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Lectures 1964-65

File consists of records related to the planning of lectures connected to the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1964-1965 academic year.

Records consist of correspondence of Dr. Mirko Usmiami (Curaotr, Dalhousie art Gallery), press for lectures by Francis Haskell and Helmut Becker, and biographical information and lecture summaries for John Steegman.

Lectures 1963-64

File consists of records related to the planning of guest lectures for the 1963-1964 academic period connected to the Dalhousie art Gallery.

Records consist of correspondence between Dr. Mirko Usmiani (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Jean-Paul Morriset (Eastern Representative, National Gallery of Canada) regarding having Morisset give a lecture at the gallery, a memo from the Maritime Art Association to all member groups regarding a lecture tour by Morisset, an itinerary for Mr. Lee Johnson, and a letter from A.S Mowat (Professor of Education, Dalhousie University; prior Chairman of the Dalhousie arts Committee) to Usmiami regarding a lecture series presented by Mowat.

Lectures 1962-63

File consists of records related tot he planning of guest lectures under the auspice of the National Gallery of Canada by the Dalhousie Art Committee and Gallery.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Dr. Mirko Usmiami (Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the National Gallery of Canada. Additional records consist of publicity materials for a lecture by Professor George Swinton (School of Art, University of Manitoba).

Lectures 1961-62

File consists of records relating to the organizing of guest lectures presented under the auspice of the National Gallery of Canada by the Dalhousie Arts Committee for the 1961-1962 academic period.

Records consist of publicity materials for a lecture by Mr. John Woodward (Keeper, Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery), a letter and illustrated instructions for preparation of a lecture given by Professor W. O. Judkins (Chairman, Fine Arts, McGill University), and correspondence between Mirko Usmiami (Chairman, Arts Committee) and staff of the National Gallery of Canada.

Lectures 1960-61

File consists of records relating to guest lecture evens planned for the 1960-1961 academic year by the Dalhousie Arts Committee.

Records consist of handwritten notes, accompanying text for a lecture by Robert Rowe, M. A. (Director, Leeds City Art Gallery) including a biography, news release, and public notice. Additional records consist of correspondence between dr. Mirko Usmiami (Chairman, Art Committee, Dalhousie University) and National Gallery of Canada staff, contract agreements, and accompanying texts for a lecture from Professor G. Stephen Vickers, which was cancelled due to poor weather affecting travel.

Lectures 1959-60

File consists of records pertaining to the arrangement of guest lectures to be held at Dalhousie under the auspice of the National Gallery of Canada in 1959-1960.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Mirko Usmiami and representatives of the National Gallery of Canada, including one telegraph. Additional records consist of a receipt, newspaper mat, and unsigned lecture report.

Printed email correspondence between Jessica Kerrin and Sheila Barry regarding The Spotted Dog Last Seen

File contains primarily editorial feedback and personal correspondence with Sheila Barry, who left Kids Can Press in 2012 to join Groundwood Books as co-publisher. There is also production correspondence with various staff at Groundwood Books regarding promotional ideas, design, and copyedits, including Nan Froman, Kate McQuaid, Fred Horler, and Laura Meyer.

Film programme 1976

File consists of records related to the film programme presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery for the spring term of 1976.

Records consist of program schedules, invoices, and correspondence between Bruce W. Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Tom Urguhart of the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre regarding film bookings and rental rates. Also includes the film program schedule for the 1975 fall.

William Townsend September 1972

File consists of records relating to the Exhibition of William Townsend Paintings 1964-1968 organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery for circulating through A. P. A. C. 1972-1973.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and handwritten letters from William Townsend and Charlotte Townsend (the daughter of William Townsend). Additional records include shipping receipts, insurance certificates, newspaper clippings, a photograph of the painting 'Cascade VIII' and condition reports.

Augustus John November 1972 - National Gallery of Canada

File consists of records related to the Augustus John exhibition organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1972.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Caspar John, son of Augustus John and Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and between Ernest Smith and Ann Chudleigh (Assistant Director, National Gallery of Canada Extension Service). In addition, records include exhibition loan agreement letters and forms from the National Gallery of Canada, draft letters from Ernest Smith to Danielle Corbeil (Director of National Gallery of Canada Extension Services), lists of proposed works, and xerox copies of John's drawings.

Know your artist series 1974

File consists of records related to the "Know Your Artist Series" exhibitions held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April to September 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Are Gallery) and Philip Fry (Program of Assistant, Canada Council) regarding grant approval, exhibition schedule, a handwritten letter from Michael Fernandes and a copy of his biography, a letter from Ronald Shuebrook.

