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Textual:
98 linear cms
Includes:
12 folders of newsprint
81 magazines
10 books
369 postcards/cards
Posters:
71 total
6 x 32 in.: 1
8 x 10 in.: 1
8 ½ x 10 in: 1
8 ½ x 14 in.: 1
9 x 14 in: 1
9 x 18 in.: 1
11 x 15 in.: 1
11 x 17 in.: 2
11 ½ x 25 in.: 1
12 ¾ x 25 in.: 1
15 ½ x 22 1/2 in.: 1
16 x 25 in: 2
17 ½ x 23 in.: 1
17 ½ x 23 ½ in.: 2
18 x 24 in.: 3
18 ½ x 24 in.: 5
19 x 27 ½ in.: 2
20 x 20 in.: 2
20 x 28 in.: 2
20 ½ x 33 ½ in.: 1
21 x 22 in.: 2
22 ½ x 34 in.: 1
22 x 40 in.: 2
23 x 33 in.: 1
23 ½ x 36 in: 1
24 x 32 in.: 2
24 x 35 in. (cardboard): 1
24 x 36 in.: 9
27 x 38 in.: 5
30 x 40 in.: 5
Photographic:
Prints:
4 x 6 in., colour: 4
4 x 5 in., b&w: 2
4 x 4 in., colour: 1
8 x 10 in., b&w: 22
Polariod print, colour: 1
Transparencies:
35 mm, colour, mounted: 4
Audio:
1 optical disc : CD-R ; audio includes 1 cda file: 10 mins.
Ephemera:
Laminated backstage passes: 3
Vinyl stickers: 5
Enamel pin: 1
Buttons (1 1/4 in.): 5
Button (2 in.): 1
Handkerchief (cotton): 2
Handkerchief (silk): 1
Context area
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Biographical history
Rosie Levine is a Canadian journalist who has been covering the Toronto social scene since the 1980’s. After graduating from the University of Toronto, she began her career in 1980 as the Director of Guest Relations at the Festival of Festivals, now known as the Toronto International Film Festival. In 1983 she crossed into the world of journalism, writing professionally for Limelight, then later for Close Up, Graffiti, and Network. In these interviews, she would invite writer Perry Stern, so as to add another voice and produce a more conversational feeling piece. This method of interviewing continued for three years, after which Levine began to work freelance for Maclean’s and Flare. In 1988, she became a columnist for Metropolis.
Levine is most well known for her work with NOW Magazine, which she was a part of from 1989-2000. Here, she made a name for herself as the Toronto social columnist. She also covered a variety of other interests including fashion and comedy.
Levine has always been very aware of anti-war movements. Since 2004, she has been taking celebrity photos flashing the signature two-finger peace sign. In 2016, she published these photos in the video Peace Project.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated to the archive by Rosie Levine.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A large portion of the collection focuses on her work with NOW Magazine, specifically “Talk Toronto”. Many of her other published articles are collected here, as well as Festival of Festivals programs, and art show and club posters.
This acquisition is divided into 22 series:
Series 01: Close Up
Series 02: Correspondence
Series 03: Daily TIFF Festival
Series 04: Events & Invites
Series 05: Flare
Series 06: Freelance
Series 07: Graffiti
Series 08: Images
Series 09: Inkwell
Series 10: Limelight
Series 11: Maclean's
Series 12: Metropolis
Series 13: Miscellaneous
Series 14: Network
Series 15: Now Magazine
Series 16: Posters
Series 17: Press Release
Series 18: Programs
Series 19: Toronto International Film Festival
Series 20: Toronto Life
Series 21: Writing Draft
Series 22: Zoomer
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Series are based on the type of material, and final place of publication.
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Preservation concerns may limit access, consult archivist.
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Language of material
- English
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Created July 22, 2019
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
Levine, Rosie. “About.” The Peace Project. Accessed July 22, 2019. http://www.rosiesworld.com/rosiesworld/The_Peace_Project.html