University Archives
& Special Collections

Clubs, Societies, and Organizations

Antoft, Kell

(1929-2002) Educator, activist Personal and business correspondence and records pertaining to his work in the Viking Air Service, pharmaceutical industry, service organizations (Katimavik, hostelling associations), peace groups (Veterans Against Nuclear Arms, the Defence Research Education Centre, Project Ploughshares), political parties (New Democratic Party), athletic associations (Dalhousie Penguin Club, Nova Scotia Seniors Ski Club, Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance, Nova Scotia Ski Areas Association, the Nancy Greene Ski League, Canadian Ski Association), health-related organizations (Canadian Cancer Society), and research contributions to public administration and public affairs, especially through his work at the Institute of Public Affairs and Henson College. Extent: 6.3 m. Locator number: MS-2-743 Finding aid available

Atlantic Federation of Students

(1921-1978; bulk 1975-1978) Halifax, N.S. Correspondence, Minutes, Reports and Conference Papers of the Atlantic Federation of Students and the National Union of Students, 1975-78. Extent 1.1 m. Locator number: MS-2-473 Finding aid available

Atlantic Geoscience Society (AGS)

(1983-1990) Executive Records; Atlantic Geology; Video Committee; Geology Map Committee; and Newsletter from the Atlantic Geoscience Society. Extent 19 cm. Locator number: MS-2-748

Atlantic Opera Society

(fl. 1972-1975) Halifax, NS. Newsletter, programmes and miscellaneous flyers. Extent 0.5 cm. Locator number: MS-5-6

Atlantic Publishers Association

(1978-) Reports (1978-1995), events and conferences (1979-1991), membership (1978-1995), financial records (1978-1991), minutes (1978-1993), correspondence (1978-1985), administrative records (1978- 1995), programs (1979-1992), catalogues (1978-1992), newsletters (978-1990) and photographs (1982, n.d.) related to the APA. Extent: 2.9 m. Locator number: MS-2-682 Finding aid available

Atlantic Symphony Orchestra

(1968-1983) Halifax, NS. Financial records, contracts, programmes, posters, newspaper clippings, press releases, correspondence and photographs. Programmes and miscellaneous records of the Halifax Symphony, 1952-1968. Extent approx. 20 m. Locator number: MS-5-11 Finding aid available

Borgese, Elisabeth Mann

(ca. 1938-2002, predominant 1969-1978) Professor, law of the sea, Halifax, N.S. Records pertaining mainly to professional activities, some with personal content, focussing on the major organizations and undertakings with which she was affiliated from the beginning of her North American career in the 1940s. The collection includes correspondence, publications and drafts, administrative records, conference materials, and photographs. Extent 30m. Locator number: MS-2-744 Finding aid available

Bridgewater Hospital Chorus and Drama Society

(fl. 1972-75) Bridgewater, N.S. Miscellaneous papers. Extent 0.5 cm. Locator number: MS-3-10

Bridgewater Lawn Tennis Club

(1890- ) Bridgewater, N.S. Minute book, 1890-1907; Cash books, 1890-1908, 1932-1945. Extent 4 cm. Locator number: MS-2-347

Brown, Velma

(fl. 1950-80) Poet, Dartmouth, N.S. Papers and newsletters of the United Amateur Press Association, 1971-75, and copies of poems, 1971-78. Extent 7 cm. Locator number: MS-2-379 Finding aid available

Canada China Friendship Association

(fl. 1973-1980) Halifax, NS. Governance records, meeting minutes, committee and sub-committee materials, membership lists, newsletters, and correspondence. Extent 98 cm of textual records, 2807 (35mm) slides., ca. 75 audiocassette tapes. Locator number: MS-11-2 Finding aid available

Canadian Book Information Centre

(fl. 1976-1989) Catalogues, reports, pamphlets. Extent 40 cm. Locator number: MS-2-621

Canadian Learning Materials Center

(1978-1991) Halifax, N.S. Misc. correspondence, papers, reports, printed material, administrative and financial records. Extent 11.6 m. Locator number: MS-2-635

Chaytor, Douglas V.

