Item is a book titled Memories : then and now : autobiographies of the [Nova Scotia Agricultural College]class of '62 [1962] : a look at the past 42 years. It includes the memoirs of professor Ian Fraser, the reprint of the "Class of '62 pip dream, 35 autobiographies, photographs, and an "In Memoriam" section.
Item is a Nova Scotia Agricultural College beanie hat made of blue and gold coloured felt. It has the letters “AC” adhered to it, and a ram head stitched on it. Tradition for decades was they were given to first year students (“frosh”) upon arrival at the NSAC for "Frosh", or orientation week and worn by freshman all week.
Item is a Nova Scotia Agricultural College button down cardigan. The cardigan sweater is dark blue wool with gold stripes, and has two pockets on the front. The cardigan was made by the Scott Knitting Co. LTD Toronto, All wool trademark. The sweater belonged to Francis W. Lawrence of Falmouth, NS. After graduating from NSAC in 1940, Francis went to war with the air force. He did not return. He had the rank of F/O - Flyer Officer, his trade was W/AG - Wireless Operator / Air Gunner. He was with the 162 SQDN RCAF. Mr. Lawrence was 25 years old and passed 6/13/1944.
Item is a Nova Scotia Agricultural College winged patch. In the center of the patch it has the numbers '40', and the letter 'A' below. The NSAC badge belonged to Mr. Francis W. Lawrence, of Falmouth, NS. After graduating from NSAC in 1940, Francis went to war with the air force. He did not return. He had the rank of F/O - Flyer Officer, his trade was W/AG - Wireless Operator / Air Gunner. He was with the 162 SQDN RCAF. Mr. Lawrence was 25 years old and passed 6/13/1944.
Item is a photograph of 5 men, students from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in bowler hats on steps of Cumming Hall or Science Building (?). Annotated on reverse: Back row, L-R : Unnamed, “Milligan”; Centre: “Vernon Heighton” ; Front row, L-R : “William “Bill” Chaft ; Charles Ash”.
Item is a photograph of 7 men, Nova Scotia Agricultural College students. They are standing on a curb with a fence immediately behind them. There are power/telegraph poles and cleared fields visible into the distance behind. Rear of photo annotated : “1942 NSAC Left to Right Vernon Heighton ; Ronald Gillespie ; Augustine Joy ; William Chaft ; Arthur Chisolm sic [Chisholm] (1943 class) ; Emerson Hennigar ; Stuart Westcott”.
Item is a photograph of 11 Nova Scotia Agricultural College students posed outside Cumming Hall or Science Building (?). 6 at the rear, 5 in front, students dressed as for autumn or spring, no leaves on shrubs. Reverse of pic annotated “ 1942 NSAC” “Back row, Left to Right: Martin McKinnon (1941 Class) ; Stuart Westcott ; William Chaft ; Lily Cameron ; Augustine Joy ; Charles Ash” “Front Row, Left to Right : Vernon Heighton ; Arthur Perlin ; Emerson Hennigar ; Ronald Gillespie ; Steven Tucker”.
Item is a photograph of 10 Nova Scotia Agricultural College students posed outdoors in front of Cumming Hall or the Science Building. They are dressed warmly. Annotated on reverse: “Back row – Left to Right Stuart Westcott, William Chaft, Charles Ash “Standing at back”. Front Row – Left to Right: David Milligan, Emerson Hennigar, Ronald Gillespie, Arthur Perlin, Augustine Joy, Vernon Heighton, Steven Tucker.
Item is a photograph of 8 Nova Scotia Agricultural College students. They are standing in a fenced enclosure with a pig. All are wearing bowler hats and looking at the pig, 2 men have pieces of wood in their hands, 4 men have books under their arms. Reverse of photo is annotated “Bowler Hats on sale at Youll’s Drygoods where [unintelligible] bowler hats on sale”.
Item is a photograph of a man standing in a greenhouse looking at the camera surrounded by lush foliage, ferns and flowers. Annotated on reverse: “G951, Vernon Heighton – NSAC 1942” .
Item is a photograph of four men, two are playing ping pong , one is seated observing , and one is standing observing. The photograph was taken inside a room at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College.
Item is a photograph taken from level of the ping pong table at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. It is an action view with a man at the other end of the table, ball in midair. Blurry image of opponents partial hand and ping pong paddle.
Item is a photograph of 5 men, Nova Scotia Agricultural College students of the class of 1942 perhaps. They are posed in bowler hats on the steps of Cumming Hall or Science Building (?). They are wearing warm clothing, gloves, sweaters, scarves.
Item is a photograph of 8 Nova Scotia Agricultural College class of 1942 students, possibly instructors, standing in a wooden fenced enclosure looking at a pig; there are two men with pieces of wood in their hands, four men with books under their arms, all wearing bowler hats.
Item is a photograph of thirteen students in front of what could be the former Science building at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College during the College Show in March 1944 . Students are wearing warm outer wear and ties as well as several of them featuring ribbons from the College Show, or Winter show, or what was later known as College Royal. The event allowed students to showcase their exhibition skills of showmanship and judging.
Item is a photograph of five students wearing white jackets and dark pants, they're outside holding dairy cattle at the 1944 College Show at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The event was also called the Winter show, or later College Royal. The event allowed students to showcase their exhibition skills of showmanship and judging.
Item is a photograph of four students wearing white jackets and dark pants. They are outside holding beef cattle at the 1944 College Show at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College; one student has a ribbon pinned to their chest. The event was also called the Winter show, or later College Royal. The event allowed students to showcase their exhibition skills of showmanship and judging.
Item is a photograph of two students holding horses at the 1944 College Show at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The event was also called the Winter show, or later College Royal. The event allowed students to showcase their exhibition skills of showmanship and judging.
Item is a photograph of specimens of fruit and vegetables on a table at the 1944 College Show at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The event was also called the Winter show, or later College Royal. The event allowed students to showcase their exhibition skills of showmanship and judging.
Item is a photograph of five students during orientation, or frosh, week, at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. There are four students wearing beanies, two are standing on chairs and the other two are shaving the legs of those standing on the chairs.
Item is a photograph of Nova Scotia Agricultural College, also known as NSAC or Aggies, athletes from around the 1920s. 3 individuals are standing in front of a table with 3 trophies and two open boxes with medals inside. Possibly for tennis?
Item is a photograph of students enrolled in the Nova Scotia Agricultural College farm class and degree class of 1937. Transcribed on reverse in blue ink: Front row: Harvey Martell Churchill Wallis Peers Roy MacDonald Eddie Robinson Back row: Red Durno [spe?] Jim Wright Al MacLean Dr. L.T. Chapman (Principal NSAC) Heming Oolund [sp?] Allister Grant Starr Patillo Bernard Longley
Item is a graduation photograph of Nova Scotia Agricultural College student, Carl Duivenvoorden of Armstrong Brook, N.B., in May 1983. Duivenvoorden was winner of the Governor General's Medal and the Bronze Distinction Award.
Item is a graduation photograph of Allan MacKay, Henry Austen [sp?], W.[sp?] Charles, Fred Beaton, Eric Brown -- Don MacLeod, Agnes W[sp?], Mildred [sp?] W[sp?] (same name as Agnes), Robert Tuttle.
Item is a photograph of students standing and sitting around a table with an instructor examining equipment. They're in formal wear and there's writing on the chalk board behind them.
Item is a b&w photograph of students observing and studying the physical and chemical properties of soil for corn production at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College farm.