Transient everyday items, usually printed and on paper, that are manufactured for a specific limited use, then often discarded. Includes everyday items that are meant to be saved, at least for a while, such as KEEPSAKES and STOCK CERTIFICATES.
Series comprises records created and collected by Henry Hicks during his World War Two service in the Royal Canadian Artillery as a radar specialist. The bulk of the records are training and service manuals and confidential reports about radar trials.
Series comprises records created and collected by Henry Hicks during his studies in law at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. Records include typewritten, perfect bound volumes of detailed notes about specific subjects and lectures, which were either created or acquired by Hicks. There is also a boat race programme and a 1939 food ration book.
Item consists of a broadside collected by Florence Jessie Murray, containing a brief history of physical therapy work at Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea, written by Thelma Maw in February 1963.
Item consists of a brochure for an International Day Against Homophobia "Kiss-In" event held in Halifax on May 17, 2007. The brochure was laid into the May 2007 issue of Wayves Magazine. The text of the brochure was written by Hugo Dann.
File contains one pin with a white background and a black iron cross in the centre. Black text around the cross reads "IRON CROSS M.C.—1972-1992— MONTREAL/U.S.A.
File contains one pin produced by Iron Eagles Motorcycle Club. Pin has a white background with a picture of an eagle in the centre, with text that read "IRON EAGLES—MOTORCYCLE CLUB".
Fonds contains materials related to Janet Conners' advocacy work for recipients of tainted blood products and other persons with HIV/AIDS. Janet's and her husband, Randy Conners, contracted HIV when Randy, a hemophiliac, was treated with infected blood. After publicly announcing Randy's diagnosis in 1991, the Conners provided testimony to the Royal Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada [the Krever Inquiry], and became advocates for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Janet revealed her HIV positive status upon Randy's death in 1994. Materials in fonds include legal documents, correspondence, speaking notes, press releases, day planners, awards and honorary degrees, and photographs.
File contains two pins produced by the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia. Both pins have white and red text on a black background. Text on one pin reads "JOIN THE ATTACK ON AIDS". Text on the second pin reads "Pour l'amour de la vie... FAITES LA GUERRE AU SIDA".
File contains one pin produced in support of activist Karen Andrews and her struggle to have her same sex partnership and co-parented children recognized as a family under Ontario health legislation. Pin has a white background and is printed with white text that reads "WE ARE FAMILY—Karen Andrews/Local 1996—Access to OHIP Committee".
Fonds contains materials collected by Halifax-based AIDS activist Larry Baxter. Materials in fonds document Baxter's involvement or interactions with a variety of Nova Scotian AIDS-related organizations, including Churchmembers Assembled to Respond to AIDS [CARAS], AIDS Nova Scotia [ANS], and the Nova Scotia Persons with AIDS Coalition. These materials include administrative and financial records, internal and external reports, memos and correspondence, proposals and planning materials, workshop materials, and reference materials. Fonds also contains Baxter's collection of news clippings covering a broad range of LGBT and AIDS-related issues, and his collection of pamphlets regarding AIDS-related issues and concerns.
File contains one leather eagle flag pin on a square of white cardboard, wrapped in plastic. Pin features a blue eagle with blue and white stripes on its feather and a red heart on its chest.
Series contains pins and other apparel produced for LGBT events such as Halifax pride, or featuring pro-LGBT messages. Items in this series were collected and worn by members of Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia [LGRNS].
Collection contains records collected by Lynn Murphy through her association with the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) of Nova Scotia, and her participation in organizing Halifax Pride marches, parades and other LGBT initiatives. Records include posters, banners and flags created or collected by GALA; posters promoting LGBT-related events in Halifax and elsewhere; posters for LGBT films; posters encouraging safe-sex practices and political activism; and Pride Guide mockups from 1996 and 1998.
Series consists of several sub-series and contains financial records, meeting minutes, sponsorship documents, bylaws, posters, programs, ephemera, promotional material, and contest notes from Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather].
Sub-series includes materials related to Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] contests and events such as judges notes, silent auction lists, and medals.
File contains seven medals from the 2008 and 2009 Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] awards. 2008 medals awarded to Bill Mitchell, Ken Burrough, Kate Huey, Terry Lewin, Dita Parlow and Ryan Auld as well as one medal inscribed "MACLeather 2007 Rob Meyers". 2009 medals awarded to Maisie Walker, Rick Johnston, and Rick Arsenault. File also contains nine judges pins. Titles include Head Judge, Judges Boy, Tally Mistress, Tally Mister, and Judges 1 through 5.
File contains one pin for the Names Project Canada. Pin features a white border, a blue background with yellow rectangular designs, and a pink heart pierced by a needle and thread.
Fonds consists of material related to Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] competitions collected by Nathaniel Smith. Includes pamphlets; meeting minutes; financial records; event logo and posters; contest ephemera; organization bylaws; photographs, newspaper clippings; pins; and one mixed music compact disc (CD) played at a MACLeather event.
File contains one pin, two clippings from The Daily News dated March 8, 1993 regarding Gloria Steinmen's visit to Halifax and Dalhousie's Women's Centre, an invitation to a show for International Women's Day 1993, and one clipping from The Mail Star dated December 21, 1992.
File contains textual and graphic records related to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College centennial anniversary exhibit at the Colchester Historical Museum and materials related to other activities associated with the centennial celebrations from 2005.
Series contains clothing with Nova Scotia Agricultural College insignia, awards given to students from the university, and other memorabilia and objects used on campus. They were created and or used on campus between 1905-2012.
Series consists of photographs, albums, and video cassettes of events at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College campus between 1905 and 1998. These include students, staff, and faculty engaged in exhibitions, convocation/graduation, Autumn Assembly, Open house, sports events, theatre dramas, ceremonies, and campus life.
File contains 38 Nova Scotia Agricultural College trophies and plaques that were awarded during College Royal, also known as the Winter Fair from approximately 1905 to 2012.