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Robert Grant Dexter fonds

  • MS-2-736
  • Fonds
  • 1963 - 1966
Fonds consists of records regarding Robert Grant Dexter's professional activities in the 1960s, including his involvement with the Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Fonds contains correspondence, newspaper clippings and manuscripts.

Dexter, Robert Grant

The Bill Lynch Shows correspondence

Series contains correspondence in the form of both business letters and personal letters, as well as notes from conversations had regarding the show by donor Barry Edwards after Bill Lynch’s death.

The Bill Lynch Shows business correspondence

File contains four business letters written to and from the Bill Lynch Shows from August 19, 1942 to July 16, 1947. The first is from the Bill Lynch Shows regarding a wallet lost on August 18, 1942 by Elmer Rogers and subsequently found, and is dated August 19, 1942. The second is from the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company regarding reconditioning a Caliola organ, and is dated October 6, 1942. The third is from the Annapolis County Exhibition Committee signed by Donald White regarding the Bill Lynch Shows returning from September 14-17, 1943, and is dated June 11, 1943. The fourth is from Teasdale and Foot, Limited and signed by Eric Teasdale regarding purchasing a car and multiple trucks for the Bill Lynch Shows, dated July 16, 1947.

Letter from Ethel to Bill Lynch and other material

File contains an envelope address to The Bill Lynch Shows from Ethel (no last name specified) dated in Amherst November 18, 1942, and Halifax November 20-30, a blank labor service card with notes on the back, a card requesting name and address on the front of letters and parcels, a letter from Ethel to Bill Lynch dated July 25, 1942 from Amherst, and six photographs of: an unidentified woman in Sydney on July 16 1942, an unidentified woman at Murcer [sic] Lake in Sydney on July 13, 1942, an unidentified man in a parked car, a dog, two unidentified men on a ship plank over the war, three unidentified men in uniform and a dog by a Christmas tree, and three unidentified men, two in uniform and one in a suit, outside. Ethel's letter states she would try to enclose photographs of herself, so she may be the unidentified woman in the photos.

Notes about a conversation with Ronald Power regarding The Bill Lynch Shows

File contains notes taken by Barry Edwards of a conversation with Ronald Power, member of the Army, regarding the Bill Lynch Shows. The notes list some of the rides the Lynch Shows had, and often refer to "The Bill Lynch Farm" (described as being in the early 1950s on the corner Robie and Cunard Street, Halifax). The notes are from March 26, 1985, and are 40 pages long.

Exhibitions 1960-61

File consists of records relating to exhibitions held at Dalhousie University between 1960-1961.

Records relate to 'A Not Always Reverent Journey', 'UNESCO Reproductions of Water Colors', and 'Pastels and Watercolors by Alfred Whitehead'. Records consist of an artist statement and biography for Alfred Whitehead, artwork price lists, memorandums from Dr. Usmiami, exhibition loan agreements, packing lists, schedules, itineraries, newsletters announcing exhibition openings, and correspondence between Dr. Usmiami and Rosamond Campbell, Ruth Henderson, Alfred Whitehead, Grace Keddy, and Joseph Purcell, Esq..

Exhibitions 1959-60

File consists of records pertaining to exhibitions held in the Fine Arts Room between 1959-1960.

Records consist of a handwritten note to Dr. Mirko Usmiami (Chairman of the Dalhousie Art Committee) from Sandy Mowat regarding an artwork by Arthur Lismer; a letter from M. Simmons (National Gallery of Canada); two letters from Miss Marian A. Johnston (President, Recent Grads Group, University Women's Club); correspondence requesting exhibition loans from the National Gallery of Canada; and a handwritten exhibition schedule.

Exhibitions 1962-63

File consists of exhibition records for 1962-1963.

