University Archives
& Special Collections

Dalhousie History

Adams, Frank Dawson

1859-1942. Geologist, Montreal, P.Q. Notebooks, 1878-96; Correspondence, 1892, 1897-98, 1903; Photographs. Extent 15 vols., approx. 1 cm textual materials; 315 photographs. Locator number: MS-2-1 Finding aid available

Adshead, J. Geoffrey

(1904-1979) Professor of Mathematics, Halifax, N.S. Notebooks of recipes, n.d. Extent 4cm. Locator number: MS-2-647

Ahern, E. Allie

(fl. 1920-80) Catalogue of the Exhibition "200 Years of Art in Halifax, 1749-1949," annotated copy giving prices; 1911 Dalhousie Degree certificate; cards and receipts. Extent 63 p. Locator number: MS-2-384

Aitchison, James

( -1994) Professor of Political Science, Halifax N.S. Correspondence; subject files; newspaper clippings; papers; off prints; manuscript of book; notes. Extent 5.7 m of textual records. - 1 microfilm.. Locator number: MS-2-666 Finding aid available

Amey, Larry

Prof. of Library Science, Halifax, N.S. S.O.S - Save Our School Marketing Agency: Emergency Information Package. A project completed by 5 students in Professor Amey's Marketing course for the student association Dalhousie School of Library and Information Studies regarding the proposed closure of the School, December 1993. Extent: 3 cm. Locator number: MS-2-721

Andrews, Alan

Professor, Dalhousie Theatre Department. Personal and professional correspondence; reports; newsletters; journals; conference notes; committee minutes and budgets; scripts and production papers; costume sketches by unknown artists for Dalhousie Drama productions; and photographs of Dalhousie Theatre productions. Extent: 1.6 m. Locator number: MS-2-710 Finding aid available

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

Apostle, Richard

(1976-1999) Dalhousie Professor Project Files, including an employment trends survey for the Information Services professions, Public Policing in Nova Scotia, and Marginal Work World Project. Locator number: MS-2-681 Finding aid available

Apostle, Richard and Barrett, Gene

Halifax, N.S. Research notes for the Land and Sea Research Project, 1983-87. Extent 7 m. Locator number: MS-2-627

Apostle, Richard and Raymond, Boris

Halifax, N.S. 550 employment trends questionnairs - research data for book "Librarianship and the Information Paradigm" Locator number: MS-2-712

Archibald, Hon. Samuel George William

(1777-1846) Politician and Judge, Halifax, N.S. Letters from Earl Dalhousie, n.d. and John Young (Agricola), 1819. Extent 8 p. Locator number: MS-2-3

Archibald, Sanford

(fl. 1938-1977) Printer, New York, N.Y. and Granville Ferry, N.S. Scrapbooks concerning Kenneth Leslie and the publication of The Protestant Digest, 1938-47. Extent 12 cm. Locator number: MS-2-292

Arcop Associates

Original architectural plans for the Life Sciences Building, Dalhousie University by Affleck, Dimakepoules, Lebensold, 1969-1970. Extent 80 sheets. Locator number: MS-4-233

Arnell, Helen Dorothy Armitage

(fl. 1907-61) Halifax Academy Class pin ca. 1905-1906; Bermuda Scrapbook kept while attending Dalhousie University, 1907-11; Momentos of the Class Reunion of 1961. Extent 3 cm. Locator number: MS-2-389

Balogh, Leslie

(1945-1981) Prof. of Law, Halifax, N.S. Course notes and misc. papers, ca. 1967-1981. Extent 1.8m. Locator number: MS-2-638

Barnstead, Winnifred Glen

(fl. 1906-1979) Weston, Ont. Dalhousie University memorabilia; programmes, invitations, and notes on Glee Club Song, March, 1905. Extent 14 p. Locator number: MS-2-371

Baxter, James

(fl. 1860-64) Truro, N.S. Note books of lectures given by James Ross, Truro, N.S. 1860-61 and Halifax, N.S. 1863-64; Certificate of Class Attendance, 1861, 1863-64. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-2-7 Finding aid available

Bell, Dr. Robert

(fl. 1861-1889) Correspondence with Professor George Lawson, Dalhousie College, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1861-1889. Extent 22 pp. Locator number: MS-2-381

Bell, John Albert

(fl. 1887) Medical doctor, New Glasgow, NS. Manuscript entitled "Dalhousie College and University." Extent 1.5 cm. Locator number: MS-13-59 Finding aid available

Bennet, Charles L.

