Item is a clipping of a newspaper article by Barbara Hinds titled "Balakrishnan Dies Of Blood Infection At East River." The article was probably published in the Chronicle Herald or Mail Star in 1968. The article is about the death of Balakrishnan, an elephant brought to East River, Nova Scotia by the Anil Canada Ltd. hardboard plant. The article is accompanied by a photograph of Balakrishnan and his keeper, Sankunni.
Item consists of Richard B. Goldbloom's annual report on the activities of the Atlantic Research Centre (ARCMR), outlining the Centre's research from the July 1967 to June 1968.
File includes notes for a press conference introducing Donald S. Rickerd, president of the Donner Canadian Foundation; published information about the Donner foundation; notes on the Donner project; terms of the grant to the TUNs Centre for Water Resources; press release; and correspondence.
Item consists of a press release issued by the National Museum of Canada regarding the long-term loan acquisition of extinct Labrador duck specimens from the Thomas McCulloch Museum at Dalhousie University to the National Museum of Natural History in Ottawa. Also includes correspondence between A.W.F. Banfield and Eric Mercer.
Item consists of handwritten notes compiled by Allan Dunlop related to incoming Dalhousie student reluctance to move into Dalhousie student housing due to a lack of information presented related to the facilities on offer.
Item consists of a report created by Norman A. Brady & Associates (consultants in health facilities planning) about the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre, dated November 21, 1968.
Item is a newspaper article by an unidentified author titled "Legislature Will Be Asked To Police Animal Imports." The article is about an animal welfare bill proposed by the Halifax Women's Auxiliary of the Kindness Club, led by Margaret Stanbury.
Item consists of a facsimile of a passage from J. Alphonse Deveau's 1968 book "La ville francaise" related to the mystery of the Mary Celeste, with an accompanying English translation (likely undertaken by Irving Deale).
Item consists of the minutes of a committee meeting of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Research Centre (ARCMR), held on April 29th, 1968 in the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Science Building, Dalhousie University.
Item consists of the minutes of the second meeting of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Research Centre (ARCMR), held on June 7, 1968 in the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, Dalhousie University. The meeting was chaired by I.M. MacKeigan.
Item is an undated blackline print, hand-coloured in pencil, of a drawing of the south elevation of the proposed Killam Library building. The drawing is marked 4B REV (revision) and illustrates two alternate facades, A and B. Folder also contains an early drawing of the exterior in relation to the other buildings on campus.
Item is a letter sent to the Chronicle-Herald for Barbara Hinds by an anonymous employee of the Anil Canada Ltd. hardboard plant. The letter details the poor living conditions of Balakrishnan, an elephant that was brought to East River, Nova Scotia by the Anil plant.
Item consists of a manuscript drafted by Allan Dunlop in December 1968 outlining problems faced by non-Halifax-based freshmen at Dalhousie University, particularly in regards to student housing at the time of an [earlier] "growing housing crisis in the city".
File contains 2 pages of blackline prints of working designs for a display unit and book cases for the planned Kipling Room in the Killam Library. The drawings include elevations and section details, are stamped "preliminary," numbered S-8 and S-8, and dated 31 March 1969. The Kipling Room ended up remaining in the O.E. Smith wing of the Macdonald Library; it is possible that these furniture plans were used instead for the Morse Room, which was located behind the MacMechan Auditorium.
File comprises a set of plans for the second, third, fourth and fifth floors of the Killam Library, mounted on presentation board with acetate overlays indicating space usages by reference to an unknown key-plan that includes numbers 1-11.
Item consists of clippings of articles written in 1969 by Barbara Hinds for the Chronicle Herald and Mail Star about wait times and overcrowding issues at the original Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre.
Item consists of a draft typed transcript of Harry Wells's interview with Rev. Donald Douglas Skeir (1926-1999) -- misspelled as "Skier" on the transcript -- from September 10, 1969. Rev. Skeir was an influential pastor at several Baptist churches in the Preston area, and a passionate educator and human rights advocate.
Item consists of a draft typed transcript of Harry Wells's interview of Carlyle W. Warner, dated September 9, 1969. At the time of the interview, Warner was an influential member of the Black United Front (BUF) and the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSAACP).
Item consists of the typed transcript of an interview conducted by Harry Wells with an unidentified person, in 1969 or 1970. A note typed to the head of the first page states: "Due to the noise on the tape it was impossible for Mrs. Walters to hear the name of the ma being interviewed by Harry Wells".
File comprises a set of architectural plans for the Killam Library, undated and labelled 4B REV. Drawings include a site plan, south elevation, and complete set of floor plans. The basement and main floor plans indicate the square footage of each working area (e.g., mechanical, circulation, administration).
Item consists of a typed letter from Arthur Shears to Barbara Hinds, dated March 6, 1969, about editorial suggestions related to Hinds' coverage of the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre.
