Archives Catalogue

Sample of short hand notes by President Thomas McCulloch

MS-2-40, SF Box 16, Folder 14, Item 2
Item
June 14, 1801 - June 18, 1801

Item is a single sheet of paper, folded to form four pages, excerpted from a diary or journal. The excerpt is a sample of shorthand notes taken by Thomas McCulloch relating to sermons. Language on the page is most likely Latin, except for the dates that McCulloch was recording.

Alexander Leighton and Jane Murphy fonds

MS-13-86
Fonds
1837-2020, predominant 1904-2008

Fonds contains records created and collected primarily by Alexander H. Leighton, with some by Jane Leighton Murphy. Documents span from Leighton's studies at Princeton, Cambridge, and Johns Hopkins univerities, through his government employment in World War II, and his teaching career at Cornell, Dalhousie, and Harvard. The majority of records are related to the 1961 Cornell-Aro Mental Health Research Project and the 1963 Study on the Role of Women, both based in Nigeria, and the Stirling County Study, based in Nova Scotia. Record types include correspondence, manuscripts, grant applications, reports, photographs and slides, medical and academic records, method and guidebooks, reviews, offprints and publications, teaching and course materials, and surveys and interview transcripts.

A sous-fonds contains records documenting the migration of Alexander Leighton's parents from Ireland to the United States and their subsequent life in Philadelphia. The sous-fonds contains extensive correspondence between extended family members over the course of a century, as well as photographs, diaries, wills, family trees, memoirs, and Alexander Leighton's personal correspondence.

Murphy, Jane Leighton

Charles Macdonald fonds

MS-2-42
Fonds
1857-1901

Fonds consists of handwritten and printed sermons and lectures and an open letter to the Chancellor of the University of Halifax (1877). It also includes a convocation address (1870) and the order of service for Macdonald's funeral (1901).

Macdonald, Charles

William Young fonds

MS-2-81, SF Box 18, Folder 29
Fonds
1857-1870

Fonds consists of a book of literary quotations, a letter from Sir William Young to Judge Thompson and S.L. Shannon, a draft of a speech regarding Dalhousie College, a letter from William Young to his parents, and a letter to Charles Young from William.

Young, William, Sir

Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

PC1
Collection
[186-]-2015

Collection contains thousands of photographs depicting events at Dalhousie University from the late 1800s to the present day.

James Baxter fonds

MS-2-7, SF Box 13, Folder 4
Fonds
1860-1864, 1917

Fonds consists of notes of lectures on logic delivered by James Ross at the Theological Seminary in Truro, Nova Scotia (1860-1861) and on Moral Philosophy at Dalhousie College (1863-1864), as well as certificates of attendance from the 1860s and a photograph of Thomas McCulloch and others.

Baxter, James, 1844

Hector Pothier fonds

MS-13-66
Fonds
1866-1973

Fonds consists of a Hector Pothier's medical school diploma, a Dalhousie song book (ca. 1912-1913), photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, election paraphernalia, invoices, and speeches made to the Nova Scotia Legislature.

Pothier, Hector

Inaugural lecture delivered at the opening of the third summer session of the Medical Faculty of Dalhousie College and University

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 3
Item
April 11, 1870

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

Item is an inaugural lecture delivered by chemistry professor George Lawson at the opening of the third summer session of Dalhousie College's medical faculty.

Lawson, George

Inaugural addresses delivered by James DeMille during convocation at Dalhousie College

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 6
File
1873 and 1878

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

File contains two inaugural addresses delivered by James DeMille at convocation ceremonies of Dalhousie College. The first inaugural address was delivered on November 4, 1873 and printed in Dalhousie Gazette, Vol. 6, No. 1 (November 15, 1873). The second inaugural address was delivered at convocation in 1878 and printed in Dalhousie Gazette, New series Vol. 4, No. 1 and No. 2 (November 23, 1878 and December 7, 1878).

