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The photograph as object 1843-1969

Item is a poster for the exhibition 'The Photograph as Object', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 15 to May 14, 1971.

The photograph as object

File consists of one catalogue for the exhibition 'The Photograph as Object', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie from April 15 to May 14, 1971.

The photograph as object

File consists of records related to the planning of the exhibition ' The Photograph as Object', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The Exhibition was presented at Dalhousie from April 15 to May 14, 1971.

Records consist of packing and artwork lists, loan agreements, a newspaper clipping titled 'The Photograph as Object, next Killam exhibition', a condition report, handwritten condition notes written on index cards, and correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada Extension Service.

The Montreal museum lends : II : nineteenth and twentieth century paintings

Item is a catalogue in the form of a folding poster for an exhibition of paintings from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition was circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February and March of 1975.

Catalogue contains a large-format, full-colour poster on one side, and an essay, list of paintings, and b&w images of select paintings.

The Montreal museum lends : I : seventeenth and eighteenth century paintings

Item is a catalogue in the form of a folding poster for an exhibition of paintings from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition was circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1974.

Catalogue contains a large-format, full-colour poster on one side, and an essay, list of paintings, and b&w images of select paintings.

The fourth Dalhousie drawing exhibition

Item is a catalogue for the 4th Dalhousie drawing exhibition , organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 1 to April 1, 1979. The exhibition presented the works of Alex Colville, Charlotte Hammond, Graham Metson, Brian Porter, Roger Savage, and Ruth Wainwright.

catalogue contains a forward, introduction by Carol Fraser (acting curator, Dalhousie art Gallery), biographies of each artist and quotations from them on their artworks, images of select artworks, and an exhibition list.

The films of Yoko Ono

Item is a poster for an exhibition of works by Yoko Ono, a conceptual artist and a member of the Fluxus movement. Yoko's films were screened at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1994.

The continuing thread

Item is a poster for a group exhibition of Barbara Luxton, Ann MacGillivray, Vita Plume, Leslie Sampson, and Ruth Scheuing presented by Eyelevel Gallery from January 7-25, 1986. The image on the poster is credited to Clayton & Sons, merchant tailors clothier, Argyle street, (Scotia Square) Halifax circa 1900 Nova Scotia Public Archives.

The Canadian canvas 1975-76

Item is a catalogue for a travelling exhibition of 85 Canadian paintings representing 46 artists from across the country. The exhibition was initiated and sponsored by Time Canada Ltd., and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 6 to December 4, 1975.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Stephen S. LaRue (President, Time Canada Ltd.), essays by Doris Shadbolt (Associate Director, Vancouver Art Gallery), Karen Wilkin (Curator, Edmonton Art Gallery), Alvin Balkind (Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of Ontario), Fernande Saint-Martin (Directrice, Musee d'art contemporain, Montreal), and Allen MacKay (Director, Anna Leonowens Gallery), biographies for each artist in the exhibition, images of select artworks, and an exhibition itinerary.

The body beautiful

Item is a poster for the Body Beautiful series exhibition, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September to October 1998.

The Bill Lynch Shows letterhead

File contains five copies of letterhead from The Bill Lynch Shows listing William P. Lynch as President and Manager, Halifax as his permanent address, his photograph, and, at the bottom of the page: "One train load of clean outdoor amusement."

The Bill Lynch Shows fonds

  • MS-4-218
  • Fonds
  • [after 1924], 1941 - 1985
Fonds contains business papers, photographs and carnival documents from the Bill Lynch Shows. The business papers consist of financial records, including daily reports, receipts and invoices, correspondence, catalogues, ephemera and commercial scripts. Photographs include prints, cardboard imprints and a metal plate. The carnival documents include complimentary show passes, act and ride information, and blueprints of carnival rides.

Lynch, William (Bill)

The Bill Lynch Shows financial records

Series contains documents related to the Bill Lynch Shows’ finances and the monetary purchases. Materials include daily reports from shows, daily cash statement forms (blank), invoices, receipts and receipt books, and cash books.

The Bill Lynch Shows correspondence

Series contains correspondence in the form of both business letters and personal letters, as well as notes from conversations had regarding the show by donor Barry Edwards after Bill Lynch’s death.

The Bill Lynch Shows business correspondence

File contains four business letters written to and from the Bill Lynch Shows from August 19, 1942 to July 16, 1947. The first is from the Bill Lynch Shows regarding a wallet lost on August 18, 1942 by Elmer Rogers and subsequently found, and is dated August 19, 1942. The second is from the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company regarding reconditioning a Caliola organ, and is dated October 6, 1942. The third is from the Annapolis County Exhibition Committee signed by Donald White regarding the Bill Lynch Shows returning from September 14-17, 1943, and is dated June 11, 1943. The fourth is from Teasdale and Foot, Limited and signed by Eric Teasdale regarding purchasing a car and multiple trucks for the Bill Lynch Shows, dated July 16, 1947.

