Archives Catalogue

Brew book: April 1, 1931 to May 31, 1932

MS-4-135, Box 3, Folder 4
Item
1931-1932

Item consists of brewing logs for A. Keith and Son from April 1, 1931, to May 31, 1932. Item contains logs for 185 batches of Ale and Stag Head.

Brew book: April 2, 1928 to April 2, 1929

MS-4-135, Box 4, Folder 1
Item
1928-1929

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item consists of brewing logs for A. Keith and Son from April 2, 1928 to April 2, 1929. Item contains logs for 110 batches of Ale and Stout.

Brew book: January 15, 1930 to April 21, 1931

MS-4-135, Box 4, Folder 3
Item
1930-1931

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item consists of brewing logs for A. Keith and Son from January 15, 1930 to April 21, 1931. Item contains logs for 72 batches of standard Ale, Sparkling Ale, and Stout.

Diplôme de Croix D'Honneur décerné à Oland and Son Ltd.

MS-4-135, OS Box 22, Folder 3
File
August 1950

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a the Diplôme de Croix D'Honneur given to Oland and Son Ltd. by the Institut International D'Alimentation for their Canadian Stout. The diploma was awarded in August of 1950 during the Exposition et Concours de Bières Americaines et Canadiennes in Brussels. The diploma is illustrated with a red and green ribbon, a crest with a figure on it, and the seal of the Institut. The diploma is signed by the six members of the jury.

Plan showing properties bounded by Bishop, Hollis, Salter & Water Streets

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 10, Item 2
Item
February 11, 1941

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing showing the properties bordered by Bishop Street, Hollis Street, Salter Street, and Water Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The drawing shows all of the buildings that are located in this area, including the A. Keith & Son Ltd. building.

Drawing of bottling plant layout

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 10, Item 4
Item
[ca. 1946]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of the layout of a floor of a bottling plant, probably for A. Keith and Son Ltd. The drawing shows conveyor belts, empty bottle storage, a pasteurizer, a washer, and a possible stock room and machine shop.

Drawing of bottling plant layout

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 10, Item 7
Item
[ca. 1946]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of the layout of a floor in a bottling plant, probably one belonging to A. Keith and Son Ltd. The plant is designed to operate at 120 bottles or 93 quarts per minute. The drawing shows conveyor belts, bottle storage, and other unlabeled machinery.

Newspaper clipping on the history of Oland Breweries in Halifax, Nova Scotia

MS-4-135.2019-046, OS Folder 44, Item 3
Item
January 16, 1963

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Drawing of overall layout of Oland's Brewery in Saint John, New Brunswick

MS-4-135, OS Folder 17
File
December 1958

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of the overall layout of the Oland's Brewery building in Saint John, New Brunswick. The drawing includes a floor plan of the different sections of the building and side views of each section of the building, with measurements for the height of each floor in each section. The creator of the drawing is unnamed.

Nova Scotia Brewery : [poster]

MS-4-135.2019-046, OS Folder 41
Item
[ca. 1890s]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a poster printed by Maritime Steam Lith. Co., St. John & Halifax.

The Army & Navy Brewery : [poster]

MS-4-135.2019-046, OS Folder 42
Item
[before 1917]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Brewery Staff

MS-4-135.2019-046, Box 179, Folder 14
File
[ca. 1920]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Proposed schematic diagram of electrical distribution 230 V.-115 V. A.C. & 115 V. D.C.

MS-4-135, Oversize Folder 2, Item 3
Item
January 29, 1965

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item consists of two copies of proposed schematic diagram of the electrical distribution of the Bluenose II. The drawing is labelled "Sketch No H.S.L.-BL/EL-18." The drawing was completed on January 29th, 1965 for Halifax Shipyards. One copy of the drawing includes a table of estimated sea loads that is not present on the other copy

Proposed modification to saloon & hold : Arrgt. "A" : Schooner "Bluenose"

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 8, Item 4
Item
[ca. 1964]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

File contains two copies of a drawing of proposed modifications to the saloon and hold of the Bluenose II. The drawing was produced by Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. from New York City. The drawing shows a floor plan of the area as well as a side view of the rooms and stairs.

Suggested exhibit signs : Bluenose II

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 3, Item 4
Item
[196-?]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a list of suggested exhibit signs for the Bluenose II. The list includes signs to place on the wharf, on the deck, and on other places on the ship.

Suggested exhibit signs : Bluenose II

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 3, Item 7
Item
[196-?]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a list of suggested exhibit signs for the Bluenose II. The list includes signs to place on the wharf, on the deck, and on other places on the ship.