(1919-1957, bulk 1930s-1950s) English Professor, Halifax, N.S. Material from the Dalhousie Review; correspondence relating to Dalhousie University Faculty of Graduate Studies and Senate; examinations and papers; correspondence, outlines, and galley proofs of the Canada Books, I to VI, 1933-1951; correspondence and other material relating to the Down Under Club and Anzac Club, 1940s; personal papers, including course notes and exams from his days as a student at Harvard; copies of acting scripts; photographs. Extent 1.6 m of textual records, 11 photographs, 1 engraver's plate.. Locator number: MS-2-486 Finding aid available

Bevan, Allan

(ca. 1940-1981; predominant 1960-1980) English Professor and Writer, Halifax, N.S. Research notes on Dryden's literature; academic and departmental correspondence; Dalhousie Review materials; fiction and other writings; course materials. Extent 1.1 m. Locator number: MS-2-472 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

Braybrooke, David

(1924- ) Prof. of Philosophy and Political Science, Halifax, N.S. and Austin, Texas. Personal and professional papers including correspondence, research materials, and published and unpublished manuscripts on a wide variety of topics covering the period 1937-1999. Extent 28.4 m. Locator number: MS-2-641 Finding aid available

Bronson, Howard Logan

Physicist, Halifax, N.S. Copies of letters to Sir James Chadwick and a reply, January 27 - February 13, 1960. Copies of Dr. Bronsons' reminiscences of Lord Rutherford at McGill. Personal papers including correspondence, invoices, etc., 1919-1932. Extent 20 cm. Locator number: MS-2-257

Burpee, Lawrence

(1873-1946) Author and Historian, Ottawa, Ont. Correspondence, 1901, 1908, 1924, 1930, 1932-33, 1946 about the DeMille Family in Saint John, N.B.; book manuscript and lecture manuscripts. Extent 3 Locator number: MS-2-175

Campbell, Hugh

(fl. 1865) Letter to Hugh Campbell from James Ross, Halifax, January 20, 1865. Extent 2 pp. Locator number: MS-2-12

Cantley, Thomas

Politician, New Glasgow, NS. Originals and copies accumulated by Catherine Campbell in the course of research for a biography of Cantley. Includes correspondence and articles by Cantley, materials relating to the Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company, notes and lists. Materials date from 1794-200?. Locator number: MS-2-755

Carmichael, James M.

(fl. 1871-1872) Halifax, NS. Notes from lectures on political economy delivered by Reverend James Ross, Principal, Dalhousie College, 1871-1872. Extent 1 volume. Locator number: MS-2-17 Finding aid available

Chipman, Francis B.A.

(fl. 1900-1901) Halifax, NS. Notebook - Dalhousie Law School 1900-1901; shipping - lectures by Richard Weldon. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-2-582 Finding aid available

Choyce, Lesley

Author. Porter's Lake, N.S. Correspondence, manuscripts, books, and other personal papers from the 1970s-2000s. Extent approx. 35 m. Locator number: MS-2-596

Christopher, Patrick

(fl. 1984-2004) Professor of Theatre, director, and actor, Halifax, NS. Production records, including photographs. Extent 80 cm. Locator number: MS-3-37 Finding aid available

Clark, James W.

(fl. 1985) Paper: Freud and Dalhousie, The Symons Affair of 1929. Extent .2 cm. Locator number: MS-2-534 Finding aid available

Colford, Ian

Librarian and author. Halifax, NS. Literary and personal papers from 1867-2003. Extent 46 cm. Locator number: MS-2-751

Corston, James R.