The Bill Lynch Shows administrative records

Series contains various administrative documents used to run the Bill Lynch Shows. Materials include letterhead, Greater Exposition Shows contract forms (blank), railway passes, commercial scripts, blueprints, and photographs.

The Bill Lynch Shops carnival ride records

Series contains materials documenting the rides used by the Bill Lynch Shows and related materials. Written material includes expenses, maintenance issues, and assembly instructions. Related materials include blueprints for the rides.

The art of writing exhibition

File consists of records related to 'The Art of Writing', an exhibition organized and prepared by UNESCO and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1966.

Records consist of contractual documents between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes, a packing list and mounting instructions, and a condition report.

The 22nd annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to 22nd annual student, staff and alumni exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 1 to February 14, 1976.

Records consist of insurance documents, a list of photography prize winners, letters to prize winners, a blank exhibition entry form, correspondence regarding insurance, invoices, invitations and envelopes purchase order, interdepartmental memos, a short bio of Peter van S. Lange (photographer/filmmaker), list of alumni association board of directors 1975-76 with contact information, and lists of artworks including paintings, sculptures, photographs, jewellery, and slides. Also includes some documents from the previous student, staff and alumni photographic exhibition in 1971, including a list of selected slides for exhibition and press release for University News.

The 21st annual Dalhousie student, staff, and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of the 21st Annual Dalhousie Student, Staff and Alumni Exhibition, presented from January 21 to February 12, 1975.

Records consist of artwork and price lists, a list of prize winners, entry forms, a newspaper clipping, an invitation card, and correspondence of Mary Evans (Assistant Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

The 20th annual Dalhousie student, staff, and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to the twentieth annual Dalhousie Student, Staff, and Alumni exhibition held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 22 to February 3, 1974.

Records consist of lists of artworks chosen for the exhibition, a copy of invitation letter, and a list of the nineteenth annual Dalhousie Student, Staff, and Alumni exhibition.

The 17th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records relating to the 17th Annual Dalhousie Student, Staff and Alumni Award Exhibition, organized and presernted by Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1970.

Records consist of lists of artwork, prices, and prize winners; correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), and two invitations.

The 15th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records relating to the 15th Annual Dalhousie Student, Staff and Alumni Exhibition, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1968.

Records consist of an invitation, list of artworks, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Murray Fraser (President, Dalhousie Alumni Association), and a call for submissions of artwork.

The 14th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File contains records related to the 14th Annual exhibition of artworks by Dalhousie students, staff, and alumni.

Records consist of a list of works, list of winners for a 'slide contest', correspondence of Evelyn Holmes, a biography of R. H. (Roudolph Humphrey) Whips, and a Dalhousie newsletter.

Tactile Eskimo art

File consists of records related to the exhibition of Inuit carvings, presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 12 - 23, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Are Gallery) and L. Legge (Principal, Halifax School for the Blind) and between Anne Nurse-Richardson and Keith Garwood, a letter from Keith Garwood with an accompanying background note, a letter to L. Legge (Principal, Halifax School for the Blind) from G. Abrahamson (Chief, Social Development Division), and shipping receipt.

Svoboda

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of scenography by Josef Svoboda presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1974.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Lionel H. Lawrence (Chairman, Department of Theatre, Dalhousie University), photographs of Svoboda and his creations, a biography and curriculum vitae, and quotes from Svoboda.

Suburbia : Bill Owens

File consists of records related to the Suburbia exhibition featuring works by photographer Bill Owens, organized and circulated by the Western Association of Art Museum in Oakland. The exhibition was held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 9, 1975 - January 4, 1976.

Records consist of draft press releases, reviews, contract documents, correspondence, and a floor plan.

Studio D: a perspective

Item is a poster for a program of lectures, films, and videos on women's history produced by the studio, presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October to December 1998.

Stonedgloves - photographs poems Roy Kiyooka

File consists of records related to an exhibition of work by Roy K. Kiyooka (Head of Painting Division, NSCAD University), titled 'StoneDGloves - Photographs, poems by Roy Kiyooka' circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 1-31, 1972. Kiyooka presented a reading event on February 1, 1972 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery as a part of the exhibition.

Records consist of invitations to the February 1st reading event, an exhibition loan agreement, correspondence of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, an artist statement, and invoices.

Stephen Cruise

File consists of records related to an exhibition of artwork by Stephen Cruise titled 'Bitsandpieces,' organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 27 to May 22, 1976, and later at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 1980.

Records consist mainly of correspondence, financial statements, floor plans, and clippings. Also includes three photographs of Cruise's artworks, two postcards from Stephen Cruise to Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), eight photographic slides, and an opening invitation.

Stephen Cruise

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Stephen cruise, organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 27 to May 23, 1976, and later at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Bruce (B.W.) Ferguson (director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), drawings, photographs, collage, and text by Cruise, including scans of a conversation between Cruise and Philip Fry, who contributed the organization of the exhibition and preparation of the catalogue's text and design.

Space aliens

Item is a poster for screening selected films of Space Aliens, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from 17 January to 21 February 2001.
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