File contains a brochure created in 1920 by the Dalhousie Campaign Committee. The brochure presents architect Andrew Cobb's campus master plan known as the "vision of Dalhousie." The brochure presents the original Dalhousie College building on Grand Parade as the "First Dalhousie" and the newly constructed Forrest Building as the "Second Dalhousie."
File contains two copies of a booklet called Dalhousie University, which was produced by the Dalhousie Million Committee as promotional literature supporting the university's 1920 Million Dollar Campaign. The booklet, subtitled "Dalhousie, past, present and the future," outlines the university's accomplishments and plans and spells out the financial costs of fulfilling its vision. The booklet's illustrations of historic and contemporary Dalhousie people and buildings were drawn by Arthur Lismer and commissioned for a commemorative history of of the university published the same year.
One copy of the booklet contains a newspaper clipping about Frank Darling.
Item is a duplicate of a photograph in Thomas Head Raddall's photograph album, 1917-1927, and to MS-2-202, Box 51, Folder 4, Item 3 in subseries Thomas Head Raddall's loose photographs.
Item, a photograph, is erroneously labeled as facing south. It is actually taken outside of the Mersey Hotel and faces east. The house on the left was built by Dr. Farish, and, as of 1967, was owned by Dr. John C. Wickwire.
Item is a photograph that was likely taken in the early 1920's. The Perkins House is on the right side of the photograph, though it is not visible. The turreted house on the left was the home of Dr. Theodore R. Ford.
Item is a photograph looking east on Main Street. The house on the left is on the lower corner of School Street, and was the home of John D. McClearn in 1967.
Item consists of correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to Archibald MacMechan, dated June 20, 1921 from Windsor, Nova Scotia, discussing the difficult transition from a military life to legal life: the "realization that I was studying law and not deciphering code messages from Prime Minister [Viktor] Pepelaev."
Item may have been a page in one of Thomas Head Raddall's photograph albums. The photographs are either duplicates of or related to material in Thomas Head Raddall's photograph album, 1917-1927. T.H. Raddall, Sr. can be found holding the telescope in the middle of the front row in the portrait of the rifle division. On the reverse side of the scrapbook page, the photographs on the left and right of Thomas Head Raddall are duplicates from the aforementioned album. The photograph on the left was taken in North Sydney in 1920, and the photograph on the right was taken in Point Pleasant Park in 1921. The photograph in the bottom middle may have been taken at Sable Island.
Item is a copy of a photograph in Thomas Head Raddall's photograph album, 1917-1927. The trawler Fabia was from Boston, and was equipped with diving and salvage gear. In the summer of 1921, the Fabia was financed by the Boston Post to raise the schooner Esperanto in order to defend the latter's title to the Herald Cup. The efforts to put the schooner back into service ultimately failed.
Item is a duplicate of a photograph in Thomas Head Raddall's photograph album, 1917-1927. The Gloucester fishing schooner Esperanto won the Herald Cup at the first international fisherman's races in 1920, which was held off Halifax.
Item consists of the academic calendar for the 1921-2 session of Dalhousie University. The course of instruction, important academic dates, examination papers, degree requirements, fees, and scholarship opportunities are outlined for the Faculties of Arts and Science, Dentistry, Medicine, and Law. The calendar lists the members of the University's Senate and Board of Governors as well as the academic staff and students.
File contains the sheet music for a song by Paul Heinrich with words by Dr. Charles H. Baltzer (published in 1910). The front cover is autographed by Baltzer and a note on the last page indicates that it was sent from Baltzer of Middleton, Nova Scotia. The file also includes 7 poems by Baltzer (not set to music): "Charity," "Apostrophe to the Sun," "The Tree," "To Next Summer,""A Bachelor's Lament,""Frost Ere Roses," and "Greed." Some of the poems are from newspaper clippings and others indicate that they were published in the Halifax Chronicle and the Halifax Herald.
Item is a copy of a manuscript version of an adaptation of "Fill Every Glass" from "The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay (1728). The arrangement was made by "C.B.C." and "J.F.W" for the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto and is for solo voice (for the character of Matt of the Mint) and chorus.
Item is the manuscript for a hymn "Rest Christian Calmly," with words by Jessie P. MacKay and music by Addie MacKay. The music is for four-part chorus (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass) and is in F Major with four verses.
Item consists of the academic calendar for the 1922-3 session of Dalhousie University. The course of instruction, important academic dates, examination papers, degree requirements, fees, and scholarship opportunities are outlined for the Faculties of Arts and Science, Dentistry, Medicine, and Law. The calendar lists the members of the University's Senate and Board of Governors as well as the academic staff and students.
Item is the sheet music for a solo voice and piano composition in C Major by Molly MacDonald of the MacDonald Music Co. in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She published her music under the pseudonym of "Elza Doun."
Item consists of handwritten correspondence written by Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, dated October 14, 1923, in Montreal, Quebec, thanking MacMechan for his presentation copy of "Sagas of the Sea", and of visits from family and friends.
Item consists of correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to Archibald MacMechan, dated Good Friday, 1923, from Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, outlining Jones's continued recovery, "chaotic" reading habits, and discussions around French politics.
