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 Churchmembers Assembled to Respond to AIDS [CARAS] meeting minutes 1988 - 1992. File also contains internal reports, meeting notices, and notes.
File includes a copy of a conference paper and a response; an article titled "AIDS and Pastoral Care: A Question of Love"; an information sheet about Morton House; and an information sheet about CARAS.
File contains the CARAS memorandum of association submitted to legal services and municipal affairs. File also contains the incorporation of CARAS under the societies act.
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 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 two notices from the Nova Scotia Persons with AIDS Coalition [NSPWAC], a treatment information project form, a poster for a horseback ride and BBQ event for persons with HIV/AIDS, and information on the AIDS walk 1993.
File contains a pamphlet regarding AIDS resource materials available from the Halifax City Regional Library; a notice regarding a weekend workshop; a pamphlet from Archdiocese of Halifax; an article from AIDSline 1991, vol. 3, no 3; and two pamphlets regarding HIV/AIDS educational seminars.
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 documents, pamphlets, notes, and operating budgets from AIDS-specific Hospice programs across Canada and the United States including Casey House in Toronto, Barrett House in Toronto, and The Shanti Project in San Francisco. File also contains pamphlets regarding workshops and resources for people with AIDS, and correspondence to the Attorney General regarding a list of directors.
FIle contains the Winter 1996 issue of Interfaith AIDS Perspective, the newsletter for the Edmonton-based Interfaith Association on AIDS. File contains a copy of an obituary for the Rev. Michael Austin McDonald.
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 tax documents relating to CARAS' registered charity status. File also contains memos regarding changes to the CARAS fiscal calendar, and internal reports regarding finances.
File contains three pages of AIDS-LINK men's spiritual support group notes. File also contains one page of notes regarding a single-serving frozen dinner program.
File contains materials related to the 1999 AIDS vigil, including posters, flyers, planning committee minutes, correspondence, song lyrics, and speaking notes.
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 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.
