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Carleton Stanley's address to the Halifax branch of the Irish Benevolent Society

Carleton Stanley's address to the Halifax branch of the Irish Benevolent Society

Item consists of a typescript copy of the address delivered by Carleton Stanley to the Halifax chapter of the Irish Benevolent Society, likely in the summer of 1932, discussing community expectations from educational institutions, the growing role of economics, and the "civilizing force" of the "useless, but not graceless" Irish people.
Carleton Stanley's address to the Dalhousie community at the 1933-34 opening session

Carleton Stanley's address to the Dalhousie community at the 1933-34 opening session

Item consists of an annotated typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's 1933-34 Opening Session address to the Dalhousie commuity, delivered on October 5, 1933. Item discussing the recent passing of Archibald MacMechan, outlining goals for the freshman class, and warning of the "terrible situation that has overtaken academic life in Germany" and the threat to "intellectual freedom everywhere" posed by rise of the Nazis, and the need to ward off "selfish apathy and indifference", before encouraging all in attendance to go to Professor [Alfred Eckhard] Zimmern's forthcoming lecture series.
The President's Address at the opening of Session 1933-34, Dalhousie University

The President's Address at the opening of Session 1933-34, Dalhousie University

Item consists of an offprint of Carleton Stanley's address at the opening session of the 1933-34 Dalhousie academic year, delivered on October 5, 1933. Item discussing the recent passing of Archibald MacMechan, outlining goals for the freshman class, and warning of the "terrible situation that has overtaken academic life in Germany" and the threat to "intellectual freedom everywhere" posed by rise of the Nazis, and the need to ward off "selfish apathy and indifference", before encouraging all in attendance to go to Professor [Alfred Eckhard] Zimmern's forthcoming lecture series.
Carleton Stanley's address at the luncheon meeting of the Community Chest

Carleton Stanley's address at the luncheon meeting of the Community Chest

Item consists of an annotated typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's address at the Community Chest luncheon meeting, held at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, on October 30, 1933, discussing the problems faced by charitable organizations since 1929 -- "[though] I am not advising any of you to take a pair of thumbscrews along with you on your canvass [for charitable contributions]" -- and the growth of the Halifax Public Health Clinic.
Change or decay? Carleton Stanley's address before the Empire Club of Canada

Change or decay? Carleton Stanley's address before the Empire Club of Canada

Item consists of an annotated typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's address before the Empire Club of Canada in Toronto, delivered November 9, 1933, under the title "Change or Decay?" The speech discusses the notion of fundamental social ideas that are consistent across the country, the difficulties faced under parliamentary governments to ensure such consistency, and the problems inherent in the present economic system.

This speech later appeared in an amended form in the January 1934 number of the Dalhousie Review.

The political scene in Canada. Carleton Stanley's address to the British Empire Club, December 13...

The political scene in Canada. Carleton Stanley's address to the British Empire Club, December 13, 1933

Item consists of an annotated typescript copy of a speech delivered by Carleton Stanley before the British Empire Club in Providence, R.I., on December 13, 1933, under the title "The Political Scene in Canada", discussing fundamental social ideas and rights, problems in parliamentary governments, and the threat posed to human institutions through wilful ignorance and the rejection of attempts to improve aspects of civilization for the betterment of all.
Refresher course, 1934

Refresher course, 1934

Item is a manuscript copy of a welcoming address made by Carleton Stanley to a group of physicians taking a refresher course at Dalhousie University.
The schoolmaster

The schoolmaster

Item is a manuscript copy of an address given by Carleton Stanley to students and parents at the Halifax Ladies College, Bloomfield School and schools in Glace Bay and Sydney in 1934, and again in 1935 in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Universities and the international outlook : Carleton Stanley's address before the American Assoc...

Universities and the international outlook : Carleton Stanley's address before the American Association of Colleges

Item consists of an annotated typescript copy of a speech delivered by Carleton Stanley before the American Assocation of Colleges in May 1934, under the title "The Universities and the International Outlook". A version of this speech later appeared in the January 1936 issue of the University of Toronto Quarterly.
Carleton Stanley's address to New York Dalhousie alumni

Carleton Stanley's address to New York Dalhousie alumni

Item consists of a typescript copy of an address delivered by Carleton Stanley before Dalhousie University alumni at an event in New York, May 4, 1934, discussing the financial situation at Dalhousie during a period of worldwide economic tumult. Speech was initially prepared May 2, 1934.
Address to students, March 12, 1935

Address to students, March 12, 1935

Item is a manuscript copy of an address given by Carleton Stanley to the male students at Dalhousie University. Appended is an unrelated announcement for publication in The Halifax Herald about a public lecture by J.E. Barton, Headmaster of Bristol Grammar School.
President's address : Rotary Club

President's address : Rotary Club

Item is a typed copy of Carleton Stanley's address to the Rotary Club at a luncheon at the Lord Nelson Hotel on January 21, 1936. His subject was "that forgotten man — the Englishman."
Address to Commercial Club, Hx, Jan. 1937

Address to Commercial Club, Hx, Jan. 1937

Item is a manuscript copy of an address made to members of the Halifax Commercial Club in which Carleton Stanley appeals to their social and political consciences to address the slums and improve the schools of Halifax.
Statement made by Dalhousie University to Halifax City Council, March 1948

Statement made by Dalhousie University to Halifax City Council, March 1948

Item consists of the text of a statement made by a senior official at Dalhousie University before the Halifax City Council in March 1948, regarding initial proposals around rezoning and development of Morris Street (presently University Avenue) from Robie Street to the Studley Quad.

"The suggestion that I have been authorized to convey to you is that you make a zoning regulation that will restrict new building along the Morris Street boulevard from Robie Street to the Studley Gates to buildings having to do university activities, scientific research, public health and kindred purposes."

President's Office - Speeches

File contains speeches, addresses, and reports both delivered by and collected by Howard C. Clark during his time as President of Dalhousie University.
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