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Photograph of a miniature medieval soldier on a wall display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The label reads:
“Had he realized then that some men found no release in the company of women or even the love of other men but only in those rare moments that war could bestow – A. Coppel: The Burning Mountain”

Photograph of three war-related images with texts on display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts three images related to an unidentified war arranged side by side horizontally. The individuals in them are not identified. The text in the middle image reads:
“Dan ran, zigzag, as bullets ricocheted around his swerving body. With a desperate leap he fell into a trench as his fellow soldiers cheered. Suddenly he sprang into view and with a swift, smooth movement flung a grenade into an enemy bunker. There was a blinding flash and a deafening roar followed by a deathly silence, interrupted by more cheering. Grinning, Dan charged into the smoke…..”

Photograph of three war-related images on display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts three war-related images arranged side by side. The text in each image repeats:
“ You are a man, life is a battle, win it! Whether by pen, gun or the sweat of your brow, you must succeed. In the bedroom, boardroom or battlefield, you are expected to triumph. Remember the spoils of life fall to the victor alone. So up and at ‘em, strike while the irons hot, put on a brave face and be convincing. You’re bound to succeed.”

Photograph of three war-related images on display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts three war-related images arranged side by side. The individuals in the images are not identified. The texts in the images reads (left to right):
"Heave brows
piercing eyes
Penetrating gaze
Commanding mouth
Strong jaw
Devastatingly handsome
Merciless features
Brutally handsome
Masterful build
Smouldering strength
Forceful bearing"

Photograph of an identified man and an illustrated poem wall display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph shows cardboard mounted image of an unidentified man in a suit sitting on couch (left) and a copy of a poem with illustration displayed on a wall (right). The poem reads:
“my grandfather my grandfather did not go to war my grandfather had flat feet my grandfather settled in forward Saskatchewan my grandfather came west with some horses my grandfather sold insurance my grandfather is named earl my grandfather had wheat my grandfather lived with us for seven years my grandfather always had a nice garden my grandfather smoked amphora tobacco my grandfather likes the grand canyon my grandfather can not hear very well my grandfather has a lot of tools my grandfather and I don’t know each other very well my grandfather always been kind to me my grandfather is ninety-four I love my grandfather…(repeats)..”

Photograph of unidentified exhibition wall photo display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts nine juxtaposed images in the middle, two illustrations on the left, and three images of an unidentified man holding a child in his lap on the right.

Photograph of unidentified exhibition wall photo display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts nine juxtaposed images in the middle, two illustrations on the left, and three images of an unidentified man holding a child in his lap on the right.

Photograph of house with garden

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph shows a house with garden on a television screen.

Photograph of children playing images on a display wall

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts six black and white images of children playing in two rows of three columns. Each image is mounted on a cardboard and displayed on a wall.

Photograph of children playing images on a display wall

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts six black and white images of children playing in two rows of three columns. Each image is mounted on a cardboard and displayed on a wall.

Ernest Lawson (1873-1939) from Nova Scotia collections

File consists of records relating to the exhibition Ernest Lawson (1873-1939) from Nova Scotia collections, which was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 12 to October 30, 1983.

Records consist of correspondence, clippings, a news release and handwritten notes/script regarding the preparation of the lecture/slideshow held on November 18.

Robin Collyer

File consists of records relating to the Robin Collyer exhibition organized and circulated by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 9 to July 31, 1983.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The file also includes news release, photographs, exhibition itinerary and proposal.

Drawings by contemporary sculptors

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Drawings by Contemporary Sculptors,' produced and circulated by the Surrey Art Gallery with the assistance of the Museums Assistance Programmes of the National Museums of Canada. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from June 9 to July 31, 1983.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Surrey Art Gallery regarding transportation. The file also includes condition report instruction, a list of slides accompanying the exhibition, photographs and slides.

Selections from the westburne collection

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Selections from the Westburne Collection,' organized and circulated by the Edmonton Art Gallery and sponsored by Westburne Industrial Enterprises Ltd. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 28 to June 5, 1983.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with the Edmonton Art Gallery and the Westburne Industrial Enterprises Ltd. The file also includes clippings and photographs- two paintings from the Westburne collection and three opening reception photographs.

The lost craft of ornamented architecture : Canadian architectural drawings, 1850-1930

File consists of records related to the exhibition, 'The Lost Craft of Ornamented Architecture: Canadian Architectural Drawings, 1850-1930,' curated by Dr. Jean Weir, Associate Professor of Art History at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 10 to April 24, 1983.

