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1997 Whiplash
2021-008/005(10) · File · 1997-1999
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of correspondence related to a case of whiplash Turnbull had in 1997.

2021-008/005(06) · File · 1990
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of material related to Barbara Turnbull’s commencement at the Arizona State University. It includes the commencement program and a copy of Turnbull's commencement speech.

Articles
2021-008/005(09) · File · 1990-2002
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of various articles written about Barbara Turnbull. They include articles from Homemakers magazine, Reader’s Digest, Starweek magazine, Toronto Life magazine, among others.

Barbara Turnbull fonds
F0760 · Fonds · 1978-2015

Fonds consists of the personal and professional documents of the life and activities of Toronto Star reporter and disability advocate Barbara Turnbull. It includes material relating to her work at the Toronto Star, her various speaking engagements and material related to the 1983 shooting and the subsequent trial. Also includes material from the Turnbull et al. v. Famous Players human rights complaint trial.

Turnbull, Barbara
2021-008/013(08) · File · 2011-2012
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of material from the Barbara Turnbull Open Golf Tournament. The Tournament was often hosted by the Canadian Paraplegic Association for Ontario. It includes programmes, correspondence, and articles.

2021-008/014(11) · Item · [between 1985 and 1990]
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

Item consists of a recording for the Bell Telecommunication Centre for Special Needs created by Bell Canada in 1981. The recording showcases all the different ways technology has been developed so those with disabilities can use the telephone. It includes a segment with Barbara Turnbull wherein she showcases how she is able to make a phone call without the use of her hands.

Bob the Crow
2021-008/007(05) · File · 1993-1995
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of material related to an article series written by Barbra Turnbull for the Toronto Star about a crow in Mississauga named Bob. It includes copies of articles, letters from Toronto Star readers, and a manuscript by Barbara for a children’s book written about the topic.

Book
2021-008/012(07) · File · 1997
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of correspondence related to the release of Barbara Turnbull’s book, Looking in the Mirror.

Book : photographs
2021-008/012(08) · File · 1997
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of photographs from Barbara Turnbull’s book launch, and professional head shots taken for the cover of her book, Looking in the Mirror.

Book tour
2021-008/012(09) · File · [ca. 1997]
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of material with schedules and itineraries of a tour, presumably a book tour.

Business information
2021-008/019(11) · File · [ca. 1990-1998]
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of material related to Famous Players Inc. Theatres across Toronto and Mississauga.

Class photograph
2021-008/008(04) · Item · [before 1983]
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

Item consists of a large colour photograph of a class of Barbara Turnbull’s dressed in formal wear.

2021-008/014(07) · Item · [ca. 1998]
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

Item consists of a VHS recording on the Toronto Dollar community project, Barbara Turnbull was interviewed for the recording and wrote an article on the Toronto Dollar project for the Toronto Star.

Diamond Jubilee Gala
2021-008/013(11) · File · 2013
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of material from Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee events, which Barbara Turnbull was invited to.

2021-008/018(08) · File · 2001
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of material related to the Toronto Star article written by Barbara Turnbull regarding the lack of accessibility to downtown movie theatres in Toronto. File includes copies of emails, letters, and sound recordings. Many of the responses are negative.

Funding
2021-008/006(03) · File · 1984-2004
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of textual records relating to various funding given to Barbara Turnbull. Includes correspondence from the Workers’ Compensation Board, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, and Arizona State University.

2021-008/018(06) · File · [ca. 1995]
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of material relating to Barbara Turnbull, and others, complaints against Famous Players Inc. brought to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

Law in Action chapter
2021-008/013(04) · File · 2005
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of a copy of chapter of a law textbook where Barbara Turnbull’s human rights complaint to Famous Players is documented. It also includes related correspondence.

Legal correspondence
2021-008/017(07) · File · 1984-1986
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of legal correspondence relating to the 1985 trial and the aftermath, and include correspondence from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and Bruce D. Day.

Legal correspondence
2021-008/019(04) · File · [ca. 1990-1998]
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of miscellaneous copies of legal correspondence relating to the Ontario Human Rights Commission trial against Famous Players Inc.

Legal documents
S0165 · Series · 1983-2001
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

Series consists of legal documents relating to the various court cases in the aftermath of the 1983 shooting and the prosecution of those involved; and the Ontario Human Rights Commission case against Famous Players Inc. in 1998. It includes transcripts, witness statements, photographs, and correspondence.

Letters
2021-008/002(04) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/004(03) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/004(05) · File · 1984
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/001(01) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/001(03) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/001(04) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/002(01) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/002(07) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/003(06) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/004(02) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/004(04) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/002(03) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/002(05) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/003(05) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/004(01) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/001(02) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/001(05) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/001(06) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/002(02) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting. File includes a letter from Canadian television and radio host, Dini Petty, dated October 27, 1983. Dini Petty would become one of Barbara’s closest friends.

Letters
2021-008/003(01) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/003(02) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/003(03) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters
2021-008/003(04) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting.

Letters – St. Louis School
2021-008/002(06) · File · 1983
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of letters from the public, delivered to the Barbara Turnbull Fund, established to provide financial relieve for Barbara and her family in the aftermath of her 1983 shooting. File includes letters from children who attended the St. Louis School.

Manuals
2021-008/019(07) · File · [ca. 1995]
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of copies of manuals from Famous Players Inc.: a Floor Workbook and a Theatre Policy manual.

Maya Angelou Interviews
2021-008/015(03) · Item · [between 2000 and 2014]
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

Item consists of a mini disc audio recording with interviews with Maya Angelou by Barbara Turnbull.

Maya Angelou Returns
2021-008/013(07) · File · 2008
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of material from a talk hosted by Barbara Turnbull with Maya Angelou for the event of Angelou’s 80th birthday.

Medical marijuana
2021-008/007(03) · File · 2008-2011
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of material related to the use of medical marijuana and applications to Health Canada for the use of marijuana.

Miscellaneous correspondence
2021-008/007(04) · File · 1983-1984
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of miscellaneous correspondence. It includes letters sent to Barbara while she was in hospital in the aftermath of her shooting, copies of letters from her family, and letters regarding the Barbara Turnbull Fund.

Miscellaneous correspondence
2021-008/004(06) · File · 1978-2005
Part of Barbara Turnbull fonds

File consists of correspondence written to Barbara Turnbull. It includes some correspondence mailed to Barbara in the aftermath of her shooting, mail received after the publication of her book in 1997, and other miscellaneous correspondence.