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Massey landscapes collection exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Massey Collection: Landscapes', organized an circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, box list, contractual documents, invoices, and correspondence.

Arts for the home exhibition

File consists of records related to the 1966 exhibition 'Arts for the Home' organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery in connection to the first Halifax-based Festival of the Arts. The festival was sponsored by the Halifax branch of Voices of Women, Records also relate to publicity about local bronze sculpture artist Sarah Jackson.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, correspondence, a Dalhousie newsletter, and a handwritten schedule.

Historic buildings of Canada exhibition

File consists of a records related to the exhibition 'Historic Buildings in Canada' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie in March 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes and the National Gallery of Canada, contractual documents, and a press release from the National Gallery regarding the exhibition.

The art of writing exhibition

File consists of records related to 'The Art of Writing', an exhibition organized and prepared by UNESCO and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1966.

Records consist of contractual documents between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes, a packing list and mounting instructions, and a condition report.

Paintings, drawings and prints by Christopher Pratt exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings, Drawings and Prints by Christopher Pratt' arranged and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1966.

Records consist mainly of correspondence, including a letter from Pratt to Evelyn Holmes. Records also include newspaper clippings, receipts, a list of artworks, and an exhibition itinerary.

Artistes de Montréal exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Artistes de Montréal', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, two Dalhousie University newsletters, newspaper clippings, an exhibition review written by Martin Kemp, a packing list and list of artworks, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes, Acting Curator, and contractual documents from the National Gallery of Canada.

Paintings by Jeffrey E. Poklen exhibition

File consists of records pertaining to the exhibition 'Paintings 1965 by Jeffrey E. Poklen' presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1965.

Records consist of a biography of Poklen, artwork price list, newspaper clipping of an exhibition announcement, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie art Gallery) and Poklen, and two Dalhousie University newsletters discussing Poklen's show.

Prints by David Silverberg exhibition

File consists of records relating to the exhibition ‘Prints by David Silverberg’, held in November 1965 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Records consist of an invitation, clippings, a photocopied review by Martin Kemp, an artwork price list, text for Silverberg’s lecture on printmaking, presented during the exhibition opening, a Dalhousie University newsletter, a shipment receipt, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), David Silverberg (Associate-Professor, Fine Arts, Mount Allison University), and Lawren Harris (Professor, Fine Arts, Mount Allison).

Exhibition of paintings by Ruth Wainwright exhibition

File consists of records relating to the exhibition ‘Exhibition of Paintings by Ruth Wainwright’, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1965, as part of the National Gallery of Canada's 'Know Your Artist' series. Correspondence in the file additionally records the transition of leadership of the Dalhousie Art Gallery from Dr. Mirko Usmiami to Mrs. Evelyn Holmes

Records consist of an exhibition pamphlet, artwork shipment receipt, list of works and prices, artist biography, newspaper clipping of an exhibition review by Martin Kemp, correspondence between Mirko Usmiami, G. V. V. Nicholls (Chairman, Art Gallery Committee, Dalhousie University), and Lawren Harris (Head, Department of Fine Arts, Mount Allison University); correspondence between Evelyn Holmes, (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), Bruno Bobak (Director, Creative Arts Center, University New Brunswick), Peter Bell (Curator, Memorial University), and Lawren Harris; and a handwritten note from G. V. V. Nicholls regarding the dissolution of the joint exhibition between Ruth Wainwright and Carole Fraser.

Paintings and drawings by Miller Brittain exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings and Drawings by Miller Brittain' held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1965.

Records consist of one newspaper clipping titled ‘Connoisseur [Daniel O’Keefe] Praises Works of Miller Brittain’; correspondence between Mirko Usmiami and Stuart Smith (Curator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery), Mrs. Paul (Celia) Toomik (Assistant to Mr. Brittain), Lawren Harris (Head, Department of Fine Arts, Mount Allison University), Miller Brittain, Dr. Charles Comfort (Director, National Gallery of Canada), and R. F. Wodehouse (Curator, War Collection, National Gallery of Canada); a loan agreement between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada; an biography and artist statement of Miller G. Brittain; exhibition notes; a list of artworks; an invitation list; exhibition reviews; and draft press release and publicity texts.

Carole Fraser exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of a solo exhibition at the Dalhousie Art Gallery of Carole Fraser’s drawings and paintings. Arranged by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1965 rotation, this exhibition travelled with the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC) from 1966 to 1968.

