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Apology (we both could be wrong) : [rough mix of sound recording by Molly Oliver]

2012-023, Reel 858, Track 1
Item
March 23, 1981

Part of Solar Audio Recording Studio Collection

Item is a rough mix of the song "Apology (we both could be wrong)" recorded by the band Molly Oliver on March 23, 1981 and mixed by Paul Northfield.

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.

Dalhousie : the alumni magazine, vol. 20, no. 2 / fall 2003

MS-1-Ref, Box 23, Folder 5, item 1
Item
2003

Part of Dal Magazine

Item is a copy of Dalhousie: The Alumni Magazine (Vol. 20, No. 2), the official periodical of the Dalhousie Alumni Association, published three times a year. The issue features stories about architecture students from Botswana; Thomas Mason (BA '86) and the Spallation Neutron Source in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; and guitarists Dale Kavanagh (BMus. '84) and Douglas Reach (BMus. '76).

Photograph of the Liverpool singing quartet The Privateers dressed as pirates

MS-2-202, Box 54, Folder 1, Item 1
Item
20 June 1950

Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds

Photograph of Thomas Head Raddall with the singing quartet The Privateers and an unidentified woman

MS-2-202, Box 54, Folder 1, Item 2
Item
20 June 1950

Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds

Photographic promotional image of Hank Snow the Singing ranger, autographed by the same

MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 12, Item 1
Item
[19-]

Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds

Item, a photograph, promotes country singer Hank Snow for the radio station WSM. Snow is noted in the promotional information to be the star of the station, an exclusive RCA Victor Recording Artist, and under the station management of Norm Riley. A brief message and Snow's autograph are located in the top left hand corner of the promotional image.

Photograph of Thomas Head Raddall with Mr. Cummings and members of the choir

MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 17, Item 12
Item
[19-?]

Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds

Item is related to material in MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 21, Item 2 in subseries Thomas Head Raddall's loose photographs.

Prisoners of War at the Amherst Internment camp, No. 28

MS-2-839, PB Box 31, Folder 12, Item 1
Item
[ca. 1914 - 1918]

Part of G.P. Hennesey Photograph Collection

The item consists of the group of Prisoners of War standing with musical instruments.

Prisoners of War at the Amherst Internment camp, No. 29

MS-2-839, PB Box 31, Folder 12, Item 2
Item
[ca. 1914 - 1918]

Part of G.P. Hennesey Photograph Collection

The item consists of the group of Prisoners of War standing with musical instruments.

Prisoners of War from the Internment Camp in Amherst, Nova Scotia with musical instruments

MS-2-839, PB Box 31, Folder 12, Item 3
Item
[ca. 1914 - 1918]

Part of G.P. Hennesey Photograph Collection

The item consists of the group of Prisoners of War with musical instruments.

Artists' day celebration

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 10
Item
1991

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for an event held on January 16, 1991, at The Flamingo Café & Lounge in Halifax.

Sax Solo : Robert Leriche in concert

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 21
Item
1979

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for saxophone performance by Robert Leriche held on February 17, 1979, at Eye Level Gallery.

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.

Audio by artists festival 1986

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 4
Item
1986

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for Audio By Artists Festival 1986, held in March 1986. The Audio By Artists Festival 1986 was organized and administrated by Alex Busby, Melodie Calvert, David Craig, Andy Dowden, Gordon Laurin, and Micah Lexier.

Eric Stach and Kim Lunberg

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 59
Item
1987

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for a performance by Kim Lunberg and Erich Stach on July 24, 1987, presented as part of the Ear Level Music Series 87.

Ushio Torika

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 65
Item
1989

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for a performance by Ushio Torikai, a Japanese composer, held on June 20, 1989, at Eye Level Gallery.

Steve Lacy and Mal Waldron

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 72
Item
[198-?]

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for a music event held on September 3 at The Church, 5657 North Street., Halifax. The event was presented by Eye Level Gallery and CKDU 97.5 FM.

