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Correspondence with the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien

File includes a letter sent to Prime Minsiter Chrétien from Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Includes a copy of an editorial by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, "Open letter to the G7," that she sent to the Globe and Mail. The editorial discusses the importance of adding sustainable ocean development to the G7 agenda.

Correspondence with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - IOC (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission)

File contains correspondence, a conference meeting schedule, a seminar prospectus, final reports and an agenda from the Planning Group session for the seminar on "Oceans, Mankind and Ethics." The file also includes Pacem in Maribus invitations, and correspondence about the "Ocean Yearbook."

Correspondence with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

File contains material on the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Included is material printed off UNITAR website (e.g., a work programme from 2001). Also included is an invitation and an agenda to a conference on "The Sea and Security" to be held in March 2002, at which Mann Borgese was supposed to give the keynote address.

Correspondence with the University of Southern California (Sea Grant Institutional Program)

File contains correspondence with Dorothy M. Bjur of the University of Southern California (Sea Grant Institutional Program). Correspondence concerns the Law of the Sea Lecture series hosted there between 1975-1976, where Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a presenter at the conference ("World Perceptions of Ocean Space: A Critical Issue"). Also includes a brochure advertising the event.

Correspondence with Tommy Koh

File contains correspondence with Ambassador Tommy Koh, who was the Executive Director of the Asia-Europe Foundation, a member of Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Topics of discussion include setting up the IWCO, including discussions of potential members. File contains duplicate copies of letters, which have not been digitized.

Correspondence with Ton Waarts

File contains correspondence with W.K. Hoekzema (Internationale Spectator), and a copy, sent to Ton Waarts, of "III UNCLoS 4: Revisions and Provisions" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.

Correspondence with Tsutomu Fuse

File contains correspondence with Tsutomu Fuse, who was a professor at Yokohama City University. Topics discussed include funding and organizing the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).

Correspondence with United Nations Associations (UNAs)

File contains a draft of "The Law of the Sea," an analysis of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS), by Elisabeth Mann Borgese sent, along with a biographical blurb, to "Bulletin" (published by the UNA in Canada). The file also includes correspondence with the UNA in Canada and UNA-USA (includes a "Law Day" flyer picturing Mann Borgese).

Correspondence with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officials

File contains correspondence with various United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officials (some of which concerns various International Ocean Institute (IOI) projects, such as the “Ocean Yearbook”), a copy of a UNDP report, "Country and Intercountry Programming and Projects - The Global and Interregional Programme" and a funding proposal from the IOI to UNDP (“Pilot Project on Multiple Uses of Mediterranean Sea”).

Correspondence with Venancio De Moura

File contains a piece of correspondence from De Moura, who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Angola. Letter concerns Elisabeth Mann Borgese's resignation from the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).

Correspondence with Victor M. Lessiovski

File contains correspondence with Victor M. Lessiovski, Special Assistant to the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN). Topics of discussion include the Arctic Basin Project, Planning Council meetings of the International Ocean Institute (IOI), and sea shells.

Correspondence with Wenfeng Hou

File contains correspondence to Hou Wenfeng, who was the Director of the International Ocean Institute (IOI) China Operational Centre. Correspondence includes an invitation to join the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), and Professor Hou's seminar on deep ocean management.

Correspondence with William Koshland

File contains correspondence with Koshland, who was an employee of Alfred A. Knopf. Correspondence concerns Elisabeth Mann Borgese's book "Chairworm and Supershark," and royalties from a newly published collection of Thomas Mann letters.

Correspondence with William Morris

File contains correspondence with William Morris regarding a potential filming of Mann Borgese's "Ascent of Woman." Also includes a discussion of Elisabeth Mann Borgese's typing dogs. The file also contains correspondence with Edwin Seaver.

Correspondence with Yokohama City University

File contains correspondence with various university officials. Includes an Memorandum of Understanding between Yokohama City University and Dalhousie, on the establishment of an exchange program between the two institutions.

Correspondence, Red Cap Snow Shoe Club

File contains correspondence from Samuel Balcom and Hylton Olthouse to members of the Red Cap Snow Shoe Club, about honorary memberships, reminders of upcoming meetings and committee obligations, and potential donations of books (in lieu of flowers) as requested by deceased members, to All Saints Cathedral, and the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children.

Creation of the Arvid Pardo award

File contains correspondence concerning the creation and announcement of the award. “Proposal on the Establishment by International Ocean Institute (IOI) of an ‘Arvid Pardo Award for Research on the Concept of Common Heritage’” by Alexander Yankov, a press release, an announcement in United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s “International Marine Science,” and correspondence from applicants, including a submission from winner Peter Payoyo.

Credo Chinesa

James Dinwiddie records his observations on China in this notebook. He makes several notes about geography, animal life, and various customs. This file consists of one notebook.

Crimson stain : [poster]

File contains three copies of a poster for two concerts by the Halifax Camerata Singers in collaboration with Nova Voce, Nova Scotia's provincial men's choir, and Shimon Walt on cello. The concerts featured the world premiere of "Crimson Stain" by Larry Nickel and took place at the Knox United Church in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia and the First Baptist Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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