Prof. of Dentistry, Halifax, N.S. Papers of the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry, 1967- 85. Extent 1 m. Locator number: MS-2-655

Chester Playhouse

(fl. 1982-2002) Theatre Company, Chester, NS. Production and administrative files. Extent 7.2 m. Locator number: MS-3-36 Finding aid available

Community Planning Association of Canada Nova Scotia Division

(fl. 1963-1977) Windsor and Halifax, NS. Governance records, including publications, financial materials, annual reports, meeting notes and minutes, and correspondence. Extent 90 cm. Locator number: MS-11-3 Finding aid available

Cooley, Bros.

( -1974) Jewellers, Halifax, NS. Correspondence and minute book of the Halifax Jewellers Association, 1948-1951. Extent 1.3 cm. Locator number: MS-4-91

Creighton, G. Wilfred

(b.1904- ) Provincial Forester, Halifax, N.S. Letter from the Hockey Tennis Blau-Weisse V. Dresden, 10 Mai, 1933 regarding the German Government's policy prohibiting Jews from being members of the club. Misc. correspondence. The Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forests, 1982. Extent 20 cm. Locator number: MS-2-264 Finding aid available

Dalhousie - Kings Reading Club

(fl. 1025-2000) Halifax, NS.Meeting minutes from 1925-1992; membership and attendance lists from 1925-1936 and 1972-1989; invoices from 1930-34; programs from 1934-1943 and 1974-1995; a copy of the club’s sixty-fifth anniversary cookbook; an audio cassette of Mrs. Gene Hicks’ 1980 presentation to the club about her life; and a small amount of correspondence and miscellaneous papers from 1964- 2000 which include photos and records related to the club’s anniversary events. Extent 28 cm; 13 photos; 1 audio cassette. Locator number: MS-2-456 Finding aid available

Dalhousie Faculty Association

(fl. 1978-1986) Halifax, NS. Papers of Dalhousie Faculty Association compiled by Robert Rodgers. Extent 2.4 m. Locator number: MS-2-631

Dalhousie Student Union / Student Organizations

Locator number: UA 33 Finding aid available

Dalhousie University Foundation Inc.

New York, NY. Correspondence and financial papers, 1949-1981. Extent 60 cm. Locator number: MS-2-633

Dalhousie University, No.7 "Overseas" Stationary Hospital

(fl. 1915-1920) Canadian military hospital in France. Booklet on the history of the stationary hospital, correspondence of nursing matron Laura Hubley, a book of signatures belonging to members of the unit, small album containing postcards from Sergt. A. Fraser Tupper, and correspondence and photos from Sergt. Tupper to Ralph Kane. Extent 5 cm, 2 volumes. Locator number: MS-13-2 Finding aid available

Dalhousie Women's Centre

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Dalhousie Women's Club

Locator number: UA 38 Finding aid available

Dartmouth Physicians Association

(fl. 1941) Professional association, Dartmouth, NS. Address to the Mayor and Councillors of the town of Dartmouth. Extent 4 pp. Locator number: MS-13-47 Finding aid available

Dartmouth Players

(founded 1967-disbanded 1975; reconstituted 1985) Theatre Company, Dartmouth, NS. Administrative records, correspondence, production-related materials, newsletters. Extent 9 cm of textual records. Locator number: MS-3-30 Finding aid available

Department of Education

Locator number: UA 17

DeVilliers, Rene

(1848-1989). Journalist, author, historian, newspaper and magazine editor, and liberal parliamentarian and activist. South Africa. Personal and professional papers. Materials on South African politics, associations and clubs, press and media, publications, urban issues, personal family collections, correspondences, photographs, posters, audio tapes, and books. Includes a diary written in South Africa by Maria DeVilliers as a young girl during the Boer War. Extent 4.7 m. Locator number: MS-2-746 Finding aid available

Eastern Command Players

(fl. 1953) Halifax, N.S. Minutes, circular letter and programmes, 1953. Extent 6 pp. Locator number: MS-3-12 Finding aid available

