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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds File
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NSDC permanent collection

File consists of records related to an exhibition of the permanent collection of the Nova Scotia Designer Craftsmen, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 12 to August 12, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence, a list of exhibition expenses, insurance files, a list of works, and a press release.

Nova Scotia X fifteen

File consists of records related to the Nova Scotia X 15 exhibition, consisting of large paintings by fifteen Nova Scotian artists, presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from July 30 to August 25, 1974.

Records consist of letters to the artists from staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, insurance documents, a list and pricelists of paintings, and a newspaper clipping.

Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts

File contains a draft of a proposal for a "National Exhibition of Photography" for the Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts 76 by Guenter Karkutt, a letter of booking the exhibition, and a floor plan. The exhibition was held from August 21 to September 12, 1976 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Nova Scotia annual stamp club exhibition

File consists of records relating to the Nova Scotia Stamp Club exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 5 - 8, 1979.

Records consist of correspondence regarding attendance information, the exhibition schedule, and other related matters. The file also includes some documents from the previous Stamp Club exhibitions in 1977 and 1978.

Nicolas Poussin exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition of paintings by Nicolas Poussin, selected from the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was circulated and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 10 and November 2, 1975.

Records consist of correspondence, a biography, condition reports, insurance documents, loan agreement forms, a floor plan, and interdepartmental memos.

Newfoundland photography exhibition

File consists of records related to the Newfoundland Photography Exhibition as a part of the province's 25th anniversary celebrations organized by Horizon Communications Ltd. The exhibition was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 23-27, 1974.

Records consist of a press release draft, a photocopy of a list of photographers' names and their addresses in a pamphlet, and shipping receipts.

Neil Livingston photographs

File contains financial statement for exhibition expenses and interdepartmental memo regarding an honorarium. The exhibition was displayed in the Music Resource Center, Killam Library, from October 2 - November 1, 1975.

Morbus exhibition

File consists of records related to the Morbus exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in April 1973.

Records consist of correspondence between Earnest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and curators at other galleries, newspaper clippings, a list of participating artists, and grant approval documents from the Canada Council.

Montreal museum lends II exhibition

File consists of records related to the Montreal Museum lends II exhibition: 19th and 20th century paintings. The National Gallery of Canada organized and circulated the exhibition, and it was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 18 to March 30, 1975.

Records consist of condition reports, packing instructions, newspaper clippings, a floor plan, correspondence between the National Gallery of Canada and Dalhousie Art Gallery, loan agreements, and photographs of paintings including "Autumn On The Banks Of The Oise" by Alfred Sisley, "Lamp and Cherries" by Pablo Picasso, and "Neapolitan Girl's Head" by Pierre-Auguste.

Montreal museum lends I exhibition

File consists of records related to the Montreal Museum Lends I exhibition, organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 15 to October 31, 1973.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the National Gallery of Canada regarding transferring the exhibition. Records include a loan agreement, newspaper clippings, lists and pricelists of artworks, and packing lists.

Models and Michelangelo exhibition

File consists of records related to the Models and Michelangelo exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 9 to 31, 1973. The exhibition was sponsored by Rothman's of Pall Mall Canada Ltd.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of Halifax School for the Blind regarding the sale of the art catalogues and staff of Maritime Telegraph and Telephone Co., Ltd. regarding the opening ceremony, and staff of Rothman's of Pall Mall Canada Ltd. regarding installation and security arrangement for the exhibition. In addition records include a tour schedule, historical background to the collection of models in the exhibition, media release, exhibition invitation list, newspaper clippings, and a floor plan designed by Golden Miller at the Vancouver centennial museum in November 1972. Records also contain a copy of an Impetus magazine, published in April 1973, and photographic prints of the three terracotta models of the right hand, torso, lower back and left thigh.

Miserere by Rouault exhibition

The file consists of records related to the exhibition 'Miserere by Rouault' organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 4-28, 1968.

