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Peter Hamilton fonds
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Fonds
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MS-14-27
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30 cm of textual records
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Name of creator
(1924-2017)
Biographical history
Peter Hamilton was Registrar of Nova Scotia Agricultural College from 1974-1984. Born 23 July 1924 in Truro, Nova Scotia, he graduated from NSAC's diploma program in 1944. He earned his BSc in Animal Science in 1947 from Macdonald College at the University of Guelph, and in 1952 graduated from University of Maine with an MSc. He started his professional life as an agricultural representative in Hants County and in poultry extension in Eastern Nova Scotia. He also hosted CBC Radio's Country Calendar (later Country Canada) for four years before taking up a professorial appointment at Macdonald College. He returned to Nova Scotia to teach chemistry and animal science at NSAC and in 1974 was appointed College Registrar. Hamilton was inducted into the Dalhousie Heritage Society and recognized at the Faculty of Agriculture Scholarship Banquet for his legacy gift, which established the PY Hamilton Scholarships. He died on 29 January 2017.
Custodial history
Donated by Joan Hamilton, daughter of Peter Hamilton, to the Agricola Archives in 2016 in one accession (accession number A2016-007). Additional materials were located and processed in Agricola that had been donated by Peter Hamilton (accession number A2022-021).
Scope and content
Fonds consists of objects, manuscripts, and published works that were collected by Peter Hamilton. Peter was a Nova Scotia Agricultural College alumni, NSAC faculty member, and Registrar of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College for 10 years. Included is a stethoscope that was used for cattle, a Nova Scotia Agricultural College mug, and a blue knit NSAC pullover sweater. The published books and booklets include topics such as livestock husbandry (swine, cattle, poultry), feeding, judging and general agriculture. Most of the publications are Canadian and US government documents, a few textbooks were also included.
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Physical condition
Slight musty odor on all materials.
NSAC sweater is in poor and fragile condition.
NSAC sweater is in poor and fragile condition.
Immediate source of acquisition
Arrangement
The Agricola Archives imposed thematic and chronological order during archival processing.
Language of material
- 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 MacRae Library. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
Finding aids
Associated materials
Books and government documents from accession A2016-007 were placed in MS-14-REF, Box 19, Folders 8-9, MS-14-REF, Box 21, Folders 1-5, MS-14-REF, Box 22, Folders 1-7, MS-14-REF, Box 23; Folders 1-3 (see inventory).
Books from accession A2022-021 were placed in Agricola's Special collections (see inventory).
Books from accession A2022-021 were placed in Agricola's Special collections (see inventory).
Accruals
Further accruals are possible.
General note
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Peter Hamilton fonds, MS-14-27, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives, Agricola Archives, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada.