Archives Catalogue

MS-5-22, Box 18, Folder 5
File
1937-2014

File contains documents related to Bucky Adams, a jazz artist from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Documents include programs, ephemera, correspondence, magazine clippings, and newspaper clippings related to Amnesty International, the Black Loyalist Heritage Society, CBC Television studios, a copy of Bucky Adams’ birth certificate, a copy of the Diamond Jubilee medal certificate awarded to Bucky Adams in 2012, Black Focus magazine, Halifax Jazz Festival, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a copy of the invitation to Bucky Adams and The Basin Street’s album releases and performances, Dartmouth Heritage Museum’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera” in 2011, Bucky Adams’ memorial, and others.

Documents related to Linda Carvery

MS-5-22, Box 18, Folders 15-17
File
1970-2010

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains documents related to Linda Carvery.

Documents include programs, ephemera, correspondence, magazine clippings, and newspaper clippings related to Black Focus magazine, Linda Carvery receiving an honourary degree at Saint Mary's University in 1998, Halifax Festival of the Arts, Halifax Jazz Festival, East Coast Music Association awards, Neptune Theatre productions, Ladies in Blue concerts, Martin Luther King concerts with the Nova Scotia Mass Choir, Linda Carvery’s appointment to citizenship judge, the album release for “Yesterday / Today”, election campaign material, and others.

MS-5-22, Box 8, Folders 1-3
File
1996

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains documents related to the Nova Scotia Mass Choir in 1996.

Documents include newspaper clippings, programs, and ephemera related to the choir at the East Coast Music Association awards, the release of their record, "He Never Failed Me Yet," "Symphony Explosion" concerts, the Canadian Hockey Awards, the African Heritage Gala, and other events.

File also contains a copy of Rising Tide newspaper.

MS-5-22, Box 8, Folders 7-9
File
1997

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains documents related to the Nova Scotia Mass Choir in 1997.

Documents include newspaper clippings, magazine clippings, ephemera, and programs related to the East Coast Music Association awards and the Martin Luther King concert with Symphony Nova Scotia.

File also contains a copy of Rising Tide newspaper.

Documents relating to Nova Scotia Mass Choir

MS-5-22, Box 13, Folders 8-9
File
1998

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains documents related to the Nova Scotia Mass Choir in 1998.

Documents include newspaper clippings, ephemera, and programs related to the Martin Luther King concert with Symphony Nova Scotia, "Celebrating the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.," the East Coast Music Association awards, Neptune Theatre's "The Gospel at Colonus," Dutch Mason's sixtieth birthday, and other performances.

MS-5-22, Box 7, Folders 7-12
File
1994

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains documents related to the Nova Scotia Mass Choir in 1994.

Documents include newspaper clippings, correspondence, programs, and ephemera related to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas, the sixteenth annual Financial Post Business in the Arts Awards ceremony

File also includes membership lists and a report by choir president, Linda Carvery.

Documents relating to Nova Scotia Mass Choir

MS-5-22, Box 8, Folders 4-5
File
1996

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains documents related to the Nova Scotia Mass Choir in 1996.

Documents include newspaper clippings, programs, performance schedules, and ephemera related to the choir's television program, "Hallelujah," the eightieth anniversary celebration of the No.2 Construction Battalion, postcards from Prince Edward Island, the United Church of Canada's Berwick camp, and the AIDS benefit concert, "Ribbon of Dreams."

MS-5-22, Box 13, Folders 11-13
File
1998

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

File contains documents related to the Nova Scotia Mass Choir in 1998.

Documents include newspaper clippings, ephemera, and programs related to Africaribanza, Baie-Comeau jazz festival, Atlantic Jazz Festival, Festival by the Sea in Saint John, New Brunswick, the Gospel Music Workshop of American in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the African Nova Scotian Music Association awards, and others.

Promotional materials for poetry readings

MS-2-232, Box 1, Folder 75
File
[193- or 194-]

