Archives Catalogue

Transcript of interview with Anne Bishop and Jan Morrell

2022-09-29/2
Item
24 February 2022

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Anne Bishop and Jan Morrell. Bishop and Morrell discuss their interactions with the LGBT community and organizations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario; their political activism; and navigating communal living in Pictou County in the 1980s. The interview was conducted by Elizabeth Fitting on February 24th, 2022 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Bernadette MacDonald

2022-09-15/1
Item
23 January 2022

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Bernadette MacDonald. MacDonald discusses her experiences travelling abroad before settling in rural Nova Scotia; her participation in LGBT events in Halifax, Pictou County, and the North Shore in the 1980s - 1990s; her work in women's crisis centres; and the differences between urban and rural LGBT experiences. The interview was conducted by Oscar Campbell on January 23, 2022 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Bernadette MacDonald

2022-09-15/2
Item
23 January 2022

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a video recording of an interview with Bernadette MacDonald. MacDonald discusses her experiences travelling abroad before settling in rural Nova Scotia; her participation in LGBT events in Halifax, Pictou County, and the North Shore in the 1980s -1990s; her work in women's crisis centres; and the differences between urban and rural LGBT experiences. The interview was conducted by Oscar Campbell on January 23, 2022 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Christina Toplack

2022-09-15/5
Item
14 January 2022

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a video recording of an interview with Christina Toplack. Toplack discusses her involvement with the women's movement and LGBT organizations Halifax and the Annapolis Valley during the 1980s and 1990s, as well as her journey towards understanding her sexuality. The interview was conducted by Sam Ginther on January 14th, 2022 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Anne Bishop and Jan Morrell

2022-09-29/1
Item
24 February 2022

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a sound recording of an interview with Anne Bishop and Jan Morrell. Bishop and Morrell discuss their interactions with the LGBT community and organizations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario; their political activism; and navigating communal living in Pictou County in the 1980s. The interview was conducted by Elizabeth Fitting on 24 February 2022 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Fay Wambolt and Catherine Butler

2022-09-15/9
Item
8 January 2022

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Fay Wambolt and Catherine Butler. Walmbolt and Butler discuss their relationship and marriage, their experiences as out lesbians in Cape Breton, and their families' reactions to their sexuality. The interview was conducted by Joseph Lahey on January 8th, 2022 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Fay Wambolt and Catherine Butler

2022-09-15/8
Item
8 January 2022

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a video recording of an interview with Fay Wambolt and Catherine Butler. Walmbolt and Butler discuss their relationship and marriage, their experiences as out lesbians in Cape Breton, and their families' reactions to their sexuality. The interview was conducted by Joseph Lahey on January 8th, 2022 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Christina Toplack

2022-09-15/4
Item
January 14th 2022

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is transcript of an interview with Christina Toplack. Toplack discusses her involvement with the women's movement and LGBT organizations Halifax and the Annapolis Valley during the 1980s and 1990s, as well as her journey towards understanding her sexuality. The interview was conducted by Sam Ginther on January 14th, 2022 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Lynette Richards

2022-08-11/4
Item
13 October 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is an audio recording of an interview with Lynnette Richards. Richards discusses her experience coming out as a lesbian, moving to Nova Scotia, working as a self-employed stained-glass restoration and repair person, and connecting with the gay and lesbian communities in Nova Scotia. The interview was conducted by Liz Fitting on October 13, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Lynette Richards

2022-08-11/5
Item
13 October 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Lynnette Richards. Richards discusses her experience coming out as a lesbian, moving to Nova Scotia, working as a self-employed stained-glass restoration and repair person, and connecting with the gay and lesbian communities in Nova Scotia. The interview was conducted by Liz Fitting on October 13, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project. Rachel Moore prepared the transcript.

