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Ian McKay fonds

  • MS-9-16
  • Fonds
  • 1975 - 1980
Fonds contains research material and manuscripts created by historian Ian McKay when he resided in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Materials include a student essay on strikes in the Maritimes (1901-1914), a manuscript of McKay's undergraduate honours thesis, "The Working Class of Metropolitan Halifax," and 55 audio cassettes and accompanying notes from interviews with workers in the Springhill and Joggins coal mines.

McKay, Ian

Backgrounds: ten Nova Scotian women artists

File consists of records relating to an exhibition entitled Backgrounds: Ten Nova Scotian Women Artists, presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 4 to November 11, 1984. The artists that participated in this exhibition were Frances Bannerman, Marion Bond, Elizabeth Cann, Mabel Killam Day, Elizabeth Nutt, Florence Payzant, Tony Saulnier, Margaret Semple, Edith Smith, Ruth Wainwright, and Marguerite Zwicker.

Records consist mainly of insurance files, correspondence, loan agreement forms, and photographs.

Louis Stokes : alchemy spirals

File consists of records related to the exhibition of works by sculptor Louis Stokes entitled "Alchemy Spirals," presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 31 to February 24, 1980.

Records are divided into 6 folders:
Folder 9 - administrative files (proposed outline, biography, resume, exhibit agreement, correspondence, packing instruction, and transportation)
Folder 10 - grant application
Folder 11 - report
Folder 12 - publicity and advertising (contains advertising, clippings, reviews, exhibition texts, exhibition pamphlet, and catalogue order)
Folder 13 - financial (insurance, budget, payment, invoices, expenses (business records), and final expense report)
Folder 14 - photograph

The 26th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to the twenty-sixth annual student, staff and alumni exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from January 10 to January 27, 1980.

Records consist of an exhibition report, clippings, a press release draft, a list of artworks, a blank exhibition entry form, and exhibit photographs.

Batik tapestries by Louis Steyn

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'South African Batik Tapestries by Louis Steyn' presented by The Art Gallery, Memorial University, Newfoundland and organized in collaboration with Gallery 101, Johannesburg. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1967 and again in April 1970.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Peter Bell (Curator, Memorial University), and purchasers of works in the exhibition, an excerpt of the Peter Wenger exhibition catalogue titled 'Some Notes on Batik', a photograph of an installed tapestry and gallery visitor, two draft catalogues, a copy of South African Scope containing a feature on Steyn's work on p. 6-7.

Carleton Stanley's correspondence

File contains Carleton Stanley's correspondence with colleagues and editors, and included some manuscript drafts and offprints of articles or addresses by Stanley or others.

Carleton Stanley's correspondence and offprints

File contains Carleton Stanley's general correspondence dated between 1931 and 1945, including copies of his outgoing letters, as well as newspaper clippings and offprints of his articles. There are also letters and newspaper clippings from 1959 related to the official portrait of Stanley painted by Arthur Hodgkins.

Records regarding Carleton Stanley's inauguration and retirement

File contains records regarding Carleton Stanley's inauguration ceremony and dinner, including correspondence, lists, seating arrangements, invitations, programs and tickets; copies of several addresses given by Stanley in the 1930s; correspondence with W.D. Woodhead at McGill University; and correspondence regarding Stanley's annuities and pension, including that paid to his widow.

Susan Swannie and Christine Ross Hopper

File consists of records relating to the planning of a joint exhibition of 'Christine Ross Hopper : New Work' and 'Suzanne Swannie : Drawings,' held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 15, 1984, to January 13, 1985.

Records consist of correspondence, insurance files, lists of works in the exhibition, exhibition agreement forms, a floor plan, new release, photographs, and 2 opening invitations.

W. J. Wood : paintings and drawings

File consists of records relating to the exhibition of paintings and drawings by William John Wood, organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from November 15, 1984, to January 13, 1985.

Records consist of correspondence, an exhibition agreement form, crate lists, photographs, opening invitations, and publicity material created by the Art Gallery of Ontario,

Dalhousie Art Gallery fonds

  • UA-36
  • Fonds
  • 1953-2014
Fonds consists of records pertaining to Dalhousie Art Gallery publicity, exhibitions, collections, openings and events, and administration. Types of materials include press releases, brochures, tickets, a poster, photographs, course information, programs, calendars, catalogues, reports, financial records, notes, correspondence, newspaper clippings, minutes and agendas, and other materials.

