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Neighbourhood noise

Item contains seven contributions to the Neighbourhood Noise Project, presented by CKDU Radio, the Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), and Centre for Art Tapes. The contributions are all written, produced, and performed by Canadian subjects. The project was released as part of the People's Summit (P-7) event staged in Halifax, Nova Scotia during the G-7 Summit. The project invited people to submit audio-taped works on the subject of community and neighbourhoods and were compiled into a tape to play at the 00 Gallery in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Media coverage of Lesbian and Gay Right's Nova Scotia [LGRNS] activism related to the Human Rights Act

File contains four VHS tapes containing media coverage of Lesbian and Gay Rights Nova Scotia [LGRNS] and their work to protect sexual orientation under the Human Rights Act in Nova Scotia. Media coverage also includes LGRNS opposition to Barkhat Khokhar, a member of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission who expressed homophobic and misogynistic views. Footage from these tapes has been copied onto a DVD-R disc which is also located in this file.

Wilson Hodder photographs, correspondence, and celebration of life programs

File contains materials related to the life and passing of Wilson Hodder. Hodder was a prominent LGBT activist in Nova Scotia, who successfully petitioned for spousal survivors benefits for same-sex couples under the Canada Pension Plan following the passing of his partner, Terry Martin.

File contains 30 colour photographs taken by Hodder of the 1998 Ottawa Pride parade, three photographs of Hodder and friends, correspondence between Hodder and Mike Sangster, two copies of the program from Hodder's celebration of life, and two program inserts.

Clippings

Series contains news clippings regarding LGBT social and political issues, culture, and events. Series contains four sub-series of clippings regarding LGBT social and political issues, culture, and events; the Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada [the Krever Inquiry]; HIV/AIDS in Nova Scotia; and HIV/AIDS in Canada and Abroad.

Flyers for Simon Nkoli event, 1989

File contains two copies of a flyer advertising events in Halifax featuring Simon Nkoli, a gay South African political activist. Events include a talk held at Rumours bar, and the preceding meet and greet held on the same date at Veith House.

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2010 planning materials, notes, and correspondence

File contains planning materials and correspondence related to the Transgender Day of Remembrance 2010. Materials include one program for the event, typed speaker's notes, handwritten planning notes, and correspondence. Materials in this file also relate to the Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, which hosted the event.

Gay men's health and HIV/AIDS

Subseries contains materials documenting NSRAP's research and support work related to HIV/AIDS, including the Gay Men's Health Research Project, and NSRAPS's response to Nova Scotia's Strategy for HIV/AIDS. Materials in subseries include Gay Men's Health Research Project planning and research materials, HIV/AIDS related government policy documents, meeting minutes and agendas, correspondence, and notes.

Roscoe Alfred Fillmore fonds

  • MS-10-1
  • Fonds
  • 1909 - 1970
Fonds consists of fiction, non-fiction and poetry manuscripts, one notebook, leaflets and periodicals, newspaper clippings, and a hardcover copy of The Growing Question, a gardening book published by Fillmore in 1957. Materials relate to Fillmore's interests in horticulture and political activism.

Fillmore, Roscoe A.

Photograph of George MacEachern addressing a seated crowd at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, of George MacEachern, a Steel Workers Union activist and member of the Communist Party of Canada, addressing several dozen seated attendees at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, in Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978.

Photograph of Charlie Murray addressing a seated crowd at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, of Charlie Murray, organizer of the Canadian Fisherman and Fish Handlers Union, member of the Communist Party of Canada, and host of the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, addressing several dozen seated attendees at the Picnic, in Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978.

Photograph of Charlie Murray addressing a seated crowd at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, of Charlie Murray, organizer of the Canadian Fisherman and Fish Handlers Union, member of the Communist Party of Canada, and host of the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, addressing seated attendees at the Picnic, in Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978.

Photograph of Charlie Murray at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, of Charlie Murray, organizer of the Canadian Fisherman and Fish Handlers Union, member of the Communist Party of Canada, and host of the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, posing at the Picnic, in Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978.

Photograph of George MacEachern at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, of George MacEachern, a Steel Workers Union activist and member of the Communist Party of Canada, standing at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, in Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978. Much of the image is obscured by foliage in Charlie and Kaye Murray's garden.

Photograph of George MacEachern addressing a seated crowd at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, of George MacEachern, a Steel Workers Union activist and member of the Communist Party of Canada, addressing several dozen seated attendees at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, in Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978. Perspective of the photograph is from MacEachern's right, and MacEachern is partially obscured by a tree.

Photograph of George MacEachern addressing a seated crowd at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, of George MacEachern, a Steel Workers Union activist and member of the Communist Party of Canada, addressing several dozen seated attendees at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, in Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978. Perspective of the photograph is face-on.

Photograph of Nolan Reilly addressing a seated crowd at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, of Nolan Reilly, oral historian and one of the organizers of the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, addressing several dozen seated attendees at the Picnic, Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978. Reilly was conducting research related to class consciousness in Amherst for his doctoral degree at Dalhousie University around the time of the Picnic.

Photograph of Hope McPhee and Nolan Reilly speaking at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, showing Hope McPhee and Nolan Reilly (standing), two of co-organizers of the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, having a discussion in front of several unidentified seated Picnic attendees, Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978.

Photograph of Kaye Murray and Dane Parker seated under trees at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, showing Kaye Murray (activist and host of the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic) and Dane Parker (member of the Communist Party of Canada who made the first attempt to unionize fish plants under Nova Scotia's 1937 Trade Union Act), seated under trees at the Picnic, Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978.

Photograph of Kaye Murray, Nolan Reilly, Charlie Murray, and Sharon Reilly chatting at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, of Charlie and Kaye Murray and Nolan and Sharon Reilly, and one other unidentified person, chatting at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978.

Photograph of Nolan Reilly and several other unidentified people listening to a speaker at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic

Item consists of a photograph taken by Susan Perly, of Nolan Reilly (beige and brown shirt) and several other unidentified attendees listening to a speaker at the First Roscoe Fillmore Memorial Picnic, Sackville, Nova Scotia, July 1978.
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