Item consists of the minutes of the third meeting of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Research Centre (ARCMR), held on June 6, 1969 in the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, Dalhousie University. The meeting was chaired by I.M. MacKeigan.
Item consists of a typed transcript of Harry Wells's interview of Gus Wedderburn on September 10, 1969. Wedderburn was the president of the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSAACP) at the time of the interview.
Item consists of a draft typed transcript of an interview by Harry Wells of Delmore "Buddy" Daye (1928-1995), dated September 8, 1969. At the time of the interview, Daye was a involved in the Black United Front (BUF), Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSAACP), the Halifax Dartmouth Welfare Centre, among others, and had recently run for provincial office for Halifax Needham with the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.
Item consists of progress report of the research activities of the Atlantic Research Centre (ARCMR) on the Centre's research in its second year of operation, July 1968 to June 1969. Item also includes a financial report prepared by R.M. Walters.
File contains 14 hand-drawn and coloured design sketches of rooms or areas in the Killam Library, including: main lobby, south; main lobby, north; entrance lobby; circulation desk; corridor; auditorium; exhibition area; special collections; study carrel; administration area; reserve reading area; lounge; staff dining room; and staff lounge. Fabric, wallpaper, carpet and other textile swatches are adhered to the presentation board.
Item consists of a typescript transcription of Harry Wells's interview with William Pearly Oliver (February 11, 1912-May 26, 1989), who was a founding member of the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSAACP), and was at the time was affiliated with the Black United Front.
Item consists of a draft typed transcript of Harry Wells's interview with Rev. Donald Douglas Skeir (1926-1999) from September 10, 1969. Rev. Skeir was an influential pastor at several Baptist churches in the Preston area, and a passionate educator and human rights advocate.
Item consists of a typed transcript of Harry Wells's interview of Eugene Williams, dated September 10, 1969. At the time of the interview, Mr Williams was a member of the NSAACP (Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People), the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers, and others. Unlike many others interviewed, Mr. Williams was not a member of the BUF (Black United Front).
Item consists of a report prepared for the Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry by Dumaresq and Byrne around plans for constructing a new Dentistry building on the Carleton campus.
Item consists of the Director's report (unattributed, likely Richard B. Goldbloom) of the research activities of the Atlantic Research Centre (ARCMR) in its third year of operation, July 1969 to June 1970. Item also includes a financial report.
File contains pages from a booklet of the inventory and plans for the Alexander Keith's Brewery building. The facilities refered to in this booklet are located on Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia and are owned by Oland & Son Limited. The booklet was prepared by Hancock Little Calvert Associates. The booklet contains a letter from P. J. Smith; information about plans contained in the booklet; inventory and availability of space; other information about the building; and a map of the Halifax peninsula indicating the location of the building. Plans originally included in the booklet are located in MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 13.
File contains correspondence with Alex Comfort, V. Dedijer, Da Capo Press Inc., Encyclopedia of the Sea, Rita Ettl, Fayard Editions, Peter Fricke, FAO (the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), Donald Gledhill, and Jay Goldburg Cousteau Society.
Item consists of a statement released by Dalhousie New Democratic Youth (DNDY) about 75 students taking control of President Henry Hicks's office in response to the desire to table the George Report (on university government structure) until September 1970, "so that all interested members of the university community could express their views".
Item is a newsletter featuring a story about architecture students designing a playground structure for the George Dixon Centre; notes on faculty; appointment notes, publication notes; and past and upcoming events.
Item consists of an update and an announcement in response to the betrayal by the President's office of the agreement made during April 13th movement, after the occupation of President Henry Hicks's office by members of the DNDY (Dalhousie New Democratic Youth) in protest against the Senate's adoption of the George Report, which contained procedures for the appointment of presidents, vice-presidents, deans, and associate deans.
Item consists of the text of an illuminated scroll presented by the congregation of St. Andrews United Church, Chatham, Ontario, to Florence Jessie Murray, on Janaury 18, 1970.
Item consists of the minutes of the fourth meeting of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Research Centre (ARCMR), held on June 29, 1970 in the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, Dalhousie University. The meeting was chaired by I.M. MacKeigan.
Item consists of two copies of a pamphlet about the new Life Sciences Centre at Dalhousie Univeristy. The pamphlet outlines the departments and facilities in the building.
File contains correspondence with Lynnelle Herrick, John Humphrey, Robert Hutchins, Peter Howorth, Gordon Hewes, Eve Herrmann, and John Haag. Also includes newspaper clippinsg concerning Gerald Hickey and a biography of Eve Herrmann.
Item consists of a typed transcript of Harry Wells's interview of Clyde Bishop, dated September 7, 1970. At the time of the interview, Bishop was President of the Lake Loon and Cherry Brook Development Association, Vice President of the NSAACP (Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People), and on the executives of several other committees.
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