Eaton, Janet

Papers of Community Learning Association of N.S., Canadian Association of Adult Education. Extent 60 cm. Locator number: MS-2-699

Eye Level Gallery

(founded 1974-) Artist-run art gallery, Halifax, NS. Administrative and show files. Extent 10.4 m. Locator number: MS-3-35 Finding aid available

Food Prices Review Board

(1973-75) Halifax, N.S. Newspaper clippings pertaining to food prices, 1974-75. Extent 20 cm. Locator number: MS-2-255

Gargoyle Puppet Theatre

(fl. 1974-1988) Theatre Company, Halifax, NS. Scrapbook, clippings, programs, posters, correspondence, files notes, scripts, reviews. Extent 43 cm of textual records, ca. 147 photographs, 3 video cassettes, 98 slides (col.). Locator number: MS-3-22 Finding aid available

Glube, Howard G.

(1937-1991) Correspondence, photographs and papers relating to the Dalhousie Club of New York. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-2-626

Grace Maternity Hospital

(fl. 1942-1955) Hospital, Halifax, NS. Reports, statistics and photographs of the hospital. Extent 1.5 cm. Locator number: MS-13-48 Finding aid available

Grassroots Theatre

(1976) Theatre Company, Dartmouth, NS. Miscellaneous papers, 1976. Extent approx. 1 cm. Locator number: MS-3-8 Finding aid available

Halcon Science Fiction Society

(fl. 1978-1981) Halifax, N.S. Halcon 2 Records: correspondence, minutes, financial records, membership lists, posters, newsletters, programme book, membership cards, clippings, and artwork (1978-79). Extent approx. 18 cm. Locator number: MS-2-361

Halifax Library Association

(fl. 1935-1989) Halifax, N.S. Minutes 1963-64, October 2, 1972 - May 6, 1985; presidential papers 1963- 1964; committee papers 1957, 1963-67, 1970; publicity 1961-65; membership lists 1964-68; correspondence and miscellaneous papers 1966-1984; HLA/APLA workshop February, 1979. Papers relating to the Norman Horrocks roast, May 10, 1987. Extent approx. 50 cm. Locator number: MS-2-390

Halifax Visiting Dispensary

(fl. 1882-1966) Public medical clinic, Halifax, NS. Annual reports, Executive Meeting minutes, financial records,correspondence, certificates, inventories, prescription and surgical supply records, patient information, publicity. Patient records and personal information are closed. Extent 1.2 m; 9 vols. Locator number: MS-13-84 Finding aid available

Harris, Mrs. James H.

(fl. 1902) Halifax, N.S. Resolution passed by Halifax West Circuit, Halifax, N.S., March 11, 1902 and resolution passed by trustees of Charles St. Methodist Church, Halifax, March 14, 1902. Extent 2 pp. Locator number: MS-2-108 Finding aid available

Jest in Time

(1983-2004) Theatre Troupe. Halifax, N.S. Correspondence, programs, scripts, posters, newspaper clippings, news releases, newsletters, and photographs. Extent 1.2 m of textual records; 30 Locator number: MS-3-33 Finding aid available

Jewish Endowment Fund For Dalhousie

(1936-45) Halifax, N.S. Correspondence, 1936-45; student lists and miscellaneous papers, 1936-45. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-2-204

LaHave, N.S. Ladies Aid Society of Central Church

(fl. 1918-27) LaHave, N.S. Minute book, 1918-27; papers, 1927. Extent .6 cm. Locator number: MS-2-106

Learned Societies Conference

(1981) Halifax, N.S. Conference reports, press clippings, information on individual and society participants, and administration and planning documents, 1979-1981. Extent 1.7 m. Locator number: MS-2-447 Finding aid available

Leonard Foundation

(fl. 1947-1986) Administrative files: correspondence, minutes, lists of awards of the Leonard Foundation. Extent 30 cm. Locator number: MS-2-675