(fl. 1894-1900) Medical doctor, Halifax, NS. Student registration tickets, examinations and various papers while at Dalhousie. Extent 19 pp. Locator number: MS-13-40 Finding aid available

Cowan, Stanley

(fl. 1980-1995) English Professor. Halifax, N.S. Materials representing his teaching career at Dalhousie. Extent 1.6 m. Locator number: MS-2-673 Finding aid available

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

Crowell, Edwin

(b.1853-d.1926) Clergyman and Author, Yarmouth, N.S. Diplomas from Dalhousie, B.A. 1880, M.A. 1881. Extent 3 p. Locator number: MS-2-454

Curtis, G.

(fl. 1930-1940) Lawyer, Halifax, N.S. Article manuscripts. Extent 35 p. Locator number: MS-2-319 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 Alumni Association

(fl. 1872-1998) Administration and governance records; correspondence; records on events such as the amalgamation of Dalhousie University and the Technical University of Nova Scotia, various university campaigns, Dalhousie Centenary celebrations; association-sponsored activities such as memorials and tributes, track and field meets, and reunions; graduate and alumni lists; photographs of alumni who served in World War I; and press stories about the Association. Extent 1.2 m. Locator number: UA 32 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 Kings Faculty Teas

(fl. 1938-50) Halifax, N.S. Minute book, October 11, 1938 - November 14, 1950. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-2-324 Finding aid available

Dalhousie Legal Aid

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Dalhousie Memorabilia

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Dalhousie Review

Locator number: UA 35

Dalhousie Staff Association

(1971- ) Halifax, NS. Newsletters, 1974-1980; notices 1976-1980; constitution and by-laws, 1977; collective agreements, 1975-1980. Extent 13.5 cm. Locator number: MS-9-20

Dalhousie University Class of 1931

"Century Package" - containing clippings, notes, photographs and memorabilia of the class of 1931 - to be presented to the Class of 2031. Extent 30 cm. Locator number: MS-2-551

Dalhousie University Foundation Inc.

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

Dalhousie Women's Centre

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Dalhousie Women's Club

(1951-1995) Halifax, NS. Annual reports; committee, events, and financial records; records pertaining to interest groups formed within the association; membership information; minutes and agendas; administrative records; newsletters; and photographs. Extent 28 cm; 178 photos; 52 puppets; 3 costumes; 1 prop. Locator number: UA 38 Finding aid available

Dawson, Robert MacGregor

(1895-1958) Political Economist, Bridgewater, N.S. and Ottawa, Ont. Correspondence, research files, manuscripts and notes for books, pamphlets and periodical publication, unpublished manuscripts. Extent 2.5 m. Locator number: MS-2-256 Finding aid available

DeMille, James

(1836-1880) Novelist, Saint John, N.S. and Halifax, N.S. Family correspondence and business papers, 1856-1880; Journal of Elisha B. DeMille, 1850-51; Notebook and manuscripts of James DeMille. Extent 13 cm. Locator number: MS-2-21 Finding aid available

Doyle, Robert

(fl. 1973-2003) Designer, Halifax, N.S. Costume sketches, costumes, research material. Extent approx. 1.7 m textual records, 2283 costume and set sketches. Sample sketches from the collection may be viewed as part of our Recorded Memory of Theatre Life in Nova Scotia digital collection. Locator number: MS-3-18

Farquhar, George

(1880-1975) Clergyman and Lawyer, Halifax, N.S. Papers and correspondence while on the Board of Dalhousie University, 1941-53. Extent 8 cm. Locator number: MS-2-237 Finding aid available

Fingard, Judith

(fl. 1970s-1990s) Teacher/Author. Manuscript material related to teaching, research, publications, and administrative work at Dalhousie. Extent 5.6 m. Locator number: MS-2-713

