This series contains Robert Doyle’s records relating to activities at Dalhousie University. The series consists of academic and departmental records created while Doyle was employed at the university.
This series consists of records relating to courses Doyle taught between 1974 and 1997. Subjects taught include Sewing, Pattern Drafting, and Designers Language. The series contains class schedules, course outlines, supplies lists, class projects, marking systems, Christmas examinations, and various student records.
Sub-series contains correspondence and working notes (rehearsal schedules, fitting dates, measurements) as well as costume designs from Doyle's work on Ballet Jorgen's 25th anniversary production of Swan Lake, which toured across Canada in 2012. There are thirty-one 27 x 35-cm watercolour costume sketches rendered on heavy-weight paper, four of which are signed and dated, and most of which have textile swatches attached. There are also two 27 x 35-cm pencil sketches of headdresses and one program from the original production.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for a production of The Sea Gull. The costumes are for a character named Masha in Acts 1-4. The sketch shows two female figures wearing the costumes as well as details of the waistline and notes about the costumes. There is a fabric swatch stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1981 production of The Government Inspector. The costume is for a character named Whippett, played by Bob Paisley. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume. There are fabric swatches pinned to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for a Neapolitan dancer in Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for dancers in act 1 of Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The sketch shows a male figure and a female figure wearing the costumes. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for dancers in act 1 of Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The sketch shows a male figure and a female figure wearing the costumes. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for the bride who appears in the prologue. The sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is a vest for six male dancers.The sketch shows one male figure wearing the costume as well as view of the vest from behind. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for three pages who appear in the Ball in act two. The sketch shows one young male figure wearing the costume as well as details from the costume. There are fabric swatches stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for attendants who appear in the ball in act 3. The sketch shows one male figure wearing the costume. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of costume designs for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costumes are for servants who appear in act one. The sketch shows two female figures and one male figure wearing the costumes. There are fabric swatches stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for picnic servers who appear in act 1. The sketch shows two female figures wearing the costumes. There are fabric swatches stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for a gentleman retainer. The name Bengt is written on the sketch which could mean that this costume was for Bengt Jorgen, artistic director of Ballet Jorgen. The sketch shows one male figure wearing the costume. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for an unidentified dancer. The sketch shows a female figure wearing a pink gown with a frilled snood, shows from the front and the side.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for six female dancers who appear in Act 1. The sketch is labeled as a working drawing and is largely unfinished. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume, shows from the front and the back. There are fabric swatches stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan lake. The costume is for the Black Swan. The sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume. Fabric swatches and a photograph of some sequin trim are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for Odette and the sketch shows one female figure wearing the costume, as well as a side view of the headdress. A fabric swatch is stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for the ballet corps of brides or swans. The sketch shows three female figures wearing the costume as well as details of the headpiece and the profile view.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for the Queen Mother. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume. There are fabric swatches stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for the character Von Rothbart and the sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume. The cape of the costume is painted with glitter and has fabric swatches stuck to it. There are also fabric swatches stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for a jester who appears in Act 1. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costumes are for Spanish dancers who appear in Act 2. The sketch shows a male figure and a female figure wearing the costumes. There are fabric swatches stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costumes are for three women and two men who dance a mazurka. The sketch shows one female figure and one male figure wearing the costumes. Fabric swatches are attached to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is a for a page who appears in Act 1 and the sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume. There is a fabric swatch stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for three picnic guests. A note on the sketch says that at the ball, the picnic guests' fischus would be taken off. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume as well as a detail of the side view with the fischu off. A fabric swatch is stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costumes are for three ladies in waiting who appear at the picnic in Act 1. The sketch shows three female figures wearing the costumes. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for Prince Seigfried at the picnic in Act 1. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costume. Fabric swatches are stapled to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for flagbearers who appear at the picnic in Act 1. The sketch shows a male figure wearing the costumes and holding a flag.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for three princesses with yellow, pink, and apricot roses who appear in Act 2. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume as well as a detail of the back. Fabric swatches are attached to the sketch.
Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Ballet Jorgen's production of Swan Lake. The costume is for the queen at the ball in Act 2. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume.
