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Correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to MacMechan, March 23, 1931

Item consists of handwritten correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to Archibald MacMechan, dated March 24, 1931 from Aix-le-Bains, frankly discussing the effect that his prolonged physical struggles and the mental rigour of shell-shock have had on Jones's day-to-day life.

"I'll give you a secret & that is that we 'front-line' men, who have survived, felt too much, smelled too much, saw too much, heard too much, sensed too much, and, in the intense moments of many nights and days, especially nights, we, in our ardour, have burnt ourselves out."

Photograph of Harris Brown in Garden House

Item is a photograph of Harris Brown sitting in Garden House in Chelsea, London. There are paintings and sculptures in the room around Harris. The photograph was sent to Arthur Stanley MacKenzie as a Christmas and New Year greeting card.

Ronald Justin Inness' correspondence

Series consists of correspondence between Ronald Justin Inness and different individuals, including Noel R.P. Bonsor, Ernest D. Brown, W. Kayke Lamb of the Public Archives of Canad, and others, regarding ships and shipping companies.

Lectures 1968-69-70

File consists of records related to the planning and presenting of guest lectures, presentations, readings, and talks organized through the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the period of 1968-1970. Records primarily relate to the planning of a lecture by Andrew Hudson.

Records consist primarily of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery). Additional records consist of a photograph of guest lecturer Russel Harper (Professor, author), an itinerary for Mr. Andrew Hudson, a newspaper clipping regarding Hudson's visit, three lecture outlines, and biographies and curricula vitae for Andrew Hudson, Joan M. Vastokas, and Russell Harper.

Beaver study correspondence

File is loosely organized into two sections: Nova Scotia beaver and Norway beaver. Both sections contain correspondence to and from government officials, biologists, academics, and industry consultants regarding research for and publication of Alexander Leighton's study on beaver mental characteristics. The Norway section also contains excerpts from Norwegian newspapers. There is also a set of handwritten notes titled "Outline for study of the Beaver: D. Cross & A.H. Leighton."

Print of the brig "Europa"

Item is a print of a drawing of the brig Europa. Writing on back reads: Brig "Europa" of Maitland, N.S. entering (port of) Leghorn 1858. Alexander MacDougall, master. The above Alex MacDougall was father of Captain Everett MacDougall.

Print of the barque "Daylight"

Item is a print of a drawing of the barque Daylight. The writing on the back states that the ship was built in Port Glasgow, Scotland, in 1902 by Russell and Co. Imprinted on the front mount is "Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year."

Photograph of the "S.S. Trebia"

Item is a photograph of the S.S. Trebia loading in New York enroute to Australia. The writing on the back states that the ship (2343 tons) was built in Port Glasgow, Scotland, in 1902 by Russell and Co.

Copy of the Mary Celeste 1872 salvage hearing in Gibraltar

Item consists of a facsimile of the original December 18, 1872 court document regarding the mystery of the Mary Celeste, undertaken at the Vice Admiralty Court of Gibraltar, before Sir James Cochrane Knight, Judge and Commissary, and collected in the 1970s by Irving Deale.

Anniversaries in Geneva, 1959

Item consists of an offprint from the Summer 1959 issue of the Dalhousie Review (pages [208]-218), containing the text of an address delivered by President Alexander Enoch Kerr about the the recent celebration of three different anniversaries related to the life and activities of John Calvin in Geneva, Switzerland in the sixteenth century.

Contact information other countries

File contains catalogue cards that are filled with handwritten contact information related to James Morrison's thesis on the Jos Plateau. The cards contain contact information of individuals from countries outside of Nigeria.

Contact information United Kingdom

File contains catalogue cards that are filled with handwritten contact information related to James Morrison's thesis on the Jos Plateau. The cards contain contact information of individuals from the United Kingdom, and include addresses and notes on reasons for contact.

Contact information Synge, China, Ireland

File contains catalogue cards that are filled with handwritten bibliographic, contact and terminology entries related to James Morrison's research on J. M. Synge, Ireland, and Missionaries in China. The cards have been organized into a section marked Synge.

Synge research

File contains a variety of research from 1975 on J. S. Synge for a chapter of James Morrison's thesis on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. The file contains a handwritten notes for a biography of Synge, a notebook containing handwritten notes on Synge and the Birom. The file contains a handwritten letter addressed to James Morrison from Synge, and a copy of the letter.

