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File contains 38 Nova Scotia Agricultural College trophies and plaques that were awarded during College Royal, also known as the Winter Fair from approximately 1905 to 2012.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College students, principals, student life, buildings and campus photographs taken between 1905 and 1993

UA-43, PB Box 2, Folder 36
File
1905-1993

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College photograph and audio visual collection

File contains 46 photographs of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College students, principals, student life, buildings and campus. The photographs include the NSAC hockey team, Aggies hockey team, horses, faculty, basketball team, classrooms, residence construction, farms and barns, convocation, campus buildings, NSAC principals.

The sheep industry in Nova Scotia

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 50
File
Nov. 27, 1907

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

Melville Cumming articles

MS-14-1, OVR Box 2, Folder 18
File
1911 & 1927

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

File contains two articles written by Nova Scotia Agricultural College principal Melville Cumming, one from May 1911 published in MacDonald College Magazine, "The Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, N.S.", and one from 1927 for "The Herald" entitled "The Nova Scotia Agricultural College".

Glenn Stephen Ells exams

MS-14-47, Box 134, Folder 5
File
December 1913 - March 1915

File contains 25 exam papers likely taken by Glen Stephen Ells between the junior and senior year (1913-1915) for subjects associated with agriculture at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The exam papers are mostly typed and cover a range of topics from entomology, dairy, animal husbandry, commercial law, mathematics, and English literature. The exams are annotated and scribbled over and appear to mainly belong to one student Glen Stephen Ells. One exam paper in particular shows strategy planning for a hockey game on the reverse of which Ells was a team-member.

Ells, Glenn Stephens

Two 1915 Nova Scotia Agricultural College junior year English literature tests

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 30
File
1915

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

1915 tables of dates of sowing, plowing and working plans of vegetable plots for the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

UA-43, Box 4, Folder 20
File
1915

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains tables of dates of sowing, plowing, and working plans of vegetables plots for the 1915 season on the Nova Scotia Agricultural College campus. Created by James Allan, Superintendent of Horticulture.

1915 exhibition vegetable plot plan at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College campus

UA-43, Box 4, Folder 17
File
1915

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

1916 list of perennials grown at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

UA-43, Box 4, Folder 19
File
1916

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Photocopied 1916 newspaper article re. Nova Scotia government agricultural policy

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 20
File
1916

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains a photocopy of a 9 June 1916 news item from The Pictou Advocate written by Robert H. MacKay, R. Henry Graham, and Robert M. MacGregor, "The Farmers Candidates," entitled "The Policy of the Government in Respect to AGRICULTURE is Centralized at the Provincial College and Farm at Truro."

Melville Cumming articles

MS-14-1, OVR Box 1, Folder 11
File
1919-1926

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

File contains two articles written by Nova Scotia Agricultural College principal Melville Cumming on the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and an article prepared for MacDonald College Magazine.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College United Students Council 1922 to 1956 meeting minutes

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 12
File
1922–1956

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

The value of field and orchard crops in Nova Scotia 1923

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 55
File
1923

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 5 textual records, which consists of a research article, along with accompanying work which include newspaper article, research table, and correspondences. These records were written by Dr, Melville Cumming in 1923.

The value of field and orchard crops in Nova Scotia 1924

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 56
File
1924

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 4 textual records, which consists of a research article, along with accompanying work which include newspaper article, research table, and a correspondence. These records were written by Dr, Melville Cumming in 1924.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College campus buildings and landscapes photographs taken in 1930 and 1946

UA-43, PB Box 20, Folder 1
File
1930 & 1946

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College photograph and audio visual collection

Photographs of Ayrshire field day [at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College] in 1948

UA-43, PB Box 23, Folder 24
File
1940 or 1948

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College photograph and audio visual collection

File contains two photographs of the Ayrshire field day [at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College] in 1948, one photograph has inscribed on the back: "Micmac [sp?]" Shubenacadie, [sp?]

Meeting minutes, memorandums, and various records related to agricultural education

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 1
File
1942-1944

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Text of valedictory by Keith Russell for the May 1946 graduation commencement ceremony held at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 16
File
May, 1946

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Nova Scotia Agricultural College E.S. Archibald Testimonial Scholarship 1950 correspondence and receipt

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 1
File
1950

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Chapter 13-17

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 131, Folder 2
File
[after 1952]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 1 manuscript of the 1952 revised copy of Agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Chapter 1-6

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 131, Folder 4
File
[after 1952]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 1 manuscript of the 1952 revised copy of Agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Chapter 16-18

MS-14-1, Box 132, Folder 1
File
[after 1952]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 1 manuscript of the 1952 revised copy of Agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Chapter 1-6

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 126, Folder 25
File
[after 1952]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 1 manuscript of the 1952 revised copy of Agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Chapter 7-11

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 131, Folder 5
File
[after 1952]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 1 manuscript of the 1952 revised copy of Agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Chapter 19-20

MS-14-1, Box 132, Folder 2
File
[after 1952]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 1 manuscript of the 1952 revised copy of Agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Chapter 12-15

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 131, Folder 6
File
[after 1952]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 1 manuscript of the 1952 revised copy of Agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association Ladies auxiliary scrapbooks

MS-14-118, Box 144, Folders 3 & 4
File
1952-1984

File contains two scrapbooks, or memory books, created to reflect the activities of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association from 1952 to 1984. The auxiliary dismantled in the mid 1980s; former member Joan MacAulay created these scrap books in May of 2014 to acknowledge the work and friendship auxiliary members had.

