File consists of two exhibition pamphlets for 'Man at Leisure and Play = L'homme à ses loisirs et ses jeux' organized by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1970.
File contains two catalogues for the exhibition of works by John K. Esler and Charles Pachter titled 'ESP'. The exhibition was organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1971.
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.
File consists of a catalogue for the Exhibition 'André Biéler 50 years: a retrospective exhibition 1920-1970', organized and circulated by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The Exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from March to April, 1971.
File consists of one pamphlet for the exhibition of ceramics by NSCAD professor Walter Ostrom, presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1971.
Pamphlet contains a photo of Ostrom, biography, and list of recent shows.
Fonds consists of records regarding Robert Grant Dexter's professional activities in the 1960s, including his involvement with the Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Fonds contains correspondence, newspaper clippings and manuscripts.
File contains five copies of letterhead from The Bill Lynch Shows listing William P. Lynch as President and Manager, Halifax as his permanent address, his photograph, and, at the bottom of the page: "One train load of clean outdoor amusement."
File contains an envelope from Johnny Brown Dance Shoes and Supplies to the Lynch Shows, a list of practice records for tap dancing, a measurement chart for show clothing, and a catalogue for carnival or show materials to be purchased. Examples include dance belts, tap shoes, finger cymbals, theatrical makeup, and costume materials.
Series contains correspondence in the form of both business letters and personal letters, as well as notes from conversations had regarding the show by donor Barry Edwards after Bill Lynch’s death.
Series contains documents related to the Bill Lynch Shows’ finances and the monetary purchases. Materials include daily reports from shows, daily cash statement forms (blank), invoices, receipts and receipt books, and cash books.
File contains invoices from The Bill Lynch Shows, including for an iron roof, a wrench set, bolts, hinges and screws, mirrors, gears and engines for rides, music rolls for a Caliola organ, performers from the Al Martin Agency, a car (1951 Pontiac), various carnival supplies (baseballs, dolls, et cetera), and toys.
File contains a receipt book for the country store from June to September 1951. Locations include Lawrencetown, Windsor, Grand Falls, and Corner Brook.
File contains a receipt book for travel and communications expenses from May to September. Locations include Kentville, Halifax, Bathurst, New Glasgow, Sydney, Charlottetown, Moncton, and Woodstock. Financial charges include trains, cars, buses, wires, phone calls, and permits.
Series contains photographs from The Bill Lynch Shows, including of acts, rides, patrons, and staff. They are in the form of black and white photographs, a metal plate, and cardboard imprints.
Item is a copy of the opening remarks of the exhibit “NSAC : 100 Years and Growing” by Dale Ells, exhibit Planning Committee. February 4, 2005. Discussing history, centennial, and museum exhibits.
Item is a copy of the presentation from the book launch at the exhibit at the Colchester Historical Museum. It introduces Janelle Brenton, library cataloguer, MacRae library who produced the Index to Dale Ells' "An illustrated history of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College".
File contains the materials used in the “Is this our Aggie?” exhibit in March 2017 prepared for the African Heritage display at the MacRae library. Included are timelines for Wilfred A. Costa and Wilfred Aldophus DeCosta and “Passing the Torch” - Dalhousie libraries African Heritage month 2017 flyer.
Fonds contains business papers, photographs and carnival documents from the Bill Lynch Shows. The business papers consist of financial records, including daily reports, receipts and invoices, correspondence, catalogues, ephemera and commercial scripts. Photographs include prints, cardboard imprints and a metal plate. The carnival documents include complimentary show passes, act and ride information, and blueprints of carnival rides.
Series contains various administrative documents used to run the Bill Lynch Shows. Materials include letterhead, Greater Exposition Shows contract forms (blank), railway passes, commercial scripts, blueprints, and photographs.
File contains 36 scripts and one press release. All of the scripts are for CHSJ Radio and advertise shows in Fredericton, Saint John, and Yarmouth. The press release is directed to Halifax, Cape Breton, and Sydney, Nova Scotia.
File contains twenty-six railway passes from 1942 and 1943 documenting travel for members of the Bill Lynch Shows. Destinations and departure points include Halifax, Saint John, Toronto, Bridgewater, Yarmouth, Lawrencetown, Newcastle, Moncton, New Glasgow, and Sydney. All the tickets are first class, except for the three in 1951, which are coach. There are three tickets each for: July 25, 1943, September 4, 1943, September 25, 1943, October 4, 1943, and September 17, 1951. There are two tickets for August 12, 1943. There is one ticket each for September 8, 1942, and September 16, 1943.
File contains daily reports from the Bill Lynch Shows shows and rides from June to August 1949. The reports are from Halifax and New Glasgow. Areas that are filled out include name of attraction, starting number, finish number, tickets, price, gross, and total. There is one blank form.
File contains daily reports from The Bill Lynch Shows shows and rides from June to September 1951. The reports are from Halifax, Saint John, Amherst, Chatham, New Glasgow, Saint Stephen, Woodstock, Campbellton, Fredericton, Bridgewater, Charlottetown, Lunenberg, and Sydney. Areas that are filled out include name of attraction, starting number, finish number, tickets, price, gross, and total.
File contains 28 receipts and one envelope for The Bill Lynch Shows from June - August, 1951. Some of the receipts are for services including "grind shows," "girl shows," and "esquire." The locations include Moncton, Campbellton, Charlottetown, Lunenberg, New Glasgow, Fredericton, Amherst, Woodstock, Halifax, Saint Stephen, and Saint John.
Series contains materials documenting the rides used by the Bill Lynch Shows and related materials. Written material includes expenses, maintenance issues, and assembly instructions. Related materials include blueprints for the rides.
Item is a blueprint for the assembly of the deck plates for the Whip, a ride held by the Bill Lynch Shows. The blueprint is from Maritime Steel and Foundries Limited, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.
The file contains Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars from 1990-1999, with one or two copies of each issue arranged chronologically. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films & videos, special events, and gallery hours. The following issues are missing: May-Aug 1991, Sep-Dec 1992, Jan-May 1993, 1995, 1996, Jan-Apr and Sep-Dec 1997, and Jan-Apr 1998.
The file contains Dalhousie Art Gallery calendars from 2000-2008, with one or two copies of each issue arranged chronologically. Information includes schedules for exhibitions, films & videos, special events, and gallery hours. May-Aug 2007 issue is missing.
File consists of one catalogue for the exhibition 'The Photograph as Object', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie from April 15 to May 14, 1971.
File consists of two single-sided exhibition brochres for an exhibiton of works by William Kohn, presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1971.
Brochures contain am image of Kohn's work, a list of artworks in the exhibition, a biography, and a description of Kohn's art practice.
File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Paintings by Guido Molinari', organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery for circulation through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC). The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie in 1972.
The catalogue contains a photograph of Molinari, a biography, a catalogue of works, and an artist statement.
File consists of two brochures for the exhibition 'Artario 72 : your instant gallery-in-a-box' sponsored by the Province of Ontario Council for the Arts and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1972.
