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Welcome to the Ark Project : [manuscript]

Welcome to the Ark Project : [manuscript]

Item consists of a facsimile draft manuscript outlining the history of the Solsearch Architects and New Alchemy Institute Ark project in Spry Point, Prince Edward Island, likely written in late 1976, discussing solar energy and food production at the facility.

Walking wheel

Item is a walking wheel handmade from rock maple around 1875-1880, probably in Northern Colchester County. It was acquired from an old farm house in East Earltown, Nova Scotia.
The Institute of Man and Resources Report, Spring 1978

The Institute of Man and Resources Report, Spring 1978

Item consists of the Spring 1978 issue of "The Institute of Man and Resources Report", largely dealing with activities in the Ark project at Spry Point, Prince Edward Island. Includes articles on wood chip harvesting in P.E.I., and solar energy production.
The Institute of Man and Resources Report, [Fall 1978]

The Institute of Man and Resources Report, [Fall 1978]

Item consists of Volume 2, Issue 1 of "The Institute of Man and Resources Report" (presumably the Fall 1978 issue), largely dealing with activities in the Ark project at Spry Point, Prince Edward Island. Articles include: Andrew Wells's "Institutional Factors of Renewable Energy", Eric MacEwen's "The Ark Project: An Experiment in Alternatives", Harvey Sawler's "Contractor Advocates Heating System Efficiency", and "Solar Energy Heats Charlottetown Apartment Building".

Spraying - R28

Item is a photograph of spraying in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R28.

Spraying - R27

Item is a photograph of spraying in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R27.

Spraying - R26

Item is a photograph of spraying in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R26.

Spraying - R25

Item is a photograph of spraying in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R25.
Space Age Ark, Brand New Home : [clipping]

Space Age Ark, Brand New Home : [clipping]

Item consists of a clipping from the November 1977 issue of Chatelaine, titled "Space Age Ark, Brave New Home", written by Constance Mundell, about a visit to the Ark project in Spry Bay, Prince Edward Island.
Solar heating at the P.E.I. Ark : [manuscript]

Solar heating at the P.E.I. Ark : [manuscript]

Item consists of an offprint of the paper "Solar heating at the P.E.I. Ark", written by Kenneth MacKay, Director of the Ark Project, originally published in "Solar Energy: Bringing it down to Earth: The Proceedings of the Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc., 1979 National Conference".

Abstract: "Both active and passive solar heating systems are employed at the P. E. I. Ark. An active drain-down system, which stores heat in water located in 70,000 litre concrete tanks, supplies heat to the living area. Domestic hot water is heated by a thermosiphon drain-down solar system coupled to a wood cookstove. Environmental design of the Ark allows for maximum use of passive solar energy. The passive system supplies the majority of the heating load on sunny days, while wood stoves supply the back-up heat. The performance of the active system has required high maintenance because of problems in the mechanical and electrical systems. This, coupled with the high initial cost, has not made the system cost effective. The 178m2 commercial greenhouse uses a hybrid system with both active and passive systems. The active system employs a fan to draw air through rock storage. The passive system employs the high thermal mass of the deep soil beds, a concrete slab, and most importantly, 53,200 litres of water in translucent tanks. These tanks are then used for fish rearing and are the basis for a solar hatchery. The greenhouse has performed very well, producing crops year round since 1976."

Scientific records - R57

Item is a photograph of scientific records either at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, or elsewhere in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R57.

Scientific records - R56

Item is a photograph of scientific records either at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, or elsewhere in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R56.

Scientific records - R54

Item is a photograph of scientific records either at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, or elsewhere in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R54.

Scientific records - R53

Item is a photograph of scientific records either at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, or elsewhere in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R53.

Scientific records - R52

Item is a photograph of scientific records either at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, or elsewhere in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R52.

Scientific records - R51

Item is a photograph of scientific records either at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, or elsewhere in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R51.

Scientific records - R50

Item is a photograph of scientific records either at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, or elsewhere in Nova Scotia in the early 20th century. Photograph is a reproduction of a glass slide that may have been taken by Nova Scotia Agricultural College professor Fred C. Sears, original R50.

Rural Science School photograph

  • MS-14-55, PB Box 10, Folder 10
  • Item
  • 1909
Item is a photograph of the Rural Science School in Truro, Nova Scotia in July or August 1909.

Register of farmers' cattle and sheep marks in Chester, Nova Scotia

  • MS-2-464, SF Box 42, Folder 4
  • Item
  • 1813-1921
Item is a register of farmers' sheep and cattle marks, recorded by successive town clerks in Chester Municipality. Includes descriptions, diagrams, famers' names, dates, and the names of the recorder.

Chester Municipality.

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