Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
J. Linden Best fonds
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- Textual record
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Level of description
Fonds
Repository
Reference code
MS-3-6
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
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1846-1972 (Creation)
Physical description area
Physical description
3 cm of textual records. - . -- 103 photographs : b&w
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Name of creator
Biographical history
James Linden Best completed a M.A. degree at the University of New Brunswick in 1972. His thesis was titled The Post-Confederation Theatres of Halifax.
Custodial history
The materials in this fonds were acquired in 1974 and prior to that were in the custody of Best.
Scope and content
This fonds consists of records related to theatre history in Nova Scotia which were collected by Best while researching his M.A. thesis. The fonds includes photographs and negatives of local theatres (including Neptune, the Orpheus, and the Capitol) and various programs, advertisements, and articles related to them. The fonds also includes photocopies of a series of articles Best wrote for the Halifax Mail Star on the history of theatre in Nova Scotia, as well as some other miscellaneous research notes. Photographic materials include 41 negatives and 62 printed photographs.
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
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English
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Restrictions on access
There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
Finding aids
Finding aid
Associated materials
Clippings of articles by Best are scattered throughout the Neptune Theatre scrapbooks, MS-3-1.
Accruals
Further accruals are not expected.
General note
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], J. Linden Best fonds, MS-3-6, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives and Special Collections, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.