Fonds contains records relating to Susan Kerslake's writing and personal life, including manuscripts of published and unpublished work; correspondence, early writing and schoolwork, photographs, awards, articles and books reviews, and materials from events she attended.
File contains letter from Nova Scotia Library Association informing Budge Wilson that her book Oliver's Wars was shortlisted for the award, and Wilson's speech that she gave upon winning the award.
File contains a program for the awards presentation, held at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The award was given to Kevin Major for his book Eating Between the Lines.
File contains a copy of Budge Wilson's acceptance speech printed in School Libraries in Canada (Summer 1991) for her Canadian Library Association (CLA) Young Adult Canadian Book Award for "The Leaving," and a copy of her letter to the magazine regarding the omission of the title of her book from the published speech. The speech was originally delivered at the CLA/CACL Book Awards Banquet in Montreal, Quebec. The file also includes an annotated, typescript copy of the speech, possibly used at the awards presentation.
Series contains materials related to Kerslake’s involvement with organizations or events related to her writing. The organizations represented in the series are the Writer’s Federation of Nova Scotia, the Writer’s Council of Nova Scotia, and CBC. The events represented in this series are the Dalhousie Medical School’s Medicine and the Humanities event, the Maritime Writer’s Workshop, and an Arts Festival.
Fonds comprises The Leonard Foundation records regarding scholarships granted to Dalhousie University students between the 1940s and 1990s. Records include correspondence between the University Registrar's Office and The Leonard Foundation, application forms, committee reports and meeting minutes.
File contains correspondence between a succession of Trust Companies and the University Registrar's Office, including Colonel K.C. Laurie, Eric B. Mercer, the Toronto General Trusts Corporation, Canada Permanent Trust, and others.
Subseries consists of Ronald St. John Macdonald's records regarding his involvement with the World Academy of Art and Science. Subseries contains printed materials, news releases, administrative records, and other materials.
File contains application forms filled by various persons, including Joanne Charlton, Timothy MacLean Crooks, Kenda Joy Dalrymple, Beth Evelyn Hammond, and others. File includes three blank application forms and a blank form of application for renewal of the scholarship.
File contains acknowledgements of application received from various persons including Colin Thomas Campbell, Karen Joyce Steeves, Deborah Lynn Campbell, Nacy Jeanne Quigg, Catherine Joyce Bartol, Helen Marie Greenough, Alan Bruce MacDonald, Ross Allister MacDonald, Janet Ann McMurtry, David Andrew Richardson, Andrea Kim Childerhose, Alexander Stephen MacLean, and others.
File consists of correspondence and documents regarding the Distinguished Alumni Award guidelines, minutes, and reports created by the Distinguished Alumni Award committee.
File contains two copies of a photograph of Dr. W. A. MacKay presenting the Dalhousie Award to Bev Piers. A caption included with the photograph says: "Piers above his peers - Bev Piers was in the spotlight at the Athletic Awards Banquet as he received the Dalhousie Award for his contribution to Nova Scotia sport. Dr. W. A. MacKay made the presentation."
Item is a photograph of Al Yair, the women's cross country coach, with Pam Currie. It isn't clear who is receiving the award and who is presenting it. Currie is holding the trophy and Yair is holding a plaque.
File contains two copies of Everett Maessen receiving the Class of '55 Award on behalf of his daughter, Karin Maessen. One copy of the photograph has an inset photograph of Karin Maessen. A caption included with the photograph says: "Maessen wins award - Everett Maessen accepts the Class of '55 Award from Alumni President, Dr. Doug Eisner, on behalf of his daughter Karin, unable to attend the Athletic Awards Dinner."
File contains two copies of a photograph of W. A. MacKay presenting the Climo Trophy to Greg Wilson. A caption included with the photograph says: "Climo to Climo - the first Climo Trophy winner, President W. A. MacKay, presents the trophy to the 1981 winner Greg Wilson of wrestling."
Item is a photograph of Professor Pierre Page presenting an MVP award to Ken Bickerton. A caption included with the photograph says: "Prof. Pierre Page, hockey coach, presents Ken Bickerton, goalie with MVP award. Bickerton also won the Climo Award."
File contains photographs of Dalhousie University students who received awards and scholarships. The photographs show Atul Shama; Ian David Gay; Milorad Mrakovcic; Ian Fraser; John Grant Myers; Forest M. Fyfe; K.I.G. Reid; Peter James Dey; Terence E. Hogan; Allister MacDonald; Barrie J. Frost; Henry Hicks; and other unidentified people.
Item is a photograph of Anne Lindsay presenting an award to Charles Ballem. A caption written on the back of the photograph says: "Anne Lindsay, Class of '55 winner presents Charles Ballem, Phys. Ed. prof with an award for help during the CIAU basketball games."
Item is a photograph of John Van Buuren, winner of the Climo Award, and Susam Mason, winner of the Class of '55 Trophy, standing together and holding their trophies.
Item is a photograph of Guy R. MacLean, Vice President, presenting the Coach of the Year award to Pierre Page. This was the first time the award was presented.
