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Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds Halifax Regional Municipality (N.S.) File
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Photographs of 20th Century Student

File contains four photographs taken by Peter Dykhuis of the sculpture "20th Century Student" by Reg Dockrill. The sculpture was erected on the corner of Uni­versity Avenue and Seymour Street in 1968 and removed in 2012 after an engineering report con­cluded that the six-metre-high steel sculpture had corroded on the inside and was “structurally damaged beyond repair."

Exhibitions 1960-61

File consists of records relating to exhibitions held at Dalhousie University between 1960-1961.

Records relate to 'A Not Always Reverent Journey', 'UNESCO Reproductions of Water Colors', and 'Pastels and Watercolors by Alfred Whitehead'. Records consist of an artist statement and biography for Alfred Whitehead, artwork price lists, memorandums from Dr. Usmiami, exhibition loan agreements, packing lists, schedules, itineraries, newsletters announcing exhibition openings, and correspondence between Dr. Usmiami and Rosamond Campbell, Ruth Henderson, Alfred Whitehead, Grace Keddy, and Joseph Purcell, Esq..

Exhibitions 1959-60

File consists of records pertaining to exhibitions held in the Fine Arts Room between 1959-1960.

Records consist of a handwritten note to Dr. Mirko Usmiami (Chairman of the Dalhousie Art Committee) from Sandy Mowat regarding an artwork by Arthur Lismer; a letter from M. Simmons (National Gallery of Canada); two letters from Miss Marian A. Johnston (President, Recent Grads Group, University Women's Club); correspondence requesting exhibition loans from the National Gallery of Canada; and a handwritten exhibition schedule.

Exhibition files 1958

File consists of records relating to exhibitions held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1958.

Records include a memo from Alex S. Mowat (Chairman of the Dalhousie Art Committee) calling for submissions for the fifth annual showcase of artworks by students, staff, and alumni of Dalhousie University, held in April 1958; and a list of names and prices of artworks shown in the Canadian Medical Association Annual Convention's 'Exhibition of Paintings by Nova Scotian Artists', hosted by Dalhousie University in June 1958.

Exhibitions 1962-63

File consists of exhibition records for 1962-1963.

Records include an exhibition catalogue for 'Paintings by the Group of Seven'; loan agreements, exhibition lists, and schedules for exhibitions loaned from the National Gallery, including 'Paul-Emile Borduas 1905-1960', 'Photography 1840-1915', 'Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci I', and 'Early Painting in Canada'; correspondence from Dr. Usmiami requesting loans of artworks for the Group of Seven exhibition; a list of works and artist biographies for Anthony Law and Jane B. Shaw; a portrait of Paul-Emille Borduas; a description of the lecture series 'The Sculptor's Vision', and press releases.

Exhibitions 1961-62

File consists of records related to exhibitions held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from 1961-1962.

Records consist of a clipping of a review titled 'Paintings by Lola Mould'; floor plan and photograph, exhibition text, and bibliography to accompany 'Contemporary Canadian Painting', loaned from the National Gallery of Canada; exhibition texts, lists of artworks, loan agreements, packing lists, itineraries for 'The Campaign in Northwest Europe', 'Sculpture Reproductions', 'Polish Posters', 'Maritime Art Association Exhibition', 'Highlights of American Painting', 'Contemporary Canadian Painting', and 'Kodachrome Slide Project'; handwritten notes; an information booklet; and exhibition entry forms for the 'Dalhousie Atlantic Award Exhibition'.

Exhibitions 1963-64

File consists of records related to exhibitions planned for the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1963-1964.

Records include correspondence between Mirko Usmiami and Jean-René Ostiguy (National Gallery of Canada), cancelling several exhibitions after damage to artworks from the Paul-Emile Borduas exhibition; packing lists; itineraries; lists of available exhibitions from the National Gallery; and an exhibition lending agreement.

Exhibitions 1965-66

File consists of exhibition records for the period of 1965-1966.

Records consist of correspondence from Dr. Usmiami, exhibition schedules, a catalogue for 'Canadian Artist Series VIII: Cowley Bobak', organized by the National Gallery of Canada, and handwritten notes for exhibition plans for the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Exhibition correspondence of Evelyn Holmes

File consists of correspondence records of Evelyn Holmes, Acting Curator of the Dalhousie Art Gallery. Records relate to the planning and presenting of various exhibitions between 1965-1967. In some cases, correspondence are addressed to former Dalhousie art gallery Curator, Mirko Usmiami.