Records include an exhibition catalogue for 'Paintings by the Group of Seven'; loan agreements, exhibition lists, and schedules for exhibitions loaned from the National Gallery, including 'Paul-Emile Borduas 1905-1960', 'Photography 1840-1915', 'Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci I', and 'Early Painting in Canada'; correspondence from Dr. Usmiami requesting loans of artworks for the Group of Seven exhibition; a list of works and artist biographies for Anthony Law and Jane B. Shaw; a portrait of Paul-Emille Borduas; a description of the lecture series 'The Sculptor's Vision', and press releases.

Exhibitions 1963-64

File consists of records related to exhibitions planned for the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1963-1964.

Records include correspondence between Mirko Usmiami and Jean-René Ostiguy (National Gallery of Canada), cancelling several exhibitions after damage to artworks from the Paul-Emile Borduas exhibition; packing lists; itineraries; lists of available exhibitions from the National Gallery; and an exhibition lending agreement.

Exhibitions 1965-66

File consists of exhibition records for the period of 1965-1966.

Records consist of correspondence from Dr. Usmiami, exhibition schedules, a catalogue for 'Canadian Artist Series VIII: Cowley Bobak', organized by the National Gallery of Canada, and handwritten notes for exhibition plans for the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Exhibition correspondence of Evelyn Holmes

File consists of correspondence records of Evelyn Holmes, Acting Curator of the Dalhousie Art Gallery. Records relate to the planning and presenting of various exhibitions between 1965-1967. In some cases, correspondence are addressed to former Dalhousie art gallery Curator, Mirko Usmiami.

Exhibitions 1964-65

File consists of exhibition records of the Dalhousie Art Gallery for 1964-1965.

Records include correspondence from Dr. Usmiami (Curator); lists; exhibition text for 'Four Masters – Pellan, Borduas, Riopelle, Dumouchel', 'Norwegian Stave Churches', 'Building a Nation', and 'Romanesque Paintings from Spain', loaned from the National Gallery of Canada; an artist biography of Goodrich Robert for the exhibition 'Goodrich Robert's War Sketches'; and an exhibition schedule.

Exhibitions 1967-68

File consists of records related to exhibitions planned for the Dalhousie Art Gallery between 1967-1968.

Records consist of notes and drafts for exhibitions schedules, lists of circulating exhibitions available through the National Gallery of Canada and the Maritime Arts Association, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), loan agreements, Dalhousie newsletters, and a programme brochure draft,

Exhibitions 1966-1967

Files consist of records relating to exhibition planning for the period of 1966-1967.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and staff of the National Gallery of Canada, The National Film Board, Louis Rombout (Acting Curator, Mount Allison University), Bruno Bobak, Carol Fraser, and others. Records also include an exhibition schedule for the Nova Scotia College of Art, and a list of exhibitions available for loan from the National Gallery.

Tony Keck musicmania exhibition files

File consists of records related to planning to present Tony Keck's exhibition of paintings 'Musicmaniamovement'. The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1972.

Records consist of correspondence between the Dalhousie Art Gallery and Keck, photocopies of exhibition reviews for the show both at Dalhousie and previous galleries, a list of artworks, and an insurance certificate.

Ferdinand Roten gallery 2 day print show and sale 1-9 pm, October 8-9, 1974

File consists of records related to the Ferdinand Roten Galleries Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Gerry Gleason (Assistant Scheduling Director, Ferdinand Roten Galleries) and staff of Dalhousie Art Gallery, a press kit, a guide to publicity placement for the exhibitions, 2 photographs, and a postcard.

Progress in conservation exhibition

File consists of records related to the Progress in Conservation Exhibition, organized by the National Conservation Research Laboratory and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in May 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and George Rogers (National Museum of Canada), newspaper clipping, floor plan, insurance documents, condition report, press release, and event calendar of the exhibition at Rothmans Art Gallery of Stratford in November 1973.

Overlord tapestries exhibition

File consists of records related to the Overlord Tapestries Exhibition, held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April 9 to April 21, 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Gordon S. Way (Director, Department of Veterans Affairs), a letter from Bernard Pothier (Curator, National Museum of Canada), a memo to Erik Perth regarding the exhibition opening, insurance documents, press release, and newspaper clippings.

