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 correspondence from members and organizations participating in CARAS and correspondence to Morton House. File also contains a transcript of an interview regarding housing options for people with AID; a proposal for a counselling centre in North End Halifax; a strategic document from the Atlantic AIDS network; a list of audio-visual educational materials; a AIDS mastery workshop registration form; a public service announcement regarding a film viewing; and a copy of the Morton House proposal including estimated costs.
File contains the Morton House Residence Committee annual report for 1989-1990, correspondence regarding utility hook ups, insurance documents, and a real estate appraisal report. File also contains two photographs of the exterior of Morton House, located in the residence committee report.
File contains AIDS-LINK administrative records and planning materials, including notes, steering committee terms of reference, sponsor lists, job descriptions, correspondence, evaluation forms, and pamphlet mock-ups.
File contains correspondence, clippings, and notes regarding the Spirituality and AIDS Conference, held December 3 1994, and the relationship between religion and homosexuality.
File contains correspondence regarding the potential sale of Morton House, a market analysis, and realtor's opinion of value. File also contains one pamphlet for Morton House.
File contains account summaries, treasurers reports, sample budgets, planning materials for a fundraising raffle, correspondence regarding fundraising, and photocopies of handwritten financial records.
File contains materials related to the 1999 AIDS vigil, including posters, flyers, planning committee minutes, correspondence, song lyrics, and speaking notes.
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 flyers and information sheets on Awake the World, a multi-media meditation on AIDS; correspondence and press releases regarding AIDS-LINK operations; AIDS-LINK financial statements; and a mailing list. File also contains CARAS meeting minutes.
File contains AIDS-LINK proposals, project descriptions, correspondence, and letters of support. File also contains an assessment of needs for persons with AIDS conducted by the Nova Scotia Persons With AIDS Coalition, and a document titled "Update: HIV/AIDS in Nova Scotia".
File contains a draft copy of a document outlining what AIDS-LINK is and who they serve, handwritten notes, a final draft of the mission vision statement, a copy of AIDS community action program funding guidelines, pamphlets for CARAS, a press release, and correspondence.
File contains correspondence with CARAS donors dated 1996 to 1997. Correspondence primarily related to donations made in the name of Dr. Peter Brothers. File also contains Brothers' obituary, a program from his funeral service, and notes regarding donations.
File contains the AIDS-LINK personnel records for interfaith chaplain Roy Ellis. Materials include a job description, candidate evaluation materials, a letter of offer to Roy Ellis, Roy Ellis' curriculum vitae and references, correspondence regarding the CV and job application, and a pamphlet titled "Enhancing the well-being of those affected with HIV and AIDS".
File contains materials related to the Men Who Have Sex With Men Project, a joint research project organized by the Canadian AIDS Society, supported by the Nova Scotia Persons With AIDS Coalition and the Atlantic AIDS Network. Materials include reports, recommendations, correspondence, memos, job descriptions and submissions, notes, press releases, strategic plans, and reference materials.
File contains AIDS Nova Scotia correspondence, financial statements, internal reports, workshop schedules, 1991 general meeting agenda and minutes, INFORM-AIDS meeting minutes, and one copy of the Strategies for the 90s discussion document.
File contains materials related to the Are You Ready for AIDS in the Workplace conference, held March 31 1989 by the Metro Area Committee on AIDS. Materials include agendas and preparatory information for conference attendees, one conference pamphlet mock-up, and correspondence with conference speakers.
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 AIDS Nova Scotia volunteer training materials, including training session schedules, agendas and minutes, documents outlining volunteer roles, application forms, worksheets and training exercises, reference materials for trainers and volunteers, feedback surveys, notes, and correspondence.
File contains materials related to the activities of the AIDS Nova Scotia speakers bureau. Includes speakers bureau updates, agendas and minutes, internal reports, pamphlets, reference and training materials for speakers, memos, and correspondence.
File contains four sexual health surveys distributed by AIDS Nova Scotia (then Metro Area Committee on AIDS), related notes and correspondence, and one report detailing the results of a sexual health survey completed in Quebec.
File contains pamphlets and resource guides; correspondence between AIDS Nova Scotia and other AIDS organizations; briefs, reports, and recommendations from other community groups; lobbying materials; press releases; news clippings; funding proposals and guidelines; one AIDS adult case report form.
File contains correspondence between AIDS Nova Scotia, elected officials, and other government staff; administrative guiding documents; fundraising guidelines and requests; project proposals, research materials and summaries; reports, press releases, and minutes from ANS other and Canadian AIDS groups; news clippings; and notes.
File contains materials related to the Men Who Have Sex With Men working group, including project proposals, meeting minutes, correspondence and letters of support, budgets and financial documents, notes, job descriptions, reports from similar projects in the UK and Australia, and related research/publications.
File contains draft copies of administrative documents, including the memorandum of association, bi-laws, and job descriptions. File also contains one draft copy of a 1989 evaluation report; one copy of the July 1988 strategic plan, and associated planning materials and notes; workshop information, schedules, and registration forms; correspondence; and recommendations for the Nova Scotia Task Force on AIDS.
File contains AIDS Nova Scotia executive committee records, including meeting agendas and minutes, notes, memos and correspondence, internal reports, strategies and contingency plans, and a mission statement. File also contains fundraising guidelines, job descriptions, financial records.
File contains AIDS Nova Scotia executive committee records, including meeting agendas and minutes, notes, memos and correspondence, and other administrative materials from 1989-1990. File also contains agendas, minutes, and schedules for other AIDS-related meetings and events, background information regarding other AIDS initiatives, research surveys and interview questions produced by the Persons With AIDS Coalition, and internal policies and guidelines.
File contains Metro Area Committee on AIDS executive meeting records, including agendas and minutes, notes, memos and correspondence, internal reports, terms of reference, and other administrative materials from 1987-1989. File also contains budgets, financial statements, and job descriptions.
File contains materials related to AIDS Nova Scotia volunteer committee, including meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, notes, volunteer lists, job postings, volunteer position descriptions, performance evaluation forms, and volunteer application forms.
File contains records of the Metro Area Committee on AIDS public education committee from 1987-1988. Materials include meeting agendas and minutes, committee reports, policies and guidelines, project proposals, planning materials, schedules, reference materials, notes, budgets, internal evaluations, correspondence, and workshop materials.
File contains materials related to the Men Who Have Sex With Men Project, including memos and correspondence, project proposals, progress reports, pamphlets, and reference materials.
File contains five pamphlets produced by AIDS Nova Scotia, one letter of support from the Nova Scotia Liberal, and issues of the ANS newsletter Thinking Positively published between 1992-1994.