Works by John Miller and Helmut Becker exhibition files

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Works by John Miller and Helmut Becker' presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1965 as part of the Know Your Artist exhibition series.

Records include an invitation, exhibition pamphlets, a Dalhousie news release, biographies and curricula vitae of John Miller and Helmut Becker; and a poster for the lecture 'Henry Moore, his life and work' presented by Helmut Becker on February 12, 1964 in the James Dunn Building of Dalhousie University.

Exhibitions 1964-65

File consists of exhibition records of the Dalhousie Art Gallery for 1964-1965.

Records include correspondence from Dr. Usmiami (Curator); lists; exhibition text for 'Four Masters – Pellan, Borduas, Riopelle, Dumouchel', 'Norwegian Stave Churches', 'Building a Nation', and 'Romanesque Paintings from Spain', loaned from the National Gallery of Canada; an artist biography of Goodrich Robert for the exhibition 'Goodrich Robert's War Sketches'; and an exhibition schedule.

Exhibitions 1967-68

File consists of records related to exhibitions planned for the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1967-1968.

Records consist of notes and drafts for exhibitions schedules, lists of circulating exhibitions available through the National Gallery of Canada and the Maritime Arts Association, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), loan agreements, Dalhousie newsletters, and a programme brochure draft,

Exhibitions 1966-1967

Files consist of records relating to exhibition planning for the period of 1966-1967.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the National Gallery of Canada, The National Film Board, Louis Rombout (Acting Curator, Mount Allison University), Bruno Bobak, Carol Fraser, and others. Records also include an exhibition schedule for the Nova Scotia College of Art, and a list of exhibitions available for loan from the National Gallery.

Correspondence with William Lovell

File consists of correspondence records between Ernest Smith and William (Bill) Lovell spanning August 1970 to October 1971.

Records consist of letters between Lovell and Smith (Director ,Dalhousie Art Gallery) regarding plans to have a showing of Lovell's prints at the art gallery in 1971.

Correspondence with Bill Fett - November 1971

File consists of correspondence records between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Bill Fett spanning August 1970 to May 1971.

Records consist of letters, postcards, and newspaper clippings. Content of the letters refers to planning to host Fett's works in the Dalhousie Art Gallery some time in 1972.

Tony Keck musicmania exhibition files

File consists of records related to planning to present Tony Keck's exhibition of paintings 'Musicmaniamovement'. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1972.

Records consist of correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and Keck, photocopies of exhibition reviews for the show both at Dalhousie and previous galleries, a list of artworks, and an insurance certificate.

Ferdinand Roten gallery 2 day print show and sale 1-9 pm, October 8-9, 1974

File consists of records related to the Ferdinand Roten Galleries Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Gerry Gleason (Assistant Scheduling Director, Ferdinand Roten Galleries) and staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, a press kit, a guide to publicity placement for the exhibitions, 2 photographs, and a postcard.

Progress in conservation exhibition

File consists of records related to the Progress in Conservation Exhibition, organized by the National Conservation Research Laboratory and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and George Rogers (National Museum of Canada), newspaper clipping, floor plan, insurance documents, condition report, press release, and event calendar of the exhibition at Rothmans Art Gallery of Stratford in November 1973.

Overlord tapestries exhibition

File consists of records related to the Overlord Tapestries Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 9 to April 21, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Gordon S. Way (Director, Department of Veterans Affairs), a letter from Bernard Pothier (Curator, National Museum of Canada), a memo to Erik Perth regarding the exhibition opening, insurance documents, press release, and newspaper clippings.

Know your artist series 1974

File consists of records related to the "Know Your Artist Series" exhibitions held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April to September 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Are Gallery) and Philip Fry (Program of Assistant, Canada Council) regarding grant approval, exhibition schedule, a handwritten letter from Michael Fernandes and a copy of his biography, a letter from Ronald Shuebrook.

Augustus John November 1972 - National Gallery of Canada

File consists of records related to the Augustus John exhibition organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1972.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Caspar John, son of Augustus John and Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and between Ernest Smith and Ann Chudleigh (Assistant Director, National Gallery of Canada Extension Service). In addition, records include exhibition loan agreement letters and forms from the National Gallery of Canada, draft letters from Ernest Smith to Danielle Corbeil (Director of National Gallery of Canada Extension Services), lists of proposed works, and xerox copies of John's drawings.

