Archives Catalogue

Item is Publication (Canada. Department of Agriculture), 1296. Revised.
This publication is a general review of farming in Canada. It outlines the physical and social conditions under which farming is carried out, the various types of production found from coast to coast, the means by which farm products reach the consumer, and the steps taken by the federal government to assist the farmer and safeguard the nation's food supply.

The School of Agriculture 1885-1905 / Harvey W. MacPhee

MS-14-REF, Box 19, Folder 1, Item 1
Item
1985

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

The Nova Scotia School of Horticulture 1894-1904 / Sean D. Smith

MS-14-REF, Box 19, Folder 1, Item 2
Item
1987

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Alexander Forrester and the establishment of a normal school / Robert P. Harvey

MS-14-REF, Box 19, Folder 1, Item 3
Item
1989

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

One half century of community pastures in Nova Scotia 1956 to 2006 / George MacKenzie

MS-14-REF, Box 19, Folder 2
Item
2006

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Item was published by the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Reproduction of news article "Sheer hard work does pay off; N.S. woman helped get New Zealand longjohns on world markets" / Suzanne Robicheau

MS-14-REF, Box 19, Folder 3
Item
2007

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Item is an article about Nova Scotia Agricultural College alumna Fiona Nettleton (Class of ’86) who became a shearer in New Zealand and helped build a company who makes merino wool thermal underwear. Item was accessed 9 January, 2007.

New Brunswick fruit salesman's catalogue

MS-14-REF, Box 19, Folder 5
Item
[ca.1876-1891]

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Item is a travelling fruit salesman's catalog used for showing the varieties offered by a nursery. Contents : Sussex Nursery, Kings County, New Brunswick. Lithographer : J. W. Thompson and Co, Rochester New York. ca.1876-1891.
Nurserymen's coloured plates were produced by J. W. Thompson and Co. of Rochester, New York. J. W. Thompson and Co. operated by John Wrigley Thompson (b. 1826 England ; d. 1900 New York) between 1876 and 1891.
For more information: http://rbscp.lib.rochester.edu/2397 University of Rochester Library Bulletin: Volume XXXV • 1982 Nineteenth-Century Rochester Fruit and Flower Plates* --KARL SANFORD KABELAC

The cooperative movement / John Hassler Dietrich

MS-14-REF, Box 19, Folder 6, Item 1
Item
1933

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Principals of consumers cooperation

MS-14-REF, Box 19, Folder 6, Item 2
Item
1933

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

The Archivist / Public Archives of Canada: vol.10:no.3 (May/June 1984)

MS-14-REF, Box 20, Folder 2
Item
May/June 1984

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Item is an issue of the Archivist. Issue contains five articles on the theme of agriculture including: Canadian agricultural medals on display ; Casting the die of agricultural history ; The model 19th-century farmer’s working year ; Plans for functional farms Canadian Wheat board files ; Government farm photos

100 years of Scotsburn : A century of growth and innovation / Jennifer MacLennan

MS-14-REF, Box 20, Folders 3-5
Item
2000

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Item is Published in Scotsburn, Nova Scotia by Scotsburn Co-operatve Services Limited, 2000. First Edition. Printed by Advocate Printing & Publishing Company Limited, Pictou, Nova Scotia.

Pp. [i]-v,(1),1-130. With 146 monochrome photos as well as other illustrations in the text. 8vo (218 x 214 mm), photo-illustrated tan & white matte card covers, with light brown lettering to spine.

Jennifer MacLennan grew up in Pictou County. There is a photo of her on page 129.

A centennial history of the Pictou County agricultural / dairy company.
Foreword by Jim Burrows, the then chairman.
Introduction.
1. How It All Began : The Early 1900s.
2. The Near Demise of the Creamery.
3. Triumphs and Tribulations - 1910-1929.
4. A Changing Environment - 1910-1929.
5. Growth through Purchases and Mergers - 1950-1969.
6. Memories of Pictou County Dairy.
7. Expanding the Market - The 1970s.
8. Keeping the Pace - The 1980s.
9. Celebrating the Good Times - The 1990s.
10. Directors since 1900.
11. Making It Work.
12. One Good Turn Deserves Another.
13. Branch Locations and Operational Activities.
14. A Symbol of Quality and Freshness.
15. Product Innovations and Scotsburn 'Firsts.'
16. The Dairy Diary.
17. The Scotsburn Clubs.
18. The Evolution of the Scotsburn Float.
19. Corporate Sponsorships.
20. A Family Affair.
21. A Letter from the Author.
On the inside rear cover is the 40-line poem "Forefathers' Dreams' by Thelma J. Casey, a Scotsburn employee.

International Harvester Lines almanac and encylopedia

MS-14-REF, Box 23, Folder 4
Item
1913

Part of Agricultural archives reference collection

Item is a 1913 International Harvester Company (IHC) almanac and encyclopedia (International Harvester Lines). The first edition of this almanac was issued in 1908. The almanac focuses on the practical side of farm and country life. It features tables of useful information and authoritative articles of an educational character, as well as astronomical data and calculations which formed such a noteworthy part of all earlier Almanacs. Included is a list of International Harvester Company of America (Incorporated) Canadian Branch Houses with the only Atlantic location being St. John, N.B. Includes illustrations.

One hundred years of Dalhousie 1818-1918