Records consist mainly of contractual documents between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada, including packing and mounting instructions, floor plans, packing lists, agreement forms, exhibition text, and a list of accompanying slides (not included in the file).

Mira Schor

File consists of records related to the Mira Schor exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 9, 1975 to January 4, 1976.

Records consist of a short bio of Mira Schor, a handwritten essay, a list of artworks with handwritten notes, lists of expenses, an opening invitation, and correspondence between Bruce. W. Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Mira Schor.

Minna Zielonka exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Household' of works by Minna Zielonka. The exhibition was shown in the music resource center at the Killam Library from December 9, 1975, to January 20, 1976.

Records consist of installation guidelines, order forms and opening invitations.

Michael Fernandes

File consists of records related to the exhibition of works by Michael Fernandes, part of Dalhousie's "Know Your Artist" series, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 4 to September 28, 1975.

Records consist of a list of expenses, a list of artworks, interdepartmental memos, a floor plan, and draft invitations.

Metamorphosis - Memories, Dreams and Reflections the work of Florence Vale

File consists of records related to Florence Vale's exhibition "Metamorphosis - Memories, Dreams and Reflections," circulated by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University, Kingston. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from May 7 to June 7, 1981.

Records consist of correspondence with the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, a shipping contract, a list of works, invoices, and administrative documents.

Maxwell Bates retrospective exhibition

File consists of records related to the travelling Retrospective Exhibition of Maxwell Bates, organized by the Confederation Centre Art Gallery and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1967.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue including a biography of the artist, a newspaper clipping, correspondence, and a Dalhousie newsletter.

Max Lyle

File consists of records relating to planning an exhibition of artworks by Max Lyle at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1971.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue containing Lyles work from the 1970 Comalco Invitation Award for Sculpture in Aluminum, as well as correspondence between Lyle and Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

Massey medals 1970

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Massey Medals for Architecture 1970', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 1-30, 1971.

Records consist of a condition report, exhibition agreement contract, descriptive exhibition text and packing lists, correspondence with the National Gallery, handwritten notes, and a press release from the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC) regarding the finalists and winning entries for the Massey Medals Awards Competition.

Massey landscapes collection exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Massey Collection: Landscapes', organized an circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, box list, contractual documents, invoices, and correspondence.

Massey bequest

File consists of records related to the circulation of the 'Vincent Massey Bequest' exhibition of Canadian Paintings organized by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 15 to December 5, 1971.

records consist of loan and packing lists of artworks being loaned for the exhibition, a condition report, loan agreement forms, and correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada.

"Masks without masquerades" (African masks) exhibition

File consists of records related to the Mask Without Masquerades exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 6 to March 3, 1974. The exhibition planned in conjunction with Dr. Jacqueline Fry (Department of Anthropology of the University of Montreal) and the Dalhousie committee on African studies.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Jacqueline Fry (Department of Anthropology, University of Montreal) regarding selecting pieces, catalogues shipments, list of owners, and material descriptions. File also contains insurance documents, invitation lists, interdepartmental memos, packing instructions, letters and loan agreement forms, newspaper clippings, a slide (untitled), and incoming letters from the Royal Ontario Museum, the New Brunswick Museum, and the National Museum of Canada regarding transferring African masks.

Mary Pratt : painting and drawings

File consists of records related to an exhibition of works by a Newfoundland painter, Mary Pratt, organized by the Memorial Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 9, 1975, to January 4, 1976.

Records consist of a condition report, correspondence, a floor plan, a list of exhibition expenses, invoices, interdepartmental memos, newspaper clipping, and an opening invitation.

Mark Gomes : recent work

File consists of records related to an exhibition of works by sculptor Mark Gomes, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from 12 March to 12 April 1981.

Records consist of correspondence with other galleries regarding exhibition proposals, letters to/from Mark Gomes, grant applications, exhibition agreement, biography, clippings, research notes, invoices, and other administrative documents(business office).

Mario Giacomelli

The file consists of records related to an exhibition of photographs by Mario Giacomelli organized by George Eastman House of Photography and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 8-25, 1968.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of George Eastman House, an exhibition report form, descriptive text for the exhibition, and a list of artworks.