Know your artist series 1974

File consists of records related to the "Know Your Artist Series" exhibitions held at Dalhousie Art Gallery from April to September 1974.

Records consist of correspondence between Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Are Gallery) and Philip Fry (Program of Assistant, Canada Council) regarding grant approval, exhibition schedule, a handwritten letter from Michael Fernandes and a copy of his biography, a letter from Ronald Shuebrook.

Augustus John November 1972 - National Gallery of Canada

File consists of records related to the Augustus John exhibition organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition was shown at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1972.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Caspar John, son of Augustus John and Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and between Ernest Smith and Ann Chudleigh (Assistant Director, National Gallery of Canada Extension Service). In addition, records include exhibition loan agreement letters and forms from the National Gallery of Canada, draft letters from Ernest Smith to Danielle Corbeil (Director of National Gallery of Canada Extension Services), lists of proposed works, and xerox copies of John's drawings.

William Townsend September 1972

File consists of records relating to the Exhibition of William Townsend Paintings 1964-1968 organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery for circulating through A. P. A. C. 1972-1973.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Ernest Smith (Director, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and handwritten letters from William Townsend and Charlotte Townsend (the daughter of William Townsend). Additional records include shipping receipts, insurance certificates, newspaper clippings, a photograph of the painting 'Cascade VIII' and condition reports.

Information policy student poster display

File consists of records related to the Information Policy student poster travelling exhibition held from Jan to April 2007.
Records consist of a letter from Dr. Margaret Ann Wilkinson from the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Information and Media Studies of the University of Western Ontario to the CLA Student Chapter Co-Chair at Dalhousie School of Information Management and a printed email correspondence with Dr. Wilkinson.

Carceri d'Invenzione of Piranesi exhibition

File consists of records related to the 'Carceri d'Invenzione of Piranesi' exhibition loaned from the National Gallery of Canada in February 1960. Records consist of correspondence from Ruth Henderson (Maritime Arts Association), a loan agreement, packing list, exhibition itinerary, and exhibition text.

Carole Fraser exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of a solo exhibition at the Dalhousie Art Gallery of Carole Fraser’s drawings and paintings. Arranged by the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1965 rotation, this exhibition travelled with the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC) from 1966 to 1968.

Records include a pamphlet for the cancelled 1964 exhibition ‘Works by Sarah Jackson, Carol Fraser and Aileen Meagher’; newspaper clippings discussing Fraser’s work and solo exhibition; box and artwork lists; correspondence with Evelyn Holmes, Acting Curator of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, regarding Fraser’s works; two Dalhousie newsletters; and exhibition pamphlets from APAC member galleries.

Paintings and drawings by Miller Brittain exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings and Drawings by Miller Brittain' held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1965.

Records consist of one newspaper clipping titled ‘Connoisseur [Daniel O’Keefe] Praises Works of Miller Brittain’; correspondence between Mirko Usmiami and Stuart Smith (Curator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery), Mrs. Paul (Celia) Toomik (Assistant to Mr. Brittain), Lawren Harris (Head, Department of Fine Arts, Mount Allison University), Miller Brittain, Dr. Charles Comfort (Director, National Gallery of Canada), and R. F. Wodehouse (Curator, War Collection, National Gallery of Canada); a loan agreement between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada; an biography and artist statement of Miller G. Brittain; exhibition notes; a list of artworks; an invitation list; exhibition reviews; and draft press release and publicity texts.

Exhibition of paintings by Ruth Wainwright exhibition

File consists of records relating to the exhibition ‘Exhibition of Paintings by Ruth Wainwright’, held at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1965, as part of the National Gallery of Canada's 'Know Your Artist' series. Correspondence in the file additionally records the transition of leadership of the Dalhousie Art Gallery from Dr. Mirko Usmiami to Mrs. Evelyn Holmes

Records consist of an exhibition pamphlet, artwork shipment receipt, list of works and prices, artist biography, newspaper clipping of an exhibition review by Martin Kemp, correspondence between Mirko Usmiami, G. V. V. Nicholls (Chairman, Art Gallery Committee, Dalhousie University), and Lawren Harris (Head, Department of Fine Arts, Mount Allison University); correspondence between Evelyn Holmes, (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), Bruno Bobak (Director, Creative Arts Center, University New Brunswick), Peter Bell (Curator, Memorial University), and Lawren Harris; and a handwritten note from G. V. V. Nicholls regarding the dissolution of the joint exhibition between Ruth Wainwright and Carole Fraser.

