Archives Catalogue

MS-14-49
Fonds
1960-1962, 1999-2012

Fonds consists of photographs, campus publications, newspaper clippings, patches and a class ring collected by Evans Estabrooks while attending the Nova Scotia Agricultural College from 1960-1962. There is also correspondence, photographs, and a copy of “Memories, Then and Now: Autobiographies of the Class of 1962,” which was created by Alumni Relations for the 40th and 50th year class reunions.

Etsabrooks, Evans

Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

UA-43
Fonds
1885-2012

Fonds contains textual material, photos, artifacts, slides, paintings, and a video cassette created by the School of Agriculture, the College of Agriculture, and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, between 1892 and 2012. Series include records of an administrative nature, departments on campus, buildings, photographs, student and faculty records, events, curriculum, and the institutions history.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Frederick Waldemar Walsh fonds

MS-14-29
Fonds
1910-1963

Fonds contains correspondence from Dr. Frederick Waldemar (Waldo) Walsh to Dr. A. H. Harrington, regarding the Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Co-operative Organization in Nova Scotia in 1963. There are two series, one for certificates of Dr. Walsh, and another series for photographs taken at different events such as 4H events, Department of Nova Scotia Agriculture and Marketing conferences, retirement gatherings, and schools, while Walsh was a professor of Animal Husbandry [at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College] and sheep and swine promoter. Photos were taken and collected between 1910-1963.

Walsh, Frederick Waldemar

Nova Scotia Agricultural College administration records

Series
1912-1998

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

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

Written account of Henry Ford's donation to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 21
Item
1917

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

Item is an account, unsigned but believed to have been written by Dr. Melville Cumming, in regards to the donation of a tractor by Henry Ford to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in 1917. Mr. Ford had previously met then Premier the Honorable George H Murray and was introduced to Melville Cumming, Secretary for Agriculture and Principal of NSAC (1905-1927). There are annotations on the first page "Thanks very much - Len" and on the second page "He was here I understand on a trout fishing exhibition (expedition?)."

Peter Sanger's collection of 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.

1958-1959 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, Box 38, Folder 2
File
1958-1959

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1968 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, Box 38, Folder 8
File
1968

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Correspondence between Dr. P. M. Sanger and Dr. H. F. MacRae regarding providing income for an annual lectureship [Class of 1944 lectureship] for the Nova Scotia Agricultural College

MS-14-25, Box 125, Folder 19
Item
1985

Part of Peter Sanger fonds

Correspondence to J.K. MacDonald

MS-14-11, Box 4, Folder 14
Item
January 12, 1938

Part of Nova Scotia Poultry Association fonds

Item is a draft letter written by JP Landry to the Honorable J.K MacDonald, then Minister of Agriculture of Nova Scotia, on January 12, 1938. While most of the draft is handwritten, it includes a 2 page print report for the Antigonish C. Poultry Association in 1936. Also includes Minutes of the 36th annual report as manager of the Poultry Department at the Agricultural College and Provincial Poultry Husbandman." - signed by J.P.Landry, Jan. 12, 1938.

Correspondence to Herbert F. MacRae from Layman T. Chapman

MS-14-31, Box 130, Folder 9
Item
September 21st, 1974

Part of Herbert F. MacRae fonds

Correspondence from Frederick W. Walsh to Dr. A. H. Harrington, Department of Agriculture and Economies, Washington State University, regarding the problem in Nova Scotia with the Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Co-operative Organization

MS-14-29, Box 132, Folder 15
File
1963

Part of Frederick Waldemar Walsh fonds

Nova Scotia Agricultural College 75th anniversary committee records from July 1979 to February 1980

UA-43, Box 2, Folder 8
File
July 1979 – Feb. 1980

Part of Nova Scotia Agricultural College fonds

File contains records created by the Nova Scotia Agricultural College 75th Anniversary Committee. Records include committee minutes, correspondence, agenda, program, speech notes and cover the period from July 1979 – Feb. 1980.

Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture fonds

MS-14-21
Fonds
1900-2002

Fonds contains some of the policies of Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing in 1996, correspondence from department staff from 1907 and 1972. There are Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing scrapbooks of clippings of agricultural activity in Nova Scotia from 1900 to 1949. Entries include pencil drawings of animals and plants, newspaper clippings, as well as agricultural events around Nova Scotia from the NS Dept. of Agriculture annual reports. Scrapbooks also include pictures of Nova Scotia Agricultural College buildings, animal breeds, and events on campus. There are also annual reports of various departments of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, and transcripts for Garden Guide Radio from 1980-2002.

Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture reference collection

UA-48-REF
Collection
2012-2023

Collection contains textual material about Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture from the time of their creation when the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and Dalhousie University merged in 2012. Series include strategic plans, academic calendars, and events on the Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture campus..

Dalhousie University. Faculty of Agriculture

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

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.

Correspondence to Edith Zillig from Sylvia [Maugalam]

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 58, Folder 9
Item
[ca. 2001]

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Edith Zillig's records

Series
[ca. 2001]

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Series contains textual records and photographs in correspondence and written works by Edith Zillig.

Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia records related to wool

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 45, Folder 3
File
[19-?]

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia records related to sheep and wool

Subseries
[19-]-[19-]

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Subseries contains records, correspondence, and publications related to the wool, predators, industry, transportation, etc., created to collected by the Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture records part 2

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 43, Folder 4
File

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

File contains the records of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture.

Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture records part 1

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 42, Folder 6
File
[19-]

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Subseries
[19-?]-[19-?]

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Subseries contains Records related to sheep and the sheep industry created by Canadian national and provincial associations.

Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia sheep fair correspondence and papers from 1973

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 43, Folder 2
File
1973

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Records created by Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia related to sheep fairs

Subseries
1973-1983

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Subseries contains records relating to Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia sheep fairs between 1973-1983. Formats include correspondence, brochures, flyers, sales records, and programs.

Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia constitution, bylaws, and correspondence from 1961-1972

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 40, Folder 6
File
1961-1972

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1988 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 41, Folder 7
File
1988

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1987 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 41, Folder 6
File
1987

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1986 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 41, Folder 5
File
1986

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1984 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 41, Folder 3
File
1984

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1985 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 41, Folder 4
File
1985

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1983 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 41, Folder 2
File
1983

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1982 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 41, Folder 1
File
1982

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1989 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 40, Folder 3
File
1989

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1980 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 40, Folder 2
File
1980

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1979 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 40, Folder 1
File
1979

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1981 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 39, Folder 11
File
1981

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1977 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 39, Folder 10
File
1977

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1976 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 39, Folder 9
File
1976

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1974 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 39, Folder 8
File
1974

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1972 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 39, Folder 7
File
1972

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1971 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 39, Folder 6
File
1971

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1970 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 39, Folder 5
File
1970

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1978 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 38, Folder 12
File
1978

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

1975 Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

MS-14-22, MS-14, Box 38, Folder 11
File
1975

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia correspondence and reports

Subseries
1958-1989

Part of Edith Zillig sheep and wool collection

Subseries contains correspondence and reports created and collected by the Sheep Producers' Association of Nova Scotia secretaries Glen Ells, Martha H. Nettleton, Brewster Kneen, William Mathewson and others between 1958-1989.