Lindsay, Andrew Walter Herdman

(fl. 1888-1914) Medical doctor, Halifax, NS. Personal and professional papers. Extent 3.2 m. Locator number: MS-13-83 Finding aid available

Maersk-Dubai Incident

(1996-2000) Sea crime investigation, Halifax, NS. letters, immigration papers, promotional materials, petitions, affidavits, evidence and general documentation of the activities of the Concern for Seafarers Witnesses Society (CSWS) as they endeavored to help and support the sailors of the Maersk Dubai. Membership lists, petitions, and immigration documents are closed. Extent 29.5 cm; 1 video; 1 audio cassette. Locator number: MS-8-203 Finding aid available

Medforth, George

(fl. 1950-73) Engineer, Amherst and Halifax, NS. Notes on Shakespear Plans, Clippings, Scrapbooks, and Programmes, c.1950-73; and Notes Relating to the Amherst Shakespear Reading Club. Extent 20 Locator number: MS-2-458

Medical Relief Committee

(fl. 1918) Aid agency, Halifax, NS. Single notebook that contains committee minutes which discuss the care of patients following the Halifax Explosion in 1917. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-13-49 Finding aid available

Medical Society of Nova Scotia

(fl. 1961) Professional association. Papers relating to a research project conducted in 1961 regarding distribution patterns of physicians and facilities across Nova Scotia, includes both physician and patient questionaires. Extent 2 m. Locator number: MS-13-55 Finding aid available

Mercer, Charles Henry

(fl. 1928-1939) Prof. of Modern Languages. Halifax, NS. Papers of League of Nations Society in Canada, 1928, 1932-1936, 1939; Prisoner's Welfare Association, 1934-1936; Radio Broadcasting, 1929- 1930. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-2-659 Finding aid available

Mummers, The

(fl. 1976) Theatre Company, St. John's Nfld. Interview with Mummers, April 1976, Fredericton, N.B. Conducted by Steve Hall and John Bell. Extent 17 pp. Locator number: MS-3-11

Murray, Graham

(b.1916-d.1995) Lawyer, Prof. of Law. Dartmouth, NS. Misc. papers including files of the Community Planning Assoc. on Canada, Dalhousie Law School, Personal Correspondence, ca. 1951-1982; Copies of deeds, legal agreements, wills; Misc. photographs and printed material. Extent 60 cm. Locator number: MS-2-693

Murray, Robert

(December 28, 1905) Two addresses given in honour of Robert Murray on December 28, 1905 in celebration of 50 years as editor of the Presbyterian Witness. One is by the Evangelical Alliance of Halifax, in St. Matthews Church; the other a letter from the Presbyterian Synod of the Maritime. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-2-58Finding aid available

Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers

(fl. 1969-1971) Correspondence, meeting minutes, reports and notices, committee papers, general files, newsletter (1970-1971). Extent 4 cm. Locator number: MS-11-7

Nova Scotia Committee to Aid American War Objectors

(fl. 1962-1976) Citizen action group, Halifax, NS. Correspondence, documents regarding American draft laws, Canadian immigration laws and counselling notes on immigrants, organizational administrative records including press releases, financial documents and newspaper clippings. Extent 25 cm. Locator number: MS-10-7 Finding aid available

Nova Scotia Confederation of University Faculty Associations

(fl. 1975-1997) Halifax, NS. Administrative files, reference material, correspondence, newsletters, minutes, financial records. Extent 35 m. Locator number: MS-9-59

Nova Scotia Council of Health

(fl. 1966-1973) Health organization. Research materials and drafts of a report on health facilities and services in Nova Scotia. Access restrictions may apply. Extent 64 cm. Locator number: MS-13-3 Finding aid available

Nova Scotia Drama League

(founded 1950-1992) Theatre Association. Halifax, NS. Administrative records including correspondence and reports, scripts, publications, and scrapbooks; records pertaining to NSDL-affiliated associations and events including regional and national associations and festivals such as the Canadian Child and Youth Drama Association, Dalhousie University cultural activities, Neptune Theatre, Nova Scotia Cultural Federations, Pier One, Portus Productions, Theatre Arts Guild, Atlantic Drama Festival, Dominion Drama Festival, Joseph Howe Festival, and One Act Play Festival. Extent 2.89 m. Locator number: MS-3-5 Finding aid available

