Archives Catalogue

PC1, Box 9, Folder 1
File
3 Oct. 1936

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

File contains a photograph of the Dalhousie band at a Dalhousie-Acadia football game on October 3rd, 1936. The photograph shows the following band members sitting on bleachers: Henry Reardon; Raqhael Wallace; Grodon Stoddard; John Morrison; Frank Morse; Leo Landerville; Alex Farquar; Lloyd Dalton; Nora Jamieson; Edgar Stewart; Clem Egan; Henry Gold; Jack Burley; Ralph Plummer; Ian Robb; McLeod; Bud McKenna; Fred Stiefel; Fred Danziger; J. Alexander Webster; Cameron Annear; George Baird; MacMillan; Jack Reynolds; John Hutton; Oliver Campbell; Roy Killam; Robert Levine; Stan McQueen; Henrik Tonning; Ed Harrington; Daniel Matheson; Zilpha Linkletter; Ben Dubilier; Carvel MacIntosh; Murray Feigenbaum; David Redmond; Selig Geller; John B. Baker; Glynn Fitch; Jean MacDonald; Marion Little; and Archie MacKenzie.

Hayward, J.C.M.

Photograph of the Dalhousie Orchestra

PC1.2022-006, Box 81, Folder 5
File
[ca. 1920s]

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Canadian rockies : [sound recording by Frank Mills]

2012-023, Reel 241, Track 6
Item
1997

Part of Solar Audio Recording Studio Collection

Item is a sound recording by Frank Mills. The song was recorded in 1997 at Solar Audio Recording Studio in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It appeared on Mills' 1998 album "Canada" as "Blue Canadian Rockies." Time code 28:10

Mills, Frank

Tones at head : [sound recordings by Jimmy Cohoon and Ron Parks]

2012-023, Reel 877
File
[between September 20, 1985 and October 3, 1985]

Part of Solar Audio Recording Studio Collection

File is a audio reel containing sound recordings by Ron Doug Parks. The recordings were made at Solar Audio Recording Studio between September 20, 1985 and October 3, 1985. The recordings were produced by Ron Doug Parks and Barron. The recordings were commercially released by The Major Record Label (WRC3-4307) as a seven inch vinyl record.

Parks, Ron Doug

Rough mix of two sound recordings by Molly Oliver

2012-023, Reel 858
File
March 23, 1981

Part of Solar Audio Recording Studio Collection

File is a magnetic audio reel with rough mixes of two sound recordings by Molly Oliver. The recordings were made at Solar Audio on March 23, 1981 and mixed by Paul Northfield. The audio reel includes a reference tones track with 1000 kz, 1 khz, and 100 hz tone sequences.

Northfield, P.

Go back home : [rough mix of sound recording by Molly Oliver]

2012-023, Reel 858, Track 2
Item
March 23, 1981

Part of Solar Audio Recording Studio Collection

Item is a rough mix of the song "Go back home" recorded by the band Molly Oliver on March 23, 1981 and mixed by Paul Northfield.

Sound symposium

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 3
Item
1984

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for an event held at the Dalhousie University Music Department on November 21, 1984.

Lines in motion / University of the Air

Item
September 8, 1979

Part of University of the Air

Item is lecture four of University of the Air's "Structures of Sound" series, recorded on September 8, 1979 for broadcast on CJCH-TV. The episode was presented by Dr. Walter Kemp, chairman of the Department of Music at Dalhousie University, and pianist and professor Lynn Stodola. Production staff included Linda Moore, production assistant; John Silver, technical producer; Cy True, director and producer; and Nancy Fraser, national coordinator.

Photograph of Harry Dean

MS-5-1, Box 1, Folder 37
File
[1915-1927]

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

File contains a photograph of Harry Dean, a Canadian conductor, pianist, organist, and music educator. He is known for founding the Maritime Academy of Music and the Nova Scotia Registered Music Teachers' Association in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Exiled : a Serbian lament : [manuscript vocal score]

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 8
Item
August 1925

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is a manuscript of Edith J. Archibald's song for solo voice and piano in C Major entitled "Exiled: A Serbian Lament." A separate author for the lyrics is not indicated, so they are likely also written by Archibald.

Archibald, Edith Jessie

Lover's meeting : [lyrics]

MS-5-1, Box 3, Folder 57
Item
[1915-1927]

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is the lyrics for a song by Edith J. Archibald entitled "Lover's Meeting," which was written at her house on Inglis Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The music is not included. The lyrics are typed with edits added in pen.

Archibald, Edith Jessie

Song of the Maritimes : [sheet music]

MS-5-1, Box 3, Folder 60
File
1924

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

File contains the sheet music for a piece for solo voice and piano accompaniment in C Major with words by Neil Herman of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and music by Forsyth de Fronsac of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The sheet music was self-published by Herman and Fronsac. The file also includes a note to Dr. Logan from "W.H.D." to review the sheet music enclosed.