Flemming, Brian

(b. 1939) Lawyer, educator, author, governmental policy advisor, and businessman, Halifax, NS. The fonds consists of Brian Flemming’s personal and professional papers which reflect his career as a regional and national political figure. Political and personal correspondence, including records created while Flemming worked in the Prime Minister’s Office; miscellaneous publications, speeches, political material, records of his work on behalf of various organisations; records related to his own business activity; and records related to maritime law and the law of the sea. Extent 6.7 m. Locator number: MS-2-742 Finding aid available

Foote, Arthur

(1921-1987) Prof. of Law, Halifax, N.S. Course notes on family law, student papers, misc. correspondence, 1968-71. Extent 77 cm. Locator number: MS-2-606

Girard, Philip

(1958-2005) Professor of Law, Halifax, NS. Professional and administrative papers, including correspondence as well as research for his book on Bora Laskin. Extent 5.85 m. Locator number: MS-2-757

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

Godfrey, John F.

Historian and politician, Halifax, N.S. Personal and professional materials. Extent 6.2 m. Locator number: MS-2-575

Gordon, Terrence W.

(b. 1942) Professor of French, Halifax, NS. Professional and research materials, particularly relating to his work on Marshall McLuhan. Extent 1.6 m. Locator number: MS-2-737 Finding aid available

Graham, John Finlayson

(b.1924-d.1990) Prof. of Economics, Halifax, N.S. Reference material and correspondence relating to the Anti-Inflation Act, 1976; correspondence, ca.1945-1990; manuscripts of articles; addresses; lecture and research notes; off-prints. Locator number: MS-2-623

Guptill, Ernest Wilmot

(1919-1976) Physicist, Halifax N.S. Correspondence; Patent - Slotted Array; Off Prints; National Research Coucil Reports; Scrapbooks; Photographs. Extent 30 cm. Locator number: MS-2-665

Haliburton, Sir Brenton

(1775-1860) Soldier, Barrister, Chief Justice of N.S., Windsor, N.S. Letter from Earl Dalhousie, Dalhousie Castle, Scotland, January 4, 1840. Extent 4 pp. Locator number: MS-2-28

Hamilton, H. Noel

(fl. 1949-1950, 1988) Halifax, N.S. and Montreal, PQ. Scrapbook and biographical information. Extent 1.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-609

Hankey, Wayne

Locator number: MS-10-8

Harrington, Emily Bevan

(c. 1869) Halifax, N.S. Notebook kept while at Dalhousie University, 1888, 1892-93. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-2-284

Harvey, Daniel C.

(1915-1928) Former Provincial Archivist of NS. Halifax, NS. Correspondence. Extent 12 pp. Locator number: MS-2-30 Finding aid available

Hattie, W. H.

(fl. 1897) Letter from Sec. Graduates of McGill University, H.C. Pruell, March 10, 1897; Letter from Sir J.W. Dawson, Montreal, March 20, 1897. Extent 3 pp. Locator number: MS-2-31

Hawkins, Arthur Charles

(fl. 1881-1886) Student tickets from Halifax Medical College, Dalhousie College and University, Montreal General Hospital and both the Provincial and City hospitals. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-13-5 Finding aid available

Hawkins, Rupert Clarence Giles

(fl. 1915-1919) Medical student, Halifax, NS. Original transcript of marks. Extent 1 p. Locator number: MS-13-52 Finding aid available

Heighton, Ernest

Professor of Mathematics. Halifax, N.S. Misc. correspondence and notes; including research for his book on Howard L. Bronson. Locator number: MS-2-586

Hennigar-Shuh, John

(c. 1945- ) Educator, Halifax, N.S. New options school papers - 1970, 1972; Dalhousie University papers - 1976-1978; This Magazine papers; Chapters from a collective novel written with a class of school children, 1976-77. Extent 41 cm. Locator number: MS-2-329

Henson, Guy

(1910-1978) Educator, Halifax, N.S. Correspondence; manuscripts for books; pamphlets; forewords; introductions; periodicals; lectures; addresses and conference papers; unpublished and incomplete writings; institutional and organizational papers; course papers; research files; honours; and memorabilia; 1933-1978. Extent 1.49 m. Locator number: MS-2-373 Finding aid available

