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Mary Pratt : paintings and drawings

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Mary Pratt, organized by the Art Gallery of Memorial University, Newfoundland, and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in June 1975.

Catalogue contains a list of artworks, artist statement, and biography.

Harry Goudge Grant's letter-to-the-editor about Dalhousie's contributions to the Halifax Public Health Clinic

Item consists of Carleton Stanley's typescript copy of Dean Harry Goudge Grant's scathing letter to the editors of the Halifax Chronicle and Halifax Daily Star, dated March 25, 1934, responding to critiques around funding of the Public Health Clinic. "It can be said without contradiction that in no other place in the world is it [the funding of such a medical facility] done by a University."

Carleton Stanley's statement about the state of housing conditions in Halifax

Item consists of a typescript copy of an article prepared by Carleton Stanley discussing the "disgracefully large proportion of Halifax houses [that] may be called 'slum dwellings'" and the general poor state of "housing conditions in Halifax", stating that "Halifax [...] would seem to have had very little town planning" and condemning city contractors for their construction of subpar "so-called houses". The piece was submitted to Mr. Gaul of the Halifax Chronicle.

Acquisitions exhibition : 1970-1973

Item is an invitation card for the Three Years Acquisitions opening night at the Dalhousie Art Gallery on December 4, 1973. Three Years Acquisitions was an exhibit of acquisitions, purchases, and gifts obtained by the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1970 and 1973.

Carleton Stanley's address to the Halifax branch of the Irish Benevolent Society

Item consists of a typescript copy of the address delivered by Carleton Stanley to the Halifax chapter of the Irish Benevolent Society, likely in the summer of 1932, discussing community expectations from educational institutions, the growing role of economics, and the "civilizing force" of the "useless, but not graceless" Irish people.

kim ondaatje : an exhibition of paintings, prints and film : [exhibition catalogue, poster]

File consists of catalogues for the exhibition 'kim ondaatje', presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1973.

Catalogue contains an exhibition itinerary, b&w images of kim and her paintings, a biography, list of artworks, and a full-size fold-out colour poster. Folder 2 contains the catalogue in it's foldered format while OS Folder 8 contains the flat-lay poster.

Models and Michelangelo

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Models & Michelangelo' presented by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Limited. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1973.

Catalogue contains colour photographs of terracotta models by Michelangelo, a note written by John H. Devlin (Board Chairman, Rothmans), accompanying exhibition text, and a tour schedule.

Folk art of Nova Scotia

Item is a catalogue of a travelling exhibition of 20th century folk artists from Nova Scotia, organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia with funding from the National Museums of Canada and the Canada Council. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1978. Artists in the exhibition included Charles Atkinson, Samuel Bollivar, Ralph Boutilier, Eli Croft, Evelyn dickie, Ellison Eagles, Collins Eisenhauer, Sidney Howard, Everett Lewis, Maud Lewis, Albert Lohnes, Clarence Moores, Joseph Norris, Emery Nowlan, Joseph Sleep, Charlie Suttle, Charlie Tanner, Fred Task, Ernest Harland Turner, Eli Whiteway, and Harry Wile.

Catalogue contains a foreword and acknowledgements by Bernard Riordon (Curator, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia), list of lenders, an introduction by Marie Elwood (Chief Curator of History, Nova Scotia Museum), image plates of artworks in the exhibition, biographies for each artist, and an index.

Revisited : prints by Karl McKeeman

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of prints by Karl McKeeman, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from September 4-28, 1975.

Catalogue contains an excerpt from McKeeman's notebook, two images of artworks, and a list of artworks.

Bridge shield shelter - Eric Fischl

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Eric Fischl (Assistant Professor, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design), organized at and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 2-29, 1975.

Catalogue contains text written by Fischl, including poetry and prose, images of Fischl's work, and a list of artworks in the exhibition.

Douglas Bentham : 'enclosures and opens'

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of recent artwork by Douglas Bentham, titled 'Enclosures and Opens', organized by the Art Gallery of York University. The exhibition circulated and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 2, 1976 to January 5, 1977.

Catalogue contain a forward and acknowledgements written by Michael Greenwood (Curator of Art, York University), a statement by Bentham, an essay by Robert Christie, list of artworks, photographs of Bentham's sculptures, and a biography.

Nicolas Poussin : the martyrdom of Saint Erasmus

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings by Nicolas Poussin, selected from the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was circulated and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October and November 1975.

Catalogue contains an essay by Jane Costello, photographs of Poussin's paintings, a bibliography, and a fold-out full-colour photograph of Poussin's Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus (1628).

