File contains a program and review from a production of "Ruddigore" by the Savoy Society of McGill; an open letter about the proposed phase out of music and theatre at Dalhousie University; documents and a program from the Paris American Academy; a photograph of Pierre Trudeau watching a woman weaving at the Fortress Louisbourg; correspondence and a job posting from the University at Buffalo Department of Theatre and Dance; Robert Doyle's curriculum vitae from 1985; submissions to the Writers Federation 15th Annual Atlantic Writing Competition; "Tan, the Tartan Teddy" by Robert Doyle; and "Teddy MacBear" by Doyle Robertson (Robert Doyle's pen name). The file also contains a plastic folder that holds two Sackville crest patches; designs for military logos; and a program for Musikkorps der Fallschirmjager.
File contains correspondence about the Dr. Basil Cooke Award, a lecture schedule, correspondence from students, a list of student addresses, a memorandum about the faculty academic priorities ranking process, departmental meeting agenda and minutes, student assessment of instruction forms, unit reviews and unit review responses. The file includes reference letters for Mark De Coste; Freda Larade; Gail Worobey; Beata Slesinski; and Amanda Stapells. The file also contains letters from Avery Anderson; Monique B. Moffatt; Vivien Lau; James A. W.; Alison West; Tanya Shaw; and Patsy, which are mostly letters accepting invitations to return to the program.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1989 production of little Mary Sunshine. The sketch shows the entire stage design, with a teepee, a cabin, several pine trees, and a sign reading "Colorado Inn."
Item is a watercolour sketch for "Democracy 250," the pre-show for the 2008 Nova Scotia Royal International Military Tattoo. The sketch shows several figures in historical dress re-enacting a street scene.
Item is a pencil sketch of a set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1984 production of Grease. The design is for Sandy's bedroom in act I, scene IV. The sketch shows a bed with a heart-shaped headboard and a canopy. There are additional sketches and notes on the back of the sketch.
Item is a set design sketch for Dalhousie Theatre's 1984 production of Grease. The design is for the Rydell High sign. The sign reads "Rydell High Welcomes Class of '59." The lettering on the sign is printed while the rest of the design is executed with pen and markers.
Item is a pencil sketch of a set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1984 production of Grease. The design is for outside the gym at Rydell High in act I, scene II. The sketch shows a large door with steps in front of it and a sign that says "GYM." There are notes about the design on the front and back of the sketch.
Item is a marker sketch of a set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1984 production of Grease. The design is for the Rydell High gym decor in Act I scene I. The sketch shows a large sign that says "Rydell High Welcomes Class of '59."
Item is a pencil sketch of a set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1984 production of Grease. The design is for Jan's basement in act II, scene IV. The sketch shows a large poster of a rock star with several seats and cushions in front of it. There are notes about the design on the front and back of the sketch.
Item is a coloured pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of The Insect Comedy. The sketch shows four men standing together and masturbating. File also contains a black and white photocopy of the sketch.
Item is a pencil sketch of a set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1984 production of Grease. The design is for the cafeteria in act I, scene II. The sketch shows a table with chairs around it. There are notes about the design on the front and back of the sketch.
Item is a watercolour set design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of the Taming of the Shrew. The sketch shows on large illustration of the stage surrounded by four smaller illustrations of the stage, each with a different set.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 9, "The Philosophical Lieutenant and the Three Village Women." The sketch shows one male figure sitting in a chair with three women in black around him. One of the woman is threatening him with a knife behind him. There is also another male figure in the distance.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 8, "The Unforeseen Consequences of a Patriotic Act." The sketch shows two figures in red-brown robes and one female figure in a white and gold robe with a parasol.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 7, "She Sees the Argument - But..." The sketch shows three female figures in grey work uniforms standing together.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 6, "The Dumb Woman's Ecstasy." The sketch shows one female figure and two male figures standing together and wearing costumes. One of the male figures is holding a bag that says "La Coutlier de la Torture."
