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Avis (Marshall) McCurdy fonds Halifax (N.S.)
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Christmas cards, invitations, and other material from Dalhousie reunions

File contains two copies of a Christmas card from the officers of the Dalhousie University class of 1927; an invitation to a social event hosted by the graduates of the maritime universities; a dance card and tickets from a Dalhousie reunion ball; a handbook from a Dalhousie reunion; a program and menu from a Dalhousie reunion banquet; and a program from a Dalhousie reunion. Most of the items are from reunions in 1938.

Commemorative dollar from the Joseph Howe festival

File contains a commemorative dollar from the Joseph Howe Festival in 1983. One side of the coin has an image of Joseph Howe and the other side has an image of an oil rig or some other kind of ocean platform. The coin has an expiration date of October 15, 1983.

Correspondence about the Dalhousie University class of 1926 and class of 1927

File contains correspondence related to Dalhousie reunions and other alumni events for the class of 1926 and class of 1927. The correspondence is from F. Murray Fraser, president of the class of 1927; G. W. I. Creighton; Bruce G. Irwin, Director of Alumni Affairs; and Murray Rankin, Life Treasurer of the class of 1927. The correspondence includes lists of alumni from the classes of 1926 and 1927.

Dance cards, correspondence, and other material collected by Avis Marshall

File contains a cutout of the Delta Gamma logo; dance cards from dances hosted by the Delta Gamma Society and other groups; a program from four plays by the Dalhousie class in modern drama; correspondence from Jig from the Rosedale United Church to Avis Marshall; and newspaper clippings about Hugh Robert Peel, Maurice Terciera, and Penelope Rathburn Peel.

Dance tickets and cards

File contains two tickets and 13 dance cards from dances at Dalhousie University, the Waegwoltic Club, and Pine Hill. Most of the dance cards have been filled in with the names of her dance partners.

Delta Gamma pin

File contains a lapel pin from Delta Gamma, a women's society at Dalhousie University. The pin features the Greek letters "delta gamma" inside of the letter "D."

Delta Gamma Society dance card

Item is a triangular dance card (booklet) for a dance put on the Delta Gamma Society in the Dalhousie Gym on February 24, 1926. The dance was chaperoned by Dr and Mrs MacMechan, Professor and Mrs Munro, Miss M. Lowe, and Dr. G.E. Wilson.

Felt pennant

File contains a small pennant made of felt and a pipe cleaner. The pennant says "Junior / Senior / 1925."

Invitations to dances, at homes, and a gift sale

File contains five invitations to events at Dalhousie sent to Avis Marshall, including a dance by the junior class of the Faculty of Arts and Science; a sale of gifts and novelties from the Hwaiking Shop; an "at home" at the Pine Hill residence; a dance at Kings College; and an "at home" at the Waegwoltic Club.

Invitations, tickets, and dance cards from dances and alumni events

File contains an invitation to a social event hosted by the Graduates of the Maritime Universities; tickets to events during convocation week; and dance cards from dances hosted by the Dalhousie Alumnae and Alumni, the class of 1927, Delta Gamma, and the students' council. One dance card has an attached pencil.

Newspaper clippings about Avis Marshall

File contains clippings from newspapers and newsletters related to Avis Marshall, including class results, her involvement in the Dalhousie yearbook, her involvement in the Student Christian Association, and a reunion of the class of 1927. The clippings are from the Halifax Herald, the Evening Mail, and an unidentified newsletter.

Programs from theatre productions

File contains four programs from theatre productions that took place in Halifax. The shows include "The First Year" by the Dalhousie University Players; "Four Short Plays" by the Dalhousie University class in modern drama; "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by the Glossop-Harris English Repertory Company; and "That Girl Patsy"by the F. James Carroll Players.