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Correspondence from Janet Lunn

File contains correspondence from Janet Lunn, including both handwritten and typed letters. File also includes a lecture for the Margaret Laurence Memorial Lecture.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline twenty lectures on topics in physics including motion, gravity, force, and acceleration. The notes also touch on natural theology with respect to knowledge and creation.
Lecture 7

Lecture 7

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) deal with electricity and electrical machines.
Lecture 11

Lecture 11

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) note various astronomical systems including the Ptolemaic and Copernican as well as Kepler's, Newton's, and Descartes' theories on planetary motion.
Lecture 13 - Astronomy

Lecture 13 - Astronomy

These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline a lecture on astronomy. He discusses the various planets and their motion as well as their various measurements (diameter, distance from the sun).
Optics, No. 1-3

Optics, No. 1-3

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1793 focus on optics. Dinwiddie discusses the properties of various instruments including microscopes, telescopes, and magic lanterns as well as convex and concave lenses.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are a series of questions related to astronomy; the notes may be examination papers.
Planitarium - Globe

Planitarium - Globe

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on planitaria, globes, and other topics in astronomy.
Fine Arts, No. 1

Fine Arts, No. 1

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on architecture. Dinwiddie mentions building practices for arches, bridges, and porticos.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are recorded in Latin.
Anatomy

Anatomy

These notes written by James Dinwiddie between October 8 and November 24, 1807 are from a series of anatomy lectures given by W. Taunton. The lectures cover the skeletal system and various organs as well as military medicine in the field.
Naval Tactics

Naval Tactics

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on naval tactics including navigation, tacking, sailing, weather, and magnetism.
No. 3

No. 3

These notes written by James Dinwiddie list several experiments in chemistry.
Lightning and other Phenomena: Lectures on Electricity

Lightning and other Phenomena: Lectures on Electricity

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on lightning and electricity. Dinwiddie mentions Benjamin Franklin, historical dates for important experiments, circuits, conductors and other phenomena including water spouts and earthquakes.
Introduction

Introduction

This introductory lecture written by James Dinwiddie discusses natural philosophy. Dinwiddie draws on past philosophers including Rene Descartes, Plato, and John Locke to describe Nature and man's relationship with her.
The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus

The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on chemistry. The notes begin with a course outline discussing chemical mixtures, heat, animals, plants, and chemical apparatus. The notes provide more detailed content on thermometers, acids, salts, alkalis, and other topics included in the course.
Experiments of Factitious Air

Experiments of Factitious Air

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on experiments involving air; he documents his procedures as well as the results. Dinwiddie includes a hand-drawn diagram of various scientific apparatus at the front of the notes.
Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie begins with a series of questions and answers related to various topics in physics. The notes continue with a series of questions and answers in mechanics followed by expanded notes on gravity. The last section outlines centrifugal forces.

Correspondence from Marian MacDowell

File contains three letters from Marian MacDowell to John Daniel Logan. The letters concern her husband's death and work (the American composer and pianist Edward MacDowell) and Logan's poetry. The file also includes a compilation of press notices about a series of lectures that Marian MacDowell gave in 1910 on Edward MacDowell's music.

Ronald St. John Macdonald's courses at Dalhousie Law School

File contains materials related to different Ronald St. John Macdonald's courses at Dalhousie Law School, including jurisprudence, conflicts of law, international law, and other topics. File includes materials related to Ronald St. John Macdonald's real property and land law courses at the University of Western Ontario, and Ronald St. John Macdonald's constitutional law course at Osgoode Hall Law School.

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 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.

Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These point form notes were taken by James Dinwiddie at a lecture on Wednesday, June 11, 1783. The notes cover a range of topics in chemistry and physics including Boschovich's Theory, chemical mixtures, evaporation, and magnetic curves.
Lecture 8

Lecture 8

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) discuss electricity and lightning.
Miscellanies, No. 1-5

Miscellanies, No. 1-5

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are titled "Miscellanies". The notes deal with a variety of chemical, physical, and biological topics.
Naval Architecture

Naval Architecture

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on naval architecture. He mentions experiments that determine the best shape of an ocean vessel, improvements to rudder design, and the difference between French and English ships.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 lists a series of topics in physics including heat, sight, electricity, magnetism, and fluids.
Planitarium

Planitarium

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss several instruments including planitaria, clocks, and globes.
Agriculture

Agriculture

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss agriculture. He mentions the benefits of lime and manure in the soil as well as a recipe for cheese.
Aerostation, No. 1

Aerostation, No. 1

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 provide measurements and notes on inflation for an aerostation. The notes provide some history for aerial voyages in the balloon.
Recreations, No. 1

Recreations, No. 1

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 titled "Recreations" contain several mathematical puzzles, such as magic squares, and other mathematical facts.
No. 1

No. 1

These notes written by James Dinwiddie list several experiments in chemistry.
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