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Photograph of the trawler Fabia trying to get the schooner Esperanto to the surface off Sable Island

Photograph of the trawler Fabia trying to get the schooner Esperanto to the surface off 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.
Correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to MacMechan, June 20, 1921

Correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to MacMechan, June 20, 1921

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."
Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1921-1922

Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1921-1922

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.
Fill every glass : from The Beggar's Opera

Fill every glass : from The Beggar's Opera

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.
Rest Christian calmly : [choral score]

Rest Christian calmly : [choral score]

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.
Young people's concert

Young people's concert

Item is a program for a concert for young people by the Boston Symphony Ensemble given under the auspices of the Director of Music, Alexander F. Cleary, and the Chelsea Teachers' Club.
Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1922-1923

Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1922-1923

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.
Letters and poems of Molly Beresford sent to Andrew Merkel

Letters and poems of Molly Beresford sent to Andrew Merkel

File contains 71 handwritten letters sent from poet Molly Beresford to Andrew Merkel between 1922 and 1936; three postcards; one Christmas card; and four poems, including "The Philosophy of a Would-Be Poet," "Moon Shadows," "To a Fair Lady on returning to her a Pair of Rubber Shoes."
If love were all : [sheet music]

If love were all : [sheet music]

Item is the sheet music for a song in E-flat Major for solo voice and piano by William Axt. The words are from a poem of the same name by Martha Lois Wells. It is stamped and signed with the name "Marry Thomas."
Letter from Edna F. Anderson to John Logan

Letter from Edna F. Anderson to John Logan

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.
Correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to MacMechan, March 7, 1923

Correspondence from Owen Bell Jones to MacMechan, March 7, 1923

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.
Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1923-1924

Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1923-1924

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.
Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1924-1925

Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1924-1925

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.
Dance tickets and cards

Dance tickets and cards

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.
Mater coronata : an ode with lyrical interlude

Mater coronata : an ode with lyrical interlude

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.
Song of the Maritimes : [sheet music]

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.
Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1925-1926

Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1925-1926

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.
Invitations to dances, at homes, and a gift sale

Invitations to dances, at homes, and a gift sale

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.
Exiled : a Serbian lament : [manuscript vocal score]

Exiled : a Serbian lament : [manuscript vocal score]

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.

Archibald, Edith Jessie

Ironbound, July 30, 1926 : [manuscript]

Ironbound, July 30, 1926 : [manuscript]

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.
Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1926-1927

Calendar of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia : 1926-1927

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.
Delta Gamma Society dance card

Delta Gamma Society dance card

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.
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