Julia Schmitt Healy : recent work

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of recent artworks by Julia Schmitt Healy, organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from February 24 to March 12, 1976.

Catalogue contains full-page photographs of Healy's artworks and a biography. Catalogues also contain a sleeve inside the back cover holding a list of recent works and a colour postcard showing one of Healy's paintings.

Printed matter : jury print show

Items are catalogues for a juried exhibition of printed matter from an selection of international artists, organized by the Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in April and May 1975.

Catalogues contain images of work in the exhibition, an introduction by Christopher Youngs (Director, Owens Art Gallery), and short biographies for artists included in the show.

J. Frederick McCulloch retrospective exhibition

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings and drawings by J. Frederick McCulloch, presented at the Dalhousie art Gallery from April 1-20, 1975.

Catalogue contains images of McCullloch's work, an essay by Donald C. MacKay, and a list of artworks.

Quilts by Teruko Inoue

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of quilts by Teruko Inoue, organized by the Beaverbrook art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 16 to December 9, 1979.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Ian G. Lumsden (Curator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery) and a list of works.

John Will / Marvin Jones

Item is a catalogue for a joint exhibition of artwork by John Will and Marvin Jones, organized and circulated by the Glenbow-Alberta Institute and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in September 1975.

Catalogue contains biographies, artist statements, and curriculum vitae for both artists, as well as images other artworks, list of works, and an essay by Clyde McConnel (Assistant Professor, Department of Art, University of Calgary; Exhibition Curator).

Craig Wright jewelry

Item is acatalogue for an exhibition of jewelry by Craig Wright organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery and presented in The Sculpture Court from January 28 to March 6, 1976.

Catalogue contains images of Wright's pieces, an artist statement, and list of works.

Mira Schor : paintings

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of paintings by Mira Schor, organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from December 9,1975-January 4, 1976.

Catalogue contains a resume, images of Schor's paintings, an essay by Schor, and a list of artworks.

Graham Dube sculptures

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of sculptures by Martin Graham Dube, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery Sculpture Court from October 8-29, 1975.

Catalogue contains photographs, an introduction by Bruce Ferguson (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), an artist statement, and resume.

Graham Coughtry retrospective

Item is a catalogue for a retrospective exhibition of artwork by Graham Coughtry, organized by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. The exhibition was circulated an presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from May to June 1976.

Catalogue contains an exhibition itinerary and list of lenders, acknowledgements and introduction written by Joan Murray (Director, Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery), a biography for Coughtry, an essay by Barrie Hale, and a catalogue list of works and photographs,

Richards Jarden

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of work by Richards Jarden, organized and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from March 7 to April 1, 1978.

Catalogue contains a list of works, essay by Marcia Ross Jarden, biography of Richards Jarden, and images of his works.

M. Fernandes

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Michael Fernandes, organized by and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery as a part of the Know Your Artist exhibition series. The exhibition was presented from September 4-28, 1975.

Catalogue contains a chronological biography of Fernandes, images of Fernandes' work, poetry and prose.

Frank Nulf

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of artwork by Frank Nulf, presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 2 to November 1, 1975.

Catalogue contains images of Nulf's artworks, a chronological biography, list of artworks, and essay by Ron Shuebrook titled 'frank nulf: an introduction'.

Winter visions : prints by James Shirley

Items are catalogues for an exhibition of monographs by James (Jim) Shirley, organized and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in August and September 1975.

Catalogue contains an essay by Shirley, discussing his life, work, and experiences as a Black artist in South Bronx and rural Nova Scotia, a list of artworks, and images of select prints.

The Canadian canvas 1975-76

Item is a catalogue for a travelling exhibition of 85 Canadian paintings representing 46 artists from across the country. The exhibition was initiated and sponsored by Time Canada Ltd., and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 6 to December 4, 1975.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Stephen S. LaRue (President, Time Canada Ltd.), essays by Doris Shadbolt (Associate Director, Vancouver Art Gallery), Karen Wilkin (Curator, Edmonton Art Gallery), Alvin Balkind (Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of Ontario), Fernande Saint-Martin (Directrice, Musee d'art contemporain, Montreal), and Allen MacKay (Director, Anna Leonowens Gallery), biographies for each artist in the exhibition, images of select artworks, and an exhibition itinerary.

Skeptical art works at the Killam : John Greer

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Skeptical Art Works at the Killam : John Greer', organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 17 to May 19, 1974.

Catalogue contains a list of artworks, photographs and illustrations of Greer's artwork, and text by Greer.