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 4, "Reasons for the Fall of Emperors." The sketch shows three male figures in different military uniforms. The figures are standing together with a desert and a tent in the background.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 3, "Necessity for Prost. in Advanced Societies." The sketch shows one male figure and three female figures standing together.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 2, "Kiss my Hands." The sketch shows six figures, three of whom are wearing military uniforms and holding weapons. The other three figures are wearing pajamas and appear to be a mother, father, and son. The father's hands are bound and he is being led away by one of the military people.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 10, "Not Him." The sketch shows two female figures and one male figure. The male figure is holding a bag of severed heads.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 10, "...Not Him." The sketch shows one male figure in an elaborate uniform standing beside two female figures wearing robes and veils over their faces.
Item is an oil pastel sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 1, "The Weaver's Ecstasy at the Discovery of a New Colour." The sketch shows three male figures and two female figures standing in a tent made of colourful materials. One male figure appears to be wearing a military uniform with his face covered by a scarf, and one of the female figures is wearing a veil over her face while putting her arms around the other three figures.
File contains the Mail Star's review of the Dalhousie production of "Love's Labour Lost." The review was written by Elissa Barnard. The article is torn from the newspaper and features a black and white photograph of Andre Davey ad King Navarre and Ben Stone as Berowne. The article mentions Robert Doyle's costume design.
Item is a program from an exhibit called "The Myth and Magic in Costuming for the Stage." The exhibit took place at the Mary E. Black Gallery in Halifax. The exhibit was created by Robert Doyle. The program features black and white reproductions of costume designs by Robert Doyle.
Item is a program from an exhibit called "Design is a Six Letter Word: Works of Robert Doyle." The exhibit ran from March 25th 1988 to June 26th 1988 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery. The program features a black and white reproduction of a set design painted by Robert Doyle.
File contains nine colour photographs of chairs and pots against pale green background. The chairs and earthenware are from the Fortress of Louisbourg.
File contains 16 photographs of costumes from "The Myth & Magic in costuming," an exhibition which took place at the Mary Black Gallery. Robert Doyle curated this exhibit and designed several of the costumes.
Item is a photocopy of two costume designs for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costumes are for a character named Wendla. The sketch shows two female figures wearing the costumes. Ribbon swatches are pinned to the photocopy.
Item is a photocopy of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costume is for a character named Wendla. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume.
Item is a photocopy of two costume designs for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costumes are for characters named Thea and Martha. There are fabric swatches pinned to the photocopy.
Item is a photocopy of a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Twelfth Night. The costume is for a sea captain. The photocopy has some of Doyle's notes about the costume written on it.
Item is a photocopy of a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Twelfth Night. The costume is for a character named Olivia. The sketch has some of Doyle's notes about the costume written on it, including sketches of its construction.
Item is a photocopy of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costume is for a character named Mrs. Gabor. There are fabric swatches pinned to the photocopy.
Item is a photocopy of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costume is for a character named Mrs. Bergman. There are two fabric swatches pinned to the photocopy.
Item is a photocopy of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costume is for a character named Ilse. There are three fabric swatches pinned to the photocopy.
Item is a photocopy of a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Twelfth Night. The costume is for a character named Feste. The photocopy has Doyle's notes about the costume written on it in red.
Item is a photocopy of a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Twelfth Night. The costume is for two officers. The photocopy has some of Doyle's notes about the costume written on it.
File contains two black and white photocopies of item 15, which is sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1990 production of Shakespeare's Women. The costumes are for Kent and Malvolio.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for a scene (probably scene 2 or 11), "Only Some Can Take the Strain." The sketch shows one figure with a feathered cap and clear visor, another male figure pulling a cart, and a third female figure with spiky hair.
Item is a book called "Nova Scotia Tattoo: Five Year Tradition." The book contains articles about the Nova Scotia Tattoo from 1979 to 1983. The book contains several black and white photographs from the Tattoo and the cover features two bugle players. Robert Doyle is mentioned in the book because he designed costumes for some of the performances.