De Mille, James, 1833–1880

Alexander Howard MacKay's valedictory address delivered at 1873 spring convocation

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 7
File
April 30, 1873

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

File contains the valedictory address delivered by Alexander Howard MacKay at convocation on April 30, 1873. The address was published in the Dalhousie Gazette, Vol. 5, No. 10 on May 3, 1873.

MacKay, Alexander Howard

Our work and our needs : address delivered by President Forrest, of Dalhousie College, at the Convocation, 25th April, 1893

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 15
Item
1893

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

Item consists of an offprint containing the text of a speech delivered by President John Forrest on April 25, 1893 at the Dalhousie College Convocation ceremonies.

Luther Burns MacKenzie fonds

MS-13-79
Fonds
1900-1970

Fonds consists Luther Burn MacKenzie's speeches, miscellaneous correspondence, notes, newspaper clippings, photographs, and diplomas.

MacKenzie, Luther Burns

Melville Cumming fonds

MS-14-1
Fonds
1900-1970

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

Records relating to the history of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and agriculture in Nova Scotia

Subseries
1904-[2004]

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Subseries contains records created by the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, records about the NSAC, and records pertaining to agriculture in Nova Scotia. Included are documents on educational resources, correspondence, memos, newspapers, clippings of articles, newsletters, new building plans, speech notes, a bound copy of "The history of the NSAC", agricultural education plans in the province, and the 75th anniversary committee file.

Addresses to Robert Murray in celebration of his jubilee as editor of The Presbyterian Witness

MS-2-58, SF Box 18, Folder 20
File
1905

File consists of addresses to Robert Murray in celebration of his jubilee as editor of The Presbyterian Witness.

Murray, Robert, Rev.

Recent physical development : Convocation address by Prof. A.S. Mackenzie, Ph.D

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 17
Item
September 1905

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

Item consists of an offprint containing the text of a speech delivered by President Arthur Stanley Mackenzie at the September 1905 Dalhousie University Convocation ceremonies.

Addresses & speeches by Melville Cumming

Series
[1905?]-1957

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

Series contains speeches and addresses written and delivered by Dr. Melville Cumming at events between 1918-1957. Many of these occurred at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College to graduating students and commemorating NSAC's anniversary.

Articles and papers by Melville Cumming

Series
[1905?]-1927

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

Series contains addresses, articles, and correspondence written by Nova Scotia Agricultural College principal Melville Cumming between about 1905-1927 related to agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Elizabeth Kilpatrick fonds

MS-13-17
Fonds
1909-1969

Fonds comprises manuscripts of academic papers and addresses, published articles, notes, correspondence, and biographical sketches of Dr. Kilpatrick.

Kilpatrick, Elizabeth

Halifax Infirmary - Graduation Nurses of 1911 : [address]

MS-2-43, Box 1, Folder 3, Item 2
Item
October 4, 1911

Part of Arthur Stanley Mackenzie fonds

Item consists of a handwritten address delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie to the graduating class of nurses at Halifax Infirmary, October 4, 1911.

Dalhousie Medical School - Students’ Dinner : [address]

MS-2-43, Box 1, Folder 3, Item 3
Item
January 18, 1912

Part of Arthur Stanley Mackenzie fonds

Item consists of an annotated manuscript of an address delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie at the students' dinner for the Dalhousie Medical School, January 18, 1912.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College administration records

Series
1912-1997

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Series contains administrative records of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College between 1912-1997. Series is arranged into three subseries: annual reports, correspondence, and facilities and buildings records. Record types include correspondence, architectural drawings, and speeches.

Canada and the University : [annotated address]

MS-2-43, Box 1, Folder 3, Item 4
Item
March 21, 1912

Part of Arthur Stanley Mackenzie fonds

Item consists of an annotated address delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie to the Truro Canadian Club on March 21, 1912, discussing the role of universities in Canada.

King’s College Encoenia : [address]

MS-2-43, Box 1, Folder 3, Item 5
Item
May 9, 1912

Part of Arthur Stanley Mackenzie fonds

Item consists of an annotated draft address delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie at the Encoenia ceremonies at King's College, May 9, 1912, upon receiving a Doctor of Civil Law degree.