Programs from the Auditorium

MS-5-1, Box 3, Folder 68
File
1919, 1920

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

File contains two programs from concerts given at the Auditorium on Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The programs are for a "Weekly Twilight Recital" given by the New Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph (April 30, 1920); and Frances Pelton Jones (harpsichord) and Rose Seguin (soprano), presented by the Halifax Ladies' Musical Club (September 24, 1919) (3 copies).

Program from the First Presbyterian Church

MS-5-1, Box 3, Folder 70
File
[1913 - 1925]

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

File contains six copes of a program from a choir and organ recital given at the First Presbyterian Church in Truro.

Programs from the Majestic Theatre

MS-5-1, Box 4, Folder 1
File
1919-1925

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

File contains musical and theatrical programs for performances by Florence Glossop-Harris company; The Dumbells; Halifax Choral Union and Conservatory Orchestra, directed by Ifan Williams; Boston English Opera Company; Martin Harvey and N. de Silva; F. James Carroll Players; Boston Symphony Ensemble, directed by Augusto Vannini; Madame Germaine Schnitzer and George M. McDonald, accompanied by Marjorie Payne; and the Halifax Philharmonic Society.

Programs from the School for the Blind

MS-5-1, Box 4, Folder 4
File
[1900 - 1925]

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

File contains programs for the following recitals presented at the Halifax School for the Blind: Michel Sciapiro (violin), presented by the Halifax Ladies' Musical Club; Mildred Dilling (harp), with Rose E. Seguin (soprano) and orchestra (conducted by L. Dorothea Webb); and an organ and vocal recital with unknown performers.

Program from the Universalist Church

MS-5-1, Box 4, Folder 9
File
1911

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

File contains a program from a recital, "Gems from the Oratorios," given at the Universalist Church on Brunswick Street, Halifax by the church choir and various members of the congregation: J.A. Cumming, Miss. L. Collins, Mr. A. Penny, Mr. Ruffell, Mr. A.L. Smith, Mrs. T.L. Covey, Allan M. Reid, Mrs. S. Stead, Mrs. Croucher, Miss. Ouseley, Mr. Herbert Walker, Mrs. Covey, Mr. Abbott Cumming, and Mr. Alexander.

Biographical notes on Allen MacKenzie Reid

MS-5-1, Box 5, Folder 19
File
[1922]

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

File contains handwritten notes by John Daniel Logan and includes references to concerts by Allen M. Reid in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia.

Photograph of the Privateers musical group returning from Osaka, Japan

MS-4-250, Box 48, Folder 14, Item 3
Item
May 2, 1970

Part of Wamboldt-Waterfield Photographic Collection

Photograph of the Privateers musical group returning from Osaka, Japan

MS-4-250, Box 48, Folder 14, Item 4
Item
May 2, 1970

Part of Wamboldt-Waterfield Photographic Collection

Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

MS-5-15
Fonds
1986 - 2017

Fonds consists of records created for and as a result of the performance activities of the Halifax Camerata Singers. Records include posters and programs from concerts\ and administrative and financial records from the Board of Directors of the not-for-profit society.

Halifax Camerata Singers

The Creation : a biblical oratorio by Franz Joseph Haydn : [poster]

MS-5-15.2018-027, OS Box 20, Folder 20
File
April 12, 2002

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains three copies of a poster for a performance by the Halifax Camerata Singers in collaboration with Symphony Nova Scotia and the Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus. The concert took place at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Messiah with Symphony Nova Scotia conducted by Ivars Taurins : [poster]

MS-5-15.2018-027, OS Box 20, Folder 17
File
December 21, 2005 - December 22, 2005

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains a poster for a concert performed by the Halifax Camerata Singers and Symphony Nova Scotia (SNS) and the SNS Chorus, with guest conductor Ivars Taurins of Tafelmusik. The concert took place at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Solace : songs of remembrance : [poster]

MS-5-15.2018-027, OS Box 20, Folder 21
File
November 7, 2009

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains two copies of a poster for the concert and CD launch of Solace: Songs of Remembrance, "a tribute to loved ones no longer among us," by the Halifax Camerata Singers. The concert was held at the First Baptist Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Madonna : songs of Mary : [poster]

MS-5-15.2018-027, OS Box 20, Folder 24
File
December 6, 2009

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains a poster for a concert by the Camerata Xara Young Women's Choir in collaboration with the Halifax Camerata Singers and Ellen Gibling on harp. The concert was held at St. Patrick's Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Voices remembered with Camerata Xara : [poster]

MS-5-15.2018-027, OS Box 20, Folder 26
File
November 7, 2010

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains a poster for a concert by the Halifax Camerata Singers in collaboration with Camerata Xara, a young women's choir, at Saint Patrick's Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

A tribute to saints and legends who changed our world : [poster]

MS-5-15.2018-027, OS Box 20, Folder 46
File
February 23, 2014, March 2, 2014

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains a poster for a concert by the Halifax Camerata Singers at St. Patrick's Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia and St. John's Anglican Church in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

Solstice with Nicole Jordan and the Academy Ensemble : [poster]

MS-5-15.2018-027, Box 2, Folder 28
File
December 3, 2016

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains a poster for a concert by the Halifax Camerata Singers in collaboration with soprano Nicole Jordan and the Academy Ensemble, which took place at the First Baptist Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Administrative records of the Halifax Camerata Singers

Series
1986-1996

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

Series contains records pertaining to the management of the Halifax Camerata Singers, including financial records, correspondence, minutes from meetings of the Board of Directors, and records relating to the plans for each concert season. The records are organized by concert season, starting with the inception of the Camerata Singers in 1986-1987.

