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Song of the Maritimes : [sheet music]

File contains the sheet music for a piece for solo voice and piano accompaniment in C Major with words by Neil Herman of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and music by Forsyth de Fronsac of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The sheet music was self-published by Herman and Fronsac. The file also includes a note to Dr. Logan from "W.H.D." to review the sheet music enclosed.

Special occasions

File contains set designs for Neptune Theatre's production of "Special Occasions," directed by Ron Ulrich with designs by Arthur Penson. File includes original drawings and annotated copies.

Penson, Art

Speech to House of Parliament

File contains the text of a speech (and drafts) given to Parliament in 1956 by Samuel Balcom, regarding pensions and disability allowances for veterans, as well as increasing funding from the National Harbours Board for the Port of Halifax.

Speeches by Elisabeth Mann Borgese regarding world constitution and ocean law

File contains seven speeches made by Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Includes a speeach entitled "AALCC Introductory Remarks," made to the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization, on seabed mining. The "Pittsburgh Lecture," a speech made by Borgese in honour of Rachel Carson, and discusses the international enterprises being built in the wake of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It also discusses Mann Borgese's work at the University of Chicago on the Committee to Frame a World Constitution. "Sustainable Development and Ocean Governance," discussing the example of China as a case study. "The Protection of the Marine Environment in the Case of War" a 1984 address to the International Law Academy, discussing the limitations of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS) in dealing with war. An untitled speech from 1991, given on behalf of the International Ocean Institute (IOI), and discussing the contiuing need for the UNCLoS. "Caird Medal Address," an acceptance speech from April 12, 2000. Finally, "The Future of the Mediterranean Area Environment and Environmental Education," a speech from October 1988.

Statement by Ambassador Perisic of Yugoslavia

File contains a copy of a speech by Ambassador Perisic, delivered after Jens Eversen's report. His remarks concern the problem of the continental shelf, the issue of developing versus developed countries, and the structure of the Authority. Contains handwritten corrections by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.

Statement by Arvid Pardo to the committee on the peaceful uses of the seabed and the ocean floor beyond the limits of national jurisdiction

File contains a speech by Ambassadr Pardo delivered to Subcommittee III of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Sea-Bed and the Ocean Floor Beyond the Limits of National Jurisdiction. This version has handwritten comments and marking by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.

Statement by J.A. Beesley, Representative of Canada to the enlarged United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Seabed and the Ocean Floor Beyond the Limits of National Jurisdictions

File contains a copy of a statement by John Alan Beesley, presented at a Plenary debate to the enlarged United Nations (UN) Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Sea-bed and the Ocean Floor Beyond the Limits of National Jurisdiction.

Statement of Ghana in the Working Group of Committee I

File contains a copy of a statement by the the Ghanese delegation (made on August 23, 1976), with handwritten comments. It was originally housed in a large binder with other United Nations (UN) material (i.e. press releases, General Assembly reports, etc.) and the materials of MS-2-744, Box 117, Folder 5, MS-2-744, Box 117, Folder 6, MS-2-744 Box 117, Folder 7, and MS-2-744, Box 117, Folder 8.

Statement on fisheries by Donald L. McKernan

File includes a press release containing McKernan's statment to the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Seabed and the Ocean Floor Beyond the Limits of National Jurisdiction. Also includes a background paper on fisheries prepared by the United States' delegation.

Statements by permanent delegates to the United Nations concerning deep seabed mining

File contains statements and press releases from the permanent representatives to the United Nations from the United Kingdom, Ukraine, the United States, Fiji, Cyprus, the People's Republic of China, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Sweden, Indonesia, Japan, Peru,the Group of 77 (Colombia), Australia, and Denmark. Some statements were from the forty-seventh (47th) session of the United Statements General Assembly, and others from the First Commission on Science and Technology.

Statements from the planning council of the International Ocean Institute and other planning council documents

File contains a revised version of the statement given at the conclusion of Pacem in Maribus (PIM) VI on the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS). Includes a covering letter from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to members of the Planning Council. The file also contains material relating to a course (“Malta ’76: An Introduction to the Sea”) offered by the International Ocean Institute (IOI), an outline for the “Ocean Yearbook,” material on a seminar on “The New International Economic Order and the Law of the Sea,” and the announcement of Jan Pronk’s appointment as an IOI Board member.

Step dance

File contains the set designs for Neptune Theatre's production of "Step Dance" by Tom Gallant, directed by John Neville, with set designs by Lesley Preston.

Preston, Lesley

Stormcliff, England - 1914

On back of print (soldiers in the photo): "SR Balcom, Karl Woodbury, Victor N MacKay, Col John Stewart, Col EV Hogan, Dan A MacLeod, Walter Taylor"

Student tickets from Halifax Medical College

File contains student tickets collected by Nelson Pratt while he was a medical student at Halifax Medical College, including class attendance records, registration tickets, and records of dissections.

Study group on the legal and institutional framework for the use and protection of the ocean

File includes documents from the Study Group on the Legal and Institutional Framework for the Use and Protection of the Ocean, which Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a member of this group that met 9-11 October 1996 in Geneva. Includes draft agenda, annotated agenda, tentative timetable, list of participants, and an interim draft report. Also includes doodles of horses by Elisabeth Mann Borgese on the draft agenda.

Study group on the legal and institutional framework for the use and protection of the oceans : draft report

File contains a draft report, which resulted from the group's meeting held October 9-11, 1996, in Geneva. The report provides a summary of the findings of the study group (which deal with implementing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLoS III). The report also contains a list of participants and a draft agenda. Also included in the file is a cover letter from Layashi Yaker.

Suite

File is a manuscript with three numbered pieces by Alfred La Liberté: "Pensée Tendre" (D-flat Major), dedicated to Katherine Sneed; "Prière (Choral)" (D Major), dedicated to Marcel Dupré; and "Dance-Song" (b minor).

La Liberté, Alfred

Summary report of the regional hearing for the World Commission on the Seas and Oceans

File contains a copy of a summary report of the regional hearing that was held at International Ocean Institute (IOI) China Operational Center in Tianjin, May 9-11, 1995. Also includes two additional summary reports: "Phase II: Workshop on the implementation of UNCLOS [United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea] in China as a Follow-Up up to The Hearing," held November 2-5, 1995 in Tianjin, China, and a brief summary report on "Phase III: Group of Experts Proposal Preparation Meeting," held December 13-14, 1995, in Tianjin, China.
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