File contains construction drawings for the Macdonald Memorial Library (now the Macdonald Building) at Dalhousie University, which was designed by Halifax architect Andrew R. Cobb with consulting architect Frank Darling of Toronto. The bulk of the drawings are part of an original set of 16 sheets dated Dec. 20, 1913 that contain the approval signatures of G.S. Campbell, Chairman of the Board of Governors, and building contractors A.D. Falconer and D. McDonald. Sheets 8, 12 and 14 are missing, but are extant as blueprints in Box 1, Folder 2. File also contains a 1914 drawing showing revised window details and a sheet no. 6 from a 1920 alteration to the library. Drawing types include floor plans, elevations, sections and details.
File contains an electrostatic print set reproduced on polyester of Sheet Nos. 1-16 of Andrew Cobb's construction drawings for the Macdonald Library, as well as a sheet of window details dated June 23, 1914 and one sheet of drawings of additions and alterations dated May 1, 1920.
Item is a photograph of the reading room in the Macdonald Library at Dalhousie University. The photograph was received from Dr. MacMechan on June 20, 1927.
Item consists of a short piece prepared by Carleton Stanley, submitted to the Halifax Chronicle and Daily Star in October 1931, about a gift of books from Francis McLennan to the Library at Dalhousie University. Includes correspondence.
Item consists of a short commentary written by Carleton Stanley in response to a $9,000 donation from the Carnegie Corporation to the Dalhousie Library in October 1932, "solely for the purchase of books and current periodicals for general undergraduate reading in liberal arts".
Item consists of an annotated typescript of Carleton Stanley's submission to the Dalhousie Gazette, dated November 29, 1932, praising students for their increased and sustained use of library facilities in response to forthcoming funding from the Carnegie Corporation. Also includes discussions around the use of the new gymnasium.
Item consists of a typescript of an article written by Carleton Stanley on November 30, 1932 about the benefactors to Dalhousie University; particularly, Dougald Macgillivray, who had recently donated a bust of George Ramsay, Ninth Earl of Dalhousie (created by Massey Rhind), for the lobby of the Macdonald Memorial Library Building. Item was submitted to the Halifax Herald and the Halifax Chronicle.
Item consists of Carleton Stanley's typescript copy of an article written by E.B. Rogers (at the behest of C.L. Bennet) submitted to the Halifax Chronicle, discussing a substantial donation of a "valuable collection of books" by William Inglis Morse, which would make up the basis of the William Inglis Morse Collection at the Dalhousie Library. Article is dated January 23, 1933.
Item consists of Carleton Stanley's typescript copy of an article by Eirene M. Walker (written at the behest of C.L. Bennet) about a donation of "an interesting and valuable collection of books and maps" by William Inglis Morse, making up the basis of the "William Inglis Morse Collection". Article was submitted to the Halifax Herald, dated January 23, 1933.
Item consists of a typescript copy of a press release prepared by Carleton Stanley and submitted to all Halifax newspapers, about a notable gift of books inscribed by Queen Victoria by Mr. George Matthew Adams.
Fonds consists of a printed copy of Ritchie's thesis, completed in 1889 at Cornell University; two essay offprints from The Dalhousie Review; and a hand-bound catalogue of Ritchie's book collection, with her personal bookplate on the endpapers.
Item is a postcard featuring a photograph of the reading room in the Macdonald Library at Dalhousie University. The photograph was taken by Gauvin & Gentzel in 1934. The postcard was produced by Valentine-Black Co. Ltd. of Toronto.
File contains two copies of a photograph of the reading room in the Macdonald Library at Dalhousie University. One copy of the photograph was printed from a nitrate negative.
Item is a photograph of the Morse Room in the Macdonald Library at Dalhousie Univeristy. The photograph shows several chairs arranged around a table and framed art on the walls.
Item is a photograph of the medical dental library in the Forrest Building at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows three men working at tables in the library. The name "Harold Weir" is written on the back of the photograph.
File contains two copies of a photograph of the Morse Room in the Macdonald Library at Dalhousie Univeristy. The photograph shows several chairs arranged around a table. One copy of the photograph was printed from a nitrate negative.
Item is a photograph of the interior of the law library in the Forrest Building at Dalhousie University. There are several people sitting at tables in the library and reading or writing.
Item is a 1000 word article by Andrew Merkel announcing the building of the first regional library in Nova Scotia and its importance to the county and its people. The manuscript contains no information about where or whether the article was published.
Item is a photograph of the interior of the law library in the Forrest Building at Dalhousie University. There are several people sitting at tables and reading or writing. The photograph is enclosed in a plastic sleeve.
File contains a blueprint set of eight sheets of drawings of alterations and additions to the Macdonald Library and nine drawings from 1955, both by architect Leslie Fairn.
File contains fourteen pages of correspondence between Thomas H. Raddall and Liverpool Library Association dating from 1954 to 1955, relating to the DeWolfe Library.
Item is a photograph of four unidentified people looking at a display case in the Kipling Room, located in the O. E. Smith wing of the Macdonald Library.
File contains full-scale and 3/4-scale shelving detail drawings; details for a chimney-top rain shield; and a leaded letters template for the O.E. Smith Wing addition built in 1956.
Item is an aerial-view drawing of the proposed Killam Library building on the Studley Campus, dated 1966 and signed by the artist (signature indecipherable).
Item is a photograph taken during the dedication of the Sir James Dunn Law Library at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows several people sitting in the library and watching the dedication.
File contains eight photographs taken in the Sir James Dunn Law Library in the Weldon Law Building at Dalhousie University. The photographs show various rooms and areas in the library and people working or reading in the library. Some of the photos were taken for an issue of Ansul.
Item is a photograph taken in the Sir James Dunn Law Library in the Weldon Law Building at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows a room with a glass wall that contains low book shelves and swivel chairs.
Item is a photograph taken in the Sir James Dunn Law Library in the Weldon Law Building at Dalhousie University. The photograph shows three women working behinds an information desk or other service desk.
Item is a photograph of the library in the Law Building, which is now known as the University Club. The photograph was taken from a vantage point overlooking the entire library from above. There are students working at tables in the library. The photograph was taken by Wright.
File is a photograph of the Medical-Dental Library reference collection when it was housed at 5963 College Street. This was a temporary location for the library during the construction of the Tupper Building and the W.K. Kellogg Health Science Library.
File is a photograph of a white and green house which housed the Medical-Dental Library during the construction of the Tupper Building and the W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library.
File is a photograph of the Cataloging Office of the Medical-Dental Library in the 5963 College Street building during the construction of the Tupper Building and the W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library.
File is a photograph of Marnie Lee in the book processing office on the second floor of the 5963 College Street building which housed the Medical-Dental Library during the construction of the Tupper Building and the W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library.
File is a photograph of Anita Watson and Monty Day with patron from the landing of the second floor of the Medical-Dental Library. The library was housed in 5963 College Street during the construction of the Tupper Building between 1965-1967.
File is a photograph of public services office on the main floor of the Medical-Dental Library which was housed in 5963 College Street during the construction of the Tupper Building between 1965-1967.
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