Chapter 7-12

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 131, Folder 1
File
[after 1952]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 1 manuscript of the 1952 revised copy of Agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Chapter 18-21

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 131, Folder 3
File
[after 1952]

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 1 manuscript of the 1952 revised copy of Agriculture in Nova Scotia.

1954 first year farm class of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

UA-43, PB Box 20, Folder 12
File
1954

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College photograph and audio visual collection

File contains a black and white photo of the 1954 farm class. Thirteen men are posed in three rows looking at the camera.

1955 first year degree class of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

UA-43, PB Box 20, Folder 11
File
1955

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College photograph and audio visual collection

File contains a black and white photograph of the 1955 first year degree class of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. There are 30 students and people (29 men and 1 woman), mainly wearing double-breasted suits on the steps of a building at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College.

1956 degree class of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

UA-43, PB Box 20, Folder 10
File
1956

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College photograph and audio visual collection

File contains a photograph of the all-male Nova Scotia Agricultural College degree class of 1956 in three rows for a total of 19 people.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College campus 1959 aerial photograph

UA-43, PB Box 11, Folder 3
File
1959

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College photograph and audio visual collection

Report of the Committee to study the Farm Courses of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College / Mr. C.E. Henry, 1960

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 5
File
1960

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Nova Scotia Agricultural College building photographs from the 1960’s campus expansion

UA-43, PB Box 20, Folder 6
File
[1960?]-[1979?]

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College photograph and audio visual collection

Report of the Committee to study the Farm Courses of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College / Kenneth Cox, and other related records

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 8
File
1960

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains a final draft titled "Report of the Committee to study the Farm Courses of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College", by Mr. Kenneth Cox in 1960. Also included are a draft copy, meeting minutes, correspondence, farm class tour survey, recommendations, and other related materials.

Cox, Kenneth

Report of the Royal Commission to Investigate the Operation of the Provincial Laboratory at the Agricultural College at Truro by R.E. Ingis, Commissioner, May 22, 1963

UA-43, Box 3, Folder 4
File
May 22, 1963

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Nova Scotia Agricultural College college herd summaries

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 15
File
[1965?]

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains hand-written summaries of the animal herds at Nova Scotia Agricultural College [ca. 1900] to 1965. Records describe breeds of cattle: Guernsey, Jersey, Ayrshires, Herefords, and Holsteins; breeds of sheep: Scottish Blackface, Shropshire, and Hampshire; and horses: light horses, and Clydesdales. These descriptions include when and how many were purchased, herd book and individual animals name and numbers, and stud book records. The summaries also include details of two disease events that affected herd-wide health including 'Bovine Tuberculosis' and 'contagious abortion'. Mention is made of the conferring of a 'Superior Breeding Certificate' on Farm Superintendent, Archibald MacMillan. The summaries also make mention of the Nova Scotia Animal Breeders Coop Ltd with reference specifically to dairy cattle.

Photocopied 1965 newspaper article re. Opening of Provincial Agricultural College: at Bible Hill, Truro, NS

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 14
File
Feb. 15, 1965

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains a reprint of a newspaper article in the Truro Daily News on Feb. 15, 1965. The original article was titled "Opening of Provincial Agricultural College: at Bible Hill, Truro, NS Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1905".

Speech entitled 'Agricultural development of Cape Breton Island'

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 28
File
before 1966

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Nova Scotia Agricultural College satirical theater script

UA-43, Box 5, Folder 10
File
1971

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains a satirical script (ca. 1971) for a play focused on student life, the academic calendar, and social interests of the day at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Topics include College Royal, sheep management, etc. It includes a list of actors: R. W. Hounsell (potentially NSAC faculty circa 1960s?); Ray Porth (NSAC Biology Faculty 1970-1980); J.S. (John) Bubar (NSAC Class ’50, and Plant Science faculty); Stuart Smith (NSAC Faculty 1964 to 1991; Len Eaton (NSAC Professor of Biology circa 1970’s and 1980’s (?); and, Gordon Delaney.

Photographs of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition taken February 14, 1977

UA-43, PB Box 1, Folder 38
File
Feb 14, 1977

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College photograph and audio visual collection

File contains 4 negative prints of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition, possibly the Principals house. The building was dormer roofed, 2 story (+ attic) building with 4 front bay windows, covered front stairs with veranda above, and side porch visible. Rear view has a lean-to porch and small side entry. The photograph is dated Feb 14, 1977.

Photographs of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College 75th anniversary

UA-43, PB Box 1, Folder 42
File
1980

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains 36 colour matte photographs of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College campus, buildings, animals, activities, students, staff, faculty and principals. Pictures were taken by Albert Aucoin of Truro in 1980.

Photographs of Nova Scotia Agricultural campus, buildings, and student life taken between 1980-1981

UA-43, PB Box 1, Folder 31
File
1980-1981

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College photograph and audio visual collection

Correspondence to Earl Maberley, editor of Farm Focus. Feb. 4, 1980

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 22
File
Feb. 4, 1980

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

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