Archives Catalogue

Student Placement Office records related to Nova Scotia Agricultural College students and graduates

Subseries
1973-1997

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Subseries contains an overview of employment reports of recent graduates of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and current students. Details also include statistics of recent graduates working in various industries and where students did their summer placements.

Student handbooks of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Subseries
2005

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College archival reference collection

Series consists of Nova Scotia Agricultural College student handbooks and agendas, a publication of NSAC Students' Union. The handbooks include a president's message, Student Union message, student union info, and campus information such as the pub, teams, clubs, athletics, career and health services information, and information about the library, information technology, and a quick campus directory in addition to the daytimer and calendar.

Strawberry signs

MS-14-14, MS-14 Box 217, Folder 6
File
no date [1965-1991]

Part of Gordon Kinsman fonds

File contains two strawberry signs. One says: "Beaver Brook Farms - Strawberries - Three Suns - Digby, Nova Scotia (12 pint boxes)". The other is a strawberry picking sign, it shows the "right and wrong way to pick berries". Neither are dated.

Strawberry reference resources (Agdex 230 - 232/68)

MS-14-REF, Box 16, Folder 8
File
1957-1982

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

File contains journal articles relating to strawberries; topics include species variety, growth factors, pathology, cross-breeding, genetics, parasites, etc., that were published between 1957-1982.

Strawberry picking and how to pack boxes photographs

MS-14-14, PB Box 39, Folder 6
File
1971

Part of Gordon Kinsman fonds

File contains three photographs of people strawberry picking in a field and how to pack berry boxes properly. Two photographs are dated 1971, one is undated.

Strawberry industry - N.S., Gordon Kinsman papers

MS-14-14, MS-14 Box 217, Folder 4
File
1891-1986

Part of Gordon Kinsman fonds

File contains Gordon Kinsman's papers and records related to the strawberry industry in Nova Scotia from 1891-1958. Records include strawberry history newspaper mentions from the Kentville Star in 1891, and the Truro Daily News from 1895-1901. Included is information on strawberry production in Nova Scotia, the distribution of strawberries around the province and export to Boston and Montreal, Masstown Strawberry Growers Co-operative Ltd. (1946-1958) production and sales. A reproduction of the article "Strawberry boxes : Messers, Lewis & Sons" from the Truro Daily News, v.4:no.157, Saturday, July 7, 1894. A reproduction of the article "Strawberries" from The Busy East, 1917 about shipping strawberries in 1868. It also has information on blueberries shipped to Boston from Nova Scotia in the 1870s. A reproduction of a photograph "Picking strawberries in Yarmouth", from The Down East (1910-1917). Includes picture of picking strawberries in the Valley, with several handwritten notations about the crates and boxes in the photograph - NOTE - Dalhousie University Archives, Reference files: Dalhousie history, Price, H.B.A. Valley Farm in NS Date 1928-29; reprinted from the Dalhousie Review, Vol VIII, 1928-29, page 165, Box/File: MS-1-REF 117.19. Memorandum from an Agricultural representative, Truro, N.S., March 9, 1962, re: strawberry containers in 1964 were to be shipped in single layers to prevent bruising and damage to the berries, noted that 1960/61 growers ran short on boxes and crates, it is recommended to order more ahead of time next year. There is correspondence from an Agricultural representative, Dale Ells, Markets Representative, N.S. Department of Agriculture, Truro, N.S., September 5, 1963, re: Berries to Boston; 12 qy vs 32 qt for shipping: Boston finds 12 qt of higher quality, less damage to berries, more marketable. There's additional correspondence from Gordon Kinsman to Mrs. Thelma Pepper, May 29, 1986, re: Mrs. Pepper prepared an exhibit of photographs for the MacDonald Historical Museum. Beaver Brook strawberry sales, typed, "Digby" in ink, 1968, in two pieces, the old tape fell off. There was also a photocopy of a business card for Herrett's woodworking, specializing in boxwood and custom sawing - Springhill, N.S. and a sample of cellophane that was used on top of quart boxes between the 1920-1970s.