Halifax School for the Blind : closing exercises : [address]

MS-2-43, Box 1, Folder 3, Item 8
Item
June 9, 1913

Part of Arthur Stanley Mackenzie fonds

Item consists of a handwritten address delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie at the closing exercises for the graduates of the Halifax School for the Blind, June 9, 1913.

Acadia University, 75th anniversary celebration : [addresses]

MS-2-43, Box 1, Folder 3, Item 7
Item
May 28, 1913

Part of Arthur Stanley Mackenzie fonds

Item consists of a handwritten addresses delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie at the 75th anniversary celebration of Acadia University, as well as the Alumni Dinner, both on May 28, 1913.

Nova Scotia Hospital : closing exercises, graduation of nurses : [address]

MS-2-43, Box 1, Folder 3, Item 9
Item
July 4, 1913

Part of Arthur Stanley Mackenzie fonds

Item consists of a handwritten address delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie at the closing exercises for the graduating nurses at the Nova Scotia Hospital, July 4, 1913.

Commercial Club of Halifax luncheon : [address]

MS-2-43, Box 1, Folder 3, Item 10
Item
July 29, 1915

Part of Arthur Stanley Mackenzie fonds

Item consists of a handwritten address delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie at the Commercial Club of Halifax luncheon on July 28, 1915.

Robert William Murray MacKay fonds

MS-13-77
Fonds
1917-1977

Fonds consists of lecture notes, administrative papers regarding the Nova Scotia Hospital, certificates of achievement, medals, and personal correspondence.

MacKay, Robert William Murray

Nova Scotia Agricultural College correspondence

Subseries
1917-1987

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Subseries contains interdepartmental and external correspondence of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College created between 1917-1987.

Vincent C. MacDonald fonds

MS-2-171, Box 1-3
Fonds
August 1924 to April 2 1964

Fonds consists of law publications and print materials relating primarily to government, the Canadian Constitution, or to Newfoundland joining confederation; copies of speeches; correspondence with family, friends, and professional associates, including some from former Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King; newspaper clippings and memorabilia and photographs.

MacDonald, Vincent Christopher

Address to graduating class of 1925

MS-14-1, MS-14, Box 1, Folder 1
Item
1925

Part of Melville Cumming fonds

Item is a speech to the 1925 graduating class of Nova Scotia Agricultural College.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College records and photographs relating to special events, celebrations, and workshops from 1928-2005

UA-43
Series
1928-2006

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Series contains photographs, documents, flyers, scripts, and audio recordings of special events, celebrations, and workshops at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Records relate to Founders day, anniversaries, exhibitions, dramas, open houses, commencements, etc. between 1928-2006.

Research notes and draft speech for Munro Day, 1928

MS-2-43, Box 1, Folder 3, Item 12
Item
1928

Part of Arthur Stanley Mackenzie fonds

File contains handwritten research notes and a heavily annotated draft speech prepared by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie for a Munro Day speech in 1928.

Munro Day, March 9, 1928 : [offprint]

MS-2-43, Box 1, Folder 3, Item 13
Item
1928

Part of Arthur Stanley Mackenzie fonds

Item consists of an offprint from the July 1928 Dalhousie University Bulletin's Munro Day number, containing the text of a speech delivered by Arthur Stanley MacKenzie on the history of Munro Day on March 9, 1928.

The President's Address to the freshman class, Session 1931-32, Dalhousie University, September 24, 1931

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 18, Item 1
Item
1931 September 24

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

Item consists of an offprint containing the text of an address delivered by President Carleton Stanley to the freshman class of Dalhousie University, September 24, 1931.

The inauguration of Carleton W. Stanley as President of Dalhousie University : Programme of Ceremonies, Capitol Theatre, Halifax, Friday, October 9, 1931

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 18, Item 2
Item
1931

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

Item consists of issue number 4 of the Dalhousie University Bulletin, a special inauguration number celebrating the appointment of Carleton Wellesley Stanley as the new President of Dalhousie University. Includes the text of speeches by The Right Honorable R.B. Bennett (Canadian Prime Minister, and Governor of Dalhousie), G. Fred Pearson (Chairman of the Board of Governors), A. Stanley Mackenzie (President Emeritus), and Carleton W. Stanley (newly-appointed President).

