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1986-1993 (Creation)
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- Heath, Terrence
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1986 - 1993 predominant dates with 1963 - 1996 range of dates. 1.1 metres of textual records, 41 photographs,
49 slides, 9 oversize items
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Terrence George Heath was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on August 25, 1936. He is the son of Harold Frost and Mary Kelly. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 1961; the University of Oregon with a Masters of Art (Honours) in 1962 and Oxford University with a Doctor of Philosophy in 1966. He also studied Art History at the University of Munich in 1959-60.
From 1966 to 1972, he was an Associate Professor of History at the University of Saskatchewan. As Principal of Heath Consultants, he has worked as a freelance writer, consultant and curator from 1972-1976; 1981-1983 and 1986-present. From 1977 until 1980 he was Executive Director of the Western Development Museums of Saskatchewan. He was Director of the Winnipeg Art Gallery from 1983 to 1985.
He has published numerous books, including The Truth and Other Stories (1972), Interstices of Night (1979), The Last Hiding Place (1983), Casualties (2005) and Joe Fafard (2007) as well as two books of poetry with Anne Szumigalski, and written and/or curated over 20 exhibitions of visual artists for galleries in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and France. Articles and essays have appeared extensively in Border Crossings, C Magazine, ArtsCanada and other magazines and journals. Two short stories, “A Proper Burial” and “The Psalmist” were published in 1973 and 1974 respectively. His poetry has appeared in Canadian Forum, Waves, Fiddlehead, Malahat Review, Descant, Writing, ArtsManitoba, Prairie Fire and Grain. Several radioscripts and filmscripts were produced and/or purchased by CBC and the National Film Board. He has produced over 45 consulting reports for associations, agencies, individuals and government departments in Canada, France, Mexico and Kenya.
Heath is the recipient of a Silver Medal for the National Awards for Poetry in 1986; and the Saskatchewan Award of Merit in 1984.
Custodial history
These papers remained in the custody of Terrence Heath until their deposit.
Scope and content
Consulting, Curating and Teaching series consists of the functions Terrence Heath performed in the Fine Arts communities of Canada predominantly from 1986 - 1993. Correspondence series is formed of written communication between family and friends predominantly from 1986 - 1993. Memorabilia series consists of souvenirs. Photographs series is of the various activities Heath was involved in along with some personal ones. Professional Activities series are events that occurred as a result of Terrence Heath‟s consulting, curating, teaching and writing roles from 1985 - 1996.
Professional Associations series represents the organizations that enhance Heath‟s roles as consultant, curator, teacher and writer. These range from 1982 - 1996. Writings by Heath series contains correspondence on Heath‟s writings; manuscripts; reviews by Heath of other's writing; reviews of Heath‟s writing by others; and royalties.
Writings by Others series consists of writings by Bruce Shephard, Anne Szumigalski and Susan Tateishi. Writings with Others series contains materials on a co-authored book with Joan Michener-Rohr and a book of poetry with Anne Szumigalski.
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The following series were utilized: Consulting, Curating and Teaching; Correspondence; Memorabilia; Personal; Photographs; Professional Activities; Professional Associations; Writings by Heath; Writings by Others; and Writings with Others.
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Permission of donor required. This material is available for limited loan for exhibition purposes to accredited repositories and art galleries upon written consent of the donor. Material in the Heath Archive may only be used with the written agreement of the donor or his heirs for the duration of his life and for a period of not less than thirty years after his death.
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20 November 1996 (Creation), 28 September 2011 (Revision)