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The President's Address at the opening of Session 1933-34, Dalhousie University

The President's Address at the opening of Session 1933-34, Dalhousie University

Item consists of an offprint of Carleton Stanley's address at the opening session of the 1933-34 Dalhousie academic year, delivered on October 5, 1933. Item discussing the recent passing of Archibald MacMechan, outlining goals for the freshman class, and warning of the "terrible situation that has overtaken academic life in Germany" and the threat to "intellectual freedom everywhere" posed by rise of the Nazis, and the need to ward off "selfish apathy and indifference", before encouraging all in attendance to go to Professor [Alfred Eckhard] Zimmern's forthcoming lecture series.
Carleton Stanley's address to the Dalhousie community at the 1933-34 opening session

Carleton Stanley's address to the Dalhousie community at the 1933-34 opening session

Item consists of an annotated typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's 1933-34 Opening Session address to the Dalhousie commuity, delivered on October 5, 1933. Item discussing the recent passing of Archibald MacMechan, outlining goals for the freshman class, and warning of the "terrible situation that has overtaken academic life in Germany" and the threat to "intellectual freedom everywhere" posed by rise of the Nazis, and the need to ward off "selfish apathy and indifference", before encouraging all in attendance to go to Professor [Alfred Eckhard] Zimmern's forthcoming lecture series.
Carleton Stanley's address at the luncheon meeting of the Community Chest

Carleton Stanley's address at the luncheon meeting of the Community Chest

Item consists of an annotated typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's address at the Community Chest luncheon meeting, held at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, on October 30, 1933, discussing the problems faced by charitable organizations since 1929 -- "[though] I am not advising any of you to take a pair of thumbscrews along with you on your canvass [for charitable contributions]" -- and the growth of the Halifax Public Health Clinic.
Carleton Stanley's submission to the Halifax Chronicle about the completion of registration at Da...

Carleton Stanley's submission to the Halifax Chronicle about the completion of registration at Dalhousie

Item consists of a typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's submission to the Halifax Chronicle, dated October 16, 1933, outlining the completion of the registration process at Dalhousie University for the 1933-34 session, and a rejection of the rumours of a substantial drop in student registration. Item contains related correspondence.
Change or decay? Carleton Stanley's address before the Empire Club of Canada

Change or decay? Carleton Stanley's address before the Empire Club of Canada

Item consists of an annotated typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's address before the Empire Club of Canada in Toronto, delivered November 9, 1933, under the title "Change or Decay?" The speech discusses the notion of fundamental social ideas that are consistent across the country, the difficulties faced under parliamentary governments to ensure such consistency, and the problems inherent in the present economic system.

This speech later appeared in an amended form in the January 1934 number of the Dalhousie Review.

The political scene in Canada. Carleton Stanley's address to the British Empire Club, December 13...

The political scene in Canada. Carleton Stanley's address to the British Empire Club, December 13, 1933

Item consists of an annotated typescript copy of a speech delivered by Carleton Stanley before the British Empire Club in Providence, R.I., on December 13, 1933, under the title "The Political Scene in Canada", discussing fundamental social ideas and rights, problems in parliamentary governments, and the threat posed to human institutions through wilful ignorance and the rejection of attempts to improve aspects of civilization for the betterment of all.
Carleton Stanley's submission to the 1934 New Year Edition of the Halifax Chronicle

Carleton Stanley's submission to the 1934 New Year Edition of the Halifax Chronicle

Item consists of a typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's submission for the 1934 New Year Edition of the Halifax Chronicle, prepared in December 1933. Item discusses the up-and-down economic welfare of the Maritime Provinces in the years since 1929, and the economic potential of the region's forest lands. Item contains related correspondence.
Carleton Stanley's submission to the 1934 New Year Edition of the Sydney Post-Record

Carleton Stanley's submission to the 1934 New Year Edition of the Sydney Post-Record

Item consists of a typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's submission to the 1934 New Year Edition of the Sydney Post-Record, prepared in December 1933, discussing the importance of taking a "long-sighted view" of Cape Breton's economic future, rather than using "any temporary upturn in business conditions" as an indicator. Item contains related correspondence.
Carleton Stanley's submission to the 1934 New Year Edition of the Halifax Herald

Carleton Stanley's submission to the 1934 New Year Edition of the Halifax Herald

Item consists of a typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's submission for the 1934 New Year Edition of the Halifax Chronicle, dated December 20, 1933, addressing the perilous international political and economic situations after the cessation of payment of War Debts and the impending collapse of the Treaty of Versailles, as well as Canada getting its economic house in order. Item contains related correspondence.
Press releases related to a 1934 public lecture series

Press releases related to a 1934 public lecture series

Item consists of a series of press releases prepared by Carleton Stanley outlining a public lecture series at the University Gymnasium in January and February 1934. Press release outlines multidisciplinary lectures by Dr. Dixie Pelluet, Dr. W.D. Woodhead, Dr. H.F. Munro, Dr. H.E. Bigelow, Dr. E.W.. Nichols, and Dr. W. Hamilton Fyfe. Item also contains related correspondence.

