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Melville Cumming fonds

  • MS-14-1
  • Fonds
  • [1876?]-1970
Fonds contains photographs of Melville Cumming, as well as addresses, research articles/manuscripts, and letters related to agriculture in Nova Scotia written by Melville Cumming. Other material consists of records that were created while Dr. Cumming served as the first principal at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College from 1905-27. He was also an instructor animal husbandry, agronomy, bacteriology and public speaking, and also served as the Secretary of Agriculture for the province from 1907-25. Includes records from 1900-1970 comprised of photographs, certificates, articles, and speeches from the passing of Dr. Cumming.

Cumming, Melville

Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists biography collection

  • MS-14-19
  • Collection
  • 1971
Collection contains materials created and collected by the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists. Series include biographies and photographs of notable Nova Scotia agrologists, many of whom were associated with the Nova Scotia Agricultural College or the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture.

Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists

Nova Scotia Agricultural College satirical theater script

File contains a satirical script (ca. 1971) for a play focused on student life, the academic calendar, and social interests of the day at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Topics include College Royal, sheep management, etc. It includes a list of actors: R. W. Hounsell (potentially NSAC faculty circa 1960s?); Ray Porth (NSAC Biology Faculty 1970-1980); J.S. (John) Bubar (NSAC Class ’50, and Plant Science faculty); Stuart Smith (NSAC Faculty 1964 to 1991; Len Eaton (NSAC Professor of Biology circa 1970’s and 1980’s (?); and, Gordon Delaney.

John Edward McIntyre fonds

  • MS-14-38
  • Fonds
  • 1920-1974
Fonds consists of letters, journals, business records, photographs, and artifacts created and collected by John Edward McIntyre during his career as an agriculturalist between 1920 and 1974. He worked for the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, the Potash Company of Canada, Canadian National Railways and for many years was Secretary / Treasurer of the Maritime Fertilizer Council.

McIntyre, John Edward

George C Retson fonds

  • MS-14-13
  • Fonds
  • 1948-[1976]
Fonds consists of reports and publications, most written by George Retson, related to the economics of farming in Canada. Topics include strawberries, apples, dairy, milk, hogs, poultry, livestock production, and others, across mainly Atlantic Canada between 1948-1976.

Retson, George Clifford

Welcome to the Ark Project : [manuscript]

Welcome to the Ark Project : [manuscript]

Item consists of a facsimile draft manuscript outlining the history of the Solsearch Architects and New Alchemy Institute Ark project in Spry Point, Prince Edward Island, likely written in late 1976, discussing solar energy and food production at the facility.
Space Age Ark, Brand New Home : [clipping]

Space Age Ark, Brand New Home : [clipping]

Item consists of a clipping from the November 1977 issue of Chatelaine, titled "Space Age Ark, Brave New Home", written by Constance Mundell, about a visit to the Ark project in Spry Bay, Prince Edward Island.

Photograph of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building, view of front corner taken in 1977

Item is a negative print of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition, possibly the Principals house taken in 1977. The view is of the front corner: view of dormer roofed, 2 story (+ attic) building with 4 front bay windows, covered front stairs with veranda above, and side porch visible.

Photographs of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition taken February 14, 1977

File contains 4 negative prints of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition, possibly the Principals house. The building was dormer roofed, 2 story (+ attic) building with 4 front bay windows, covered front stairs with veranda above, and side porch visible. Rear view has a lean-to porch and small side entry. The photograph is dated Feb 14, 1977.

Photograph of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building, view of the rear opposite corner taken in 1977

Item is a negative print of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition, possibly the Principals house taken in 1977. The view is of the rear opposite corner view of the dormer roof building. In the rear there is also a lean-to porch and small side entry. Two 1970’s era cars parked on each side view. Clearly a winter scene.
Aboard the Good Ship Ark : Sailing the rough seas of politics, weather and an expectant society :...

Aboard the Good Ship Ark : Sailing the rough seas of politics, weather and an expectant society : [clipping]

Item consists of a clipping from a 1977 issue of Harrowsmith, written by David Lees (with photographs by George Thomas), titled "Aboard the Good Ship Ark : Sailing the rough seas of politics, weather and an expectant society", providing an update on life in the Ark project, Spry Point, Prince Edward Island

Photograph of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building, view of the rear opposite corner taken in 1977

Item is a negative print of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition, possibly the Principals house taken in 1977. The view is of the rear opposite corner view of the dormer roof building. In the rear there is also a lean-to porch and small side entry. Two 1970’s era cars parked on each side view. Clearly a winter scene.

Photograph of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building, view of front corner taken in 1977

Item is a negative print of a Nova Scotia Agricultural College building prior to demolition, possibly the Principals house taken in 1977. The view is of the front corner: view of dormer roofed, 2 story (+ attic) building with 4 front bay windows, covered front stairs with veranda above, and side porch visible.
Hope McPhee's notebook from the first Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Hope McPhee's notebook from the first Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

  • MS-10-9, SF Box 5, Folder 1
  • Item
  • 1978
Item is a 56-page Hilroy scribbler with an illustration of a camp site and "CAMP SITE" written on the cover. The notebook contains Hope McPhee's recollections of meeting Roscoe Fillmore and stories about his life and career as a horticulturalist and political activist. Notes are written in pencil.