Strategic plans of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Subseries
1994-2008

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College archival reference collection

Series consists of Nova Scotia Agricultural College strategic plans, outlining future including managing enrollment, promoting research and scholarships, serving the community, sustaining the environment and additional topics related to future plans for the NSAC.

Strategic plan for the Canadian Sheep Industry / Prepared by the Canadian Sheep Federation with the support of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

MS-14-22, Box 286, Folder 2
File
June 1994

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Stock judging cane

MS-14-44, Museum Range-Shelf, M15.4
Item
[1900?]-[2008?]

Part of Errol E.I. Hancock fonds

Steps necessary for a big development of Nova Scotia agriculture

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 53
File
[19-]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

Steps necessary for a big development of Nova Scotia agriculture

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 52
File
[19-]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

Status of Western Nova Scotia sheep stocks progress report

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 35, Folder 5, Item 3
Item
1980

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Starting right with bees : a beginner's handbook on beekeeping

MS-14-REF, Box 25, Folder 9, Item 3
Item
1974

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Starting right with bees : a beginner's handbook on beekeeping

MS-14-REF, Box 25, Folder 9, Item 4
Item
1976

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Standardized mangers for cow stalls

MS-14-REF, Box 3, Folder 14
File
[19-]

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Standard price list, published by Union Drawn Steel Co., Ltd. of Hamilton, Ont.

MS-14-REF, Box 3, Folder 10
File
April 1, 1915

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Stan Curtis Biology lecture notes at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College between 1937-1938

UA-43, Box 4, Folder 9
File
1937-1938

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Staff and student directories of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Series
1991-2005, predominantly 2002-2005

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College archival reference collection

Series contains the Nova Scotia Agricultural College staff directories for the years 1991, 2002, 2003, and 2005.

Spring Landscape Design courses pamphlet : a Wednesday evening series with John Higgins

UA-43, Box 9, Folder 8
File
1998

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains a pamphlet inviting registration to Spring Landscape Design courses : a Wednesday evening series with John Higgins. Held from April 8 - May 13, 1998 the series included sessions on :
Trees and shrub planting
Decks
Garden pools
Garden rooms
Modern artful gardening
A touch of classic horticulture

Spraying - R28

MS-14-46, MS-14, AV8, Drawer 1, Folder 12, Item 4
Item
1998

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Item is a photograph of spraying in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R28.

Spraying - R27

MS-14-46, MS-14, AV8, Drawer 1, Folder 12, Item 3
Item
1998

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Item is a photograph of spraying in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R27.

Spraying - R26

MS-14-46, MS-14, AV8, Drawer 1, Folder 12, Item 2
Item
1998

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Item is a photograph of spraying in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R26.

Spraying - R25

MS-14-46, MS-14, AV8, Drawer 1, Folder 12, Item 1
Item
1998

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Item is a photograph of spraying in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R25.

Speech entitled 'Agricultural development of Cape Breton Island'

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 28
File
before 1966

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Specific correspondence related to the Nova Scotia Wool Marketing Board

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 42, Folder 8
Item

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Specific correspondence related to the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 42, Folder 7
Item

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Specific correspondence related to the Canada Sheep Marketing Council

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 43, Folder 3
Item

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Special supply catalog, published by the The Goodison Thresher Co., Sarnia, Ont.

MS-14-REF, Box 1, Folder 16
File
[19-]

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Special report : Provincial Farm Proceedings of Special Committee of House of Assembly

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 39
File
[19-?]

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Special machinery for marshland drainage / C.E. Henry, presentated at the annual meeting of the North Atlantic Section, American Society of Agricultural Engineering, Fredericton, N.B.

MS-14-REF, Box 9, Folder 5
File
Aug. 20-23, 1961

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

South Rights River Dam - environmental and economic impact study / McDonnell Engineering Co., Ltd., Antigonish, N.S.