Item consists of correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to Archibald MacMechan, dated April 3, 1923 from Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, discussing Jones's thoughts upon finishing reading Arthur Schnitzler's "The Road to the Open".
Item is a letter from Edna F. Anderson to John Logan describing the success of a series of concerts given by the Boston Symphony Ensemble in venues across the Maritimes with a view to booking two similar concerts in Halifax.
Item consists of correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to Archibald MacMechan, dated July 2, 1923, from Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, where Jones updates on his recovery.
Item consists of the academic calendar for the 1923-24 session of Dalhousie University. The course of instruction, important academic dates, examination papers, degree requirements, fees, and scholarship opportunities are outlined for the Faculties of Arts and Science, Dentistry, Medicine, and Law. The calendar lists the members of the University's Senate and Board of Governors as well as the academic staff and students.
Item consists of handwritten correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to Archibald MacMechan, dated March 7, 1923, from Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, frankly discussing his struggles with his recovery amid fears he is "slowly becoming a wreck; [often] feeling useless and frightened" and angered by not being told his poor prognosis and difficulty of recovery back in 1917.
Item consists of handwritten correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to Archibald MacMechan, dated May 12, 1923 from Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, discussing the return of Jones's voracious reading habits, as well as opinions on the League of Nations.
Item consists of the academic calendar for the 1924-25 session of Dalhousie University. The course of instruction, important academic dates, examination papers, degree requirements, fees, and scholarship opportunities are outlined for the Faculties of Arts and Science, Dentistry, Medicine, and Law. The calendar lists the members of the University's Senate and Board of Governors as well as the academic staff and students.
File contains two copies of "Mater Coronata," a poem written by John Daniel Logan "commemorating the founder, preceptors, scholars, and heroes of the University of Dalhousie College." It was recited at the reunion of the alumni on August 21, 1924 and published by the Alumni Association. One of the copies is inscribed to "Captain John S. Roper, B.A., M.A., LL.B., M.C." with a poem from Logan.
File contains handwritten notes from speeches delivered by a Dalhousie sophomore student (probably Avis Marshall) during the hazing of "freshettes" (first-year female students). Some are written on the back of unrelated typed notes.
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.
Item consists of the academic calendar for the 1925-26 session of Dalhousie University. The course of instruction, important academic dates, examination papers, degree requirements, fees, and scholarship opportunities are outlined for the Faculties of Arts and Science, Dentistry, Medicine, and Law. The calendar lists the members of the University's Senate and Board of Governors as well as the academic staff and students.
File contains five invitations to events at Dalhousie sent to Avis Marshall, including a dance by the junior class of the Faculty of Arts and Science; a sale of gifts and novelties from the Hwaiking Shop; an "at home" at the Pine Hill residence; a dance at Kings College; and an "at home" at the Waegwoltic Club.
Item is a manuscript of Edith J. Archibald's song for solo voice and piano in C Major entitled "Exiled: A Serbian Lament." A separate author for the lyrics is not indicated, so they are likely also written by Archibald.
Item is a manuscript of diary entries, genealogical notes, lists of idioms, and anecdotes written by Frank Parker Day in preparation for writing his novel Rockbound, which was based on families on East Ironbound Island.
Item consists of the academic calendar for the 1926-27 session of Dalhousie University. The calendar contains general information related to study at the institution including important academic dates, fee information, scholarship opportunities, degree requirements, admission requirements, and student activities. Faculty and student lists are provided for the faculties of Arts and Science, Law, Dentistry, and Medicine. Diploma programs were offered in pharmacy, household science, engineering, music, geology, and education. A list of the members of the University's Senate and Board of Governors are also included.
Item is a triangular dance card (booklet) for a dance put on the Delta Gamma Society in the Dalhousie Gym on February 24, 1926. The dance was chaperoned by Dr and Mrs MacMechan, Professor and Mrs Munro, Miss M. Lowe, and Dr. G.E. Wilson.
Item is a group photograph of Mrs. Harriette Richardson (translator); Lieutenant Governor Tory; Mrs. Tory, Mrs. Taylor; standing; Mr. L.M. Fortier; Mr. Richardson; Chief Justice Harris; and Colonel Almon.
Item consists of the academic calendar for the 1927-28 session of Dalhousie University. The calendar contains general information related to study at the institution including important academic dates, fee information, scholarship opportunities, degree requirements, admission requirements, and student activities. Faculty and student lists are provided for the faculties of Arts and Science, Law, Dentistry, and Medicine. Diploma programs were offered in pharmacy, household science, engineering, music, geology, and education. A list of the members of the University's Senate and Board of Governors are also included.
File contains two tickets and 13 dance cards from dances at Dalhousie University, the Waegwoltic Club, and Pine Hill. Most of the dance cards have been filled in with the names of her dance partners.
Item is a manuscript of Edith J. Archibald's song for solo voice and piano in F Major entitled "A Nocturne," including the score and a separate typed sheet with the poem in English and French, also written by Archibald.
Item is a manuscript of Edith J. Archibald's song for solo voice and piano in G Major entitled "Going West." The text for the song was written by Rev. Mrs. Ross(?) of Hamilton, Ontario.