Archives Catalogue

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder J13
File
[June 18, 1814]

This document sent to James Dinwiddie from the Royal Institution outlines a by-law passed June 18, 1814 allowing associate members to use A.R.I. as a postnomial. This file consists of two printed pages.

An Examination of the 2nd Part of Mr. Hume's 12th Essay

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder E18
File
[1800?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie contains an essay examining the second part of Joseph Hume's 12th Essay.

One letter to James Dinwiddie from W.B.

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A3
File
[1800?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::W.B. ; students ; pupils ; telegraph

Statement on Course in Natural Philosophy

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder K1
File
March, 1767

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document is a statement concerning a course taught in natural philosophy. The document is dated March, 1767. This file consists of one document.

Vitriolated Tartar/Nitre

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C63
File
After 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on vitrolated tartar and nitre. Dinwiddie discusses the chemical composition of each substance as well as various reactions when they are mixed with other compounds.

Motion and Force

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C64
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on motion and force. He mentions various forces that act on bodies including gravity and electricity as well as the various types of motion.

Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of the powers and activity of matter

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C65
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on matter. The notes are split into three sections; the first deals with the properties of matter including various propositions. The second discusses the perserverance of matter or what happens when forces are applied. The final section deals with the powers of matter and involves inertia and resistance.

Introduction; Mechanics

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C68
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on topics in mechanics such as gravity, momentum, compound engines, and Ferguson's machine as well as matter, magnetism, electric shock, and capillary action in the introductory section.

Hydrostatics and Hydraulics; Nature in Three Different Views; Colour; Lights and Colour

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C73
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including light, motion, matter, hydraulics, and hydrostatics as well as a treatise on Nature from the points of view of philosophy, art, and theology.

Plane Mirrors; Archimedes; Gravity

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C74
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including gravity, force, velocity, light, and mirrors. Dinwiddie also mentions the classical natural philosophers Sappho, Archimedes, and Hermes.

Tibetan (?) manuscript with Chinese insert

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K9
File
after 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document may be a Tibetan manuscript with a Chinese insert.

List of Manufacturers

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K8
File
1770

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document compiled by James Dinwiddie contains a list of manufacturers in England including their industrial machinery and manufacturing practices. This file consists of notes.

Notes and Research Papers

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K7
File
1798

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This group of documents is a series of unidentified notes and research papers composed by James Dinwiddie. This file consist of 116 pages of material.

Notes on Fireworks

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K6
File
1767-1778

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document contains two pages of notes on the composition of fireworks written by James Dinwiddie.

Notes on Geometry

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K5
File
1767-1778

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document contains four pages of notes on geometry written by James Dinwiddie. The notes contain diagrams and proofs of theorems.

Lecture 6 - Theories of the Earth

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C75
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

In this series of notes written by James Dinwiddie, he discusses various natural philosophers' theories of the earth. He includes theories from Burnet, Woodward, Whiston, and Buffon.

Lecture 7 - Geology, Volcanic Theory

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C76
File
after 1779

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss theories related to volcanic eruptions. Dinwiddie also mentions physical structures of the volcano and historical dates for volcanic eruptions.

Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C77
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie begins with a series of questions and answers related to various topics in physics. The notes continue with a series of questions and answers in mechanics followed by expanded notes on gravity. The last section outlines centrifugal forces.

Biographical Sketch of James Proudfoot & Doctor Dinwiddie's Watch

Dinwiddie, Box 18, Folder I1
File
1852

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Armourer ; 1852 ; Biography ; watch ; Proudfoot

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder I4
File
October 1859 - August 1869

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot ; Journal

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder I5
File
June 1875 - October 1879

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot ; Journal

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 18, Folder I2
File
October 1840 - August 1852

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Journal ; Proudfoot

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder I3
File
August 1857 - October 1859

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot ; Journal ; England

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 11
File
1836

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 12
File
August 21, 1852 - August 22, 1857

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot

Astronomy

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C66
File
after 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie focuses on astronomy. Dinwiddie discusses the properties of the moon and outlines the lunar cycle as well as the phenomenon of comets. He provides a list of well known astronomers and their publications including Isaac Newton, Rene Descartes, Johannes Kepler, Socrates, Nicolas Copernicus, Otto Guernicke, Galileo, Ptolemy, and Edmond Halley.