William Townsend September 1972

File consists of records relating to the Exhibition of William Townsend Paintings 1964-1968 organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery for circulating through A. P. A. C. 1972-1973.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and handwritten letters from William Townsend and Charlotte Townsend (the daughter of William Townsend). Additional records include shipping receipts, insurance certificates, newspaper clippings, a photograph of the painting 'Cascade VIII' and condition reports.

Film programme 1976

File consists of records related to the film programme presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery for the spring term of 1976.

Records consist of program schedules, invoices, and correspondence between Bruce W. Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Tom Urguhart of the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre regarding film bookings and rental rates. Also includes the film program schedule for the 1975 fall.

Lectures 1959-60

File consists of records pertaining to the arrangement of guest lectures to be held at Dalhousie under the auspice of the National Gallery of Canada in 1959-1960.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Mirko Usmiami and representatives of the National Gallery of Canada, including one telegraph. Additional records consist of a receipt, newspaper mat, and unsigned lecture report.

Lectures 1960-61

File consists of records relating to guest lecture evens planned for the 1960-1961 academic year by the Dalhousie Arts Committee.

Records consist of handwritten notes, accompanying text for a lecture by Robert Rowe, M. A. (Director, Leeds City Art Gallery) including a biography, news release, and public notice. Additional records consist of correspondence between dr. Mirko Usmiami (Chairman, Art Committee, Dalhousie University) and National Gallery of Canada staff, contract agreements, and accompanying texts for a lecture from Professor G. Stephen Vickers, which was cancelled due to poor weather affecting travel.

Lectures 1961-62

File consists of records relating to the organizing of guest lectures presented under the auspice of the National Gallery of Canada by the Dalhousie Arts Committee for the 1961-1962 academic period.

Records consist of publicity materials for a lecture by Mr. John Woodward (Keeper, Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery), a letter and illustrated instructions for preparation of a lecture given by Professor W. O. Judkins (Chairman, Fine Arts, McGill University), and correspondence between Mirko Usmiami (Chairman, Arts Committee) and staff of the National Gallery of Canada.

Lectures 1962-63

File consists of records related tot he planning of guest lectures under the auspice of the National Gallery of Canada by the Dalhousie Art Committee and Gallery.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Dr. Mirko Usmiami (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the National Gallery of Canada. Additional records consist of publicity materials for a lecture by Professor George Swinton (School of Art, University of Manitoba).

Lectures 1963-64

File consists of records related to the planning of guest lectures for the 1963-1964 academic period connected to the Dalhousie art Gallery.

Records consist of correspondence between Dr. Mirko Usmiani (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Jean-Paul Morriset (Eastern Representative, National Gallery of Canada) regarding having Morisset give a lecture at the gallery, a memo from the Maritime Art Association to all member groups regarding a lecture tour by Morisset, an itinerary for Mr. Lee Johnson, and a letter from A.S Mowat (Professor of Education, Dalhousie University; prior Chairman of the Dalhousie arts Committee) to Usmiami regarding a lecture series presented by Mowat.

Lectures 1964-65

File consists of records related to the planning of lectures connected to the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1964-1965 academic year.

Records consist of correspondence of Dr. Mirko Usmiami (Curaotr, Dalhousie art Gallery), press for lectures by Francis Haskell and Helmut Becker, and biographical information and lecture summaries for John Steegman.

Art lectures 1965-66

File consists of records related to the planning of guest lectures by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1965-1966 academic period.

Records consist of handwritten scheduling notes, copy of a correspondence between Moncrieff Williamson (Director, Confederation Art Gallery) and Jean-Rene Ostiguy (Director, Exhibition Services, National Gallery of Canada) regarding Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit programming, copy of a notice of the availability of booking Archie F. Key (Field Director, Canadian Museums Association) for a lecture, and a copy of 'The Canadian Art Fraud Case' by Nathan Stolow, reprinted from Canadian Art issue No, 64.

Lectures 1966-67

File consists of records related to the scheduling of guest lectures in connection with the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1966-1967 academic period.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) regarding organizing, planning, and presenting guest lectures. Additional records consist of a Dalhousie newsletter regarding a lecture presented by Stuart Allen Smith (Director, Beaverbrook Art Gallery), as well as Smith's biography and lecture summaries, lecturer itineraries, newspaper clippings, and publicity materials related to Ladislas Segy (Director, Segy Gallery, NY).

Lectures 1967-68

Files consist of records related to the planning of guest lectures by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1967-1968 academic period. These relate primary to two lectures, given by Nathan Lyons (Associate Director of Photography, George Eastman House) and Dr. R.H. Hubbard (Chief Curator, National Gallery of Canada).

