Fonds consists of J. Gordon Duff's professional records, including correspondence, pharmacy history and research materials, photographs, and records of the Dalhousie College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University Faculty of Health, and various pharmacy associations.
File contains textual records pertaining to the Nova Scotia Pharmaceutical Society (NSPS), including correspondence with Rita Caldwell and Ernst Stieb, annual reports for the years 1994-1995, 1996-1997, 2000-2001, and 2001-2002, articles and texts on the subject of Louis Hébert, Taylor's Drug Store, Hattie & Mylius, and the NSPS.
File contains lists of recipients of various pharmacy scholarships, medals, and prizes from Dalhousie University, mostly within the College of Pharmacy. File also contains correspondence between J. Gordon Duff and K. Bradshaw of Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., and between Duff and Malcolm Fruin of Eli Lilly and Company Ltd.
File contains a research paper submitted by Joanne MacDougall entitled "Sisters In Pharmacy", which focuses on Nova Scotian sisters involved in pharmacy. File also contains a card from Sister John Bosco to J. Gordon Duff.
File contains correspondence between Professor R.O. Hurst of the Ontario College of Pharmacy and Dean G.A. Burbidge of the Maritime College of Pharmacy. File also contains correspondence between R.O. Hurst and Dean J. Esmonde Cooke of the College of Pharmacy.
File contains textual records pertaining to Ann Elizabeth O'Toole, a Nova Scotian pharmacist, after whom a pharmacy award is named. Documents include a biography of Dr. O'Toole, correspondence with Neil J. MacKinnon, David Jakeman, newspaper clippings, a history paper by Michelle Methot, and handwritten notes.
File contains handcopied prescriptions from C.C. Richards and Company of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, in a Hilroy exercise book and examination booklet. File also contains photocopied information on prescriptions, sent to him by Jean Palmer of New Brunswick.
File contains notes and correspondence on pharmacy history. File also contains menus, programs, and other memorabilia from Canadian pharmacy associations.
File contains correspondence between J. Gordon Duff and Bill Townsend, W.A. MacAuley, and C.R. McLean, concerning the tri-province Maritime Pharmaceutical Convention which took place in St. Andrews by-the-Sea between June 16 and 20 1963. File also contains the first draft of the conference program.
File contains correspondence between G.A. Burbidge and F.A. Jacobs, secretary of the Ontario Retail Druggists' Association. File also contains the bottom part of a mission letter.
File contains textual records pertaining to the Sherbrooke Village, such as descriptions of the drug store building, a booklet by John N. Grant entitled "The Development of Sherbrooke Village to 1880", an agenda for the opening of the pharmacy building, a memorandum from the chief curator Robert W. Frame, and handwritten notes.
File contains records related to Dr. John Ryan (1928-2007), a notable Nova Scotian pharmacist. Materials include correspondence with John Ryan, Lilly [?] Stratton, and Janice Fleming, as well as biographies, newspaper articles, funeral liturgy, and a 2004 convocation documents related to the Mr. Pharmacy Award.
File contains newsletter articles pertaining to Dalhousie University's College of Pharmacy Professor Emeritus Dr. David Yung. File also contains a program to an event commemorating Dr. Yung's 40 years of service and excellence and commitment to Pharmacy in Maritime Canada, as well as an invitation to a congradulatory event for Dr. Yung's appointment as Professor Emeritus.
File contains correspondence, articles from journals, magazines and newspapers, finances, a 1921 annual meeting program, association programs and booklets pertaining to the Canadian Pharmacists Association.
File contains handwritten notes pertaining to past Nova Scotia Pharmaceutical Society (NSPS) presidents, two 1947 articles from the Canadian Pharmaceutical Journal, and a letter sent to G.R. Locke, Registrar of the NSPS.
File contains textual records pertaining to The Canadian Foundation of Pharmacy (CFP), including correspondance, pamphlets, newsletters, annual reports, and a history of the association when it was known as The Canadian Foundation for the Advancement of Pharmacy.
File contains correspondence between J. Gordon Duff and Dr. A. Whitney Matthews, as well as correspondence between Duff and Dr. A. Tingley, Alice Morre, and other series of letters between Matthews and Dean G.A. Burbidge of the Maritime of College of Pharmacy. File also contains convocation addresses by Matthews, as well as newspaper articles.
File contains records pertaining to Dr. Michael Mezei (1927-1997), Professor Emeritus of the College of Pharmacy, which includes biographies, obituaries, correspondence with Rita Caldwell and David K. Yung, and documents pertaining to the Mezei Memorial Scholarship Fund.
File contains correspondence with and about F. Norman Hughes (1908-2002), Professor and Dalhousie University honourary degree recipient in 1973. File also contains news articles about Hughes, including one from 1929 and another in 1938 in the periodical Drug Merchandising. Also included is a 13-page biography written shortly after his death, as well as an invitation and programme to Hughes' honourary degree ceremony.
File contains correspondence between J. Gordon Duff and Ernst Stieb (1921-) Professor Emeritus of the University of Toronto. File also contains a 16-page document by J. Esmonde Cooke of the Maritime College of Pharmacy entitled "The AFPC Martime Connection"
File contains textual records pertaining to the J.K. Lawton Pharmacy Fund, including the trust document, minutes, income and expenses, correspondence, and a trust history.
File contains textual records pertaining to the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada, including correspondence, memorandums, income and expenditures, executive committee minutes, reports, news bulletins, and information of examination qualifications.
File contains correspondence between G.A. Burbidge and E.L. Woods, of the University of Saskatchewan, as well as correspondence between Frederick J. Wulling of the University of Minnesota, and G.A. Burbidge, Miss Jessis I. MacKnight, and E.L. Woods, J.D. Walsh and E.L. Woods, C.E. Fader and E.L. Woods, and J.D. Walsh and A.E. Lord of the University of British Columbia.