Nova Scotia Folk Arts Council

(fl. 1966-1973) Halifax, NS. Correspondence and administrative records. Extent 60 cm. Locator number: MS-5-5 Finding aid available

Nova Scotia Institute of Science

(fl. 1890- ) Halifax, NS. Accession books listing publications sent to the Institute Library, 1890-1910. Notes of Joseph G.S. Hudson on "Under Sea Working of Coal Seams," 1904-05. Extent 30 cm. Locator number: MS-2-203 Finding aid available

Nova Scotia Online Consortium

(fl. 1975-1985) Minutes, memos, correspondence. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-2-722

Nova Scotia Opera Association

(fl. 1950-1969) Opera Society, Halifax, NS. Correspondence, 1950; administrative papers, 1950-1958; programmes, 1950-1958; 1969. Extent 2.5 cm. Locator number: MS-5-4

Novanet Inc.

(1983-2001 ) Academic Library Consortium, Halifax, N.S. Committee Minutes, Correspondence, Background Materials, Novanet Members, Contracts, Financial, Budget Files. Extent 12.3 m. Locator number: MS-2-738 Finding aid available

Osler Medico-Historical Society Club of Halifax

(fl. 1921-1926) Professional organization, Halifax, NS. Papers presented to the Osler Medico-Historical Club. Extent 6 cm. Locator number: MS-13-46 Finding aid available

Patterson, Frank

(b.1891-d. 1976) Lawyer and Judge, Tatamagouche, NS. Pictou Academy Debating Society Minutes, Sept. 18, 1907- Nov.12, 1909. Extent 0.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-312

People's Triangle Theatre

(1975- ) Theatre, Bridgewater, NS. Posters, 1975. Extent 3 p. Locator number: MS-3-9

Pictou Literary and Scientific Society

(fl. 1828-1861) Pictou, N.S. Rules and Minute Books, 1828-1829, 1834-1837; Journal 1836-1849; Minute Book, 1849-1861. Extent 7.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-62 Finding aid available

Pier One

(1971-74) Theatre, Halifax, N.S. Correspondence, production records, scripts, flyers, posters, programs, promotional materials, press reviews, financial records, organizational management, documents regarding the theatre building and property, workshop programming, as well as touring production records. Extent 1 m. Locator number: MS-3-7 Finding aid available

Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre

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Pre-School Education Association of Nova Scotia

(1967- ) Halifax, NS. Minutes, correspondence, governance records, conference and workshop files, and financial records. Extent 1.3 m. Locator number: MS-11-9

Regional Social Planning Council

(fl. 1973) Halifax, NS. Correspondence between the Dept. of Social Services, NS and United Community Services, Vancouver. Extent 3 pp. Locator number: MS-11-5

Registered Nurses Association of Nova Scotia

(fl. 1951) Professional association, Halifax, NS. Report on education policies for nurses. Extent 76 pp. Locator number: MS-13-51 Finding aid available

Ruffman, Alan

(fl. 1975-1987) Halifax, N.S. Files for the Atlantic Subcommittee of Oceanography 1975-1982 and the Canadian Committee on Oceanography 1975-1979; Transcript of papers relating to the loss of HMS DRAKE, June 22, 1822. Extent approx. 35 cm. Locator number: MS-2-578

Scammell, H.L.