McPhee, Hope

The Institute of Man and Resources Report, Spring 1978

The Institute of Man and Resources Report, Spring 1978

Item consists of the Spring 1978 issue of "The Institute of Man and Resources Report", largely dealing with activities in the Ark project at Spry Point, Prince Edward Island. Includes articles on wood chip harvesting in P.E.I., and solar energy production.
The Institute of Man and Resources Report, [Fall 1978]

The Institute of Man and Resources Report, [Fall 1978]

Item consists of Volume 2, Issue 1 of "The Institute of Man and Resources Report" (presumably the Fall 1978 issue), largely dealing with activities in the Ark project at Spry Point, Prince Edward Island. Articles include: Andrew Wells's "Institutional Factors of Renewable Energy", Eric MacEwen's "The Ark Project: An Experiment in Alternatives", Harvey Sawler's "Contractor Advocates Heating System Efficiency", and "Solar Energy Heats Charlottetown Apartment Building".

Photograph of the newly constructed Fraser House (student residence) at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Item is copy 2 of a photograph in a series of 2, of the newly constructed student residence Fraser House at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in the 1970s. It was taken from the right side corner of the front of building looking down the length of the building. 1960-70s era cars are visible at the front angle car parking. It appears to have been taken in winter/late fall as there are no leaves on trees.

Photograph of the newly constructed Fraser House (student residence) at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Item is copy 3 of a photograph in a series of 2, of the newly constructed student residence Fraser House at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in the 1970s. It was taken from the right side corner of the front of building looking down the length of the building. 1960-70s era cars are visible at the front angle car parking. It appears to have been taken in winter/late fall as there are no leaves on trees.

Agricultural correspondence collection

  • MS-14-7
  • Collection
  • 1881-1979
Collection contains correspondence and an article, some are from Nova Scotia Agricultural College principals, or faculty, topics cover early education, the Canadian fruit trade, and trotting.

Photograph of the newly constructed Fraser House (student residence) at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Item is copy 1 of a photograph in a series of 2, of the newly constructed student residence Fraser House at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in the 1970s. It was taken from the right side corner of the front of building looking down the length of the building. 1960s/70s era cars are visible at the front angle car parking. It appears to have been taken in winter/late fall as there are no leaves on trees.
Solar heating at the P.E.I. Ark : [manuscript]

Solar heating at the P.E.I. Ark : [manuscript]

Item consists of an offprint of the paper "Solar heating at the P.E.I. Ark", written by Kenneth MacKay, Director of the Ark Project, originally published in "Solar Energy: Bringing it down to Earth: The Proceedings of the Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc., 1979 National Conference".

Abstract: "Both active and passive solar heating systems are employed at the P. E. I. Ark. An active drain-down system, which stores heat in water located in 70,000 litre concrete tanks, supplies heat to the living area. Domestic hot water is heated by a thermosiphon drain-down solar system coupled to a wood cookstove. Environmental design of the Ark allows for maximum use of passive solar energy. The passive system supplies the majority of the heating load on sunny days, while wood stoves supply the back-up heat. The performance of the active system has required high maintenance because of problems in the mechanical and electrical systems. This, coupled with the high initial cost, has not made the system cost effective. The 178m2 commercial greenhouse uses a hybrid system with both active and passive systems. The active system employs a fan to draw air through rock storage. The passive system employs the high thermal mass of the deep soil beds, a concrete slab, and most importantly, 53,200 litres of water in translucent tanks. These tanks are then used for fish rearing and are the basis for a solar hatchery. The greenhouse has performed very well, producing crops year round since 1976."

Management of solar greenhouses : [manuscript]

Management of solar greenhouses : [manuscript]

Item consists of an offprint of the paper "Management of solar greenhouses", written by Linda Gilkeson of the Ark Project, originally published in "Solar Energy: Bringing it down to Earth: The Proceedings of the Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc., 1979 National Conference".

Abstract: "The positive and negative effects on plant growth of environmental conditions in the Ark solar greenhouse have been monitored. The lower light levels, wide temperature fluctuations, low winter temperatures, high relative humidity and possibly low COz levels compared to conventional greenhouses have been problems that have been solved to varying degrees. Plant variety selection, revised bench design and the addition of a heat exchanger are used together to provide optimum conditions within the solar design."

Beached! An Ark Hits Sinking Sand : [clipping]

Beached! An Ark Hits Sinking Sand : [clipping]

Item consists of a facsimile clipping from the August 2, 1981 Toronto Star, titled "Beached! An Ark hits sinking sand", written by David Miller, about the closing of the New Alchemy Institute Ark in Spry Point, Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edward Island Ark

File contains manuscripts, reports, and clippings collected by the Ecology Action Centre, related to the Solsearch Architects the New Alchemy Institute Ark project, constructed and operated in the late 1970s in Spry Point, Prince Edward Island, testing organic agricultural and environmental monitoring techniques.
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