Records include a pamphlet for the cancelled 1964 exhibition ‘Works by Sarah Jackson, Carol Fraser and Aileen Meagher’; newspaper clippings discussing Fraser’s work and solo exhibition; box and artwork lists; correspondence with Evelyn Holmes, Acting Curator of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, regarding Fraser’s works; two Dalhousie newsletters; and exhibition pamphlets from APAC member galleries.

Carceri d'Invenzione of Piranesi exhibition

File consists of records related to the 'Carceri d'Invenzione of Piranesi' exhibition loaned from the National Gallery of Canada in February 1960. Records consist of correspondence from Ruth Henderson (Maritime Arts Association), a loan agreement, packing list, exhibition itinerary, and exhibition text.

Correspondence to Andrew Merkel from Charles Bruce

File also includes three drafts of an address made by Charles Bruce at a dinner held on 11 May 1946 in honour of Andrew Merkel's retirement as Atlantic superintendent of The Canadian Press and a copy of the CP Informative Bulletin, which includes an account of the dinner and tributes to Merkel from editors at Halifax Herald and Halifax Chronicle.

Racing fishermen / Andrew Merkel : [manuscript]

File contains a 1000 word article by Andrew Merkel about the history of schooner racing in Nova Scotia prior to the Bluenose, as well as a letter from Merkel to C.B. Cochrane, editor of King's College Record, offering the article for publication.

Correspondence related to the University of Ibadan, James Morrison and conferences

Files consists of a range of correspondence addressed to James Morrison while he lived in Nigeria and attended the University of Ibadan. The correspondence is predominantly handwritten, with a few typed pieces of correspondence regarding the Canadian Association of African Studies, and a conference at University of Toronto on the Future of the Sudan.

Correspondence related to the University of Ibadan and James Morrison

File contains a record of correspondence that detail James and Sheila Morrison's life in Nigeria from 1969 to 1975. The file consists of correspondence mainly concerning James Morrison's academic life at University of Ibadan. The correspondence includes applications for employment positions and articles, as well as personal letters. The file contains over 100 letters with different correspondents, including many from universities across Canada.

Resume, research notes

File consists of James Morrison's resume, notes for a paper on Niger Company and Tin Mining, and correspondence between James Morrison and Barbara Kerfoot the Regional Coordinator of CUSO.

Correspondence

Series consists of textual records of James Morrison's correspondence while attending and teaching at the University of Ibadan, and resumes and research notes.

Hausa poem, religion interview questions

File consists of a range of research materials compiled by James Morrison from 1973-1975 in the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. The research materials include an empty envelope addressed to James Morrison at the Department of History at the University of Ibadan. The file contains a photocopied version of a poem written in Hausa, and a series of interview questions about Muslim identity written in blue pen on loose leaf lined paper. The file contains a letter written to James Morrison from Musa Borodo regarding a translation that is attached to the letter. The translation is handwritten on lined loose leaf paper and is followed by the original Hausa in the form of a typed document.

Forum Gwom oral history

File consists of loose leaf handwritten notes related to oral history and field research performed by James Morrison in the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. The file contains one typed questionnaire entitled : 'Yoruba on the Plateau" and is dated July, 1972. The file contains a piece of correspondence in Hausa written by Albert Gwom and James Morrison. The file contains handwritten calendars with dates assigned to Forum, Heipang, Riyom, Vwang, Bachit, Ropp, Du, Gashish, Gyel, Fan, and Kuru. The file contains handwritten questions for interviews with elders, and research notes on Irrigwe origin stories.

Synge research

File contains a variety of research from 1975 on J. S. Synge for a chapter of James Morrison's thesis on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. The file contains a handwritten notes for a biography of Synge, a notebook containing handwritten notes on Synge and the Birom. The file contains a handwritten letter addressed to James Morrison from Synge, and a copy of the letter.

Melville Cumming fonds

  • MS-14-1
  • Fonds
  • [1876?]-1970
Fonds contains photographs of Melville Cumming, as well as addresses, research articles/manuscripts, and letters related to agriculture in Nova Scotia written by Melville Cumming. Other material consists of records that were created while Dr. Cumming served as the first principal at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College from 1905-27. He was also an instructor animal husbandry, agronomy, bacteriology and public speaking, and also served as the Secretary of Agriculture for the province from 1907-25. Includes records from 1900-1970 comprised of photographs, certificates, articles, and speeches from the passing of Dr. Cumming.

Cumming, Melville

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