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Title

Arrangement structure

Date(s)

1943-1992

Place of creation

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent

Language of material

English

Scope and content

German's papers include diaries and research materials, such as photographs and maps, which he used as a basis for his fiction. Fonds also includes his research and manuscripts for works of non-fiction.

Conditions of access

Terms of use

Copyright varies. The recipient of copies is responsible for determining whether material is subject to copyright and whether use of it does or does not constitute an infringement of copyright under the Copyright Act. Credit Library and Archives Canada.

Finding aid

Textual records; photographs; cartographic material Finding aid consists of file contents listings. Consult archivist. 90 (Paper)

Creator / Provenance

German, Tony, 1924-

Biography / Administrative history

Historian and writer of books for children, Tony German was born in Ottawa, Ontario in 1924. His historical adventure novels successfully combine an extensive knowledge of history with personal narrative, introducing young people to the richness of Canada's history through interesting reading. The Tom Penny series, in particular, has brought him much praise. His novels have been translated widely and adapted for film. German received The Ottawa Citizen Award for non-fiction in 1991 for his history of the Canadian Navy, "The Sea Is at Our Gates". German's active participation in Ottawa's literary scene - in particular, his volunteer work for associations and events such as the Ottawa Valley Book Festival - has earned him a reputation as a key figure in Ottawa's literary community.

Additional information

Subject heading

1. Littérature de jeunesse Archives.
2. Children Literature Archives.

Source

Private

MIKAN no.

3671738