French painting 1840-1924

File consists of a catalogue for the Exhibition 'French Painting 1840-1924' from the Collection of the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was shown at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 23 to March 15, 1971.

Prints of Venice

File consists of a catalogue which unfolds into a poster for the exhibition 'Prints of Venice', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 15 to November 15 1971.

John Pearson : December 1971

File consists of three catalogues for the exhibition of works by John Pearson, organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1971.

Catalogues contain a biography, exhibition description, and C.V.

Augustus John

File consists of catalogues for the exhibition 'Augustus John', organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery for circulation by the National Gallery of Canada for the period of 1972-1973. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie in November 1972.

Catalogues contain an essay by Dalhousie Art Gallery Director, Ernest W. Smith, 32 p. of b&w image plates, a catalogue of works in the exhibition, a biographical chronology of Augustus John, an a select bibliography. All text is included in English and French.

brandtner : fritz brandtner 1896-1969 a retrospective exhibition

File consists of two catalogues for the exhibition 'Fritz Brandtner 1896-1969: A Retrospective Exhibition', sponsored by Sir George Williams University, Montreal. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1972, through circulation in the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC).

Eric Freifield

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Eric Freifield', arranged by Bruno Bobak of the University of New Brunswick Art Center and toured through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in April 1972.

Catalogue contains a list of artworks in the exhibition, the exhibition itinerary, two essays by Tom Lapierre and Doris Shadbolt, and a C.V. for Freifield.

Peter Bell : the green-house and after

File consists of three catalogues for the exhibition 'Peter Bell: The Greenhouse & After' organized and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1972.

Catalogues contain a list of works in the exhibition, a biography of Bell, and an artist statement.

Exhibition of rubbings from ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Hittite reliefs by Nelly B. Gray

File consists of two catalogues for 'Exhibition of rubbings from ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Hittite reliefs by Nelly B. Gray', organized and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in August 1972.

The catalogue in Folder 21 is a draft while Folder 22 contains the final draft. Contents include a biography of Gray, catalogue of works, and exhibition essay. Catalogue in Folder 22 also contains a photograph of Gray.

Svoboda

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of scenography by Josef Svoboda presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1974.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Lionel H. Lawrence (Chairman, Department of Theatre, Dalhousie University), photographs of Svoboda and his creations, a biography and curriculum vitae, and quotes from Svoboda.

Printed matter : jury print show

Items are catalogues for a juried exhibition of printed matter from an selection of international artists, organized by the Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in April and May 1975.

Catalogues contain images of work in the exhibition, an introduction by Christopher Youngs (Director, Owens Art Gallery), and short biographies for artists included in the show.

Nicolas Poussin : the martyrdom of Saint Erasmus

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings by Nicolas Poussin, selected from the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was circulated and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October and November 1975.

Catalogue contains an essay by Jane Costello, photographs of Poussin's paintings, a bibliography, and a fold-out full-colour photograph of Poussin's Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus (1628).

French paintings exhibition

File consists of records relating to organization, planning, and preparation for the exhibition 'French Painting 1840-1924' organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in February and March of 1971.

Records consist of correspondence, condition reports from Dalhousie Art Gallery and others, accompanying texts for the exhibition including a bibliography, recommended film screenings, readings, and descriptive texts; an exhibition loan agreement, docent agreements, lists of artworks and biographical information, and a newspaper clipping.

On the water's edge

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'On the water's edge', consisting of facsimiles of 17th and 18th century Dutch drawings from the collection of the Teylers Museum, Haarlem. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in April 1971.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the Royal Netherlands Embassy, whom the exhibition was circulated through. One additional record consists of a paper outlining the historical background of the Teylers Museum and the collection of drawings.

Fritz Brandtner 1896-1969

File consists of records related to presenting the exhibition 'Fritz Brandtner 1896-1969: A Retrospective Exhibition', sponsored by Sir George Williams University, Montreal. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1972, through circulation in the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC).

Records consist of a condition report and handwritten condition notes, an essay on Brandtner's work, an itinerary, and correspondence between Dalhousie Art Gallery and other APAC member galleries.

Joseph Svoboda exhibition

File consists of records related to the Joseph Svoboda exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 4-24, 1974.

Records consist of a list of artworks, press release drafts, newspaper clippings, photographs (photocopies), correspondence between Mern O'Brien (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Gerry Grace (Archives, National Arts Centre), condition report, invitation cards, and insurance documents.

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