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1974-1985 (Production)
- Producteur
- Magook Publishing Ltd.
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Description matérielle
1.6 m textual and graphic records
8 audio cassettes
1 umatic cassette
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Nom du producteur
Histoire administrative
Magook Publishing Ltd. was a Canadian children’s publisher. Headed by Marilyn Day, the company operated from roughly 1974-1985, with the peak of their activities in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They published standalone children’s books as well as a small, paperback-sized magazine, “Magook”, part book, part magazine. They published works by numerous well-known authors, including Margaret Laurence, Madeline Engel, and Farley Mowat, while also championing several new authors. Similarly, they featured unknown artists and well-known creators, such as political cartoonist, Jim Phillips, and animator, Don Arioli.
McClelland and Stewart had involvement with Magook, but the nature of this relationship is not well attested in the documentary record. M&S and other Canadian publishers were looking to cut back on children’s works, which were not profitable, and Magook was started. Despite good press and reviews, the company couldn't continue beyond the mid-1980s.
Historique de la conservation
These records were kept by the Fosters in the course of their file keeping work for Magook Publishing Ltd. and transferred to McMaster.
Portée et contenu
The archive consists of the business records of Magook Publishing Ltd., including manuscripts, author correspondence, artwork, etc.
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État de conservation
Source immédiate d'acquisition
The fonds was acquired from Bill and Karen Foster in 2023 (2023-014).
Classement
The archives is arranged into the following series: (1) Business documents; (2) Promotion and press; (3) Creator files; (4) Audio-visual materials.
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There are no access restrictions.
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Further accruals are not expected.
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Dates de production, de révision et de suppression
B. Whittle, 2025.