Hicks, Henry Davis

(b. 1915-d. 1990) Lawyer, Politician, Senator, President of Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S. Material relating to his political career, as Dalhousie University President, and also his personal papers and hobbies. Included are diaries, personal papers, appointment books, correspondence, Dalhousie records, speeches, political records, philatelic records, newspaper clippings and photographs. Extent 5.9 m. Locator number: MS-2-511 Finding aid available

Hicks, Jean

Halifax, N.S. Notes on Margaret Florence Newcomb, the first woman graduate of Dalhousie, 1885. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-2-566

Higgins, Donald

Former Professor of Public Administration, Halifax, NS. Professional and research materials. Extent 7.3 m. Locator number: MS-2-706

Hoffman, Theodore

(fl. 1966) New York. Paper, "Theatre and the Intellect", delivered at Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S., December 15, 1966. Extent 17 pp. Locator number: MS-3-14

Honeyman, Harley, and Robb Families

Diaries of Beatrice Robb, 1957, 1974-79; Printed Material; Halifax Academy Yearbook, 1935. Photographs, scrapbook, photo album, correspondence of various family members. Locator number: MS-2-711

Jack, Lewis

(fl. 1838-39) Note book of lectures by Professor Hercules Scott, 1838-39. Extent 0.5 in. Locator number: MS-2-94

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 Finding aid available

Jones, Robert O.

(fl. 1955-1986) Psychiatrist and educator, NS. Manuscripts, lecture notes, course material, correspondence, published articles, speeches, subject files, papers of various professional associations, meeting minutes, and patient files. All patient files are closed. Extent 30 m. Locator number: MS-13-14 Finding aid available

Kerr, Alexander E.

(1898- ) Educationalist and former Dalhousie President, Halifax, NS. Speeches, articles, and personal papers. Extent approx. 30 cm. Locator number: MS-2-153

Lawson, George

(1827-1895) Professor of Chemistry, Halifax, N.S. Catalogue of Dr. Lawson's library, n.d.; manuscript - "Botanical Observations," 1891; copies of off-prints of papers, 1854-94. Extent 5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-159 Finding aid available

Leffek, Kenneth

Prof. of Chemistry. Halifax, N.S. Dalhousie Student Record Book, 1961/62, 1994/95. Extent 4 cm. Locator number: MS-2-688

Leslie, Kenneth

(1892-1974) Poet and editor, Halifax and New York. Correspondence, manuscripts, notes and miscellaneous papers, c. 1930-1974. Extent 32 cm. Locator number: MS-2-232 Finding aid available

Logan, Robert A.

(1892- 1992) Duluth, Minnesota. Research notes, correspondence, subject files, manuscripts, adresses, etc. Extent 3.3 m. Locator number: MS-2-580 Finding aid available

MacDonald, Rev. Charles

(1828-1901) Clergyman and Professor, Halifax, N.S. Sermons, Lectures and Prayers, 1859-1889. Extent 13 cm. Locator number: MS-2-42

Macdonald, Ronald St. J.

(b.1928-d. 2006) Prof. of Law, Lawyer, Judge. Halifax NS. Personal and professional papers, including materials pertaining to international law and the United Nations among other organizations. Extent approx. 20 m. Locator number: MS-2-615

MacDonald, Vincent C.