Music; Musical Instruments; Diving Bell

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C69
File
1799

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie cover several topics including music, musical instruments, diving bells, and chemistry.

Ballistics; Fortifications; Redoubts; Macedonian Phalanx

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C70
File
1780

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss a number of topics related to the military including fortifications, ballistics, redoubts, and the Macedonian Phalanx. Dinwiddie mentions various materials for building fortifications, armour, and weapons. He also records the arrangement of the Macedonian Phalanx.

General Law of Nature

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 4
File
After 1783

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

Notes containing a variety of scientific remarks and inferences.

Lecture Notes

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C1
File
1781

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline twenty lectures on topics in physics including motion, gravity, force, and acceleration. The notes also touch on natural theology with respect to knowledge and creation.

Early Experiments

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder F3
File
[177-?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This journal by James Dinwiddie records some of his experiments with air and balloons. This file consists of one journal.

One letter fragment to James Dinwiddie from Mr Fitzroy

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A42
File
1790-1800

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Mr. Fitzroy

Letter to the Editor

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K4
File
December 30, 1797

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This file contains a one page newspaper clipping from a Calcutta newspaper. The clipping is a reprinted editorial letter from Joseph Priestley denouncing the new theories of chemistry.

An Essay to Discover and Determine the True Order of the Battle of the Roman Legionsâ€¦

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder G1
File
[1780?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This manuscript written by James Dinwiddie discusses the Roman army and their weaponry and battle plans. This file consists of one manuscript that is 92 pages in length.

A letter from Andrew Dobie to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 22
File
April 04, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Dobie ; England ; Dumfries ; Saunders ; West Indies ; China ; Bengal

List of first directors of Eye Level Gallery Society

MS-3-35, Box 18, Folder 10, Item 4
Item
November 21, 1974

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a list of the first directors of the Eye Level Gallery Society, created on November 21, 1974. The list identifies ten individuals who were to serve on the board until November 18, 1975: John Greer (artist), David Haigh (artist), Joyce Hanson (artist), Julia Schmitt Healy (artist), Mary Kenny (photographer), Keith Laws (accountant), Karl MacKeeman (artist), Hatti Prentiss (writer), Donald Purdy (businessman), and Roger Savage (artist).

Letter to James Dinwiddie from J. Ingenhousz

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A61
File
August 04, 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

File contains a letter to James Dinwiddie from J. Ingenhousz, written on August 4, 1792.

Minutes of a board meeting

MS-3-35, Box 18, Folder 10, Item 10
Item
1975

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

File is a handwritten document presumably consisting of a board meeting's minutes of the Eye Level Gallery. Topics discussed included slide bank, gallery assistant, information about their general meeting, classes and the art college.

General membership meeting memo

MS-3-35, Box 18, Folder 10, Item 12
Item
March 31, 1975

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is memo for a general membership meeting that happened at the Eye Level Gallery on April 17, 1975. The letter identified agenda items, which included a discussion policy, the slide bank, a gallery newsletter and a new space for next year. The letter is from Julia Schmitt Healy.

Resignation of David Haigh

MS-3-35, Box 18, Folder 10, Item 13
Item
April 21, 1975

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a letter from David Haigh outlining the reasons why he resigned from his position on the Board of Directors of Eye Level Gallery.

M.O.V.E.

Donald Higgins, MS-2-706, Box 6, Folder 17
File
1972

Part of Donald Higgins fonds

File contains a letter from Alan Ruffman of the Movement for Citizens Voice and Action's Harbour Drive Committee to Jean Marchand, Minister of Regional and Economic Expansion. The letter discusses the committee's objections to Halifax's funding request for the construction and planning of future sections of "Harbour Drive." File also contains a seven page report on the proposed Harbour Drive freeway.

Peggy's Cove Syndrome : group exhibit, November 30 - December 18, 1974

MS-3-35, Box 40, Folder 4
File
1974

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

File includes press release, correspondence, postcard invitation to Peggy's Cove, the first group exhibition held at Eye Level Gallery from November 30 - December 18, 1974.