Records are divided into 24 folders :
Folder 11 - National Museums of Canada
Folder 12 - Curatorial agreement
Folder 13 - Correspondence re: loans
Folder 14 - Gallery correspondence
Folder 15 - The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation
Folder 16 - Translation
Folder 17 - Catalogue orders
Folder 18 - Curriculum Vitae
Folder 19 - English Typesetting (Catalogue)
Folder 20 - Research grants (1981-82 ledger)
Folder 21 - Itinerary
Folder 22 - Loan agreement forms (1 of 2)
Folder 23 - Loan agreement forms (2 of 2)
Folder 24 - Proposal and relevant critical documents
Folder 25 - Insurance files
Folder 26 - Frames, mats, crates
Folder 27 - Condition reports
Folder 28 - Audit (Auditor's report: financial statements)
Folder 29 - Halifax, Nova Scotia Archives: architectural drawings
Folder 30 - Invitation list
Folder 31 - Symposium
Folder 32 - Photographs (slides and negatives)
Folder 33 - Photographs (prints)
Folder 34 - L'art perdu de l'architecture ornementée: Le dessin architectural canadien, 1850-1930 / Jean B. Weir [photocopy] - It contains a photocopy of a French catalogue with handwritten notes.

Ron Shuebrook : Recent Work 1980-1982

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'Ron Shuebrook: Recent Work 1980-1982,' presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 3 to March 6, 1983.

Records consist of correspondence, contractual documents, insurance files, and three photographs of Shuebrook's paintings.

Dalhousie registration

Item is an article prepared by Carleton Stanley and sent to the Halifax Chronicle and Halifax Herald on October 15, 1934.

Refresher course, 1934

Item is a manuscript copy of a welcoming address made by Carleton Stanley to a group of physicians taking a refresher course at Dalhousie University.

Hans Hoffman : colourist in black and white

File consists of records relating to the Hans Hoffman exhibition entitled "Hans Hoffman: Colourist in Black and White," organized and circulated by the International Exhibition Foundation, Washington and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 3 to March 6, 1983.

Records consist mainly of correspondence with other galleries and various documents created by the International Exhibition Foundation including itinerary, biographical data, and publicity material. The file also includes a list of works, a loan agreement, a condition report, a photocopy of an article "Hans Hofmann as Teacher: Drawings by His Students," and photographs.

Arthur Lismer : Nova Scotia, 1916-1919

File consists of records related to an exhibition, 'Arthur Lismer: Nova Scotia, 1916-1919,' curated by Gemey Kelly and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 2, 1982, to January 9, 1983. This exhibition of approximately 45 paintings and 20 drawings and lithographs by Arthur Lismer focused on the years during which he resided in Bedford, Nova Scotia and was Principal of the Victoria School of Art and Design (now NSCAD University).

Records are divided into 21 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Box 36
Folder 13 - Canada Council grant
Folder 14 - N. S. Dept. of Culture, Recreation, Fitness application
Folder 15 - Other grant applications
Folder 16 - Loan correspondence
Folder 17 - General correspondence (with other galleries)
Folder 18 - Invoices, purchasing
Folder 19 - Miscellaneous information loans
Folder 20 - Transportation
Folder 21 - Itinerary
Folder 22 - Canadian Conservation Institute
Folder 23 - Gemey's talk at Beaverbrook
Folder 24 - Correspondence with Marjorie Lismer
Folder 25 - Catalogues (sales & complimentary copies)
Folder 26 - Press Release (This file contains various clippings, a catalogue published by The Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Feb. 1983), and Arts Atlantic magazine (Spring 1983) published by Confederation Centre Art Gallary.
Box 37
Folder 1 - Opening: December 9, 1982
Folder 2 - Loan agreement forms
Folder 3 - Insurance
Folder 4 - Condition reports (Norman Macknzie Art Gallery, 1982)
Folder 5 - Condition reports (Memorial University & Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 1983)
Folder 6 - Photographs (various formats)
Folder 7 - Photographs (contact sheets)

Address to students, March 12, 1935

Item is a manuscript copy of an address given by Carleton Stanley to the male students at Dalhousie University. Appended is an unrelated announcement for publication in The Halifax Herald about a public lecture by J.E. Barton, Headmaster of Bristol Grammar School.

The schoolmaster

Item is a manuscript copy of an address given by Carleton Stanley to students and parents at the Halifax Ladies College, Bloomfield School and schools in Glace Bay and Sydney in 1934, and again in 1935 in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Paraskeva Clark : paintings and drawings

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paraskeva Clark: Paintings and Drawings' organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 9 - October 17, 1982.

Records are divided into 19 folders (Titles transcribed from original folder labels.):
Box 35
Folder 30 - Loan correspondence
Folder 31 - Opening and invitations
Folder 32 - General correspondence
Folder 33 - Condition report-1
Folder 34 - National Museums grant
Folder 35 - Curatorial agreement (R. Raymond)
Folder 36 - Insurance
Folder 37 - Press release
Folder 38 - Contract agreements
Folder 39 - Transportation
Folder 40 - National Film Board
Box 36
Folder 1 - Conservation work
Folder 2 - Loan agreement forms
Folder 3 - Progress report
Folder 4 - Itinerary
Folder 5 - Catalogue (invoices & correspondence)
Folder 6 - English typeset
Folder 7 - Condition report-2
Folder 8 - Financial documents
Folder 9 - Financial audit
Folder 10 - Photographs

Six from Halifax

Item consists of two catalogues for an exhibition of 'Six from Halifax' (known as"Six from the Styx") presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 8 to February 8, 1981.
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