (1793-1879), and his grandson, Thomas Peyton were magistrates and residents of Exploits Island and Twillingate. Included are a number of legal journals; wills, notary work for shipping wrecks, and writs issued for the Supreme Court. There are two voters lists for Twillingate district (1882 and 1889); the 1836 nominal census for Twillingate and Fogo area; and a register of fishing rooms (1806-1828) which is a rare treasure. Also included are memorials of indentures generated through the Deputy Surveyor's Office, Twillingate, from 1851 to 1908; and, navigational aids for sailing from Newfoundland to Spain, Portugal, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, and the West Indies. Later additions consist of several hundred original, hand-drawn, surveys of land in the Twillingate area, as well as a large number of government forms; and two manuscript files (formerly MF-194 and MF-118) with excerpts from Thomas Peyton's diary; and photographs of a letter to John Peyton from William Epps Cormack concerning Shawnadithit, respectively. Coll-150; ASC-EAD0001
411. Philip Bromfield Philip Bromfield Philip Bromfield, fl.1788, Midshipman, Royal Navy. This collection consists of the Log of the proceeding of HM ship Salisbury,, Rear-Admiral John Elliott, Esq., Erasmus Gower, Esq., Commander, in her passage from Newfoundland to England, 1788. Bound with 'Geometry: definitions and principles etc.', an exposition of problems of navigation lists and records of crew, 1795; sailing directions and notes on Mediterranean ports, ca. 1790. MF-278
412. Pike, Bartholomew Pike, Bartholomew This collection consists of one document, a bill of sale for land in Harbour Grace, 1865 MF-417
413. Pinsent, Gordon Pinsent, Gordon This collection consists of a screenplay and publicity material for one of Gordon Pinsent's best known works, The Rowdyman. It includes original and edited manuscripts, biographies of cast members, a poster, theme sheet music, and critiques of the screenplay. The collection should be of interest to those researching the writings of Gordon Pinsent, Newfoundland performing arts, and acting in Canada. COLL-005
414. Porter, Helen Porter, Helen Porter, Helen, 1930-; Authors; St. John's (N.L.) These papers were generated during the years 1960 to 1989 and reflect the author's involvement in community life and her work as a writer of fiction and non-fiction. Through this fonds a researcher can trace the writing career of Helen Porter as well as her active involvement in the local community. She worked in a variety of genres including short stories, poetry, essays, plays, journalism, and commentary. Coll-013; ASC-EAD0016
415. Power, Gregory Power, Gregory This collection consists of 10 poems written by Gregory J. Power. Eight of the poems were printed, individually, on card stock and published under the title Gems of Newfoundland Poetry by - Newfoundland Book Publishers (1967) Limited, a company owned by Power's lifelong friend and political colleague, Joseph R. Smallwood (1900-1991), former premier of Newfoundland. A ninth poem is printed - but does not appear to be part of the Gems series, while the tenth poem is present in typescript. MF-355
416. Pratt, Calvert C. Pratt, Calvert C. Calvert C. Pratt Scholarship Committee, Memorial University. This collection consists of Trust deeds, court order, correspondence and minutes of meetings of - the Committee which awarded 468 scholarships over a period of 35 years in accordance with the wishes of - Senator Calvin Pratt (1888-1963) who was a Newfoundland businessman and Canadian Senator. - MF-133
417. Pye, Frances Pye, Frances This fonds consists of stories of Frances Pye's adventures in Muddy Bay, Labrador during the 1920s. - They are an account of her time spent there as a teacher, as well as travels she took by dog sled on the - Labrador coast. MF-396
418. Ralph, Gordon Ralph, Gordon The collection material relating Gordon Ralph's career drama teacher involvement community theatre Gander, Clarenville and Labrador City, 1970s-1992. scripts, programs, posters, photographs. COLL-431
419. Reardon, Rev. Vincent Reardon, Rev. Vincent This fonds contains one item documenting one aspect of the career of the reverend Vincent F. Reardon - in the Roman Catholic priesthood: his appointment as Domestic Prelate by Pope Leo XIII in 1902. The - document is written in Latin and signed by Alloysius, Cardinal Macchi. MF-342
420. Rees, Rainer Rees, Rainer Rees, Rainer, 1926-1993; Music; Sonatas This fonds consists of 42 original music compositions, written by Rainer Rees between 1988 and 1992, as well as research on Rees's life and work. Coll-333; ASC-EAD0014
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