Portrait of the crew of Bluenose II

MS-4-135, Box 179, Folder 9, Item 1
Item
1967

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a photograph of the crew of the Bluenose II. Back Row L-R: Captain Ellsworth Coggins, Steward (unknown), Cook Kenny Beckford, Bosun William Snow, Engineer John Weeks, Mate (unknown). Front Row: Jim Johnson, Alex Hartley, Bob Keddy, unknown.

Heating plans for three floors of the Sheet Anchor

MS-4-135, OS Folder 12, Item 1
Item
1970

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of heating plans for the Sheet Anchor Inn (or possibly the Sword and Anchor Inn) in Chester, Nova Scotia. The plans include floor plans of the first, second, and third floors. The drawing was produced by Emco Supply from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Boundary & topographic map showing the Lindwood farm land holdings at Sackville, Halifax Co., N.S.

MS-4-135, OS Folder 11, Item 3
Item
March 20, 1972

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a boundary and topographic map of the Lindwood Farm holdings in Sackville, Nova Scotia. The map shows properties owned by MacCulloch; Lindwood Farms; G. Heffler; Moirs; Ellis Bros.; Thomas; R. Heffler; Thomas; Oliver; A. Shankel; Wm. Davis; Kelsie; Wyse; Lively; Carmichael; Kelly; Charles Goffe; Ed. Ford; Mrs. Hilchie; Wambolt; and Hopkins. The drawing was produced by F. G. Nolan.

Site plan showing lands surveyed for Clayton Developments Ltd. : Middle Sackville

MS-4-135, OS Folder 11, Item 4
Item
July 10, 1973

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a map of land in Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia surveyed for Clayton Developments Ltd. The map shows coordinates and elevations of the land. The map was produced by Servant, Dunbrack & McKenzie Ltd.

Map of waterfront properties in Halifax, Nova Scotia

MS-4-135, OS Folder 11, Item 5
Item
[ca. 1973]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a reproduction of a map of properties and wharves on the waterfront along Lower Water Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The properties are all labeled with names and numbers.

Reinforced concrete plan for proposed mezzanine

MS-4-135, OS Folder 14, Item 2
Item
March 22, 1952

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a blueprint of a reinforced concrete for a proposed mezzanine for Oland & Son. The drawing was produced by L. André Glen on March 6th, 1954, and was revised on March 22nd, 1952.

Brew book: April 1, 1953 to March 31, 1954

MS-4-135, Box 19, Folder 1
File
1953-1954

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Brew book: October 1, 1913 to September 13, 1915

MS-4-135, Box 2, Folder 9
File
1913-1915

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Brewer's malt stock book

MS-4-135, Box 13, Folder 3
File
1904-1921

Part of Oland and Son fonds

First & second floor plans : Unit B

MS-4-135, OS Folder 13, Item 6
Item
November 1, 1970

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of two floors of the A. Keith and Son brewery. The drawing shows floor plans of the first floor and second floor of Unit B of the building. The drawing was originally bound in a booklet with other drawings of the building. The drawing was produced by Hancock Little Calvert Associates.

Key plan & parking areas

MS-4-135, OS Folder 13, Item 8
Item
November 1, 1970

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of the site of the A. Keith and Son brewery. The drawing shows all of the properties surrounded by Bishop, Hollis, Salter, and Lower Water Streets, including all parking areas. Units A, B, and C of the Keith's brewery are labelled. The drawing was originally bound in a booklet with other drawings of the building. The drawing was produced by Hancock Little Calvert Associates.

Fermenter tanks 8'-0" wide x 15'-1" lg. x 8'-6" high : [drawing]

MS-4-135, OS Folder 20, Item 3
Item
March 1, 1946

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of fermenter tanks for A. Keith and Son Ltd. of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The drawing shows three views of the tank and one view of concrete saddles, with measurements and notes. The drawing was produced by John Inglis Co. Limited.

24" x 24 3/8" skimming opening for stainless steel rectangular tanks : [drawing]

MS-4-135, OS Folder 20, Item 8
Item
June 6, 1946

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item consists of two copies of a drawing of a skimming opening for stainless steel rectangular tanks. The drawing shows two views of the opening and several details. The drawing was produced by John Inglis Co. Limited of Toronto.

Blueprint of a proposed storage room for Oland & Sons Ltd

MS-4-135, OS Folder 21, Item 3
Item
September 25, 1945

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of a proposed storage room and includes notes about tank capacity.

Horizontal glass lined tanks : [drawing]

MS-4-135, OS Folder 21, Item 5
Item
August 27, 1947

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of a horizontal glass-lined tank. The drawing shows three views of the tank. The drawing was produced by John Inglis Co. Limited for A. Keith & Son of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Brewery Staff

MS-4-135.2019-046, Box 179, Folder 16
File
[ca. 1900s]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Drawing of the Bluenose II

MS-4-135, OS Folder 1
File
May 1963

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of the Bluenose II prepared by Smith & Rhuland Ltd. of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The drawing shows a view from above and a cross section of the ship.