(b.1897-d.1964) Judge and Law Professor, Halifax, N.S. Personal and professional papers including correspondence, Speeches, 1937-58, Scrapbooks and Misc. papers. Extent 30 cm Locator number: MS-2-171 Finding aid available

MacKay, Andrew

(fl. 1960s-) Professor of Law and former Dalhousie President, Halifax, NS. Notes from Harvard Law School; papers from the 1985 National Economic Conference. Extent approx. 30 cm. Locator number: MS-2-541

MacKenzie, Arthur Stanley

(b. 1865-d. 1938) Educationalist and former Dalhousie President, Halifax, NS. Correspondence (1885- 1931), publications (1894-1927), addresses (1889-1921), unpublished articles, a large number of lecture notes (1881-1923), research notes (1887-n.d.), lab books (1887-1909), and diaries (1883-1909), honours, pictures and memorabilia (1938-1949). Extent 1.3 m textual records, 3 photographs. Locator number: MS-2-43 Finding aid available

MacKenzie, Charles Guy

(1889-1974) Clergyman, Sackville, NB. Manuscript Poem, "Nostalgia", written for the class of 1915 Reunion Dinner, 1965. Extent 1 p. Locator number: MS-2-339

MacKenzie, John J.

(fl. 1875) Letter to a professor, March 2, 1875. Extent 1 p. Locator number: MS-2-44 Finding aid available

MacKenzie, Luther Burns

(fl. 1920-1970) Medical doctor and educator, New York City, USA. Speeches, miscellaneous correspondence, notes, newspaper clippings, photographs and diplomas. Extent 30 cm. Locator number: MS-13-79 Finding aid available

MacMechan, Archibald McKellar

(b.1862-d. 1933) Author, Prof. of English, Halifax, NS. Private journals; correspondence; Manuscripts; notes; Scrapbooks; miscellaneous material. 1890-1933. Extent approx. 8 m. Locator number: MS-2-82 Finding aid available

McCulloch, Rev. Thomas

(b.1776-d. 1843) Educationalist, Halifax Correspondence, notes, and microfilmed copies of 3 of his books. Extent approx. 10 cm textual records; microfilm; 1 photo. Locator number: MS-2-40 Finding aid available

McCulloch, Rev. Thomas

(b.1776-d. 1843) Educationalist, Halifax Correspondence, notes, and microfilmed copies of 3 of his books. Extent approx. 10 cm textual records; microfilm; 1 photo. Locator number: MS-2-41

McCurdy, Avis

(b.1906) Halifax, N.S. and Hamilton, Ont. Memorabilia while at Dalhousie University, 1923-27 and at various class reunions, 1938, 1967 and 1977. Extent approx. 6 cm. Locator number: MS-2-299

McCurdy, William Jarvis

(1904-1988) Prof. of Philosophy, Toronto, ON. Minute Book of the Dalhousie University class of 1926, Oct.6, 1923 - April 1, 1926, May 11, 1976; Corres. to Jarvis McCurdy, 1929; and to Elinor G. Barnstead, 1929-1930, 1933 and Wilfred Creighton, n.d.; manuscript of his Harvard PhD thesis "The Concept of the Object in the Positivistic Philosophy." Locator number:

McCurdy, William Jarvis

(1904-1988) Prof. of Philosophy, Toronto, ON. Minute Book of the Dalhousie University class of 1926, Oct.6, 1923 - April 1, 1926, May 11, 1976; Corres. to Jarvis McCurdy, 1929; and to Elinor G. Barnstead, 1929-1930, 1933 and Wilfred Creighton, n.d.; manuscript of his Harvard PhD thesis "The Concept of the Object in the Positivistic Philosophy." Locator number: MS-2-327 Finding aid available

McDormand, Ruth

(fl. 1954) Manuscript - Dawson Geological Club - its first twenty-one years. Extent 52 pp. Locator number: MS-2-382

McInnes, Hector

(1860-1937) Lawyer, Halifax, N.S. Political and Personal Corres., 1911 1912, and 1921; Deeds, Mortgages and Misc. Corres., 1896-1909, Misc. Dates, 1932-1933. Extent 30 cm. Locator number: MS-2-446

McKay, Duncan Oliver

Halifax, N.S. Notebook, Dal. College, Hfx, NS., October 1888. Extent 1 vol. Locator number: MS-2-573

McQueen, George William

(fl. 1876-1877) Psychology and chemistry notebooks and textbooks; some copies of correspondence. Locator number: MS-2-594

Meyerhof, G. G.