The other side of air / composed by Sandy Moore

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 75
Item
1987

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for an event held on June 13, 1987, at Eye Level Gallery. This event was part of Ear level by Eye Level music series 87 and featured Astrid Brunner, Ray Grant, Paul Moreau, Peter Moreau and Glen Walton.

Photograph of the Privateers musical group returning from Osaka, Japan

MS-4-250, Box 48, Folder 14, Item 1
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 2
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 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

Photograph of the Privateers musical group returning from Osaka, Japan

MS-4-250, Box 48, Folder 14, Item 5
Item
May 2, 1970

Part of Wamboldt-Waterfield Photographic Collection

Father in heaven : a prayer : [sheet music]

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 12
Item
1922

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is the sheet music for a solo voice and piano composition in C Major by Molly MacDonald of the MacDonald Music Co. in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She published her music under the pseudonym of "Elza Doun."

Come unto me : [sheet music]

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 13
Item
1916

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is the sheet music for a solo voice and piano composition in D Major by Molly MacDonald of the MacDonald Music Co. in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She published her music under the pseudonym of "Elza Doun."

On the Highway: concert sketch for the piano

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 14
Item
1917

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is the sheet music for a solo piano composition dedicated to Harvey Robb in E-flat Major.

Forsyth, W. O. (Wesley Octavius)

Song of the silver night, Op. 34, no. 2

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 15
Item
1914

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is the sheet music for a solo piano romance dedicated to Miss Duxie McMillan. The piece is the second in a set of two solo piano compositions, the first of which is a sketch entitled "Though the Fields." The sheet music is autographed by the composer and addressed to Dr. Logan.

Forsyth, W. O. (Wesley Octavius)

Fill every glass : from The Beggar's Opera

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 16
Item
1922

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is a copy of a manuscript version of an adaptation of "Fill Every Glass" from "The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay (1728). The arrangement was made by "C.B.C." and "J.F.W" for the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto and is for solo voice (for the character of Matt of the Mint) and chorus.

God be with our boys tonight : [sheet music]

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 17
Item
1917

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is the sheet music for a song with music by Wilfrid Sanderson and words by Fred G. Bowles. The piece was given to John Daniel Logan by "The Little Rainbows" of Mount St. Bernards, as indicated on the front cover of the music. The piece is for solo voice and piano accompaniment and is in A-flat Major.

The Arts and Letters Club Constitution : [choral score]

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 18
Item
October 1922

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is a copy of a manuscript for the Arts and Letters Club Constitution song, written for tenor, bass, and chorus in A Major.

In Flanders Fields : [manuscript vocal score]

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 5
Item
1917

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is a manuscript of "In Flanders Fields" by Edith J. Archibald, which sets the words of the poem of the same name by Colonel John McCrae. The piece is for solo voice and piano in F Major and was written at Archibald's home on Inglis Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The piece is 5 pages long with extra blank pages.

Archibald, Edith Jessie

The town is decked flags today : [manuscript vocal score]

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 6
Item
1920

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is a manuscript of the third verse of an untitled song that begins "The town is decked flags today." The song is for solo voice and piano accompaniment in d minor. The first two verse of the song are missing. The author of the text is not indicated, but may have also been written by Archibald.

Archibald, Edith Jessie

A Nocturne : [manuscript vocal score]

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 7
Item
[1915-1927]

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is a manuscript of Edith J. Archibald's song for solo voice and piano in F Major entitled "A Nocturne," including the score and a separate typed sheet with the poem in English and French, also written by Archibald.

Archibald, Edith Jessie

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

Going West : [manuscript vocal score]

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 9
Item
[1915-1927]

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is a manuscript of Edith J. Archibald's song for solo voice and piano in G Major entitled "Going West." The text for the song was written by Rev. Mrs. Ross(?) of Hamilton, Ontario.