Dalhousie University. Dalhousie Art Gallery

Exhibition files

Series contains exhibition files created by the Dalhousie Art Gallery. Exhibition files contain administrative records that document the planning and promotion of exhibitions presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from its inception in 1953 to the present day. Some known exhibitions do not have corresponding exhibition files, but the series provides a comprehensive record of the gallery's exhibitions.

Activities documented in exhibition files vary, but typically include transportation and insurance of exhibited works of art, compensation and accommodations for artists or curators, preparation of promotional material and exhibition catalogues, organization of public events, and coordination of touring exhibitions. Exhibition files may include correspondence, insurance documents, contracts, application forms, invoices, invitations, interdepartmental memos, floor plans, lists of artworks, handling instructions, condition reports, photographs, newspaper clippings, reviews and other material.

Canadian paintings from sobey collections

File consists of records related to a 5 part series from the Sobey Collections entitled "Canadian Paintings from the Sobey Collections," presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery between September 1983 and April 1984.

Part I : Cornelius Kreighoff
Part II : Lawren Harris, F.H. Varley, and Franklin Charmichael
Part III : Tom Thompson, JEH MacDonald, AY Jackson, and Frank Johnston
Part IV : Arthur Lismer
Part V : James Morrice, Emily Carr and David Milne

Records are divided into 8 folders.
Folder 23 - Administrative files (mainly correspondence. Also includes a photograph from the opening reception, September 25, 1985 and a photocopy of an article 'The House of Sobey' from the Novascotian, July 30, 1983)
Folder 24 - Correspondence with Donald R. Sobey (1982-1983)
Folder 25 - Essays (Part I, II, III, and IV)
Folder 26 - Loan agreement forms
Folder 27 - Invitations of Part I (including an invitation list for opening)
Folder 28 - Financial documents-part 1
Folder 29 - Financial documents-part 2
Folder 30 - Photographs (16 slides of paintings)

Gerald Ferguson : works 1978-1984

File consists of records relating to an exhibition of works by Halifax artist Gerald Ferguson entitled Gerald Ferguson : works 1978-1984, organized and circulated by the Dalhousie Art Gallery. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery from October 4 to November 11, 1984.

Records consist of correspondence with other galleries, floor plan and installation instructions, clippings, publicity material, exhibition agreement, invitation lists, postcard invitations, photographs, and exhibition materials created by Eye Level Gallery.

Non-figurative artists' association of Montreal

File consists of records related to the exhibition entitled 'The Non-Figurative Artists' Association of Montreal,' organized and circulated by the Sir George Williams Art Galleries of Concordia University. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery from August 23 - September 30, 1984.

Records consist of correspondence, exhibition itinerary, C.V. for the curator (at Sir George Williams Art Gallerie), and shipping/handling instructions.

Exhibition slides

File contains 59 slides of Eyelevel Gallery exhibitions. Slides are not labelled.
Photograph of two images of an unidentified exhibition

Photograph of two images of an unidentified exhibition

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts two juxtaposed images. The upper image is a portrait of a woman and two children posing in formal attire. The lower image depicts an issue of The Toronto Star newspaper with child handprints and other markings drawn onto the newspaper. The image includes a note that reads: "I used to pretend that my real father was Roy Rogers."
Photograph of two images of an unidentified exhibition

Photograph of two images of an unidentified exhibition

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts two juxtaposed images. The upper image is a portrait of a woman and two children posing in formal attire. The lower image depicts an issue of The Toronto Star newspaper with child handprints and other markings drawn onto the newspaper. The image includes a note that reads: "I used to pretend that my real father was Roy Rogers."
Photograph of two artifacts display

Photograph of two artifacts display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The image shows two artifacts each in black and white on a wall shelf.
Photograph of a miniature medieval soldier on a wall display

Photograph of a miniature medieval soldier on a wall display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The label reads:
“There was a layer of hardness beneath the skin a wall of steel a sinew of iron will and the glint of danger He looked like a prizefighter or a Roman gladiator prepared to stand his ground to the death but confident of his ability to survive - D. S. Arthur: The Oasis Project”
Photograph of two miniature medieval soldiers on a wall display