Marina Stewart

File consists of records related to the Marina Stewart exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in September 1973.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Stewart, a shipping insurance letter, a press release draft, and a newspaper clipping titled 'Marina Stewart - a supernatural quality' by Ernest Smith.

March 11, 1971 inaugural exhibition Dalhousie art gallery - arts center

File consists of records related to organizing artworks and exhibitions to be shown at the Dalhousie Art Gallery during March 1971, to coincide with the Dalhousie Art Gallery official opening at it's current home in the then newly built Dalhousie Art Centre.

Records consist of plans for exhibitions, bequest agreements, and correspondence regarding the loan of artworks from other galleries.

Mans[a]ram Panchel exhibition (Memorial U.)

File consists of records related to the exhibition, 'Mansaram Panchal' organized and circulated by the Art Gallery, Memorial University through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit. The exhibition was meant to be presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1972, however it was not mounted due to time constraints resulting from receiving the artworks by mail too late in the exhibition period.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and the Art Gallery, Memorial University. Additional records consist of shipment receipts from the Confederation Art Gallery.

Man at leisure and play

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Man at Leisure and Play' organized and toured by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1970.

Records consist of a newspaper clipping, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), a packing list, and a notice from the Maritime Art Association (M.A.A).

Man and his environment

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Man and His Environment' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie in April 1970.

Records consist of a packing list, two newspaper clippings, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the National Gallery of Canada.

Louis Stokes : alchemy spirals

File consists of records related to the exhibition of works by sculptor Louis Stokes entitled "Alchemy Spirals," presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 31 to February 24, 1980.

Records are divided into 6 folders: folder 9 - administrative files; folder 10 - grant application; folder 11 - report; folder 12 - publicity and advertising; folder 13 - financial; folder 14 - photographs.

Note:
- foler 9 'administrative files' contains proposed outline, biography, resume, exhibit agreement, correspondence, packing instruction, and transportation.
- folder 12 'publicity and advertising' contains advertising, clippings, reviews, exhibition texts, exhibition pamphlet, and catalogue order.
- folder 13 'financial' contains insurance, budget, payment, invoices, expenses (business records), final expense report.

Louis de Niverville retrospective

File consists of records related to a retrospective exhibition of artwork by Louis de Niverville, organized by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 21 to January 14, 1979.

Records consist of clippings, media releases, exhibition itineraries, correspondence, and other administrative documents.

Louis Comtois : paintings 1974-1979

File consists of records related to the planning of the exhibition of paintings by Louis Comtois, organized by the Curatorial Department, Art Gallery of Ontario, and circulated by nationally by Extension Services. The exhibition showed at Dalhousie from August 14 to September 21, 1980.

Records consist of correspondence with Art Gallery of Ontario, crate lists, tour schedule, news releases, clippings, catalogue order, grant applications, and administrative documents (business office correspondence).

Los Mayas

File consists of records related to the planning of an exhibition of Mayan sculptures and ceramics, "Los Mayas," organized and circulated by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Limited. Ontario. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 19 to May 13, 1979.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, correspondence, lists of works, gallery talk schedules during the Los Mayas exhibition, news releases, photographs, a list of exhibition expenses and other administrative documents.

L.L. Fitzgerald

File consists of records related to the L. L. (Lionel Lemoine) Fitzgerald exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1967.

Records consist of lists of works, contractual documents, a condition report, and a letter to Evelyn Holmes regarding exhibition fees.

Leona Gom : [poetry reading]

File consists of records related to a poetry reading by Leona Gom, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery on October 27, 1975.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Bruce W. Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Leona Gom. File also includes interdepartmental memos, invitation cards, and a copy of a report to The Canada Council on the Public Reading.

Lectures 1968-69-70

File consists of records related to the planning and presenting of guest lectures, presentations, readings, and talks organized through the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the period of 1968-1970. Records primarily relate to the planning of a lecture by Andrew Hudson.