Performance records of the Halifax Camerata Singers

Series
1991-1996

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

Series contains programs, advertisements, and reviews for concerts by the Halifax Camerata Singers, sometimes in collaboration with other musicians and ensembles.

La gloria d'Italia

MS-5-15.2006-018, Box 1, Folder 15
File
November 23, 1991

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains a program for a concert by the Halifax Camerata Singers and two newspaper clippings of reviews of the concert.

Handel's Messiah

MS-5-15.2006-018, Box 1, Folder 20
File
December 16, 1992 - December 22, 1992

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains two programs for two performances of Handel's Messiah by Symphony Nova Scotia, conducted by Georg Tinter, with the Halifax Camerata Singers and Cantabile Singers of Truro, directed by Jeff Joudrey. The concerts took place at the DeCoste Entertainment Centre in Pictou, Nova Scotia and at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The file also contains two newspaper clippings of concert reviews.

Order for information morning show

MS-5-15.2006-018, Box 2, Folder 5
File
December 17, 1993

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains the order of carols for Halifax Camerata Singers' performance on CBC Information Morning.

Saint Cecilia concert series presents Halifax Camerata Singers

MS-5-15.2006-018, Box 2, Folder 10
File
November 19, 1994

Part of Halifax Camerata Singers fonds

File contains two copies of a poster, newspaper clippings, and a program for a concert by the Halifax Camerata Singers as part of the Saint Cecilia concert series. The file also includes a pamphlet for the 1994-1995 concert series and a copy of "Camerata News" (Volume 3, no. 1), the Singers newsletter.

Photographs of Linda Carvery at the fifteenth anniversary concert of the Ladies in Blues

MS-5-22, Box 16, Folder 89
File
June 14, 2014

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains photographs of Linda Carvery and the jazz group, Ladies in Blues, at their fifteenth anniversary concert held at the Sir James Dunn Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Photograph of Linda Carvery with other performers

MS-5-22, Box 16, Folder 93
Item
February 14, 2015

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a photograph of Linda Carvery with Eileen Joyce, Bill Harvey, Walter Borden, Woody Woods, and others. Photograph is dated to February 14, 2015.

Photographs of Linda Carvery at the Universalist Unitarian church

MS-5-22, Box 16, Folder 96
File
February 22, 2015

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains photographs of Linda Carvery at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Halifax on February 22, 2015.

Photographs of Linda Carvery performances

MS-5-22, Box 16, Folder 99
File
July 18, 2015

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains photographs of Linda Carvery performing at "Weaving the Story: Threads of Gospel, Jazz, and Blues" in Amherst, Nova Scotia on July 18, 2015.

Photographs of Linda Carvery receiving the lifetime achievement award

MS-5-22, Box 17, Folder 1
File
February 27, 2016

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains photographs of Linda Carvery receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Nova Scotian Music Association awards gala on February 27, 2016.

MS-5-22, Box 17, Folder 10
File
February 27, 2016

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains photographs of the eighteenth annual African Nova Scotian Music Association awards gala on February 27, 2016.

Photograph of Brainerd Blyden-Taylor

MS-5-22, Box 17, Folder 14
Item
August 1997

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a photograph of Brainerd Blyden-Thomas, director of the Orpheus Choir and one of the founding directors of the Nova Scotia Mass Choir.

Photograph of Walter Borden receiving the Order of Nova Scotia

MS-5-22, Box 17, Folder 15
Item
December 3, 2014

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a photograph of Walter Borden being appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia on December 3, 2014.

Photographs of Novelee Buchan at the Atlantic Jazz Festival

MS-5-22, Box 17, Folder 16
File
July 15, 2000

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains photographs of Novelee Buchan performing at the Atlantic Jazz Festival on July 15, 2000. Novelee Buchan performed alongside Linda Carvery, Lela Coles, and Jeremiah Sparks as a member of the group, "Jeremiah and the Divas."

Photographs also feature Jeremiah Sparks, Linda Carvery, and Lela Coles.

Photographs of Novelee Buchan performances

MS-5-22, Box 17, Folder 17
File
August 5, 2012

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains photographs of Novelee Buchan performing at the African Nova Scotian Music Association's "Gospel Showcase" on August 5, 2012.

Photographs of Novelee Buchan receiving the pioneer award

MS-5-22, Box 17, Folder 18
File
February 27, 2016

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains photographs of Novelee Buchan receiving the Pioneer Award at the African Nova Scotian Music Association awards gala on February 27, 2016.

Photographs of Karl Falkenham