Robert Annand

File consists of catalogues for an exhibition of artworks by Robert Annand, organized and presented by the Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 30 to June 2, 1974.

Catalogues consist of images of Annand's paintings, a portrait of Annand, a biography, artist statement, list of artworks in the exhibition, and a biographical sketch written by Ian Muncaster.

Masks without masquerades

File consists of catalogues for the exhibition of African masks titled 'masks without masquerades', organized and presented by The Dalhousie Art Gallery, and sponsored by the Canadian Association of African Studies. The exhibition was presented from February 6 to March 2, 1974.

Catalogues contain b&w images of works in the exhibition, an introduction by Jaqueline Fry (Department of Anthropology, University of Montreal), visual descriptions, and a bibliography.

Ron Shuebrook : recent work

File consists of catalogues for the exhibition 'Ron Shuebrook: Recent Works', organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery with support from the Canada Council through the 'Know Your Artist' exhibition series. The exhibition was presented from October 29 to November 17, 1974.

Catalogues contain an artist statement by Shuebrook, images of artworks, a C.V. and biographic chronology, and a bibliography.

The Montreal museum lends : I : seventeenth and eighteenth century paintings

Item is a catalogue in the form of a folding poster for an exhibition of paintings from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition was circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1974.

Catalogue contains a large-format, full-colour poster on one side, and an essay, list of paintings, and b&w images of select paintings.

Flag set

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Flag Set' of artworks of George Wood, organized and circulated by Memorial University Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1972.

Catalogue contains a biography of Wood, a preface written by Peter Bell, a list of paintings in the exhibition and some images of them, and poetry.

Tradition plus one : patchwork quilts from south eastern Ontario

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of patchwork quilts selected by Kim Ondaatje and prepared by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August to September 1975.

Catalogue contains a forward by Michael Bell (Director, Agnes Etherington Art Centre), b&w and colour photographs of quilts included in the exhibition, an introduction by Kim Ondaatje, list of quilts and makers, a bibliography, and an exhibition itinerary.

Progress in conservation

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Progress in conservation'. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie University in May 1974.

Catalogue contains a table of contents, acknowledgements, introduction, col. and b&w photographs, list of artworks and notes, and an itinerary. The catalogue contents are divided into six sections.

Joe Plaskett and his Paris : in search of time past

File consists of a catalogue for 'Joe Plaskett and his Paris : in search of time past', organized by the Fine Arts Gallery of the University of British Columbia to be circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1972.

Catalogue contains a biography of Plaskett, diary excerpts, photographs of Plaskett's studio and artworks, list of artworks in the show, and a variety of other texts structured like a novel (prologue, prelude, epilogue, etc.).

Svoboda

Item is a catalogue for an exhibition of scenography by Josef Svoboda presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1974.

Catalogue contains an introduction by Lionel H. Lawrence (Chairman, Department of Theatre, Dalhousie University), photographs of Svoboda and his creations, a biography and curriculum vitae, and quotes from Svoboda.

Claude Tousignant

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Claude Tousignant', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1974.

Catalogue contains a forward, introduction, b&w images of Tousignant's works, a list of works in the exhibition, a C.V., and a bibliography. Inner front and back covers contain colour images of two artworks.

Lawren P. Harris 37/72

File consists of catalogues for the exhibition 'Lawren P. Harris 37/72', organized and circulated by the Dalhousie Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie in 1972.

Catalogues contain a portrait photograph of Harris, an introduction by Ernest W. Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery), catalogue of works in the exhibition, 21 p. of b&w image plates, and C.V.

Paintings by Guido Molinari

File consists of a catalogue for the exhibition 'Paintings by Guido Molinari', organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery for circulation through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC). The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie in 1972.

The catalogue contains a photograph of Molinari, a biography, a catalogue of works, and an artist statement.

Exhibition of rubbings from ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Hittite reliefs by Nelly B. Gray

File consists of two catalogues for 'Exhibition of rubbings from ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Hittite reliefs by Nelly B. Gray', organized and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in August 1972.

The catalogue in Folder 21 is a draft while Folder 22 contains the final draft. Contents include a biography of Gray, catalogue of works, and exhibition essay. Catalogue in Folder 22 also contains a photograph of Gray.

Drawings by C. Fraser

File consists of exhibition pamphlets for 'Drawings by Carol Fraser', organized by and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1972.

Peter Bell : the green-house and after

File consists of three catalogues for the exhibition 'Peter Bell: The Greenhouse & After' organized and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1972.

Catalogues contain a list of works in the exhibition, a biography of Bell, and an artist statement.

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