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Andre Bieler - March-April 1971 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the planning of the exhibition 'André Biéler 50 years' organized by the Agnes Etherington Centre and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March and April of 1971.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the Agnes Etherington Centre, a newspaper clipping, exhibition loan agreements, list of artworks, artwork condition notes, handwritten condition notes, and a letter from Smith to Biéler regarding the purchase of one of his artworks.

Augustus John November 1972

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 of exhibition loan agreement letters and forms from the loaners of John's portraits and drawings for the exhibition and correspondence between Karen Wilkin (Curator, Edmonton Art Gallery) and Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery). In addition, records include a photocopy of a paper titled 'Artists and eccentrics' from the book called 'Times thievish progress: Autobiography III' by Rothenstein, John (1970).

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.

Augustus John November November 1972 - Edmonton Gallery

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 of a copy of press clippings, attendance reports, loan agreement forms, catalogue orders, lists of artworks, and correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Are Gallery), Mark Holton (Curator, Dalhousie Are Gallery) and Ralph Allen (Director, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University). In addition, records also include a photograph of a painting "On the Slopes of Arling Jack."

B.C. paintings 1966, Oct '67 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'B.C. Paintings '66', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1967.

Records consist of condition reports, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes and Bert Henderson (Curator, University of Guelph), and D. E. Campbell (Curator, New Brunswick Museum), a packing list, list of works, and exhibition information from the National Gallery of Canada.

Canadian watercolours of the 19th c exhibition February 15-March 15, '71 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Canadian Water-Colours of the 19th Century' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and resented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1971.

Records consist of condition reports, exhibition contract agreements, photocopies of newspaper clippings; some mounted on backing paper, correspondence of Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) regarding the condition of artworks in the exhibition, and descriptive exhibition text provided by the National Gallery.

Carceri d'Invenzione of Piranesi exhibition files

File consists of records related to the 'Carceri d'Invenzione of Piranesi' exhibition loaned from the National Gallery of Canada in February 1960. Records consist of correspondence from Ruth Henderson (Maritime Arts Association), a loan agreement, packing list, exhibition itinerary, and exhibition text.

Chambers' Cartoons exhibition May 1973

File consists of records related to the Chambers' Cartoons Exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1973.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, invitation letters, lists of cartoons, a loan agreement from Art Gallery of Ontario, correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), Robert W. Chambers, and others.

Cozic and Delavale exhibition January 1973

File consists of records related to the Cozic and Delavale Exhibition, circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1973.

Records consist of an exhibition loan agreement, a condition report, a newspaper clipping, a brief introduction of Yvon Cozic and Jean-Marie Delavale and their sculptures, and other documents. File additionally contains 6 photographic prints of Cozic's sculptures; 2 copies of Surfaces à toucher 1971, 2 copies of Surface to be Caressed, 2 copies of Wearable.

E.S.P. (John K. Esler and Charles Pachter) June, 1971 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'ESP', organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1971.

Records consist of exhibition contract agreements, correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and the artists, condition reports, a photocopy of a newspaper clipping regarding the exhibition, and a packing list.

Exhibition - Douglas Duncan bequest Aug. 1-Sept. 1 /71 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Duncan: Gift from the Douglas M. Duncan Collection and the Milne-Duncan Bequest', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 1-15, 1971.

Records consist of artwork lists, a condition report, exhibition agreement contracts, insurance records, correspondence of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, descriptive exhibition text, and a newspaper clipping,

Exhibition - Tony Urquhart drawings April 1970 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to an exhibition of sketches and drawings by Tony Urqhart, organized by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in April 1970.

Records consist of exhibition agreement forms, a condition report and handwritten condition notes, photocopy of an excerpt from Canadian Art, Volume 18, No. 1 titled 'Urqhart', an excerpt from Ontario Library Review, December 1966 containing an entry on Urqhart in 'Who's Who in Ontario Art', a packing list and list of artworks, a biography in English and French, and exhibition descriptive text.

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 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.

French paintings exhibition March 1971 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records relating to organization, planning, and preparation for the exhibition 'French Painting 1840-1924' organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in February and March of 1971.

Records consist of correspondence, condition reports from Dalhousie Art Gallery and others, accompanying texts for the exhibition including a bibliography, recommended film screenings, readings, and descriptive texts; an exhibition loan agreement, docent agreements, lists of artworks and biographical information, and a newspaper clipping.

