Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Shipping Reference Collection
General material designation
- Graphic material
- Textual record
- Textual record (microform)
Parallel title
Other title information
Title statements of responsibility
Title notes
Level of description
Collection
Repository
Reference code
MS-8-Ref
Edition area
Edition statement
Edition statement of responsibility
Class of material specific details area
Statement of scale (cartographic)
Statement of projection (cartographic)
Statement of coordinates (cartographic)
Statement of scale (architectural)
Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
-
[ca. 1880]-[ca. 1970] (Creation)
Physical description area
Physical description
20 m of textual records and other material
Publisher's series area
Title proper of publisher's series
Parallel titles of publisher's series
Other title information of publisher's series
Statement of responsibility relating to publisher's series
Numbering within publisher's series
Note on publisher's series
Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Shipping Reference Collection is a compilation of primary and secondary sources related to shipping and maritime history in Nova Scotia and beyond. The collection has been built by staff at the Dalhousie University Archives from materials acquired through a variety of sources over a number of years.
Custodial history
Materials in the Shipping Reference Collection have been acquired from a wide variety of sources. The reference files were compiled by Charles Armour, former Dalhousie University Archivist, and his various research associates. Other materials were added to the collection as they were accessioned. The microfilm was purchased by the University Archives or created from materials that were loaned for copying. Most of the published materials were purchased by the Dalhousie Libraries.
Scope and content
The Shipping Reference Collection incorporates virtually all miscellanous shipping records and reference material that were accessioned as part of "MS-8-Ref." A large portion of the collection consists of reference files on various vessels and shipping lines. A card-catalogue index known as "Master and Mates" provides references to microfilmed vessel papers, trade records, registers, and other related materials. The collection also includes photographs, slides, and published materials such as the Lloyd's Register of Ships.
The collection contains four series:
Microfilm
Shipping Line reference files
Vessel reference files
Published materials
Notes area
Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
Arrangement
The collection has been arranged by staff at the Dalhousie University Archives. Materials are grouped according to their subject or format.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script note
Most of the materials are in English. Some French records are included in the collection.
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
There are no access restrictions on this collection. 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
The Dalhousie University Archives holds extensive records of shipping families and businesses. The "MS-8" manuscript group (Shipping, Maritime, and Transportation) contains most of these fonds. Additional records can be found in the "MS-4" manuscript group (Business records).
Accruals
Further accruals are possible.
General note
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Shipping Reference Collection, MS-8-Ref, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.