Bluenose II (built by Smith & Rhuland Lt.-Lunenburg) cross curves of stability : [graph]

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 7, Item 1
Item
[196-?]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a graph of the cross curves of stability of the Bluenose II. The graph drawn by J. Rey Mauriz from the Halifax Shipyards drawing office.

Bluenose II (built by Smith & Rhuland Ltd.-Lunbrg) hydrostatic curves : [graph]

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 7, Item 2
Item
[196-?]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a graph of the hydrostatic curves of the Bluenose II. The graph was drawn by J. Rey Mauriz from the Halifax Shipyards drawing office.

Blueprint of a ship from two perspectives

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 7, Item 3
Item
[196-?]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of top and side views of an unidentified ship, probably the Bluenose II. The drawings show the placement of rooms inside the ship.

Drawing of a ship with a detail of the gaff

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 6, Item 1
Item
[ca. 1960]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a section of a drawing of an unidentified ship, probably the Bluenose II. The ship is shown from above and from the side. The drawing also includes a detail of the gaff. All of the parts of the ship are labelled. The drawing is a reproduction and parts of the original are cut off.

Drawing of a ship hull from three perspectives

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 6, Item 2
Item
[ca. 1960]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of a ship's hull, including two views from the side and one from the back. The drawings are labeled with measurements. The ship is probably the Bluenose II.

Drawing of the Maritime Supplies and Exchange warehouse and the electrical supply for Bluenose II

MS-4-135, OS Folder 4
File
[1968?]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of the Maritime Supplies & Exchange warehouse and the electrical supply for the Bluenose II. The warehouse is shown from above and from the side. Part of the electrical diagram is crossed out. The drawing was completed by O. K. Gashus for Yeatman, Endal & Company of Halifax, Nova Scotia. See MS-4-135, Box 156, Folder 4 for related documents

Existing electrical arrangement of Bluenose IInd 32 volt D.C. & 115 volt A.C.

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 2, Item 1
Item
July 19, 1965

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a technical drawing of the existing electrical arrangement of the Bluenose II. The drawing was prepared on July 19th, 1965 for the Halifax Shipyards as is labelled "Sketch No H.S.L.-BL/EL-2." The sketch is overlaid with proposals for expansions or changes to the arrangement, which are printed in red.

Bluenose II proposed modification to propulsion shafting

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 2, Item 2
Item
September 23, 1965

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item consists of two copies of a drawing of the propulsion shafting of the Bluenose II. The drawing includes a plan view of the existing shafting and a detail of the proposed modification, showing the installation of a twin disc coupling. The drawing was completed by G. T. Nelson from the Halifax Shipyards Drawing Office on September 23rd, 1965. The drawing is labelled "DRG. No. MX-625." Both copies of the drawing are stamped and dated by Halifax Shipyards. One copy has a stamp of approval from the Canada Department of Transport, which is dated October 4th, 1965.

Sketch of a sandwich board sign for the Bluenose II

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 3, Item 1
Item
[196-?]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of a sandwich board sign for advertising the Bluenose II. The drawing is not to scale.

Map of the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 3, Item 3
Item
[ca. 1967]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a photocopy of a map of Montreal and the Saint Lawrence River and Montreal, including Ile Sainte-Helene, Ile Notre Dame, and a ship berthing area. The original map was produced by the Canadian Corporation for the 1967 World Exhibition.

Map of the Saint Lawrence River

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 3, Item 5
Item
[196-?]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a photocopy of a map of an area on the St. Lawrence River. The map is identical to MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 3, Item 2, but without the handwritten notes.

Sketch of a sandwich board sign for the Bluenose II

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 3, Item 6
Item
[ca. 1967]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a drawing of a sandwich board sign. The drawing include measurements and information about materials. The sign is a photo display for the Bluenose II, possibly for Expo 67.

Kioske à souvenirs pour le 'Bluenose' : [drawing]

MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 3, Item 9
Item
[1967?]

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item is a technical drawing of a souvenir kiosk for the Bluenose II. The drawing includes a floor plan, an electrical plan, a detail of the counter, and front, side, and back views of the kiosk. The drawing was prepared by Engineering Equipment Co. Ltd.

Brew book: April 1, 1941 to March 31, 1942

MS-4-135, Box 7, Folder 1
Item
1941-1942

Part of Oland and Son fonds

Item consists of brewing logs for Alexander Keith and Son Ltd from April 1, 1941 to March 31, 1942. Item contains logs for 219 batches of Ale, Stag's Head, and Lager.