Overlord tapestries exhibition

File consists of records related to the Overlord Tapestries Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 9 to April 21, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Gordon S. Way (Director, Department of Veterans Affairs), a letter from Bernard Pothier (Curator, National Museum of Canada), a memo to Erik Perth regarding the exhibition opening, insurance documents, press release, and newspaper clippings.

Progress in conservation exhibition

File consists of records related to the Progress in Conservation Exhibition, organized by the National Conservation Research Laboratory and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and George Rogers (National Museum of Canada), newspaper clipping, floor plan, insurance documents, condition report, press release, and event calendar of the exhibition at Rothmans Art Gallery of Stratford in November 1973.

Ferdinand Roten gallery 2 day print show and sale 1-9 pm, October 8-9, 1974

File consists of records related to the Ferdinand Roten Galleries Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Gerry Gleason (Assistant Scheduling Director, Ferdinand Roten Galleries) and staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, a press kit, a guide to publicity placement for the exhibitions, 2 photographs, and a postcard.

Bird Cage : [Use of copyrighted material - translation]

File contains a letter from Catherine Banks to William Toye (Literary Executor) in 2004 asking permission to use a poem titled "Bird Cage" in the stage presentations of Catherine Banks' play, "Bone Cage" and a follow-up letter regarding the contract with Playwrights Canada Press for an April 2008 release. File also includes handwritten notes regarding "Bird Cage."

Nova Scotia tourism, culture and heritage grants to individuals application and related materials

File contains an application for Nova Scotia tourism, culture and heritage grants for Banks to travel to Barcelona in November 2012 to attend Connexio Canadenca and participate in rehearsals of Catherine Bank's play "It is Solved by Walking." The document includes project descriptions (adaptation of The Mountain and the Valley for the stage), budgets, support materials, reports, and a grant acceptance letter from Arts Nova Scotia.

Records related to the launch of the commemorative postage stamp for The Nova Scotia Agricultural College's centennial anniversary

File contains invitations both from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (3 copies) and from Canada Post to the launch of the Commemorative stamp for the Nova Scotia Agricultural College's centennial anniversary February 14, 2006. The event was held at the Alumni Theatre in Cumming Hall at 10 am. Dr, Garth Coffin, past principal was the Master of ceremonies and current president T. Philip Hicks unveiled the stamp along with The Honourable Robert Thibault and Mr. Wayne Quinn, Regional General Manager - Atlantic Canada Post. Also included in the file are two Official first day overs compliments of Canada Post Corporation, they feature the stamp issued.

Records related to the finale event to celebrate the Nova Scotia Agricultural College's centennial anniversary

File contains ephemera from the finale event for the Nova Scotia Agricultural College's centennial anniversary held February 14, 2006. The event was held at the upper foyer in Cumming Hall at 2 pm.

Included are invitations and a booklet for the event.

Dr. Bernie MacDonald, Acting President of NSAC was to do the welcome, the presentation of the time capsule was done by Dean Emeritus Dale Ells, Mary McPhee, President NSAC Students' Union, and Bernie MacDonald, Acting President of NSAC. Presenting the NSAC centennial CD - A Family Portrait was Jim Goit, Executive Director of Development and External relations.

There are 5 greeting cards that feature black and white photographs, each of a different landmark on campus. They are blank inside with a written description and "NSAC celebrates 100 years and growing in 2005": They are:
1. NSAC Cox Institute - a close up of the stone sign and word Institute with spring/summer floral landscaping in front.
2. West-facing stacked windows, MacRae Library
3. Water fountain, bird bath, in memory of Harold and Dorothy McKean, Alumni Gardens
4. Circular cobblestone patio, Alumni Gardens
5. The impost of the entrance arch, Cumming Hall

Also included are a temporary tattoo and a fridge magnet as well as the 2005 NSAC graduate class composite.

Correspondence re: the Nova Scotia Agricultural College's centennial anniversary in 2005

File contains correspondence regarding the Nova Scotia Agricultural College's centennial anniversary in 2005. There are letters written to the NSAC by Sharon McLean, Commissioner of the Village of Bible Hill, Chris d'Entremont, Minister of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, R.J. (Dick/Richard) Huggard, Class of 1956, Chair of the NSAC Foundation, Ton Traves, President and Co-Chancellor of Dalhousie University, and the NSAC Students' Union. Also included was a template of Canada Posts invitation to a new stamp unveiling.

Written account of Henry Ford's donation to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

File contains an account, unsigned but believed to have been written by Dr. Melville Cumming, in regards to the donation of a tractor by Henry Ford to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in 1917. Mr Ford had previously met then Premier the Honorable George H Murray and was introduced to Melville Cumming, Secretary for Agriculture and Principal of NSAC (1905-1927). There are annotations on the first page "Thanks very much - Len" and on the second page "He was here I understand on a trout fishing exhibition (expedition?)."
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