Archives Catalogue

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 126, Folder 10, Item 2
Item
May 25, 1960

This item contains a letter to Dr. Melville Cumming from Keiler Mackay, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario written in May 25th, 1960. It writes about John Macrae’s role in WWI as Gunner of the Canadian Field Artillery and as a Medical Doctor in the Canadian Medical Unit. Attached to the is a newspaper clipping of Macrae’s poem “In Flanders Field"

Institutional certification

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 126, Folder 18
File
1942-1957

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 2 certificates awarded to Dr. Cumming

Nova Scotia Agricultural College 1950s campus construction records

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 19
File
1947-1956 (predominant 1953-54)

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains notes, correspondence, and plans for new construction at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College between 1947 and 1956. They pertain to the new science building (later named the Harlow Institute), dormitory (Trueman Hall), agricultural engineering building and various other buildings.

Letter on mineral content in Ontario soils

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 126, Folder 15, Item 2
Item
February 25, 1954

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This item is a letter addressed to Dr. Cumming from W.L Hutcheon of the Ontario College of Agriculture, dated February 25, 1954.

Letter from Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 126, Folder 17, Item 2
Item
December 20, 1954

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This item is a 2 page letter from the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing to Dr. Melville Cumming.

Letter regarding soil surveys

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 126, Folder 16, Item 1
Item
October 28, 1954

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This item is a letter addressed to Dr. Cumming from W.L. Hutcheon of the Saskatchewan College of Agriculture, dated October 28, 1954.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College E.S. Archibald Testimonial Scholarship 1950 correspondence and receipt

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 1
File
1950

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Western Kings Co Artificial Breeding Unit fonds

MS-14-23
Fonds
1943-1949

Fonds contains records created by the Western Kings Artificial Breeding Unit of Aylesford, Nova Scotia. Records were created between 1943-1949 and include unit formation, meeting minutes, correspondence, and a ledger.

Memorandums and correspondence and various records from 1943 related to the Canadian Legion War Services Inc. Educational Services

UA-43, Box 1, Folder 2
File
1943

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Correspondence to J.K. MacDonald

MS-14-11, MS-14 Box 4, Folder 14
Item
Jan. 12, 1938

Part of Nova Scotia Poultry Association fonds

Item is a 38 page draft letter written by JP Landry to the Honorable J.K MacDonald, then Minister of Agriculture of Nova Scotia, on January 12, 1938. While most of the draft is handwritten, it includes a 2 page print report for the Antigonish C. Poultry Association in 1936. Also includes Minutes of the 36th annual report as manager of the Poultry Department at the Agricultural College and Provincial Poultry Husbandman." - signed by J.P.Landry, Jan. 12, 1938.

Correspondence to E.I. Hancock from Robin Phillips, District Veterinary Inspector. Feb. 1, 1934.

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 6
File
Feb. 1, 1934

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

William Sullivan fonds

MS-14-12
Fonds
1925-1929

Fonds contains pamphlets on alfalfa farming, correspondence to William Sullivan, and information about jersey cattle from Woodview Farms, Grayburn Farms, Elm Hill Farm, and Maxwelton Farm.

Articles and papers by Melville Cumming

Series
[1905?]-1927

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

Series contains addresses, articles, and correspondence written by Nova Scotia Agricultural College principal Melville Cumming between about 1905-1927 related to agriculture in Nova Scotia.

The value of field and orchard crops in Nova Scotia 1924

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 56
File
1924

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 4 textual records, which consists of a research article, along with accompanying work which include newspaper article, research table, and a correspondence. These records were written by Dr, Melville Cumming in 1924.

Covering letter from M. Cumming to The Family Herald and Weekly Star

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 56, Item 2
Item
Dec.18, 1924

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This item is a letter from Dr. M Cumming

Letter from M. Cumming to Chronicle with postscript and table

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 55, Item 5
Item
Dec.22, 1923

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This item is a letter from Dr. Melville Cummings

Letter from M. Cumming to Chronicle enclosing the manuscript

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 55, Item 4
Item
Dec. 10, 1923

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This item is a letter from Dr. Melville Cummings

The value of field and orchard crops in Nova Scotia 1923

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 55
File
1923

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains 5 textual records, which consists of a research article, along with accompanying work which include newspaper article, research table, and correspondences. These records were written by Dr, Melville Cumming in 1923.

Written account of Henry Ford's donation to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 21
File
1917

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains an account, unsigned but believed to have been written by Dr. Melville Cumming, in regards to the donation of a tractor by Henry Ford to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in 1917. Mr Ford had previously met then Premier the Honorable George H Murray and was introduced to Melville Cumming, Secretary for Agriculture and Principal of NSAC (1905-1927). There are annotations on the first page "Thanks very much - Len" and on the second page "He was here I understand on a trout fishing exhibition (expedition?)."

Correspondence to Melville Cumming from the Office of the Commissioner for Works and Mines Nova Scotia

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 17, Item 2
Item
1913

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Item is correspondence from the Office of the Commissioner for Works and Mines Nova Scotia (E. H. Armstrong) to Melville Cumming, dated 5 November, 1913. It references an enclosed contract (two copies) for signature by W.K. Murray - contractor, in regards to the construction of the headhouse to the greenhouse.

Correspondence to Melville Cumming from Murray (contractor)

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 17, Item 1
Item
1913

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Item is correspondence to Melville Cumming from Murray (contractor) regarding their offer to build the headhouse, dated November 4, 1913. Attached is a document prepared by M. Cumming entitled "Changes in Specifications for Headhouse to Greenhouse for Agricultural College".

Correspondence re. construction of the Head House to the greenhouse on the Nova Scotia Agricultural College campus

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 17
File
1913

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains correspondence and a document regarding the construction of the headhouse to greenhouse at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in November 1913.

Letters concerning Dr. Cumming

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 126, Folder 10
File
1900-1909

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains a 2 letters, a reference letter and a general correspondence.

Reference letter from F. L. Fuller

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 126, Folder 10, Item 1
Item
October 10, 1900

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

This file contains a reference letter from Dr. Melville Cumming's past employer, F.l. Fuller, who was then Superintendent of Farm & Provincial Agricultural Farms.

Cox Building extension records