Bruce Parsons : a model of reality

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artworks by Bruce Parsons, organized and presented by the Dalhousie art Gallery from February 23 to March 14, 1976.

Catalogue contains an introduction and a forward by Gilles Toupin, a list of artworks, text written by Parson's daughter, Jenny, full-page photographs of Parson's works, a biography, and acknowledgements.

The universities and the international outlook : [offprint]

The universities and the international outlook : [offprint]

Item consists of an offprint of an article title "The Universities and the International Outlook", written by Carleton Stanley, and reprinted from the University of Toronto Quarterly, Vol. V, No. 2, January, 1936. Speech was originally delivered before the American Association of Colleges in May 1934.
Universities and the international outlook : Carleton Stanley's address before the American Assoc...

Universities and the international outlook : Carleton Stanley's address before the American Association of Colleges

Item consists of an annotated typescript copy of a speech delivered by Carleton Stanley before the American Assocation of Colleges in May 1934, under the title "The Universities and the International Outlook". A version of this speech later appeared in the January 1936 issue of the University of Toronto Quarterly.
Carleton Stanley's address to New York Dalhousie alumni

Carleton Stanley's address to New York Dalhousie alumni

Item consists of a typescript copy of an address delivered by Carleton Stanley before Dalhousie University alumni at an event in New York, May 4, 1934, discussing the financial situation at Dalhousie during a period of worldwide economic tumult. Speech was initially prepared May 2, 1934.

Mary Pratt : paintings and drawings

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Mary Pratt, organized by the Art Gallery of Memorial University, Newfoundland, and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1975.

Catalogue contains a list of artworks, artist statement, and biography.

Carleton Stanley's address in Sussex, New Brunswick

Carleton Stanley's address in Sussex, New Brunswick

Item consists of a typescript copy of a speech delivered by Carleton Stanley in Sussex, New Brunswick, on June 25, 1934, praising the quality of New Brunswick students at Dalhousie, a toast to the "dullest of all dull subjects" -- the state of education -- in the Maritime Provinces.
Harry Goudge Grant's letter-to-the-editor about Dalhousie's contributions to the Halifax Public H...

Harry Goudge Grant's letter-to-the-editor about Dalhousie's contributions to the Halifax Public Health Clinic

Item consists of Carleton Stanley's typescript copy of Dean Harry Goudge Grant's scathing letter to the editors of the Halifax Chronicle and Halifax Daily Star, dated March 25, 1934, responding to critiques around funding of the Public Health Clinic. "It can be said without contradiction that in no other place in the world is it [the funding of such a medical facility] done by a University."
Carleton Stanley's statement about the state of housing conditions in Halifax

Carleton Stanley's statement about the state of housing conditions in Halifax

Item consists of a typescript copy of an article prepared by Carleton Stanley discussing the "disgracefully large proportion of Halifax houses [that] may be called 'slum dwellings'" and the general poor state of "housing conditions in Halifax", stating that "Halifax [...] would seem to have had very little town planning" and condemning city contractors for their construction of subpar "so-called houses". The piece was submitted to Mr. Gaul of the Halifax Chronicle.

Acquisitions exhibition : 1970-1973

Item is an invitation card for the Three Years Acquisitions opening night at the Dalhousie Art Gallery on December 4, 1973. Three Years Acquisitions was an exhibit of acquisitions, purchases, and gifts obtained by the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1970 and 1973.
Carleton Stanley's address to the Halifax branch of the Irish Benevolent Society

Carleton Stanley's address to the Halifax branch of the Irish Benevolent Society

Item consists of a typescript copy of the address delivered by Carleton Stanley to the Halifax chapter of the Irish Benevolent Society, likely in the summer of 1932, discussing community expectations from educational institutions, the growing role of economics, and the "civilizing force" of the "useless, but not graceless" Irish people.

kim ondaatje : an exhibition of paintings, prints and film : [exhibition catalogue, poster]

File consists of catalogues for the exhibition 'kim ondaatje', presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1973.

Catalogue contains an exhibition itinerary, b&w images of kim and her paintings, a biography, list of artworks, and a full-size fold-out colour poster. Folder 2 contains the catalogue in it's foldered format while OS Folder 8 contains the flat-lay poster.

Models and Michelangelo

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Models & Michelangelo' presented by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Limited. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1973.

Catalogue contains colour photographs of terracotta models by Michelangelo, a note written by John H. Devlin (Board Chairman, Rothmans), accompanying exhibition text, and a tour schedule.

Folk art of Nova Scotia

Item is a catalogue of a travelling exhibition of 20th century folk artists from Nova Scotia, organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia with funding from the National Museums of Canada and the Canada Council. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1978. Artists in the exhibition included Charles Atkinson, Samuel Bollivar, Ralph Boutilier, Eli Croft, Evelyn dickie, Ellison Eagles, Collins Eisenhauer, Sidney Howard, Everett Lewis, Maud Lewis, Albert Lohnes, Clarence Moores, Joseph Norris, Emery Nowlan, Joseph Sleep, Charlie Suttle, Charlie Tanner, Fred Task, Ernest Harland Turner, Eli Whiteway, and Harry Wile.