Prints by David Silverberg exhibition

File consists of records relating to the exhibition ‘Prints by David Silverberg’, held in November 1965 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Records consist of an invitation, clippings, a photocopied review by Martin Kemp, an artwork price list, text for Silverberg’s lecture on printmaking, presented during the exhibition opening, a Dalhousie University newsletter, a shipment receipt, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), David Silverberg (Associate-Professor, Fine Arts, Mount Allison University), and Lawren Harris (Professor, Fine Arts, Mount Allison).

Paintings by Jeffrey E. Poklen exhibition

File consists of records pertaining to the exhibition 'Paintings 1965 by Jeffrey E. Poklen' presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1965.

Records consist of a biography of Poklen, artwork price list, newspaper clipping of an exhibition announcement, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie art Gallery) and Poklen, and two Dalhousie University newsletters discussing Poklen's show.

Artistes de Montréal exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Artistes de Montréal', organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, two Dalhousie University newsletters, newspaper clippings, an exhibition review written by Martin Kemp, a packing list and list of artworks, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes, Acting Curator, and contractual documents from the National Gallery of Canada.

Paintings, drawings and prints by Christopher Pratt exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings, Drawings and Prints by Christopher Pratt' arranged and presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1966.

Records consist mainly of correspondence, including a letter from Pratt to Evelyn Holmes. Records also include newspaper clippings, receipts, a list of artworks, and an exhibition itinerary.

The art of writing exhibition

File consists of records related to 'The Art of Writing', an exhibition organized and prepared by UNESCO and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1966.

Records consist of contractual documents between Dalhousie Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Canada, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes, a packing list and mounting instructions, and a condition report.

Historic buildings of Canada exhibition

File consists of a records related to the exhibition 'Historic Buildings in Canada' organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie in March 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes and the National Gallery of Canada, contractual documents, and a press release from the National Gallery regarding the exhibition.

Arts for the home exhibition

File consists of records related to the 1966 exhibition 'Arts for the Home' organized by Dalhousie Art Gallery in connection to the first Halifax-based Festival of the Arts. The festival was sponsored by the Halifax branch of Voices of Women, Records also relate to publicity about local bronze sculpture artist Sarah Jackson.

Records consist of newspaper clippings, correspondence, a Dalhousie newsletter, and a handwritten schedule.

Massey landscapes collection exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Massey Collection: Landscapes', organized an circulated by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1966.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue, box list, contractual documents, invoices, and correspondence.

Paintings and drawings by Bruno and Molly Bobak exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Paintings by Molly and Bruno Bobak' organized by the University of New Brunswick and circulated by the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC). The exhibition was presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1966.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes and Bruno Bobak, a review of the exhibition by Carole Fraser, a Dalhousie newsletter, biographies of the artists, a newspaper clipping, and an invitation.

Atlantic award exhibition

File consists of records relating to the juried Second Atlantic Award Exhibition presented by Dalhousie Art Gallery in November 1967.

Records consist of application forms, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and artists, an invitation and programme schedule, two exhibition pamphlets, list of artworks, crate lists, photocopies of newspaper clippings, Dalhousie newsletters, and an exhibition review by Luke Rombout,

Maxwell Bates retrospective exhibition

File consists of records related to the travelling Retrospective Exhibition of Maxwell Bates, organized by the Confederation Centre Art Gallery and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1967.

Records consist of an exhibition catalogue including a biography of the artist, a newspaper clipping, correspondence, and a Dalhousie newsletter.