Interview with Joan MacLeod

2022-09-15/12
Item
10 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a sound recording of an interview with Joan MacLeod. MacLeod discusses her European travels and time living in the UK, her significant romantic relationships, and her interactions with LGBT events and organizations in Pictou Country and other parts of rural Nova Scotia. The interview was conducted by Elizabeth Fitting on December 10th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Joan MacLeod

2022-09-15/13
Item
10 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Joan MacLeod. MacLeod discusses her European travels and time living in the UK, her significant romantic relationships, and her interactions with LGBT events and organizations in Pictou Country and other parts of rural Nova Scotia. The interview was conducted by Elizabeth Fitting on December 10th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Nancy Jardine and Vicki Froats

2022-09-15/17
Item
10 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a sound recording of an interview with Nancy Jardine and Vicki Froats. Jardine and Froats discuss their 25-year relationship, their attendance at LGBT spaces and events in Halifax, and their experiences coming out. The interview was conducted by Bronwyn Lee on December 10th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Paula Arsenault

2022-09-15/22
Item
11 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a transcript of an interview with Paula Arsenault. Arsenault discusses how she came to understand her sexuality, her experiences with psychiatric treatment in the 1980s, involvement with the Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Conference in early 1990s, and her interactions with feminist organizations in Pictou County and Halifax. The interview was conducted by Sam Ginther on December 11, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Sara avMaat

2022-09-15/24
Item
1 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a transcript of an interview Sara avMaat. avMaat discusses her work as an artist and physiotherapist; her involvement womens' and LGBT organizations in Halifax, including Pandora and the Halifax Women's Housing Co-op; her coming out experience; and her relationships. The interview was conducted by Bronwyn Lee on November 1st, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Sharon Beasley

2022-09-15/25
Item
8 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a sound recording of an interview Sharon Beaseley. Beasley discusses her work in food distribution, her experience using a sperm donor to conceive with her former partner, her involvement with the Youth Project and other LGBT organizations and events, and her relationships and coming out experience. The interview was conducted by Bronwyn Lee on December 8th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Sue and Nicky Perkins

2022-09-15/28
Item
27 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a transcript of an interview Sue and Nicky Perkins. The Perkins' discusses their 40-year relationship and subsequent legal fight for marriage equality in Nova Scotia, coming out after 13 years together, and their participation in NSRAP, Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, and other LGBT groups and events in Halifax. The interview was conducted by Jacqueline Gahagan on November 27th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Sydney Lancaster

2022-09-15/36
Item
9 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a video recording of an interview with Sydney Lancaster. Lancaster discusses their sexuality and gender identity, their involvement with the LGBT community in Alberta and Nova Scotia, LGBT visibility in Nova Scotia and their move to the province in 2010, and social justice theories and initiatives. The interview was conducted by Anne Summerhays on November 9th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Carol Millet

2022-09-15/3
Item
7 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Carol Millett. Millett discusses her attendance at LGBT dances and social events in Halifax, her coming out story, and her experiences with homophobia in the workplace. The interview was conducted by Joseph Lahey on December 7th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Nancy Jardine and Vicki Froats

2022-09-15/18
Item
10 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcription of an interview with Nancy Jardine and Vicki Froats. Jardine and Froats discuss their 25-year relationship, their attendance at LGBT spaces and events in Halifax, and their experiences coming out. The interview was conducted by Bronwyn Lee on December 10th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project

Interview with Pamela Pahl

2022-09-15/19
Item
26 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a sound recording of an interview with Pamela Pahl. Pahl discusses coming to terms with her sexuality in Brandon, Manitoba, before moving to Nova Scotia; her experiences in the military; and experiences with Pride Parades, music festivals, and LGBT groups. The interview was conducted by Elizabeth Fitting on November 26th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Sharon Beasley

2022-09-15/26
Item
8 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a transcript of an interview Sharon Beaseley. Beasley discusses her work in food distribution, her experience using a sperm donor to conceive with her former partner, her involvement with the Youth Project and other LGBT organizations and events, and her relationships and coming out experience. The interview was conducted by Bronwyn Lee on December 8th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Sue and Nicky Perkins