MS-14-REF, Box 10, Folder 1
File
1975

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

"Some of the men who "did things" to advance Maritime agriculture during 1910" supplement to the 'Maritime Farmer', Christmas, Dec. 20, 1910, Sussex, N.B.

MS-14-2, MS-14, Box 2, Folder 25
File
1910

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Some flowering bulbs / by E.M. Straight

MS-14-REF, Box 27, Folder 6
File
1928

Part of Peers family fonds

Some common animal diseases: horse, cattle, swine, sheep, poultry

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 35, Folder 9, Item 7
Item
1944

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Some common animal diseases : horses cattle swine sheep poultry / E. E. I. Handcock

MS-14-REF, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 1
File
1944

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Some achievements of Nova Scotia agriculture

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 51
File
[19-]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

Soil and water conservation under the Agricultural and Rural Development Act / Neil A. Williams

MS-14-REF, Box 10, Folder 19
File
Feb. 2-15, 1967

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Soil analysis and its interpretation - manuscript

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 126, Folder 14
File
[19-]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 4 handwritten drafts of a manuscript, regarding methods for determining available nutrients in the soil, written by Melville Cumming.

Social interaction and elderly women : widows in two greater Toronto area communities / Barbara M. Datlen and Kenneth B. Beesley

UA-43-REF, Box 34, Folder 3, Item 3
Item
1995

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College archival reference collection

Small silver/pewter pin featuring Cumming hall and "1905-2005 NSAC"

UA-43, Museum, Range 12, Shelf 4
Item
2005

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Small farm today. Sept./Oct. 2000

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 54, Folder 2, Item 7
Item
2000

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Sketch of some coal and iron areas in Kemptown, Colchester County, Nova Scotia

MS-14-9, AV8, Drawer 1, Folder 15
Item
October 4th, 1905

Part of Atlantic Canada farm and rural life collection

Item is a sketch of a survey of some coal and iron areas in Kemptown, Colchester County, Nova Scotia. It was surveyed for A.H. Learnment, et al., October 4th, 1905 by J.K. Eaton D.C.L.S. Scale 1":40.00 chains. Also shown are adjacent properties of J.H. McKay, Maple Leaf Prospecting Co., and J. McNaughton.

Sketch of property lying on the North side of the Intervale Road near I.R.C. Railway [Truro, Nova Scotia]

MS-14-9, AV8, Drawer 1, Folder 17
Item
June 27, 1911

Part of Atlantic Canada farm and rural life collection

Item is a sketch of the properties lying on the North side of the Intervale Road near I.R.C. Railway crossing known as the Allan Loughead field [Truro, Nova Scotia]. Surveyed for the Hon. W.F. McCurdy, of Baddeck, Cape Breton. Truro, N.S. June 27, 1911 [by] J.K. Eaton, D.C.L. Surveyor. Scale 1":30'. Also shown are the property of Gov. Experimental Farm, Queen Street East or Intervale Road, the center of Logan's Gully, and the proposed new street. Adjacent properties are Miller, Mrs. Maud Work, Mrs. Adelaide Nowlin, and Wm.E. Logan. There is a handwritten note in pencil under the Surveyors label.

Sketch of farm at Valley Station [Nova Scotia]

MS-14-9, AV9, Drawer 6, Folder 12
Item
January 19, 1899

Part of Atlantic Canada farm and rural life collection

Item is a sketch of a farm at Valley Station [Nova Scotia], surveyed for Mary Christie, January 19, 1899, by J.K. Eaton, D.C.L.S.

Sketch of a woodlot in Truro, Nova Scotia

MS-14-9, AV8, Drawer 4, Folder 12
Item
December 26th, 1903

Part of Atlantic Canada farm and rural life collection

Item is a sketch of a woodlot Truro, Nova Scotia, surveyed for Indian Department, Ottawa, December 26th, 1903, by J.K. Eaton, D.C.L. Surveyor. It also shows the lands of Thomas B. Smith, R.H. Smith, and Henry Waller. The scale is 1":400 chains.

Sixty-one lines to Golden Lad / Harry Jenkins