(f. 1943-1946) Medical doctor and educator, Pictou and Halifax, NS. Correspondence, financial records, miscellaneous publications and personal notes. Extent 65 cm. Locator number: MS-13-80 Finding aid available

Shatford, J.D. Memorial Trust

(fl. 1957-1985) Correspondence and administrative files of the J.D. Shatford Memorial Trust. Some access restrictions may apply. Extent approx. 39 cm. Locator number: MS-2-687

Shields, Samuel and Dorothy

(fl. 1942-77) Poets, Bedford, NS. Corres., Poetry Manuscripts, and Clippings Relating to the Nova Scotia Centre of the Poetry Society, 1942-1977. Extent 20 cm. Locator number: MS-2-453 Finding aid available

Sons of Temperance, Chester Division, No. 32

(1848- ) Temperance Society, Chester, N.S. Minute books, 1869-80; Register of Members, 1848-60 and Register of Lady Visitors, 1862-73; Financial Record of Dues, 1888-1903. Extent 3.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-424 Finding aid available

Sons of Temperance, Columbia Division No.24

(fl. 1848-64) Weymouth, N.S. Minute book (1848-1862) and Notification of charge against a member, 1864. Extent 1.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-14

Sons of Temperance, Lorne Division, No. 445

(1874- ) Temperance Society, Maitland, NS. Minute Books, 1878-1890; Lists of Members and Accounts, 1874-76, 1879-80. Extent 5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-450 Finding aid available

Sons of Temperance, Rock Division

(fl. 1866-68) Temperance Society, Maitland, N.S. Minute Book, July 5, 1866- Mar.26, 1868. Extent 0.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-451

Sons of Temperance, Victoria Lodge, No. 13, Bass River, NS

(1867- ), Bass River, N.S. Minute books, Jan. 14, 1867- Apr.4, 1869; Aug. 16, 1901- Apr. 26, 1907; Ledger, 1898-1906. Extent 8 cm. Locator number: MS-2-475

Sons of Temperance, Wallace Bridge Division No. 792

(fl. 1894-1903), Wallace Bridge, N.S. Minute Book, Mar. 24, 1894- Nov. 13, 1903. Extent 1.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-395

Stiven, Sheila

(fl. 1960-79) Craft Co-ordinator, Halifax, N.S. Corres. and Papers Relating to the Handcraft Division, Dept of Trade and Industry, Province of N.S., 1946-56, 1974-79. Extent 9 cm. Locator number: MS-2-480

Technical University of Nova Scotia Faculty Association

Locator number: MS-9-60

Theatre 1707

(fl. 1979-1980) Theatre Company, Halifax, NS. Administrative and productons files. Extent 9 cm. Locator number: MS-3-31 Finding aid available

Theatre Arts Guild

(1931-1999) Theatre, Halifax, N.S. Administrative documents and some financial records, programs, posters, newsletters, histories of TAG and information about amateur theatre in Halifax, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, and scrapbooks. Extent 2.49 m textual records, approximately 124 photographs, 3 scrapbooks, 1 video cassette.. Locator number: MS-3-4 Finding aid available

Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company

(1990-2004) Theatre, Canning, N.S. Administrative records, programs, scripts, posters, newspaper clippings, news releases, newsletters, photographs, and 1 video cassette. Locator number: MS-3-32 Finding aid available

University Women's Club of Halifax

(founded 1951-disbanded 1995) Women's organization, Halifax, NS. DWC began forming interest groups which encouraged women with similar interests to meet regularly. Two of the most popular were the book club and lunch club. The puppet club put on several shows in the 1950s. Extent 28 cm of textual records, 52 puppets, and 178 photographs. Locator number: MS-3-19 Finding aid available

Up Start Theatre

(1989-1993) Theatre Company. Halifax, N.S. Administrative records, programs, scripts, posters, newspaper clippings, news releases, newsletters, photographs. Extent 1.4 m. of textual records. Locator number: MS-3-34 Finding aid available

Ventham, Richard J.P.

(b.1899-d. 1971) Halifax, NS. Notes and Programmes of the Nova Scotia Rifle Assocoation, 1932- 1969. Extent 56 cm. Locator number: MS-2-127

Welfare Council, Halifax-Dartmouth Area

(fl. 1939-70) Halifax, NS. Annual reports and correspondence. Extent 12 cm. Locator number: MS-11-6

Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia

(fl. ) Halifax, NS. Administrative records. Extent approx. 20 m. Locator number: MS-2-612