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

Rest Christian calmly : [choral score]

MS-5-1, Box 3, Folder 63
Item
[1922]

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is the manuscript for a hymn "Rest Christian Calmly," with words by Jessie P. MacKay and music by Addie MacKay. The music is for four-part chorus (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass) and is in F Major with four verses.

Fred Frith & friends : where rock and new music meet : [poster]

MS-5-16, OS Folder 25, Item 15
Item
2007

Part of Upstream Music Association fonds

Item is a poster advertising three concerts featuring Fred Frith at Upstream Music's 2007 Sonic Courage International Festival.

Upstream Ensemble poster

MS-5-16, OS Folder 25, Item 4
Item
[ca. 1990s]

Part of Upstream Music Association fonds

Item is a publicity poster for Upstream featuring a photograph of the ensemble: Paul Cram, Sandy Moore, Bob Bauer, Steve Tittle, Tom Roach, Don Palmer, Steven Naylor and Jeff Reilly. The poster also features a prominent graphic of an ear and a logo for Paiste 2000, a cymbal line.

Letter from Heitor Villa-Lobos to Ellen Ballon

MS-5-2, Box 1, Folder 6, Item 1
Item
December 17, 1946

Part of Ellen Ballon fonds

Item is a typed letter from Heitor Villa-Lobos to Ellen Ballon written on December 17, 1946. The letter acknowledges a letter Ballon wrote on December 5, 1946 and asks if Ballon performed the world premier of Villa-Lobos's first piano concerto with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Item is accompanied by the stamped air mail envelope in which Ballon received the letter. Two Brazilian postage stamps are affixed to the envelope.

Letter from Arminda Villa-Lobos to Ellen Ballon

MS-5-2, Box 1, Folder 6, Item 2
Item
May 28, 1947

Part of Ellen Ballon fonds

Item is a typed letter from Arminda Villa-Lobos to Ellen Ballon written on May 28, 1947. Arminda writes about her poor English and asks Ballon to write in Portuguese. She also asks if an October 1947 concert in Montreal will be broadcast. This concert was the Canadian premiere of Villa-Lobos' first piano concerto. Item is accompanied by the stamped air mail envelope in which Ballon received the letter. Two Brazilian postage stamps are affixed to the envelope.

Villa-Lobos, Arminda

Letter from Heitor Villa-Lobos to Ellen Ballon

MS-5-2, Box 1, Folder 6, Item 3
Item
June 2, 1947

Part of Ellen Ballon fonds

Item is a typed letter from Heitor Villa-Lobos to Ellen Ballon written on June 2, 1947. Villa-Lobos acknowledges a May 15, 1946 letter from Ballon and provides some information on his compositions, including Caixinha de Boas Festas, the 2nd Suite do Descobrimento do Brasil, and Danses Africaines. The letter refers to Marks Co. as "the true thieves of my musics." Item is accompanied by the stamped air mail envelope in which Ballon received the letter. Two Brazilian postage stamps are affixed to the envelope.

Letter from Heitor and Arminda Villa-Lobos to Ellen Ballon

MS-5-2, Box 1, Folder 6, Item 4
Item
July 26, 1947

Part of Ellen Ballon fonds

Item is a handwritten letter from Heitor and Arminda Villa-Lobos to Ellen Ballon written on July 26, 1947. The letter details Villa-Lobos itinerary on a European tour and comments on Ballon's performances of Villa-Lobos' compositions. Item is accompanied by the stamped air mail envelope in which Ballon received the letter. One French postage stamp is affixed to the envelope.

Villa-Lobos, Heitor

Letter from Heitor Villa-Lobos to Ellen Ballon

MS-5-2, Box 1, Folder 6, Item 5
Item
September 9, 1947

Part of Ellen Ballon fonds

Item is a typed letter from Heitor Villa-Lobos to Ellen Ballon written on September 9, 1947. The letter details some potential performances of Villa-Lobos' compositions and his desire to have Ballon perform his music. Item is accompanied by the stamped air mail envelope in which Ballon received the letter. Two Brazilian postage stamps are affixed to the envelope.