Part of Kenneth Leslie fonds

File contains two undated promotional leaflets (likely from the late 1930s or early 1940s, promoting Kenneth Leslie poetry readings and discussions. The earliest of the two leaflets, on off-white paper, is entitled "Kenneth Leslie / Poetry Readings -- Discussions / Mr. Leslie / Reads His Own Poetry / Discusses Contemporary Poetry / Helps you Develop Your Poetry" and contains a small portrait of a youthful Leslie wearing a fedora. It contains testimonials from Charles G.D. Roberts, Robert Norwood, and Lawrence H. Conrad on the verso. The second leaflet, printed on yellow paper, also undated, but after 1938, is entitled "Kenneth Leslie : Singer-Composer / Poet", contains a portrait of Leslie to the upper left corner, with a short bibliography (ending in "By Stubborn Stars". The front contains words promoting Leslie's talent from 'Voices', 'London Times', Sir Charles Roberts, 'N.Y. Herald Tribune', 'Halifax Chronicle', Reverend Sister Maura, 'Charlottetown Guardian', and Shaemas O'Sheel, while the verso has further testimonials under the heading "What they say of Kenneth Leslie's poetry...." with the sub-headings "In London, England", "In Toronto", "In New York", and "In Charlottetown".

Nova Scotia Rural Beautification Program fonds

MS-14-64
Fonds
[1960]-2000

Fonds contains records related to the Nova Scotia Rural Beautification Program that began in 1965.

The Ship's Co. Theatre media package folder

MS-2-777, Box 12, Folder 19
File
ca. 1985

Part of Mary Vingoe fonds

Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] judges badges

MS-15-12.2019-067, Box 1, Folder 32
File
[ca. 2008]

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains badges for Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] contest judges 2, 3, and 4.

Halifax Pride 1996 pins

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 1, Folder 22
File
1996

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains one pin printed with the logo for Halifax Pride 1996.

Halifax Pride 1998 pins [large]

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 1, Folder 26
File
1998

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains three pins featuring the logo for Halifax Pride Week 1998.

Halifax Pride 2002 t-shirts [black]

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 2, Folder 1
File
2002

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains three t-shirts produced and worn by members of the 2002 Halifax Pride committee.

Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather]10th anniversary celebration participation medals

MS-15-12.2019-067, Box 1, Folder 17
File
October, 2008

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains three medals award to participants of the Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] 10th anniversary celebration.

"Thank you for not Skoking" pins

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 1, Folder 23
File
1997

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains three pins featuring a photo of Nova Scotian Member of Parliament Roseanne Skoke in the centre of a red circle with a line through it, surrounded by the words "THANK YOU FOR NOT SKOKING".

Halifax Pride 1998 pins [small]

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 1, Folder 25
File
1998

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains three pins featuring the logo for Halifax Pride Week 1998.

Halifax Pride 2001 pins

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 1, Folder 28
File
2001

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

Files contains three pins printed with the logo for Halifax Pride 2001.

Halifax Pride 2002 t-shirt [white]

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 2, Folder 2
File
2002

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

Files contains one t-shirt produced and worn by members of the 2002 Halifax Pride committee.

Halifax Pride 1997 pins

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 1, Folder 24
File
1997

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains three pins with a rainbow triangle border, featuring the logo for Halifax Pride Week 1997.

"Waves of pride" pin

MS-15-12.2020-008, Box 1, Folder 27
File
2000

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains one round, black pin with a triangular rainbow in the centre. The rainbow is overlaid with that purple text reading "2000" and white text below that reads "Waves of Pride".

Halifax Pride 2002 pins [large]

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 1, Folder 30
File
2002

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains three pins printed with the logo for Halifax Pride 2002.

Halifax Pride "anal sexer" pins

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 1, Folder 31
File
[200-?]

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains two Halifax Pride with a yellow background and pink text that reads "anal sexer".

Halifax Pride 2002 pins [small]

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 1, Folder 29
File
2002

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains three pins printed with the logo for Halifax Pride 2002.

Wearable ephemera

Series
1980-2009

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

Series contains duplicates of wearable ephemera from fonds in the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors Archive. Materials in series including buttons and pins, badges, medals, clothing, and other regalia related to or worn during Halifax Pride parades, political demonstrations organized by Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia [LGRNS] and other groups, Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [M.A.C. Leather] contests, and other LGBT causes and events.

Karen Andrews "we are family" pins

MS-15-12.2020-008, Box 1, Folder 21
File
1996

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains one pin produced in support of activist Karen Andrews and her struggle to have her same sex partnership and co-parented children recognized as a family under Ontario health legislation. Pin has a white background and is printed with white text that reads "WE ARE FAMILY—Karen Andrews/Local 1996—Access to OHIP Committee".

Halifax Pride 1995 pins

MS-15-12.2019-061, Box 1, Folder 20
File
1995

Part of LGBT Duplicate Materials collection

File contains two pins printed with the logo for Halifax Pride 1996.

Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] medals

MS-15-4.2019-067, Box 1, Folder 23
File
2008 - 2009

Part of Nathaniel Smith fonds

File contains seven medals from the 2008 and 2009 Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] awards. 2008 medals awarded to Bill Mitchell, Ken Burrough, Kate Huey, Terry Lewin, Dita Parlow and Ryan Auld as well as one medal inscribed "MACLeather 2007 Rob Meyers". 2009 medals awarded to Maisie Walker, Rick Johnston, and Rick Arsenault. File also contains nine judges pins. Titles include Head Judge, Judges Boy, Tally Mistress, Tally Mister, and Judges 1 through 5.

Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] programs and ephemera

Subseries
2001 - 2009

Part of Nathaniel Smith fonds

Subseries includes contest programs and ephemera from Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] contests and operations.

Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] poster draft

MS-15-4.2019-067, Box 1, Folder 22
File
2004

Part of Nathaniel Smith fonds

File contains one poster for the Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] contest 2004 mounted on foam core.

Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather] administrative documents, contest and event materials, photographs

Series
2001 - 2013

Part of Nathaniel Smith fonds

Series consists of several sub-series and contains financial records, meeting minutes, sponsorship documents, bylaws, posters, programs, ephemera, promotional material, and contest notes from Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [MACLeather].

Canada : moving forward – AIDS 2010 pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 34
Item
ca. 2010

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one pin produced in connection with the Canada : Moving forward -- AIDS 2010 event. Pin features a black background with a grey-blue border, and a red ribbon with a maple leaf on the end in the centre. Red text around the border reads "Canada: Moving Forward" with smaller red text beneath reading "AIDS 2010".

Egale Canada rainbow bracelet

MS-15-12.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 33
Item
[200-?]

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one rubber rainbow coloured bracelet produced by Egale Canada.

Halifax Pride 1998 pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 31
Item
1998

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one pin from Halifax Pride 1998. Pin features overlapping rainbow triangles on a black and white background and the words "PRiDE Halifax 1998".

Halifax Pride 1997 pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 30
Item
1997

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one pin from Halifax Pride 1997. Pin has a white background with a border of small triangles in rainbow colours, with a blue cross and pink triangle in the centre with text above and below that reads "Pride—1997".

Halifax Pride 1996 pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 29
Item
1996

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one pin for Halifax Pride 1996. Pin has a white background with a border of pink and black triangles, and features two overlapping black and pink triangles in the centre, with text printed above and below that reads "Pride—96".

Halifax Pride 1995 pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 28
Item
1995

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one pin printed with the logo for Halifax Pride 1995.

Moving out—Halifax 1993 pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 26
Item
1993

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one pin with a pink background, with large black text that reads "moving OUT", and smaller white text reading "Halifax 1993".

Iron Cross Motor Club 1972-1992 pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 25
Item
1992

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one pin with a white background and a black iron cross in the centre. Black text around the cross reads "IRON CROSS M.C.—1972-1992— MONTREAL/U.S.A.

Halifax Pride week 1991 pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 22
Item
1991

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one pin produced for Halifax Pride week 1991. Pin has a white background with a black line drawing of a person breaking out of a triangle in the centre. The border is printed with text that reads "PRIDE WEEK 1991—HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA".

Canadian Employment and Immigration Union pink triangle pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 10
Item
[199-?]

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one produced by the Ontario branch Canadian Employment and Immigration Union. Pin is a triangle with a pink border, with a green trillium design at the centre, surrounded by text that reads "SEICP—CEIU—ONTARIO".

Nova Scotia flag pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 6
Item
[199-?]

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one Nova Scotia flag pin.

NSGEU pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 5
Item
[199-?]

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one gold rectangular pin printed with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) logo in blue text.

NSGEU 15 year member pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 4
Item
[199-?]

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one pin commemorating Al Stewart's fifteen year anniversary as a member of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union. Pin is a bronze-coloured circle, printed with text that reads "N.S.G.E.U.—15 Year Member".

Halifax Pride 1988 pin

MS-15-21.2021-016, Box 3, Folder 2
Item
1988

Part of Alan (Al) Roy Stewart fonds

File contains one pin produced for Halifax Pride 1988. Pin is printed with a background of light blue sky and darker blue waves, with an inverted pink triangle dipping into the waves, and small purple text reading "HFX. PRIDE 88".

LGBT pins and apparel

Series
1980-2002

Part of Anne Bishop fonds

Series contains pins and other apparel produced for LGBT events such as Halifax pride, or featuring pro-LGBT messages. Items in this series were collected and worn by members of Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia [LGRNS].

TightRope t-shirt and vest