2022-09-15/27
Item
27 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a sound recording of an interview Sue and Nicky Perkins. The Perkins' discusses their 40-year relationship and subsequent legal fight for marriage equality in Nova Scotia, coming out after 13 years together, and their participation in NSRAP, Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, and other LGBT groups and events in Halifax. The interview was conducted by Jacqueline Gahagan on November 27th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Susan Larder

2022-09-15/31
Item
14 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a sound recording of an interview Susan Larder. Larder discusses living in rural Nova Scotia, her coming out process and relationships with family, her experiences with harrassment, her works as a counsellor, and her involvement with lesbian social groups. The interview was conducted by Elisabeth Rondinelli on December 15th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Susan Walsh

2022-09-15/33
Item
28 October 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a sound recording of an interview Susan Walsh. Walsh discusses raising her children, working as a children's entertainer and artist, her relationships with family and romantic partners, and coming out in her forties. The interview was conducted by Elisabeth Rondinelli on October 28th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Susan Walsh

2022-09-15/34
Item
28 October 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a transcript of an interview Susan Walsh. Walsh discusses raising her children, working as a children's entertainer and artist, her relationships with family and romantic partners, and coming out in her forties. The interview was conducted by Elisabeth Rondinelli on October 28th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Sydney Lancaster

2022-09-15/35
Item
9 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a transcript of an interview with Sydney Lancaster. Lancaster discusses their sexuality and gender identity, their involvement with the LGBT community in Alberta and Nova Scotia, LGBT visibility in Nova Scotia and their move to the province in 2010, and social justice theories and initiatives. The interview was conducted by Anne Summerhays on November 9th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

The stroke revolution : a personal perspective : [presentation]

Item
2021

Part of Stephen Phillips fonds

Item is a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation file used by Stephen Phillips during the 2021 Hnatyshyn Lecture.

Interview with Jane Wills

2022-09-15/11
Item
29 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a video recording of an interview with Jane Wills. Wills discusses her experiences as a nursing officer in the military, her travels across North American, her involvement with Metropolitan Community Churches, her relationships with women, and her choice to settle in Wolfville. The interview was conducted by Elisabeth Rondinelli on November 29, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Karen Lorraine

2022-09-15/14
Item
3 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a sound recording of an interview with Karen Lorraine. Lorraine discusses her experience with discrimination in the military, her attendance at LGBT bars and social events in Halifax, her understanding of her gender and sexuality, her romantic relationships with men and women. The interview was conducted by Elizabeth Fitting on December 3rd, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Paula Arsenault

2022-09-15/21
Item
11 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a sound recording of an interview with Paula Arsenault. Arsenault discusses how she came to understand her sexuality, her experiences with psychiatric treatment in the 1980s, her involvement with the Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Conference in early 1990s, and her interactions with feminist organizations in Pictou County and Halifax. The interview was conducted by Sam Ginther on December 11, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Diane Walsh

2022-09-15/6
Item
3 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a sound recording of an interview with Diane Walsh. Walsh discusses reckoning with sexuality coming from a Catholic background, her relationships with women, and her experiences working in adult education as an out lesbian. The interview was conducted by Sam Ginther on November 3, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Diane Walsh

2022-09-15/7
Item
3 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Diane Walsh. Walsh discusses reckoning with sexuality coming from a Catholic background, her relationships with women, and her experiences working in adult education as an out lesbian. The interview was conducted by Sam Ginther on November 3, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Jane Wills

2022-09-15/10
Item
29 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Jane Wills. Wills discusses her experiences as a nursing officer in the military, her travels across North American, her involvement with Metropolitan Community Churches, her relationships with women, and her choice to settle in Wolfville. The interview was conducted by Elisabeth Rondinelli on November 29, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Karen Lorraine

2022-09-15/15
Item
3 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Karen Lorraine. Lorraine discusses her experience with discrimination in the military, her attendance at LGBT bars and social events in Halifax, her understanding of her gender and sexuality, her romantic relationships with men and women. The interview was conducted by Elizabeth Fitting on December 3rd, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Lynn Jones