Records consist of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes regarding the arrangement and planning of guest lecture events, Dalhousie newsletters, lecture summaries, publicity text, curriculum vitae and biographies, newspaper clippings, and lecture itineraries.

Films 1968-69

File consists of records related to the organizing, planning, and presenting of the Lunch Hour Series and Evening Series film screenings produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery during the period of 1968-1969.

Records consist mainly of publicity notes including the date and times of each screening, the film, a short description, and list of coinciding exhibitions open at the gallery. Additional records consist of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

Lectures 1968-69-70

File consists of records related to the planning and presenting of guest lectures, presentations, readings, and talks organized through the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the period of 1968-1970. Records primarily relate to the planning of a lecture by Andrew Hudson.

Records consist primarily of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery). Additional records consist of a photograph of guest lecturer Russel Harper (Professor, author), an itinerary for Mr. Andrew Hudson, a newspaper clipping regarding Hudson's visit, three lecture outlines, and biographies and curricula vitae for Andrew Hudson, Joan M. Vastokas, and Russell Harper.

Art film programme files 1964-65 and 1965-66

File consists of records pertaining to the 'Art Film' series of screenings presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1964-1966.

Records consist of program schedules for art films and exhibitions and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator) and Eric Wessman regarding projection costs.

Art film programme files 1967-68

File consists of records related to the series of film screenings organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1967-1968 academic period.

Records consist of film program schedules and notes, summaries of films, and publicity text.

Art film programme files 1966-67

File consists of records related to the planning of Dalhousie Art Gallery's 'Art Film Programme' for the 1966-1967 academic period.

Records consist of event schedules and publicity text for the presented films.

Films - lunch hour series 1969-70

File consists of records related to the organizing, planning, and presenting of the Lunch Hour Series film screenings produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery during the period of 1969-1970.

Records consist mainly of publicity notes including the date and times of each screening, the film title, a short description, and list of coinciding exhibitions open at the gallery.

Films - lunch hour series 1970-71

File contains draft copies of lunch hour screening schedules produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery from 1970-1971. Also includes newspaper clipping, billing to Art Gallery, and time report from technical manager.

Exhibitions and lectures 1970-71

The file contains draft copies of exhibition schedules and descriptions, newspaper clippings, a list of paintings, a list of works in permanent collection, and course descriptions for African studies.

Art lectures 1971

File contains records related to planning guest lectures given by Alex Willcox, Walter Barker, Douglas Hall and Moncrieff Williamson
at the Cohn Auditorium by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in September-November 1971.

Films - lunch hour series 1971-72

File consists of records related to the organizing, planning, and presenting of the Lunch Hour Series film screenings produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery during the period of 1971-1972.

Records consist of two film screening schedules.

Films - lunch hour series 1972-73

File consists of records related to the organizing, planning, and presenting of the Lunch Hour Series film screenings produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery during the period of 1972-1973.

Records consist schedules for planned screenings which include the date and times of each screening, the film title, and a short description.

Dalhousie Art Gallery programs

File contains programs for exhibitions and events held at Dalhousie Art Gallery between September 1965 and December 1971. Information includes exhibition schedules, art film programmes, lectures, and gallery hours.

Dalhousie Art Gallery programs

File contains several programs and calendars for events held at the Dalhousie Arts Centre as part of the Dalhousie cultural activities series between September 1971 and April 1974. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films, concerts, and lunch-hour events.

Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars

The file contains Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars from 1973-1979, with one or two copies of each issue arranged chronologically. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films, lectures, concerts, lunch-hour events, and gallery hours. Missing 1976 and 1977. Several seasons/issues are missing.

Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars

File contains Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars from 1980-1988, with one or two copies of each issue arranged chronologically. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films, lectures, presentations, lunch-hour events (brown bag lunches), guided visits, and gallery hours. The file also includes the film screening schedules from September 1980 to May 1982.
The following issues are missing: June -Aug 1980, June-Aug 1982, June-Aug 1985, Jan-Apr 1987, May-Aug 1988, and entire year of 1989

Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars

The file contains Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars from 1990-1999, with one or two copies of each issue arranged chronologically. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films & videos, special events, and gallery hours.
The following issues are missing: May-Aug 1991, Sep-Dec 1992, Jan-May 1993, 1995, 1996, Jan-Apr and Sep-Dec 1997, and Jan-Apr 1998.
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