Photograph of two miniature medieval soldiers on a wall display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The label reads: “There was a layer of hardness beneath the skin a wall of steel a sinew of iron will and the glint of danger He looked like a prizefighter or a Roman gladiator prepared to stand his ground to the death but confident of his ability to survive - D. S. Arthur: The Oasis Project” (left)

“Had he realized then that some men found no release in the company of women or even the love of other men but only in those rare moments that war could bestow. – A. Coppel: The Burning Mountain” (right)

Photograph of a miniature medieval soldier on a wall display

Photograph of a miniature medieval soldier on a wall display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The label reads:
“Had he realized then that some men found no release in the company of women or even the love of other men but only in those rare moments that war could bestow – A. Coppel: The Burning Mountain”
Wayves Magazine : Volume 4, Number 2 : March, 1998

Wayves Magazine : Volume 4, Number 2 : March, 1998

Item consists of the second issue of the fourth volume (March) of the 1998 run of Wayves Magazine, previously known as the Gaezette.

Cover image is a ballot box illustration.

Issue includes an editorial by Kim Vance about EGALE's position on same-sex marriage, a reflection by Patricia A. Thomson about International Women's Day, an article by Lara Morris on custody and access upon separation of same-sex couples, an interview of John Hamm and Robert Chisholm by Jim McMillan Ross Boutilier prior to the 1998 Nova Scotia provincial election, an article by Anna Macara about engaging with political candidates in discussions on LGBTQ topics, and other regular columns (Gary Brooks, Mark Mutrie), reviews (Steve Malone), news updates, and event listings.

Photograph of three war-related images with texts on display

Photograph of three war-related images with texts on display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts three images related to an unidentified war arranged side by side horizontally. The individuals in them are not identified. The text in the middle image reads:
“Dan ran, zigzag, as bullets ricocheted around his swerving body. With a desperate leap he fell into a trench as his fellow soldiers cheered. Suddenly he sprang into view and with a swift, smooth movement flung a grenade into an enemy bunker. There was a blinding flash and a deafening roar followed by a deathly silence, interrupted by more cheering. Grinning, Dan charged into the smoke…..”
Photograph of three war-related images on display

Photograph of three war-related images on display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts three war-related images arranged side by side. The text in each image repeats:
“ You are a man, life is a battle, win it! Whether by pen, gun or the sweat of your brow, you must succeed. In the bedroom, boardroom or battlefield, you are expected to triumph. Remember the spoils of life fall to the victor alone. So up and at ‘em, strike while the irons hot, put on a brave face and be convincing. You’re bound to succeed.”
Photograph of three war-related images on display

Photograph of three war-related images on display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts three war-related images arranged side by side. The individuals in the images are not identified. The texts in the images reads (left to right):
"Heave brows
piercing eyes
Penetrating gaze
Commanding mouth
Strong jaw
Devastatingly handsome
Merciless features
Brutally handsome
Masterful build
Smouldering strength
Forceful bearing"
Photograph of an identified man and an illustrated poem wall display

Photograph of an identified man and an illustrated poem wall display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph shows cardboard mounted image of an unidentified man in a suit sitting on couch (left) and a copy of a poem with illustration displayed on a wall (right). The poem reads:
“my grandfather my grandfather did not go to war my grandfather had flat feet my grandfather settled in forward Saskatchewan my grandfather came west with some horses my grandfather sold insurance my grandfather is named earl my grandfather had wheat my grandfather lived with us for seven years my grandfather always had a nice garden my grandfather smoked amphora tobacco my grandfather likes the grand canyon my grandfather can not hear very well my grandfather has a lot of tools my grandfather and I don’t know each other very well my grandfather always been kind to me my grandfather is ninety-four I love my grandfather…(repeats)..”
Photograph of unidentified exhibition wall photo display

Photograph of unidentified exhibition wall photo display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts nine juxtaposed images in the middle, two illustrations on the left, and three images of an unidentified man holding a child in his lap on the right.
Photograph of unidentified exhibition wall photo display

Photograph of unidentified exhibition wall photo display

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph depicts nine juxtaposed images in the middle, two illustrations on the left, and three images of an unidentified man holding a child in his lap on the right.
Photograph of house with garden

Photograph of house with garden

Item is an unlabeled photograph of an exhibition presented by Eyelevel Gallery. The photograph shows a house with garden on a television screen.
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