File contains documents related to the Louisbourg costuming program, such as instructions on how to make stockings and other items, a notepad with handwritten notes, progress reports, correspondence, invoices, and telegrams. The file also includes notes for readers from the Victoria and Albert Museum Library, coorespondence from the Nova Scotia Department of Culture Recreation & Fitness about summer programs that Doyle led, information about Nova Scotia Textiles Limited, and Nova Scotia Textiles lecture notes and slide cues.
File contains a program and review from a production of "Ruddigore" by the Savoy Society of McGill; an open letter about the proposed phase out of music and theatre at Dalhousie University; documents and a program from the Paris American Academy; a photograph of Pierre Trudeau watching a woman weaving at the Fortress Louisbourg; correspondence and a job posting from the University at Buffalo Department of Theatre and Dance; Robert Doyle's curriculum vitae from 1985; submissions to the Writers Federation 15th Annual Atlantic Writing Competition; "Tan, the Tartan Teddy" by Robert Doyle; and "Teddy MacBear" by Doyle Robertson (Robert Doyle's pen name). The file also contains a plastic folder that holds two Sackville crest patches; designs for military logos; and a program for Musikkorps der Fallschirmjager.
File contains a program and other promotional material from Andre's Dreamworld and Ploom's Adventures, performed at Lunenburg Theatre; a supervisor's bulletin for line & staff; a brochure for a series of books called "History of Costume"; a brochure for a series of books called "Architecture, Interiors & Furniture"; promotional material and an application for EF Educational Tours; and a world map.
File contains information about the construction of items for Parks Canada, a paper called "Scenography" by Peter Perina, a short story called "The Annotated Women" by Robert Doyle, "The History of Competitive Sports and the Modern Olympics" by Robert Doyle, rejection letters from various Canadian and America book publishers, and correspondence about the deferral of Doyle's appointment to full professorship. The file also contains documents about Sheila Stivens and her position as Craft Officer with the Nova Scotia Department of Recreation, including letters to Sheila Stiven from various people, correspondence from Robert Doyle about her position, and her curriculum vitae.
File contains an article about the Daffodil Ball, a spring gala fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society's 50th anniversary of operating in Nova Scotia. The article describes the importance of the ball for the Canadian Cancer Society. The article has been cut out of a newspaper and was written by Shirley Ellis for a column called "Round & About." The article mentions that Robert Doyle created the setting for the event.
File contains the Nova Scotian section from the April 12, 1996 issue of the Chronicle Herald. The front page of the section features an article about a Dalhousie University Costume Studies project. The project was a re-enactment of a wedding that took place on December 29, 1764 between Joseph Goreham and Ann Spry. The article is divided between two pages of the newspaper section and features three black and white photographs of the event.
File contains 16 photographs of costumes from "The Myth & Magic in costuming," an exhibition which took place at the Mary Black Gallery. Robert Doyle curated this exhibit and designed several of the costumes.
File contains nine colour photographs of chairs and pots against pale green background. The chairs and earthenware are from the Fortress of Louisbourg.
File contains the Mail Star's review of the Dalhousie production of "Love's Labour Lost." The review was written by Elissa Barnard. The article is torn from the newspaper and features a black and white photograph of Andre Davey ad King Navarre and Ben Stone as Berowne. The article mentions Robert Doyle's costume design.
Item is a coloured pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of The Insect Comedy. The costume is for a character called the Parasite. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of The Insect Comedy. The costume is for a character called the Fly. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1982 production of The Rivals. The costume is for a character named Thomas, a coachman in Act I. The sketch shows one male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1989 production of Happy End. The costume is for a character named Major Stone and the sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume. The sketch is torn into an irregular shape, mounted on corrugated cardboard, and spray painted with a brick pattern.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1986 production of Thieves' Carnival. The costume is an evening gown for a character named Eve. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume with balloons in the background. The sketch is cut out and mounted on a dark red matboard.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mary Stuart. The costume is for Hanna Kennedy and the sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume. The sketch has been torn from a spiral bound notebook.
File contains three pencil sketches of costume designs for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mary Stuart. The sketches have been torn from a spiral bound notebook.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mary Stuart. The costume is for Anne and the sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume. The sketch has been torn from a spiral bound notebook.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mary Stuart. The costume is for Mary Queen of Scots and the sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume. The sketch has been torn from a spiral bound notebook.
Item is a watercolour set design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of the Taming of the Shrew. The sketch shows on large illustration of the stage surrounded by four smaller illustrations of the stage, each with a different set.
File contains sixteen watercolour and gouache sketches of costume designs for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. A collection of handwritten notes about the costumes is also included.
Item is a collection of handwritten notes about the costumes for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The notes contains some sketches of costume construction and one fabric swatch. Some pages are blank. The notes are contained in a folder made from two pieces of Robert Doyle Designs' letterhead taped together.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for a man in the ensemble. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for a man in the ensemble. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for a woman in the ensemble. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for a courtier in a red suit. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for an unidentified woman with a black mask, dress, and veil. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for a member of the Order of the Holy Writ. The sketch shows a figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is the second costume for Louis XIV. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is the first costume for Louis XIV. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for a character named Madeleine Bejart. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for a character named One-Eye. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for a courtier. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for Moliere to wear at court. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for a character named Mariette Rivale. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is for a character named Zacharie Moirrow (Moirroiv?). The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume.
Item is a watercolour and gouache sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Moliere. The costume is the second costume for a character named Armande. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume.
File contains nine costume designs for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mandragola. The sketches show many mask designs for characters from the production as well as some full-body costume designs.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mandragola. The sketch shows mask designs for characters named Pastor Hirsute, Strychanine, and Tongue Twister.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mandragola. The costume is for a character named Sostrata. The sketch shows a large close-up of the mask and a small figure wearing the entire costume.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mandragola. The costume is for a character named Lucretia. The sketch shows a large close-up of the mask and a small figure wearing the entire costume. There are also some details of the character's hair.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mandragola. The costume is for a character named Siro. The sketch shows a large close-up of the mask and a small figure wearing the entire costume.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mandragola. The costume is for a character named Callimaco. The sketch shows a large close-up of the mask and a small figure wearing the entire costume.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mandragola. The costume is for a character named Fra Timoteo. The sketch shows a large close-up of the mask and a small figure wearing the entire costume.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mandragola. The costume is for a character who is a widow. The sketch shows a large close-up of the mask and a small figure wearing the entire costume.
Item is a pencil sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Mandragola. The costume is for a character named Ligurio. The sketch shows a large close-up of the mask and a small figure wearing the entire costume.