The President's Address at the opening of Session 1933-34, Dalhousie University, October 5, 1933

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 18, Item 6
Item
[1933]

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

Item consists of a facsimile of the text of an address delivered by President Carleton Stanley at the opening of the 1933-1934 session at Dalhousie University, October 5, 1933.

The Method of the Common Law : [speech]

MS-2-171, Box 1, Folder 68
Item
29 January 1934

Part of Vincent C. MacDonald fonds

Item consists of a typed working draft of a speech delivered by MacDonald to the Kiwanis Club on January 29, 1934.

David Braybrooke fonds

MS-2-641
Fonds
1935-1999

Fonds consists of a wide variety of materials related to the personal life and professional activities of David Braybrooke. Records include personal materials such as biographical information, curricula vitae, financial records, personal correspondence, school records and memorabilia; records related to committees and associations such as meeting reports, professional correspondence and transcripts of speeches; publications by Braybrooke and others; research documentation and manuscripts; and teaching materials including lecture transcripts, examinations, assignments and student correspondence.

Braybrooke, David, Professor, 1924-2013

George F. Curtis fonds

MS-2-319, SF Box 37, Folder 7-8
Fonds
1936-1945

Fonds consists of a typescript of law lectures given by George F. Curtis at Dalhousie University in January 1939. Fonds also contains correspondence pertaining to meetings held in 1945 in the Maritimes and British Columbia to discuss the establishment of a world court for permanent peace.

Curtis, George F., OC, OBC, QC, 1906-2005

The President's Address at the opening of Session 1937-38, Dalhousie University, October 21, 1937

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 18, Item 7
Item
[1937]

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

Item consists of a facsimile of the text of an address delivered by President Carleton Stanley at the opening of the 1937-1938 session at Dalhousie University, October 21, 1937.

The Canadian Constitution Seventy Years After : [speech]

MS-2-171, Box 1, Folder 47
File
17 June 1937

Part of Vincent C. MacDonald fonds

File contains two copies of the speech, one of which is in abbreviated form. Handwritten note indicates that speech was given as an address to the Annual Conference of Canadian Passenger Association and Canadian Travelers Associations. Speech is typed and has annotations.

Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

MS-2-744
Fonds
1938-2002, predominant 1969-2001

Fonds consists of records pertaining primarily to the professional activities of Elisabeth Mann Borgese, focusing on major organizations and projects with which she was affiliated from the beginning of her North American career in the 1940s. The collection includes correspondence, publications and drafts, administrative records, conference materials, sound and video recordings, research materials, photographs, and other materials.

Borgese, Elisabeth Mann

The President's Address at the opening of Session 1938-39, Dalhousie University, October 4, 1938

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 18, Item 3
Item
1938 October 4

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

Item consists of an offprint containing the text of an address delivered by President Carleton Stanley at the opening of the 1938-1939 session, Dalhousie University, October 4, 1938.

Convocation address delivered by Carleton Stanley at the Special Convocation ceremonies at a reunion event August 17, 1938

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 18, Item 8
Item
[1938]

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

Item consists of a facsimile of the text of an address delivered by President Carleton Stanley at a Special Convocation ceremony at a Dalhousie University Reunion event, August 17, 1938. Item originally appeared in Volume 2, Number 1 of the Second Series of The Alumni News, pages 9 and 16.

Address to Graduates Commencement Day : [speech]

MS-2-171, Box 1, Folder 48
Item
10 May 1939

Part of Vincent C. MacDonald fonds

Item consists of a typed speech given to graduates at St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, with annotations.

The President's Address : Convocation, May 16, 1939, Dalhousie University

MS-1-Ref, Box 1, Folder 18, Item 9
Item
[1939]

Part of Dalhousie University Reference Collection

Item consists of a facsimile of the text of an address delivered by President Carleton Stanley at May 16, 1939 Dalhousie University Convocation ceremonies.