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Architectural plans for the Killam Library

File comprises a set of architectural plans for the Killam Library, undated and labelled 4B REV. Drawings include a site plan, south elevation, and complete set of floor plans. The basement and main floor plans indicate the square footage of each working area (e.g., mechanical, circulation, administration).

Articles by Elisabeth Mann Borgese on world federalism

File contains two articles on world federalism, likely written by Elisabeth Mann Borgese. The first summarizes the Chicago Committee to Frame a World Constitution, the second is a draft of "The World Communities" by Mann Borgese (see MS-2-744, Box 147, Folder 1 for another version of that paper).

Arvid Pardo : retrospect and prospect by Elisabeth Mann Borgese

File contains a paper by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, written after Pardo's death (in 1999), discussing his achievements (mainly with respect to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), and concluding with a discussion of new issues affecting the international sea-bed area (e.g. under-sea fiber optic cables).

Astronomy

This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie focuses on astronomy. Dinwiddie discusses the properties of the moon and outlines the lunar cycle as well as the phenomenon of comets. He provides a list of well known astronomers and their publications including Isaac Newton, Rene Descartes, Johannes Kepler, Socrates, Nicolas Copernicus, Otto Guernicke, Galileo, Ptolemy, and Edmond Halley.

Atlantis II project : Caribbean cooperation - preparatory phase : [project proposal]

File contains a project proposal by the International Ocean Institute (IOI), on using the ship Atlantis II to provide mapping of the sea-bed in the Caribbean region. Includes correspondence from K.O. Emery of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the University of Puerto Rico, and a press release on the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).

Audit and evaluation committee of the International Centre for Ocean Development : [meeting documents]

File contains material relating to the October 31, 1990 meeting of the Audit and Evaluation meeting. Discussed at the meeting were internal audits (including a report from the West Africa and Indian Ocean division of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD)), an evaluation plan, the corporate plan, and banking information.

Aurelio Peccei conference

Peccei was the founder and first President of the Club of Rome. Includes correspondence; speeches (including one by EMB with a handwritten copy); programme; schedule for working groups; background information; discussion papers; list of participants, CVs, and biographies; brochures.

Autograph letter from James Wolfe to his uncle, Major Walter Wolfe, of Dublin

This letter was written while waiting in Halifax for the arrival of the Commander-in-Chief, Major General Jeffery Amherst, who had recently been appointed to take command of the expedition against Louisbourg. The Goldsmith referred to was Wolfe's cousin, Captain Edward Goldsmith, with whom he corresponded regularly.

Awake the World event records 1998

File contains records related to the 1998 AIDS Awake the World event, including one red ribbon, handwritten notes regarding AIDS-AWAKE event planning, one card, 1998 event pamphlets and schedule, a list of participants, performer biographies, Safe Harbour Church and AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia brochures, newspaper clippings, and correspondence.

'B - I' miscellaneous correspondence

File includes correspondence and agreements with publishers and magazines. Correspondents include Basic Books; Duke University Press; Future; GEO magazine; Interdisciplinary Science Reviews (regarding Borgese's "Mediterranean Project").

Bach's Mass in B Minor with the Truro Cantabile Singers and Breton Chamber Choir : [poster]

File contains three copies of a poster for the Halifax Camerata Singers' performance of Mass in B Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach, with the Truro Cantabile Singers and the Breton Chamber Choir. The concert was part of the St. Cecilia Concert Series at St. Andrew's United Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Background materials on the virtual university for the ocean

File contains background materials used at mettings of the International Ocean Institute (IOI) with the Department of Political Science at Dalhousie University, and with the UN (United Nations) University for Peace on the development of a Virtual University for the Ocean. The package includes a "Proposal for the Establishment of the IOI Virtual University" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, along with letters of support for the venture, syllabi, and other reports and summaries.

Ballistics; Fortifications; Redoubts; Macedonian Phalanx

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss a number of topics related to the military including fortifications, ballistics, redoubts, and the Macedonian Phalanx. Dinwiddie mentions various materials for building fortifications, armour, and weapons. He also records the arrangement of the Macedonian Phalanx.

Balloting List for Managers

This document from the Royal Institution from May 1, 1812 is a ballot list for managers. This file consists of one printed page.

Balloting List for Visitors

This document from the Royal Institution from May 1, 1812 is a ballot list for visitors. This file consists of one printed page.

Baltic landscapes : [poster]

File contains a poster for a concert by the Halifax Camerata Singers at Acadia University's Manning Memorial Chapel in Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Saint Patrick's Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Barometer rising

File contains set designs for Neptune Theatre's production of "Barometer Rising," directed by R. Ouzounian with drawings by S.J. Degenstein.

Degenstein, Stephen

Blithe spirit

File contains set designs for Neptune Theatre's production of "Blithe Spirit," directed by Richard Ouzounian and designed by Janice Lindsay.

Lindsay, Janice

Blood relations

File contains set designs for Neptune Theatre's production of "Blood Relations, directed by S. Pollock and designed by P. Clark (set) and S.J. Degenstein (lighting).

Clark, Patrick

B-movie : the play

File contains set designs for Neptune Theatre's production of "B-Movie: The Play," directed by Miles Potter and designed by Pat Flood.

Flood, Patricia

Board meeting of the International Ocean Institute : [agenda and background documents]

File contains correspondence and background documents circulated in advance of the 30th Board Meeting held October 31, 1992 in Malta. Includes: “Article of Association of the ‘Stichting International Ocean Institute,’” minutes of the 29th Board Meeting, an agreement re: the International Ocean Institute (IOI) with the Government of Malta, and Revised Statutes of the IOI.

Board meeting of the International Ocean Institute : [meeting documents]

File contains background documents circulated to board members of the International Ocean Institute (IOI), in advance of the 29th meeting of the Board and Planning Council. Includes an agenda, minutes of the previous (28th) session of the Board and Planning Council, documents on the new Board members, the final report of Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XIX, financial reports from the IOI, IOI-Malta, and the IOI-Halifax, a progress report on PIM XX, a progress report on the Development project, and a progress report on the selection of a new Executive Director for the IOI.

Board of directors of the International Centre for Ocean Development : [meeting documents]

File contains meeting minutes and agenda for ICOD Board of Directors meeting held on June 24 - 25, 1991. File includes supporting documentation, such as: memos, financial documents, project proposals and summaries, statements, reports, and by-laws. Topics discussed include: ICOD Forum seeking sustainable development of the Oceans, selection of candidates for the position of President, Presentation by Mr. Jioji Kotobalavu, president's report, report of the executive committee, report of the audit and evaluation committee, financial report, four (4) project proposals, corporate plan and policy issues, election of committee members, and revisions of ICOD by-laws. File also contains a fax to "The Group of Fifteen" from the International Ocean Institute (IOI) on the implementation and ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS).

Board of directors of the International Centre for Ocean Development : [meeting documents]

File contains meeting minutes and agenda for the ICOD Board of Directors meeting held January 9, 1987. File includes supporting documentation, such as: memos, financial documents, project proposals and summaries, corporate plan, reports, and briefing notes. Topics discussed include: international directors, status of recommendation concerning Canadian directors, staffing activities, International Ocean Institute (IOI) Indian Ocean training programme, increased funding for CIDA/ICOD cooperation, Report of Secretary-treasurer, report of President, Corporate plan, two project proposals, annual cost of living increase for staff, information on appraisal procedures and performance increases/information on classification exercise, and additional office accommodation requirements. File includes a copy of a report from the "Forum Fisheries Agency," funded by the ICOD as well. File contains a duplicate letter which has not been digitized.
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