Libraries

A clipping from the Halifax City Regional Library publication

MS-2-646, Box 8, Folder 56
File
1990

Part of Joyce Barkhouse fonds

A letter from the Canadian Library Association

MS-2-646, Box 9, Folder 7
File
1990

Part of Joyce Barkhouse fonds

A letter from the Dartmouth Regional Library

MS-2-646, Box 9, Folder 13
File
1985

Part of Joyce Barkhouse fonds

A new library wing for Dalhousie Law School : request for funds to the Alberta Law Foundation

MS-2-615, Box 99, Folder 11
File
1986 - 1986

Part of Ronald St. John Macdonald fonds

A petition, signed by the student in 1880-81, to the Governors of Dalhousie College to commemorate the generosity of George Munro

UA-23, OS Folder 20
Item
1880-1881; 1915

Part of Dalhousie University Libraries fonds

File consists of the petition to the Governors of Dalhousie in appreciation of gifts to the College supplied by George Munro, plus correspondence to Stanley MacKenzie.

Acceptance speech for the Nova Scotia Library Association's Lilla Stirling award

MS-2-650.2010-031, Box 56, Folder 19
File
1999

Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File contains two typed copies of Budge Wilson's acceptance speech.

Additions & alterations to library for Dalhousie University

UA-9, Box 1, Folder 1, Item 15
Item
May 1, 1920

Part of Facilities Management

Item is a sheet containing construction details for alterations to a counter and balcony

Additions and alterations to a library for Dalhousie University

UA-9, Box 1, Folder 9
File
May 1, 1920

Part of Facilities Management

File contains the heating plan for the Macdonald Library stack room and second floor, drawn by architect Andrew R. Cobb and Chris Harrington, heating engineer.

Administrative records of the Halifax Library Association

Series
1935-2018

Part of The Halifax Library Association

This series consists of general and executive minutes of the Halifax Library Association, committee reports, financial records and membership lists.

Alt. study D.S. of the proposed Killam Library building

MS-23, OS Folder 4
Item
[ca. 1968]

Part of Dalhousie University Libraries fonds

Item is an undated blackline print of am architectural drawing of the proposed Killam Library building, titled Alt. Study D.S and labelled 4B.

Alterations and additions to library for Dalhousie University

UA-9, OS Folder 32
File
1950 ; 1955

Part of Facilities Management

File contains a blueprint set of eight sheets of drawings of alterations and additions to the Macdonald Library and nine drawings from 1955, both by architect Leslie Fairn.

Andover-Harvard Theological Library

MS-2-232, Box 1, Folder 48
File
1973

Part of Kenneth Leslie fonds

File contains typed correspondence from the Andover-Harvard Theological Library (Cambridge, MA), dated 1973, and sent to Kenneth Leslie. The first, dated January 8, 1973, sent by Mrs. John Timoney, expresses appreciation for a donated copy of 'O'Malley to the Reds'. The second, undated and sent by William C. Bourque [?], references the library's not having received issues 25:1 thru 25:3 of New Man (Jan-Mar 1973).

Annual General meeting minutes for The Halifax Library Association

MS-2-390, Box 2, Folder 5
File
2008-2018

Part of The Halifax Library Association

Annual General meeting minutes for The Halifax Library Association

MS-2-390, Box 2, Folder 6
File
1935 - 1962

Part of The Halifax Library Association

Archibald MacMechan fonds

MS-2-82
Fonds
1860-1955

Fonds contains diaries, correspondence, manuscripts of published and unpublished writings, research notes, materials related to MacMechan's research and teaching and other university-related activities, artwork, memorabilia, scrapbooks, photographs and financial papers.

MacMechan, Archibald McKellar

Architectural drawings of the north, south and east elevations of the Killam Library building

UA-23, OS Folder 15
Item
[1968?]

Part of Dalhousie University Libraries fonds

Item is a presentation board with three architectural drawings mounted vertically using red tape. The drawings are undated and marked as 4B REV, and represent the north, south and east elevations of the proposed Killam Library building.

Architectural plans for the Killam Library

UA-23, OS Box 17, Folder 2
File
[1969?]

Part of Dalhousie University Libraries fonds

File comprises a set of architectural plans for the Killam Library, undated and labelled 4B REV. Drawings include a site plan, south elevation, and complete set of floor plans. The basement and main floor plans indicate the square footage of each working area (e.g., mechanical, circulation, administration).

