Item consists of an offprint containing the text of an address delivered by President Carleton Stanley to the freshman class of Dalhousie University, September 24, 1931.
File contains draft and final speeches and addresses delivered by Carleton Stanley between 1931 and 1934, early in his tenure as Dalhousie President. File also contains related correspondence.
The President's Address to the Freshman Class, Session 1931-32 (September 24, 1931); The Inauguration of Carleton W. Stanley as President of Dalhousie University (October 9, 1931); various President's addresses opening of sessions (1933-34, 1937-38, &c.) and Convocation ceremonies.
Item consists of issue number 4 of the Dalhousie University Bulletin, a special inauguration number celebrating the appointment of Carleton Wellesley Stanley as the new President of Dalhousie University. Includes the text of speeches by The Right Honorable R.B. Bennett (Canadian Prime Minister, and Governor of Dalhousie), G. Fred Pearson (Chairman of the Board of Governors), A. Stanley Mackenzie (President Emeritus), and Carleton W. Stanley (newly-appointed President).
Item consists of a typescript text of the inaugural speech delivered by Carleton Stanley to the Freshman class of Dalhousie University, September 24, 1931. Includes a few inked annotations.
Item consists of a typescript of an address delivered by Carleton Stanley at a meeting of the Women's Institute in Truro, Nova Scotia, dated November 4, 1931. Includes discussions on agriculture, the machinery industry, and economics.
Item consists of a typescript copy of the short address delivered by Carleton Stanley on the occasion of the laying of the corner at the new Dalhousie Gymnasium, November 10, 1931, after the loss of the previous gymnasium to fire in May 1931.
Item consists of an early annotated draft of the short address delivered by Carleton Stanley on the occasion of the laying of the corner stone of the new Dalhousie gymnasium, on November 10, 1931.
Item consists of a typescript copy of an address delivered by Carleton Stanley to the North British Society on November 30, 1931. Includes discussions related to free speech, independence, and personal security in Canada.
Item consists of an annotated typescript of an address delivered by Carleton Stanley at the funeral of Dr. W.H. Hattie, former assistant dean of the Dalhousie Medical School, on December 7, 1931.
Item consists of a typescript copy of the address delivered by Carleton Stanley to the Halifax chapter of the Irish Benevolent Society, likely in the summer of 1932, discussing community expectations from educational institutions, the growing role of economics, and the "civilizing force" of the "useless, but not graceless" Irish people.
Miscellaneous business files including information on Renada Gold Mines Limited, 1933, and list of shareholders in General Trust and Executor Corp, 1938 and the Maritime Life Assurance Company, 1932. Copies of sermons by Reverend Harleigh M. Rosenberger, 1977. Letter from Robert L. Stanfield including copies of speeches of Robert L. Stanfield, 1969-1970. Miscellaneous pamphlets and business catalogues
Item consists of a typescript copy of an address delivered by Carleton Stanley at the first Glee Club performance at the new Dalhousie gymnasium on March 1, 1932, discussing the importance of the new gym for the health and well-being of Dalhousie students.
Item consists of a typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's address at the New York Alumni Banquet, March 26, 1932, discussing such topics as the rapid expansion of civilization, the problems inherent in defining economic history, changing education, and reversing the decline of certain faculties.
Item consists of a typescript copy of a speech delivered by Carleton Stanley at the Haliburton Club at King's College on May 3, 1932, discussing what makes Dalhousie's education different.
Item consists of typescript of Carleton Stanley's short address at the King's Encaenia, May 5, 1932, about the benefits of the union of Dalhousie University and King's College prior to his becoming President.
Item consists of typescript of Carleton Stanley's address to future graduates at the Dalhousie Alumni dinner at the Lord Nelson Hotel on May 9, 1932, discussing the curiosities of professors.
Item consists of a typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's address at Pictou Academy in June 1932, about older Pictonians "passing the torch" to the younger generation.
Item consists of a typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's address delivered at the closing session of the 1931-32 school year at Halifax Academy discussing the growth of civilization throughout history and the role of the younger generations and the varied ways of learning (beyond books).
Item consists of an annotated typescript of an address delivered by Carleton Stanley to the Teachers' Institute in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on June 29, 1932, about the relation between secondary schools and colleges.
Item consists of an annotated typescript of Carleton Stanley's address at the naming of the inaugural Russell Chair (in honour of former professor Benjamin Russell) at Dalhousie Law School, October 21, 1932.
Item consists of a typescript of Carleton Stanley's remarks during a Carnegie Corporation Advisory Committee meeting at the Library Building on November 11, 1932, discussing the impact of changes to the number of obligatory subjects to be taken by undergraduate students.
Item consists of a facsimile of the text of an address delivered by President Carleton Stanley at the opening of the 1933-1934 session at Dalhousie University, October 5, 1933.
File contains correspondence between J. Gordon Duff and Dr. A. Whitney Matthews, as well as correspondence between Duff and Dr. A. Tingley, Alice Morre, and other series of letters between Matthews and Dean G.A. Burbidge of the Maritime of College of Pharmacy. File also contains convocation addresses by Matthews, as well as newspaper articles.
Item consists of a typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's address to Queen's University on January 9, 1933, under the title "Knowledge in a Vacuum", discussing Keynesian economics and the tumultuous situation since the Treaty of Versailles.
Item consists of a typescript copy of Carleton Stanley's address at the annual meeting of the Nova Scotia Farmers' Association, at the Halifax Hotel, January 24, 1933, discussing the relation between economics and agriculture.
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