Catalogue contains a foreword and acknowledgements by Bernard Riordon (Curator, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia), list of lenders, an introduction by Marie Elwood (Chief Curator of History, Nova Scotia Museum), image plates of artworks in the exhibition, biographies for each artist, and an index.

Revisited : prints by Karl McKeeman

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of prints by Karl McKeeman, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 4-28, 1975.

Catalogue contains an excerpt from McKeeman's notebook, two images of artworks, and a list of artworks.

Bridge shield shelter - Eric Fischl

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Eric Fischl (Assistant Professor, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design), organized at and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 2-29, 1975.

Catalogue contains text written by Fischl, including poetry and prose, images of Fischl's work, and a list of artworks in the exhibition.

Douglas Bentham : 'enclosures and opens'

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of recent artwork by Douglas Bentham, titled 'Enclosures and Opens', organized by the Art Gallery of York University. The exhibition circulated and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 2, 1976 to January 5, 1977.

Catalogue contain a forward and acknowledgements written by Michael Greenwood (Curator of Art, York University), a statement by Bentham, an essay by Robert Christie, list of artworks, photographs of Bentham's sculptures, and a biography.

Nicolas Poussin : the martyrdom of Saint Erasmus

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings by Nicolas Poussin, selected from the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was circulated and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October and November 1975.

Catalogue contains an essay by Jane Costello, photographs of Poussin's paintings, a bibliography, and a fold-out full-colour photograph of Poussin's Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus (1628).

Julia Schmitt Healy : recent work

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of recent artworks by Julia Schmitt Healy, organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 24 to March 12, 1976.

Catalogue contains full-page photographs of Healy's artworks and a biography. Catalogues also contain a sleeve inside the back cover holding a list of recent works and a colour postcard showing one of Healy's paintings.

Printed matter : jury print show

Items are catalogues for a juried exhibition of printed matter from an selection of international artists, organized by the Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in April and May 1975.

Catalogues contain images of work in the exhibition, an introduction by Christopher Youngs (Director, Owens Art Gallery), and short biographies for artists included in the show.

J. Frederick McCulloch retrospective exhibition

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings and drawings by J. Frederick McCulloch, presented at the Dalhousie art Gallery from April 1-20, 1975.

Catalogue contains images of McCullloch's work, an essay by Donald C. MacKay, and a list of artworks.

Quilts by Teruko Inoue

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of quilts by Teruko Inoue, organized by the Beaverbrook art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 16 to December 9, 1979.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Ian G. Lumsden (Curator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery) and a list of works.

John Will / Marvin Jones

Item is a catalogue for a joint exhibition of artwork by John Will and Marvin Jones, organized and circulated by the Glenbow-Alberta Institute and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in September 1975.

Catalogue contains biographies, artist statements, and curriculum vitae for both artists, as well as images other artworks, list of works, and an essay by Clyde McConnel (Assistant Professor, Department of Art, University of Calgary; Exhibition Curator).

Craig Wright jewelry

Item is acatalogue for an exhibition of jewelry by Craig Wright organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery and presented in The Sculpture Court from January 28 to March 6, 1976.

Catalogue contains images of Wright's pieces, an artist statement, and list of works.

Mira Schor : paintings

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings by Mira Schor, organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 9,1975-January 4, 1976.

Catalogue contains a resume, images of Schor's paintings, an essay by Schor, and a list of artworks.

Graham Dube sculptures

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of sculptures by Martin Graham Dube, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery Sculpture Court from October 8-29, 1975.

Catalogue contains photographs, an introduction by Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), an artist statement, and resume.

Graham Coughtry retrospective

Item is a catalogue for a retrospective exhibition of artwork by Graham Coughtry, organized by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. The exhibition was circulated an presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from May to June 1976.

Catalogue contains an exhibition itinerary and list of lenders, acknowledgements and introduction written by Joan Murray (Director, Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery), a biography for Coughtry, an essay by Barrie Hale, and a catalogue list of works and photographs,

Richards Jarden

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of work by Richards Jarden, organized and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 7 to April 1, 1978.

Catalogue contains a list of works, essay by Marcia Ross Jarden, biography of Richards Jarden, and images of his works.

M. Fernandes

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Michael Fernandes, organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery as a part of the Know Your Artist exhibition series. The exhibition was presented from September 4-28, 1975.

Catalogue contains a chronological biography of Fernandes, images of Fernandes' work, poetry and prose.

Frank Nulf

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Frank Nulf, presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 2 to November 1, 1975.

Catalogue contains images of Nulf's artworks, a chronological biography, list of artworks, and essay by Ron Shuebrook titled 'frank nulf: an introduction'.

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