Records consist primarily of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery). Additional records consist of a photograph of guest lecturer Russel Harper (Professor, author), an itinerary for Mr. Andrew Hudson, a newspaper clipping regarding Hudson's visit, three lecture outlines, and biographies and curricula vitae for Andrew Hudson, Joan M. Vastokas, and Russell Harper.

Lectures 1967-68

Files consist of records related to the planning of guest lectures by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1967-1968 academic period. These relate primary to two lectures, given by Nathan Lyons (Associate Director of Photography, George Eastman House) and Dr. R.H. Hubbard (Chief Curator, National Gallery of Canada).

Records consist of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes regarding the arrangement and planning of guest lecture events, Dalhousie newsletters, lecture summaries, publicity text, curriculum vitae and biographies, newspaper clippings, and lecture itineraries.

Lectures 1966-67

File consists of records related to the scheduling of guest lectures in connection with the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1966-1967 academic period.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) regarding organizing, planning, and presenting guest lectures. Additional records consist of a Dalhousie newsletter regarding a lecture presented by Stuart Allen Smith (Director, Beaverbrook Art Gallery), as well as Smith's biography and lecture summaries, lecturer itineraries, newspaper clippings, and publicity materials related to Ladislas Segy (Director, Segy Gallery, NY).

Lectures 1964-65

File consists of records related to the planning of lectures connected to the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1964-1965 academic year.

Records consist of correspondence of Dr. Mirko Usmiami (Curaotr, Dalhousie art Gallery), press for lectures by Francis Haskell and Helmut Becker, and biographical information and lecture summaries for John Steegman.

Lectures 1963-64

File consists of records related to the planning of guest lectures for the 1963-1964 academic period connected to the Dalhousie art Gallery.

Records consist of correspondence between Dr. Mirko Usmiani (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Jean-Paul Morriset (Eastern Representative, National Gallery of Canada) regarding having Morisset give a lecture at the gallery, a memo from the Maritime Art Association to all member groups regarding a lecture tour by Morisset, an itinerary for Mr. Lee Johnson, and a letter from A.S Mowat (Professor of Education, Dalhousie University; prior Chairman of the Dalhousie arts Committee) to Usmiami regarding a lecture series presented by Mowat.

Lectures 1962-63

File consists of records related tot he planning of guest lectures under the auspice of the National Gallery of Canada by the Dalhousie Art Committee and Gallery.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Dr. Mirko Usmiami (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the National Gallery of Canada. Additional records consist of publicity materials for a lecture by Professor George Swinton (School of Art, University of Manitoba).

Lectures 1961-62

File consists of records relating to the organizing of guest lectures presented under the auspice of the National Gallery of Canada by the Dalhousie Arts Committee for the 1961-1962 academic period.

Records consist of publicity materials for a lecture by Mr. John Woodward (Keeper, Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery), a letter and illustrated instructions for preparation of a lecture given by Professor W. O. Judkins (Chairman, Fine Arts, McGill University), and correspondence between Mirko Usmiami (Chairman, Arts Committee) and staff of the National Gallery of Canada.

Lectures 1960-61

File consists of records relating to guest lecture evens planned for the 1960-1961 academic year by the Dalhousie Arts Committee.

Records consist of handwritten notes, accompanying text for a lecture by Robert Rowe, M. A. (Director, Leeds City Art Gallery) including a biography, news release, and public notice. Additional records consist of correspondence between dr. Mirko Usmiami (Chairman, Art Committee, Dalhousie University) and National Gallery of Canada staff, contract agreements, and accompanying texts for a lecture from Professor G. Stephen Vickers, which was cancelled due to poor weather affecting travel.

Lectures 1959-60

File consists of records pertaining to the arrangement of guest lectures to be held at Dalhousie under the auspice of the National Gallery of Canada in 1959-1960.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Mirko Usmiami and representatives of the National Gallery of Canada, including one telegraph. Additional records consist of a receipt, newspaper mat, and unsigned lecture report.

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