George Wood Oct '67 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings by George Wood' organized by the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1967.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and James Little (Curator, Confederation Art Gallery), and George Wood (Assistant Curator, Alberta College of Art), a biography of Wood, list of artworks, and exhibition contract agreement between Dalhousie Art Gallery and Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hart House collects 1968-69 (exhibitions) March 28-April 20, 1969 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Hart House Collects: Recent Acquisitions' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1969.

Records consist of a condition report and attached packing list and booking agreement, descriptive exhibition text, and two photocopied journal articles: 'The Hart House Collection' by Donald Buchanan, published in Canadian Art Volume 5, No. 2, and 'The Hart House Collection of Canadian Art' by Ian Montagnes, published in Canadian Art Volume 20, No. 4.

Henry Moore exhibition files

File consists of records related to the Henry Moore photographic exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in April 1967.

Records consist of a packing list, loan agreement, condition report, and correspondence of Evelyn Holmes.

Historic buildings of Canada exhibition files

File consists of a records related to the exhibition 'Historic Buildings in Canada' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie in March 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes and the National Gallery of Canada, contractual documents, and a press release from the National Gallery regarding the exhibition.

Image 6/Federation des centres culturels de la province de Quebec inc. December 1971 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records relating to the presentation of 'Image 6', an exhibition organized by the Still Photography Division of the National Film Board, and circulated through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC).

Records consist of a condition report, correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and staff of the National Film Board, a review of the exhibition, French-language documents regarding the reservation of the exhibition, a price list, and French-language descriptive text for the exhibition.

Joe Plaskett and his Paris - a search for time past exhibition February 15 - March 15, 1973

File consists of records related to the Joe Plaskett and His Paris - A Search for Time Past Exhibition, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 15 to March 15, 1973.

Records consist of contractual documents between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada, including agreement forms and sales policy.

Lawren P. Harris exhibition December 1972

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Lawren Phillips Harris Retrospective', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1972.

Records consist mainly items of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and others. Including loan agreement forms, condition reports, insurance files, and others. Correspondents include: staff at the National Gallery of Canada, Lawren P. Harris, Christopher Gabriel-Lacki (Curator, Sir George Williams University Art Gallery) and other galleries. File additionally contains four photographs of paintings.

L.L. Fitzgerald exhibition files

File consists of records related to the L. L. (Lionel Lemoine) Fitzgerald exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1967.

Records consist of lists of works, contractual documents, a condition report, and a letter to Evelyn Holmes regarding exhibition fees.

Lynch Greater Exposition Shows contract forms

File contains five copies of Lynch Greater Exposition Shows contract forms. The stipulations include supplying a show suitable for ladies and children, the right to cancel the contract in the occurrence of unforeseen circumstances such as cyclones or war, and a space to set out the required number of performances per week. It specifies that the contract is for Canada only, but that the salary will be paid half in American and half in Canadian dollars.

March 11, 1971 inaugural exhibition Dalhousie art gallery - arts center : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to organizing artworks and exhibitions to be shown at the Dalhousie Art Gallery during March 1971, to coincide with the Dalhousie Art Gallery official opening at it's current home in the then newly built Dalhousie Art Centre.

Records consist of plans for exhibitions, bequest agreements, and correspondence regarding the loan of artworks from other galleries.

Massey bequest : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the circulation of the 'Vincent Massey Bequest' exhibition of Canadian Paintings organized by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 15 to December 5, 1971.

records consist of loan and packing lists of artworks being loaned for the exhibition, a condition report, loan agreement forms, and correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada.

Massey landscapes collection exhibition files

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Massey Collection: Landscapes', organized an circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, box list, contractual documents, invoices, and correspondence.

Massey medals 1970 - November 1971 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Massey Medals for Architecture 1970', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 1-30, 1971.

Records consist of a condition report, exhibition agreement contract, descriptive exhibition text and packing lists, correspondence with the National Gallery, handwritten notes, and a press release from the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC) regarding the finalists and winning entries for the Massey Medals Awards Competition.

Miserere by Rouault exhibition Jan 4-28/'68 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Miserere by Rouault' organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1968.

