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Where have all the radicals gone? / by Tanya Mars

Where have all the radicals gone? / by Tanya Mars

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 48, Item 1
Item
2009

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for the public lecture by Tanya Mars as part of Eyelevel's lecture and exhibition series held on May 22, 2009, at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design Bell Auditorium. Tanya Mars is a feminist performance and video artist who has been involved in the Canadian art scene since 1973.

Where have all the radicals gone? : lecture and exhibition series

Where have all the radicals gone? : lecture and exhibition series

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 48, Item 2
Item
2009

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for the lecture and exhibition series presented by Eyelevel Gallery in March-May, 2009.

Vitriolated Tartar/Nitre

Vitriolated Tartar/Nitre

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C63
File
After 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on vitrolated tartar and nitre. Dinwiddie discusses the chemical composition of each substance as well as various reactions when they are mixed with other compounds.

University of the Air trailer

University of the Air trailer

Item

Part of University of the Air

Item is a two-minute trailer advertising University of Air programming featuring Dalhousie faculty C.R. Mann, Walter Kemp, John M. Kirk and Robert Doyle.

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C27
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on trigonometry. The notes begin with a series of definitions of angles, circles, and trigonometric measurements. They go on to mention various corollaries and theorems related to trigonometry.

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C36
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on time.

Ticket for Thomas McCulloch's lectures on moral philosophy at Dalhousie College

Ticket for Thomas McCulloch's lectures on moral philosophy at Dalhousie College

MS-2-40, SF Box 16, Folder 12, Item 1
Item
October 20, 1840

Part of Thomas McCulloch collection

Item is George Patterson's ticket to McCulloch's lecture.

The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus

The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C60
File
after 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on chemistry. The notes begin with a course outline discussing chemical mixtures, heat, animals, plants, and chemical apparatus. The notes provide more detailed content on thermometers, acids, salts, alkalis, and other topics included in the course.

Rules of Philosophy

Rules of Philosophy

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C29
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are entitled "Rules of Philosophy". They focus on natural philosophical topics including matter, motion, gravity, simple machines, projectiles, pneumatics, and pendula.

Research at Canadian Universities and the Knowledge Based Society : [1995 Killam Lecture]

Research at Canadian Universities and the Knowledge Based Society : [1995 Killam Lecture]

MS-2-625, Box 1, Folder 17
File
1995

Part of Killam Trusts

File contains a bound pamphlet with David L. Johnston's 1995 Killam Lecture, "Research at Canadian Universities and the Knowledge Based Society." The lecture was delivered to an invited audience of over 300 at Hart House, University of Toronto, on Friday, November 3, 1995.

Recreations, No. 1

Recreations, No. 1

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C46
File
ca. 1793

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 titled "Recreations" contain several mathematical puzzles, such as magic squares, and other mathematical facts.

Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C77
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie begins with a series of questions and answers related to various topics in physics. The notes continue with a series of questions and answers in mechanics followed by expanded notes on gravity. The last section outlines centrifugal forces.

Planitarium - Globe

Planitarium - Globe

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C38
File
ca. 1793

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on planitaria, globes, and other topics in astronomy.

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C37
File
ca. 1793

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss several instruments including planitaria, clocks, and globes.

Plane Mirrors; Archimedes; Gravity

Plane Mirrors; Archimedes; Gravity

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C74
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including gravity, force, velocity, light, and mirrors. Dinwiddie also mentions the classical natural philosophers Sappho, Archimedes, and Hermes.

Photograph of Visiting Lecturer Dr. Alvin Mauer

Photograph of Visiting Lecturer Dr. Alvin Mauer

PC 1, Box 61, Folder 249
File
1973

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Photograph taken at the Margaret and Norman Gosse Lectureship. Pictured in photograph left to right: Dr. Margaret Gosse, Dr. Clarence Gosse and Dr. Alvin Mauer.

Photograph of Samuel O. Thier, M.D.

Photograph of Samuel O. Thier, M.D.

PC1, Box 61, Folder 254
File
1972

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Photograph of Dr. Ben V. Branscomb, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.C.P.

Photograph of Dr. Ben V. Branscomb, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.C.P.

PC1, Box 61, Folder 251
File
1973

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Description with photograph - Dr. Branscomb (centre) examines Lister's Lamp, brought to Dalhousie by Dr. John Stewart and now kept in the Medical Archives here. With him are Dr. Lloyd MacPherson, Dean of Medicine (right) and Dr. C.B. Stewart, former Dean of Medicine and now Vice-President of Health Sciences.

Photograph of Dalhousie Faculty of Law International Law lecture

Photograph of Dalhousie Faculty of Law International Law lecture

PC1, Box 26, Folder 49
File
[ca. 1970]

Part of Dalhousie University Photograph Collection

Item is a photograph of an international law lecture at the Dalhousie Faculty of Law. The photograph shows a lecturer standing at the front of a room full of students sitting at desks.

Optics, No. 1-3

Optics, No. 1-3

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C26
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1793 focus on optics. Dinwiddie discusses the properties of various instruments including microscopes, telescopes, and magic lanterns as well as convex and concave lenses.

Of the General Affections of Motion

Of the General Affections of Motion

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C35
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss general principles of motion including velocity and dynamics.

