Fonds contains materials collected by Halifax-based AIDS activist Larry Baxter. Materials in fonds document Baxter's involvement or interactions with a variety of Nova Scotian AIDS-related organizations, including Churchmembers Assembled to Respond to AIDS [CARAS], AIDS Nova Scotia [ANS], and the Nova Scotia Persons with AIDS Coalition. These materials include administrative and financial records, internal and external reports, memos and correspondence, proposals and planning materials, workshop materials, and reference materials. Fonds also contains Baxter's collection of news clippings covering a broad range of LGBT and AIDS-related issues, and his collection of pamphlets regarding AIDS-related issues and concerns.
File contains clippings dated 2003 related to sex and sexuality, AIDS and other bloodborne diseases, religion and homosexuality, LGBT political and social issues (same sex marriage, legal protections), LGBT media and events.
Sub-series contains news clippings from regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings from 1984 - 1985 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings and reference materials from January-July 1989 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings and reference materials from July - December 1989 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings and reference materials from July - December 1991 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings and reference materials from January - June 1992 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings and reference materials from July - December 1992 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings and reference materials from January - June 1998 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings and reference materials from July - December 2000 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings and reference materials from January - June 2002 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains clippings from Nova Scotia newspapers dated 1988 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Nova Scotia. File also contains two drafts of the Student Union of Nova Scotia's submission to the Nova Scotia Task Force on AIDS.
File contains clippings from Nova Scotia newspapers dated 2001 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Nova Scotia. File also contains one pamphlet about sexual assault.
File contains pamphlets, information sheets, and other reference materials from 1987 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; living with AIDS; and AIDS-related social issues.
File contains pamphlets, information sheets, and other reference materials from 1989 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; living with AIDS; and AIDS-related social issues.
File contains information for AIDS-LINK volunteers, including information on how to recruit, screen, and train volunteers, and volunteer application forms.
File contains financial statements for the three month period between 1 January and 31 March 1991. Statements were generated to reflect a change in the CARAS fiscal year, which now runs 1 April to 31 March.
File contains one package of reference materials related to the AIDS Mastery workshop, facilitated by the Nova Scotia Persons With AIDS Coalition. File also contains two pamphlets for LGBT-friendly churches.
File contains a document titled "Management of HIV disease: One physician's approach"; a list of items added to the Nova Scotia Advisory Commission AIDS library; conference proceedings from a workshop on palliative care for persons with AIDS; a list of regional coordinators for home care programs; a list of resources available through the International Conference on AIDS 1993; a newsletter from AIDS Nova Scotia; and a questionnaire from Metro United Way regarding health care and community needs.
File contains materials related to A Time for Quiet and Healing, the weekly service and vigil hosted by CARAS for people living with AIDS, their friends, family, and supporters. materials include posters, flyers, programs, sheet music, clippings, and notes.
Subseries contains documents relating to the operation of Morton House, a residence and hospice in Halifax operated by CARAS for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Morton House was established in 1988 and closed in the early 2000s.
File contains documentation and correspondence regarding 2277 Brunswick Street, which became the site of Morton House. Materials include the Morton House proposal, property deed, correspondence regarding mortgage guarantees, and rental policy documents.
File contains materials regarding a CARAS survey of churches and religious groups to identify attitudes towards individuals with HIV/AIDS and faith groups' involvement with CARAS or other HIV/AIDS support programs. Materials include the survey report, correspondence, memos, minutes, and notes.
File contains administrative records, including one policy protocol, one organization chart, one document outlining meeting protocols, a certificate of incorporation, a memorandum of association, and bi-laws.
File contains the Metro Area Committee on AIDS certificate of incorporation, memorandum of association, bi-laws, job descriptions, one draft of the 1988 policy and personnel manual.
File contains AIDS Nova Scotia internal reports, financial statements, memos and correspondence, press releases, and meeting agendas. File also contains background information on the ANS research fund and guidelines for applicants, agendas, minutes and reports from research fund advisory committee.
File contains materials related to the AIDS Community Action Program [ACAP], including documents outlining program goals and requirements, correspondence, press releases, and briefs related to ACAP funding for AIDS-related projects.
File contains materials related to a 1992 federal audit of AIDS Nova Scotia expenses. Materials include correspondence, audit comments, and one copy of the audit report.
File contains administrative records produced by the Metro Area Committee on AIDS [MACAIDS] board of directors from 1988-1989. Materials include meeting agendas and minutes, memos and correspondence, strategic planning materials, by-laws and internal policies, financial statements, reports and recommendations, project proposals and planning materials, grant applications, committee documents, and notes.
File contains materials related to the operations of the Coalition of Community Groups, a precursor to the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia. Materials include planning documents and timelines, correspondence, focus group materials, speaking notes, reports and recommendations, and written notes.
