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Personal archives of Philip Girard Series
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Bora Laskin: Bring Law to life

This series consists of research material collected by Girard and used to write his book, Bora Laskin: Bringing Law to Life, such as articles, correspondence, cases, family and friends’ papers and writings by Laskin, as well as original drafts of the manuscript for the book and review drafts, photographs used in the books and correspondence by Girard discussing the book.

Subseries consist of Bora Laskin’s Writings ; Correspondence ; Manuscripts ; Photographs ; and Research and Notes.

Correspondence of Philip Girard

This series consists of personal and professional correspondence by and to Girard regarding research he is conducting, job opportunities, associations and committees, general correspondence with friends and colleagues and academic topics. Correspondence regarding Emma Stirling and Bora Lasking can be found in respective series. Some correspondence may be located in other files related to that topic.

Emma Stirling

This series consists of records relating to Emma Stirling and Hillfoot Farm. Stirling cared for orphaned and sick children in Scotland and later brought children from Scotland to Canada to work on farms. In 1890, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia ordered Stirling to produce three children that she had illegally brought to Nova Scotia, as their father had not given Stirling legal authority over his children and wanted them returned to him. Types of records include a manuscript about Stirling, correspondence regarding a film project on the story, photocopies of estate papers and deeds and other research compiled.

Married Women's Property

This series consists of records relating to the Married Women’s Property Act. Types of records include manuscript of an article by Girard on the topic, notes and research. More on this topic can be found in the series Other Research.

Other research

This series consists of research and notes by Girard and various topics relating to legal history and legal figures. Research relating to Bora Laskin, Emma Stirling, and Thomas A. L. Strange can be found in their respected series. Some collected research can be found throughout the fonds in files of the same topic.

Peer reviews

This series consists of comments and assessments done by Girard on papers done by his academic peers. Types of records include papers and articles with comments and revision suggestions.

Personal Papers of Philip Girard

This series consists of records relating to other work Girard has done. Types of records include legal cases Girard has brought to court for others, a clerk agreement from the Supreme Court of Canada and applications for research grants.

Schulich School of Law

This series consists of records relating to courses Girard has taught at Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law. Types of materials include course notes, lectures and syllabi, student papers, and correspondence regarding master thesis.

Thomas Andrew Lumisdem Strange

Series consists of records related to Thomas Andrew Lumisden Strange, former Chief Justice of Nova Scotia in the 18th century who became the first Chief Justice of Madris and is considered an important figure in Indian legal history. Types of records include photocopies of estate papers, research on India’s legal system, manuscript, notes and research on Strange.

Workshops, conferences and meetings

This series consists of records relating to conferences, workshops and meetings that Girard has been a part of. Types of records include material from the conferences, papers he has presented and notes he has taken while at the events.

Girard, Philip