14th annual student, staff and alumni exhibition

File contains records related to the 14th Annual exhibition of artworks by Dalhousie students, staff, and alumni.

Records consist of a list of works, list of winners for a 'slide contest', correspondence of Evelyn Holmes, a biography of R. H. (Roudolph Humphrey) Whips, and a Dalhousie newsletter.

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.

David Silverberg - batiks and sketches

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Silverberg: A Canadian in Japan', an exhibition of batik prints and sketches by David Silverberg organized through the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC) and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in October 1968.

Records consist mainly of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and David Silverberg (Artist, Professor, Department of Fine Arts, Mount Allison University), as well as correspondence with other curators in the APAC membership. Additional records consist of a list of artworks, a condition report, room booking confirmation for a lecture by Silverberg, and a catalogue for Silverberg's exhibition at Waddington Gallery in Montréal.

Pop artists exhibition

File consists of records related to the exhibition '11 Pop artists: The New Image' organized by the Confederation Art Gallery for the Atlantic Provinces art Circuit (APAC), and sponsored by Benson & Hedges (Canada) Ltd. The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1968.

Records consist of an exhibition statement written by Antonio Toledo (Executive Vice-President, Benson & Hedges), a list of artworks, correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and curators of APAC member galleries, and a condition report.

Exhibitions - general - 1969-1970

File consists of records related to the planning, organizing, and lending of exhibitions at the Dalhousie Art Gallery for the 1969-1970 period.

Records consist mainly of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes. Records also consist of memorandum to APAC members, and descriptive text for exhibitions available for loan from the George Eastman House, Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit, and the National Gallery of Canada.

French painting 1863-1955 exhibition

File consists of records relating to the exhibition 'French Painting 1863-1955', organized by the National Gallery of Canada.

Records consist of exhibition texts and publicity material created by the National Gallery, correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), a condition report, itinerary, memo from the Maritime Art Association, and a newspaper clipping titled 'Exhibition of 50 French Paintings Open at MSVC'.

Traditional landscape painting in Canada

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Traditional Landscape Painting in Canada' organized and loaned by the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition showed at Dalhousie Art Gallery in March 1969.

Records consist of exhibition documents including biographies for the included artists, a packing list, exhibition loan agreement, condition report, and list of artworks. Additional records consist of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

The Rothmans collection of Christmas ornaments

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'The Rothman's Collection of Christmas Ornaments' organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario and presented at the Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1969.

Records consist of an information bulletin released by Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada Limited, a condition report, a guest list, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Rothmans representatives, and a photograph of the artwork display. The condition report is accompanied by an attached copy of the exhibition catalogue with notes regarding the condition of each sculpture.

APAC exhibition

File consists of records related to the 'APAC Exhibition' organized by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in February 1969.

Records consist of correspondence between Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery) and Stuart Smith (Curator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery), a list of artworks, and a price list.

16th annual Dalhousie student, staff and alumni exhibition

File consists of records related to the planning of the 16th Annual Dalhousie Student, Staff and Alumni Exhibition, presented in March 1969.

Records consist of artwork and price lists, a list of prize winners, and correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery).

Tom Forrestall sculptures

File consists of records related to the exhibition 'Welded Steel Sculptures by Tom Forrestall', organized by the University of New Brunswick Art Centre for the Atlantic Provinces Art Circuit (APAC). The exhibition was presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in December 1969.

Records consist of a condition report, a newspaper clipping, a publicity sheet from the University of New Brunswick, and correspondence between Evelyn Holmes and curators of APAC member galleries.

William Blake 1757-1827 exhibition

File consists of records relating to the planning, and organizing of the exhibition 'William Blake 1757-1827', organized by the National Gallery of Canada and presented at Dalhousie Art Gallery in January 1970.

Records consist of correspondence of Evelyn Holmes (Acting Curator, Dalhousie Art Gallery), a photocopy of two newspaper clippings regarding the exhibition, and exhibition materials including a list of artworks, bibliography, exhibition description, biography of Blake, packing lists, an exhibition contract, a condition report, and a publicity draft.

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