Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Charles H. Mercer fonds
General material designation
- Textual record
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Level of description
Fonds
Repository
Reference code
MS-2-659
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Date(s)
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1911, 1928-1936 (Creation)
Physical description area
Physical description
8 cm of textual records (4 folders)
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Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Dr. Charles H. Mercer was a Professor of Modern Language at Dalhousie University in the early 20th century. He was also involved with the League of Nations and with several Canadian prisoners' rights groups.
Custodial history
Materials were donated by Professor Eric Mercer on February 9, 1994 and on October 3, 1996.
Scope and content
Fonds consists of published material, correspondence, pamphlets, off-prints on foreign language broadcasting around the world; correspondence and literature on the League of Nations Society in Canada; and correspondence with the Canadian Prisoners’ Welfare Association, the Penal Association of Canada and the Prisoners’ Aid and Welfare Association.
Notes area
Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
Arrangement
Records are arranged chronologically.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script note
English
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
There are no access restrictions on this fonds. All materials are open for research.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
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Finding aid
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Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
General note
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Charles H. Mercer fonds, MS-2-659, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Name access points
- League of Nations. (Subject)
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