Oblique Angle Triangles

Oblique Angle Triangles

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C28
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss theorems for oblique angle triangles.

Notes on a Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy, No. 3 - Mechanics

Notes on a Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy, No. 3 - Mechanics

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C18
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss natural philosophy with a focus on topics in physics including mechanics, simple machines, and friction.

Notes on a Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy

Notes on a Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C16
File
October 14, 1793

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie on October 14, 1793 discuss natural philosophy with a focus on topics in physics including space, time, matter, and gravity.

Notes on a Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy

Notes on a Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C17
File
October 18, 1793

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie on October 18, 1793 discuss natural philosophy with a focus on topics in physics including motion, gravity, pendulums, .

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C56
File
[ca. 1803]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie list several experiments in chemistry.

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C55
File
ca. 1811

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie list several experiments in chemistry.

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C54
File
[ca.1811]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on naval tactics including navigation, tacking, sailing, weather, and magnetism.

Naval Architecture

Naval Architecture

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C30
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on naval architecture. He mentions experiments that determine the best shape of an ocean vessel, improvements to rudder design, and the difference between French and English ships.

Natural History, No. 2,3; Chemistry, No. 1-4; Metallurgy, No. 1-3

Natural History, No. 2,3; Chemistry, No. 1-4; Metallurgy, No. 1-3

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C20
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on natural history, chemistry, and metallurgy. He mentions several topics including agriculture, physical properties of water, and mineralogy.

Natural History and Natural Philosophy

Natural History and Natural Philosophy

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C49
File
June 1, 1807

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie on June 1, 1807 focus on natural history and natural philosophy. Dinwiddie begins the notes by discussing man's superiority to other animals and goes on to discuss planetary motion.

Natural History

Natural History

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C19
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on natural history.

Music; Musical Instruments; Diving Bell

Music; Musical Instruments; Diving Bell

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C69
File
1799

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie cover several topics including music, musical instruments, diving bells, and chemistry.

Motion and Force

Motion and Force

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C64
File
after 1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on motion and force. He mentions various forces that act on bodies including gravity and electricity as well as the various types of motion.

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C59
File
after 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on constrained motion. Dinwiddie begins the notes with definitions of constrained motion; he continues by discussing centrifugal motion. He later discusses motion with respect to time and space; in this section he includes a series of propositions.

Miscellanies, No. 1-5

Miscellanies, No. 1-5

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C22
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are titled "Miscellanies". The notes deal with a variety of chemical, physical, and biological topics.

Metaphysics, No. 1

Metaphysics, No. 1

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C41
File
ca. 1793

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on metaphysics and various philosophical questions.

Mechanics, No. 1,2; Instruments; Experiments, No. 1-4

Mechanics, No. 1,2; Instruments; Experiments, No. 1-4

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C11
File
1786

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1786 focus on mechanics, instruments, and experiments. He touches on forces and motion in the mechanics section and mentions thermometers, pumps, and pendula in the instruments section.

Mathematics, No. 1-3

Mathematics, No. 1-3

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C25
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on various mathematical topics including geometry, trigonometry, and logarithmic scales.

Manufactures, No. 1,2; Engineering, No. 1,2

Manufactures, No. 1,2; Engineering, No. 1,2

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C21
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on manufacturing and engineering. Dinwiddie mentions a variety of engines including James Watts' steam engine.

Lotty Rosenfeld : art and politics in Chile

Lotty Rosenfeld : art and politics in Chile

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 15
Item
1987

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for an event held on November 16 and 18 at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design Boardroom.

Lightning and other Phenomena: Lectures on Electricity

Lightning and other Phenomena: Lectures on Electricity

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C57
File
After 1772

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on lightning and electricity. Dinwiddie mentions Benjamin Franklin, historical dates for important experiments, circuits, conductors and other phenomena including water spouts and earthquakes.

Lectures on Chemistry - Lecture 1

Lectures on Chemistry - Lecture 1

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C3
File
[1783?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) discuss several chemical experiments.

Lecture of Mr. D.F. Walker on Hydrostatics

Lecture of Mr. D.F. Walker on Hydrostatics

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C53
File
July 30, 1811

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie on July 30, 1811 are from a lecture on hydrostatics given by Mr. D.F. Walker. The notes mention the hydrostatic paradox and Tantalus' cup as well as flotation experiments.

Lecture of H. Davy

Lecture of H. Davy

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C52
File
1811

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie from April to May, 1811 are from a series of geology lectures by H. Davy. The notes cover the composition of earth and minerals as well as various experiments.

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C1
File
1781

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline twenty lectures on topics in physics including motion, gravity, force, and acceleration. The notes also touch on natural theology with respect to knowledge and creation.

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C31
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are a series of questions related to astronomy; the notes may be examination papers.

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C47
File
ca. 1793

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are recorded in Latin.

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C2
File
June 11, 1783

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These point form notes were taken by James Dinwiddie at a lecture on Wednesday, June 11, 1783. The notes cover a range of topics in chemistry and physics including Boschovich's Theory, chemical mixtures, evaporation, and magnetic curves.

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C32
File
[ca. 1793]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 lists a series of topics in physics including heat, sight, electricity, magnetism, and fluids.

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