Records consist mainly of contractual documents between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada including packing and mounting instructions, floor plans, packing lists, agreement forms, exhibition text, and a list of accompanying slides (not included in the file).

Second Canadian artist series exhibition files

File consists of records related to the 'Canadian Artist Series' exhibition, loaned from the National Gallery of Canada in November 1959.

Records consist of a loan agreement, exhibition description, packing lists, and biographies of Ghitta Caiserman and Ron Spickett.

Shiryu Morita exhibition October 13 - Nov. 15 '70 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Shiryu Morita' organized by Mr. Tetsuo Yamada, Director of the Yamada Art Gallery, Kyoto, Japan, and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The Exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1970.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and National Gallery staff, an exhibition agreement contract, a cumulative condition report, shipment invoice, and a packing list.

Stonedgloves - photographs poems Roy Kiyooka January 1-31, 1972 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to an exhibition of work by Roy K. Kiyooka (Head of Painting Division, NSCAD University), titled 'StoneDGloves - Photographs, poems by Roy Kiyooka' circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1972. Kiyooka presented a reading event on February 1, 1972 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery as a part of the exhibition.

Records consist of invitations to the February 1st reading event, an exhibition loan agreement, correspondence of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, an artist statement, and invoices.

The Bill Lynch Shows administrative records

Series contains various administrative documents used to run the Bill Lynch Shows. Materials include letterhead, Greater Exposition Shows contract forms (blank), railway passes, commercial scripts, blueprints, and photographs.

The Bill Lynch Shows business correspondence

File contains four business letters written to and from the Bill Lynch Shows from August 19, 1942 to July 16, 1947. The first is from the Bill Lynch Shows regarding a wallet lost on August 18, 1942 by Elmer Rogers and subsequently found, and is dated August 19, 1942. The second is from the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company regarding reconditioning a Caliola organ, and is dated October 6, 1942. The third is from the Annapolis County Exhibition Committee signed by Donald White regarding the Bill Lynch Shows returning from September 14-17, 1943, and is dated June 11, 1943. The fourth is from Teasdale and Foot, Limited and signed by Eric Teasdale regarding purchasing a car and multiple trucks for the Bill Lynch Shows, dated July 16, 1947.

The photograph as object April 15-May 14, 1971 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the planning of the exhibition ' The Photograph as Object', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The Exhibition was presented at Dalhousie from April 15 to May 14, 1971.

Records consist of packing and artwork lists, loan agreements, a newspaper clipping titled 'The Photograph as Object, next Killam exhibition', a condition report, handwritten condition notes written on index cards, and correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada Extension Service.

Traditional landscape painting in Canada : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Traditional Landscape Painting in Canada' organized and loaned by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition showed at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1969.

Records consist of exhibition documents including biographies for the included artists, a packing list, exhibition loan agreement, condition report, and list of artworks. Additional records consist of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

Vera Frenkel - printmaking plus exhibition January 6-30 1972 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Vera Frenkel: Printmaking Plus', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1972.

Records consist of exhibition loan agreement forms, a newsletter and announcement from the National Gallery of Canada, a box list, C.V. for Frenkel, condition report, and correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery.

Walter Richard Sickert exhibition October-December 1971 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records relating to the 'Walter R. Sickert Exhibition', organized and circulated by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October to December 1971.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Additional records consist of insurance certificates, exhibition loan agreement forms, correspondence between Henry Hicks (President, Dalhousie University) and Wallace S. Bird (Chairman, Beaverbrook Art Gallery) requesting a loan of the Sickert paintings, shipping receipts, and a condition report.

William Kohn exhibition - Dec. 1971 : [exhibition file]

File consists of records related to the planning of an exhibition of works by William Kohn, organized by the Dalhousie art Gallery through Kohn's gallery representative, The Graphics Gallery, san Francisco. The exhibition was presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1971.

Records consist primarily of correspondence between The Dalhousie Art Gallery, Kohn, and The Graphics Gallery. Additional records consist of a new release from the Oakland Museum, press about the Graphics Gallery, a loan agreement form, a C.V., biography, and list of artworks for Kohn, a photocopy of a newspaper article titled 'Austere Forms at the Graphics' about Kohn's artwork, and a copy of a review of Kohn's work by Lucian Krukowski.