[{"id":"5681","cataloger_name":["Ben,Joseph"],"partnerInstitution":["Simon Fraser University"],"collection_source_collection":["Reading in BC Collection"],"source_collection_label":["Reading in BC Collection"],"collection_contributing_unit":["SFU Library"],"source_collection_uri":[""],"collection_image_url":[""],"collection_source_collection_description":["Reading in BC collection was assembled during the late 1970s and ‘80s. There are approximately 1000 tapes in this collection. It consists of the recordings of Canadian and American writers, mostly poets, reading poems, talking, being interviewed, participating in panel discussions, and so on. Most of the recordings were made in BC, but there are some made elsewhere in Canada or the USA. 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“the wall is the wall around Howard yard…”\n\t\t048\tDescription of Canadian and American covers\n\t\t068\tGroups like the “Moral Majority” would be eliminated by a powerful sect like the one depicted in the back\n\t\t080\tWhat would become of non-fertile women in such a regime\n\t\t\tWhat is going on in Canada While events unfold around Howard; the top of the “underground female-road”; Canada’s official position in neutral\n\t\t125\tPossible reactions to the book of U.S. women\n\t\t138\t“We take our freedom for granted…”\n\t\t157\tLiquid cash done away with in the book; any power group in control of appartatus can freeze individual’s assets over night\n\t\t174\t“A Coventry Carol” is introduced and played\n\t\t221\tInterview continues: Atwood wrote book in England\n\t\t274\tFinds it easier to write books outside of Canada\n\t\t302\tTalks about being a poor typist, taking Home Economics in school, etc.\n\t\t340\tAtwood introduces Offenbach piece, which is played\n\t\t403\tInterview resumes: Atwood’s involvement in P.E.N.; the Can-Lit Cookbook as a fundraiser\n\t\t450\tAnother fund raising idea\n\t\t477\tTalks about annoying questions from non-writing public\n\t\t511\tTalks about West Berlin where Atwood started The Handmaid’s Tale\n\t\t534\tTalks about learning German\n\t\t564\tTalks about current activities, past jobs, etc.\n\t\t608\tSong “I don’t want your millions, mister” is introduced and played (Atwood interview is over)"],"Note":["[{\"note\":\"Margaret Atwood on \\\"Gabereau\\\"\\nGabereau May 19, 1986\\nMargaret Atwood Discussing The Handmaids Tale, Life in England, The Canlit Cookbook\\nOriginally Broadcast October 1985 \\nHas some crackles due to thunderstorm\",\"type\":\"General\"}]"],"Related_works":["[]"],"_version_":1853670553744834561,"timestamp":"2026-01-07T14:59:58.173Z","score":1.6504171}]