File consists of a photograph L. B. MacPherson, Dean of Medicine, 1971-1976. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 354).
File consists of two copies of a photograph of W. Andew MacKay. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 398).
File consists of two copies of a photograph and a photographic negative of Eric Perth (Director, 1974-1985), M. Riding, and Laura Bennet, Dalhousie University Arts Centre. The photograph was selected for inclusion in the publication "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 2" by Peter B. Waite (page 371).
File includes three documents, which are likely by Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Includes 1) "Progress Report" (regarding the New International Technological Order emerging from the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLoS); 2) "The United Nations Decade of International Law and the Law of the Sea," a document from the 1990s, outlining the new concepts that emerged from UNCLoS (including the common heritage of mankind); and 3) an untitled document relating the events of the tenth and eleventh sessions of the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS).
File contains photograph of Elisabeth Mann Borgese with the International Ocean Institute Halifax staff. Inscribed on reverse: “EMB with IOI staff Ying Watt, Robert Race, Madeleine Coffen-Smout, Darlene Manning, EMB, Taken at IOI office."
File consists of two copies of a photograph and a photographic negative of the MacDonald Science Library exterior The photograph was selected for possible inclusion in the publications "The Lives of Dalhousie University, Vol. 1-2" by Peter B. Waite.
File contains a study produced by the International Ocean Institute (IOI)-Canada on the following documents: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS); Agenda 21; the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity; the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; the Agreement on the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 Relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks; the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries; the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities; and the Barbados Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States.
Item is possibly a receipt to Pierre Du Gua de Monts from Pierre Dugua circa 1612. Document was donated after the Catalogue of the William Morse Collection was printed.
Possibly a copy. These manuscripts came from the west coast of France, and represent originals, not existing in any of the great libraries of either Europe or America. The original manuscripts comprise ten pages.
This letter was written while waiting in Halifax for the arrival of the Commander-in-Chief, Major General Jeffery Amherst, who had recently been appointed to take command of the expedition against Louisbourg. The Goldsmith referred to was Wolfe's cousin, Captain Edward Goldsmith, with whom he corresponded regularly.
This document compiled by James Dinwiddie contains a list of manufacturers in England including their industrial machinery and manufacturing practices. This file consists of notes.
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.
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.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie concern "Elementary Bodys [sic]". Dinwiddie briefly discusses chemical compositions in one set of notes. In the second set, he discusses motion and the necessity of experimentation in understanding nature.
Letter written and signed by George Washington (1732-1799) at the beginning of the American Revolution, to Moses Child, appointing him as a spy to gather intelligence in Nova Scotia.
This document contains rules and minutes for the Dumfries Philosophical Society. The minutes were recorded by James Dinwiddie between November 28, 1776 and December 12, 1778. This file consists of one document.
In this scientific journal written begun April 1, 1776, James Dinwiddie discusses magnetism and electricity. He includes several diagrams related to magnets and magnetic fields and queries at the end of the section. This file consists of one journal.
This notebook begun by James Dinwiddie on January 2, 1776 contains his observations on planetary motion. He notes observations on the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon. This file consists of fourteen pages of notes.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of July 18, 1779 and August 19, 1779 and covers his journey to and subsequent stay in Belfast.
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss theories related to volcanic eruptions. Dinwiddie also mentions physical structures of the volcano and historical dates for volcanic eruptions.
This is volume 1 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1 to 243. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1779-80 while he was in Belfast, Newry, Drogheda, Dublin, and Cork, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the periods of August 20, 1779 to September 23, 1779 and September 23, 1779 to December 20, 1779. During this time, Dinwiddie visited Belfast (Sept. 23), Lisburn (Oct. 11 - Nov. 18), and Newbry (Nov. 18 - Dec. 20).