2022-09-15/16
Item
30 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Lynn Jones. Jones discusses her relationship with former partner, L; living in Edmonton, Vancouver, and Montreal before moving to Nova Scotia; her experience conceiving a child via artificial insemination; and her experiences with blackmail and discrimination. The interview was conducted by Sam Ginther on November 30th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Pamela Pahl

2022-09-15/20
Item
26 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

Item is a transcript of an interview with Pamela Pahl. Pahl discusses coming to terms with her sexuality in Brandon, Manitoba, before moving to Nova Scotia; her experiences in the military; and experiences with Pride Parades, music festivals, and LGBT groups. The interview was conducted by Elizabeth Fitting on November 26th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Sara avMaat

2022-09-15/23
Item
1 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a sound recording of an interview Sara avMaat. avMaat discusses her work as an artist and physiotherapist; her involvement womens' and LGBT organizations in Halifax, including Pandora and the Halifax Women's Housing Co-op; her coming out experience; and her relationships. The interview was conducted by Bronwyn Lee on November 1st, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Interview with Susan Adams

2022-09-15/29
Item
5 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a sound recording of an interview Susan Adams. Adams discusses her involvement with LGBT choirs, organizations, and political activism in the 1980s and 1990s; her coming out experience, her work in libraries, her thoughts on the sociopolitical environment in Antigonish, and her spirituality. The interview was conducted by Oscar Campbell on November 5th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Susan Adams

2022-09-15/30
Item
5 November 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a transcript of an interview Susan Adams. Adams discusses her involvement with LGBT choirs, organizations, and political activism in the 1980s and 1990s; her coming out experience, her work in libraries, her thoughts on the sociopolitical environment in Antigonish, and her spirituality. The interview was conducted by Oscar Campbell on November 5th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Transcript of interview with Susan Larder

2022-09-15/32
Item
14 December 2021

Part of Lesbian Oral Histories collection

File contains a transcript of an interview Susan Larder. Larder discusses living in rural Nova Scotia, her coming out process and relationships with family, her experiences with harrassment, her works as a counsellor, and her involvement with lesbian social groups. The interview was conducted by Elisabeth Rondinelli on December 15th, 2021 as part of the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors’ Archive’s Lesbian Oral Histories Project.

Printed copy of an article published online "Gay Parenting and Grand Parenting: A personal account"

MS-15-16.2020-014, Box 1, Folder 13, Item 1
Item
2020

Part of Gerard Veldhoven fonds

Item is an article printed from the website LGBTQ Parenting Network written by Gerald Veldhoven.

Photographic promotional image of Hank Snow the Singing ranger, autographed by the same

MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 12, Item 1
Item
[19-]

Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds

Item, a photograph, promotes country singer Hank Snow for the radio station WSM. Snow is noted in the promotional information to be the star of the station, an exclusive RCA Victor Recording Artist, and under the station management of Norm Riley. A brief message and Snow's autograph are located in the top left hand corner of the promotional image.

Photographic print of a negative of part of the town of Halifax looking down Prince Street to the harbour where the Eastern Battery, George, and Cornwallis Islands are visible

MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 15, Item 3
Item
[19-?]

Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds

Item, a photograph, is a negative of a piece of art that was used in Thomas Head Raddall's book, "Halifax: Warden of the North."

Photograph of the cable-ship Mackay-Bennett at sea, taken from the deck of the U.S.S. Yorktown printed on a postcard

MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 17, Item 4
Item
[19-?]

Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds

Item, a photograph, is related to material in Thomas Head Raddall's photograph album, 1917-1927. A quote from singer Byron G. Harlan is written on the back: "Where the sunset turns the ocean's blue to gold."

Portrait of the children and teacher of Class III printed on a postcard

MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 20, Item 18
Item
[19-?]

Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds

Scrapbook page with photographs of a family and children, a woman and her cat, and a group of boys picnicking with an older gentleman

MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 21, Item 2
Item
[19-?]

Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds

Item may have been a page in one of Thomas Head Raddall's photograph albums. The photographs on the reverse side are related to MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 17, Item 12 in subseries Thomas Head Raddall's loose photographs.