Arthur MacKenzie's plans for the Macdonald Memorial Library

UA-9, Box 1, Folder 4
File

Part of Facilities Management

File contains drawings by President Arthur Stanley MacKenzie, headed with a note that reads: "My first drafts of Library with narrow front allowing of Extension to footprint size." His drawings show the library as being a long, south-facing building with three floors and plans to extend wings on either side.

Bibliographies and library resources regarding LGBT sexuality

MS-15-11.2020-016, Box 3, Folder 1
File
198-?

Part of Ron and Bryan Garnett-Doucette fonds

File contains bibliographies and library resources regarding LGBT sexuality.

Budge Wilson : web information

MS-2-650.2018-042, Box 92, Folder 2
File
November 2005 - October 22, 2006

Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File contains information about Budge Wilson's books, awards, readings, and presentations found online, printed, and organized in a binder. The contents of the binder are organized into the following sections: book awards and nominations, booksellers and publishers, international sites, journals, miscellaneous (other websites mentioning Budge Wilson's work, e.g., schools, curricula, fans), readings and presentations, and writing organizations.

Budge Wilson at the Halifax Library

MS-2-650.2018-042, Box 92, Tape 5
Item
March 3, 1993

Part of Budge Wilson fonds

Item is a recording of Budge Wilson giving a talk on Margaret Laurence for "Freedom to Read Week" at the Halifax Library.

Budge Wilson's presentation, correspondence, and program for the Nova Scotia Library Association annual conference

MS-2-650.2015-036, Box 77, Folder 42
File
2000

Part of Budge Wilson fonds

Canadian Library Association acceptance speech for Young Adult Canadian Book Award

MS-2-650.2014-047, Box 75, Folder 16
File
1991-1992

Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File also includes correspondence and a 10 minute talk at the 1991 Canadian Library Association (CLA) conference.

Canadian Library Association panel talk by Budge Wilson

MS-2-650.2018-042, Box 90, Folder 17
File
[199-?]

Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File contains a copy of a talk given by Budge Wilson at the Canadian Library Association about where she finds inspiration for her children's books.

CANSCAIP draft of Budge Wilson's update for Round Up

MS-2-650.2018-042, Box 91, Folder 34
File
Spring 2017

Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File contains a handwritten draft of Budge Wilson's news announcement for the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) newsletter, News Roundup. The announcement includes her recently published book "After Swissair"; readings at public libraries, the Hubbards Literary Society, and Word on the Street; interviews on CTV and CBC radio; features in the Chronicle Herald; and the upcoming publication of the fourth new Polish edition of "Before Green Gables."

CIC3 : the pitfalls and pleasures of being a writer

MS-2-650.2014-047, Box 74, Folder 52
File
1995

Part of Budge Wilson fonds

File contains a copy of Budge Wilson's article, which was published in School Libraries in Canada.

Conceptual drawing of an aerial view of the proposed Killam Library on Dalhousie University's Studley Campus

UA-23, OS Folder 3
Item
1966

Part of Dalhousie University Libraries fonds

Item is an aerial-view drawing of the proposed Killam Library building on the Studley Campus, dated 1966 and signed by the artist (signature indecipherable).

Conceptual drawing of the Killam Library courtyard

UA-23, OS Folder 14
Item
[1968?]

Part of Dalhousie University Libraries fonds

Item is an undated conceptual drawing of the Killam Library courtyard, hand-coloured and mounted on a presentation board with red tape.

Conceptual drawing of the proposed Kipling Room in the Killam Memorial Library building

UA-23, OS Folder 11
Item
[1969?]

Part of Dalhousie University Libraries fonds

Item is a conceptual drawing of the Kipling Room as designed for the Killam Library. The Kipling Room ended up remaining in the O.E. Smith wing of the Macdonald Library; it is possible that this design was used instead for the Morse Room, which was located behind the MacMechan Auditorium.

Conceptual drawing of the south west elevation of the Killam Library building

UA-23, OS Folder 16
Item
[1968?]

Part of Dalhousie University Libraries fonds

Item is a conceptual drawing of the proposed Killam Library building mounted on board with red tape. The drawing is undated and marked as Job No 280.

Conceptual drawings of Killam Library interiors

UA-23, OS Folder 17
File
[1969?]

Part of Dalhousie University Libraries fonds

File contains 14 hand-drawn and coloured design sketches of rooms or areas in the Killam Library, including: main lobby, south; main lobby, north; entrance lobby; circulation desk; corridor; auditorium; exhibition area; special collections; study carrel; administration area; reserve reading area; lounge; staff dining room; and staff lounge. Fabric, wallpaper, carpet and other textile swatches are adhered to the presentation board.

Correspondence and Canada Council report for talk at the South Shore Library