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Panoramic photograph of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College campus taken in 1921

Item is a panoramic photographic print of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College from 1921.
The view is uphill from the location of the present Animal Science facilities facing College Road (which runs from left to right).
On the left can be seen the administration building, built in 1904 and renamed Cumming Hall in 1957 in honour of the College’s 1st Principal. The Dairy Barn and other farm buildings in the center of the picture date from the early 1900’s. The Science Building, built in 1915 and lost in a tragic fire on June 15, 1946, can be seen at the far right.

Photocopy of a newspaper article "Agricultural College builds on a future based on its past”

Item is a newspaper clipping dated January 22, 2005, from the Colchester County News titled "Agricultural College builds on a future based on its past”. The article discusses buildings named after people who have been “at the helm of administering the Bible Hill college during the past century”.

Photograph of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building, view of front corner taken in 1977

Item is a negative print of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition, possibly the Principals house taken in 1977. The view is of the front corner: view of dormer roofed, 2 story (+ attic) building with 4 front bay windows, covered front stairs with veranda above, and side porch visible.

Photograph of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building, view of front corner taken in 1977

Item is a negative print of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition, possibly the Principals house taken in 1977. The view is of the front corner: view of dormer roofed, 2 story (+ attic) building with 4 front bay windows, covered front stairs with veranda above, and side porch visible.

Photograph of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building, view of the rear opposite corner taken in 1977

Item is a negative print of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition, possibly the Principals house taken in 1977. The view is of the rear opposite corner view of the dormer roof building. In the rear there is also a lean-to porch and small side entry. Two 1970’s era cars parked on each side view. Clearly a winter scene.

Photograph of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building, view of the rear opposite corner taken in 1977

Item is a negative print of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition, possibly the Principals house taken in 1977. The view is of the rear opposite corner view of the dormer roof building. In the rear there is also a lean-to porch and small side entry. Two 1970’s era cars parked on each side view. Clearly a winter scene.

Postcards of Bible Hill and Salmon River, Truro, N.S., and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and a reproduction of the postcard

File includes 2 postcards with a view of Bible Hill and Salmon River, Truro, N.S.. Including the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, one can see the top of Cumming Hall, the water tower, and electric wind mill generator. Presumably sent from NSAC students, post-dated 1912 & 1914, included as well is a reproduction of the postcard. One card was sent from Truro, Sept 13, 1912, from [Marg?] to Miss C. Maude Pines, Waterville, Kings Co. Nova Scotia. The other was sent from Nuttby, Sept 26, 1914 from [Eff?] to Miss Ruth E. Windrow, The Willows, New Ross, Lun [sp.] N.S.

Rural Science School photograph

  • MS-14-55, PB Box 10, Folder 10
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  • 1909
Item is a photograph of the Rural Science School in Truro, Nova Scotia in July or August 1909.