(b. 1916-d. 2003) Professor Emeritus and Civil Engineer, Halifax, NS. Professional papers, correspondence, research notes, and personal offprints/library. Includes research on the following topics: plasticity, pavement, culverts, retaining walls, piles, footings, foundations, drainage, seepage, earth dams, embankments, structures, geology, rock mechanics, beams, plates, slope stability, civil engineering history, and civil engineering education and research. Extent approx. 15 m. Locator number: MS-2-752

Mills, Eric

(fl. 1961-1999) Professor Emeritus and Oceanographer, Halifax, NS. Personal and professional correspondence, teaching and research files and data, some scientific drawings. Extent approx. 8 m. Locator number: MS-2-678

Mitchell, George

(1787-1825) Merchant, Halifax, NS. Licence for land, Halifax, N.S. June 5, 1818 signed by Earl of Dalhousie. Extent 2 pp. Locator number: MS-2-51

Mitchell, George

(1787-1825) Merchant, Halifax, NS. Licence for land, Halifax, N.S. June 5, 1818 signed by Earl of Dalhousie. Extent 2 pp. Locator number: MS-2-Ref

Monk, Patricia

English Professor, Halifax, NS. Research materials for "The Gilded Beaver: An Introduction to the Life and Work of James DeMille." Extent 76 cm. Locator number: MS-2-749

Morgan, J. Graham

(b. 1940) Professor of Sociology (later Sociology and Social Anthropology) and President and Vice- Chancellor of University of King's College. CV, committee and course materials. Extent 12 cm. Locator number: MS-2-754

Morrow, John

Halifax, N.S. Portion of a letter from Earl Dalhousie, n.d. Extent 1 p. Locator number: MS-2-54

Muir, Robert Keith

(fl. ca. 1982-1998) Medical doctor and educator, Pictou, NS and Toronto, ON. Poetry manuscripts, articles, correspondence, and a book of poetry. Extent 3 cm. Locator number: MS-13-65 Finding aid available

Munro, George

(b.1825-d. 1896) Publisher, New york, U.S.A. Letter from Henry Carey Baird and Co. Philadelphia, June 17, 1882. Extent 1 p. Locator number: MS-2-53

Murray, Robert and Family

Dartmouth and Halifax, N.S. Letters from Dr. Florence Murray and other members of her family to their father, Rev. Robert Murray. Papers of Dr. Florence Murray including letters from her father and other members of her family, manuscript of a published book and unpublished books, notes and articles on her missionary work in Korea, misc. dates, 1912-1973. Extent 40 cm. Locator number: MS-2-535

Myers, A.J. William

(b. 1877-d. 1975) Educator and minister. Diaries: 1899, 1905-1907, 1947-1948, 1960-1974; correspondence: c1917-1974; manuscripts of articles, books and sermons, research files, class notes and scrapbooks, and miscellaneous material and photographs c1920-1974. Extent 60 cm. Locator number: MS-2-442 Finding aid available

Myers, Clayton

(fl. 1967-1993) Professor of English, Halifax, N.S. Correspondence and misc. papers while in the English department, Dalhousie University. Extent 10 cm. Locator number: MS-2-667

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

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

Ogden, James Gordon

(fl. 1954-1988) Prof. of Biology, Halifax, NS. Misc. Papers and Correpondence relating to the Boat Harbour area pollution, 1969-70; Chemical analysis reports, Boat Harbour, 1987-88; Misc. Notes; Thesis; Biology Dept. material. Extent 2.8 m. Locator number: MS-2-696

O'Hearn, Peter

(fl. 1957-?) Judge. Halifax, NS. Personal/Professional papers. Extent 28 cm. Locator number: MS-2-694

Pearson, G. Fred

(1877-1938) Lawyer, Halifax, N.S. Letters from Marshall Saunders, enclosing notes on "The Value of Higher Education from a Woman's Point of View," 1920; Report of a committee headed by G. Fred Pearson regarding dissatisfaction with Carleton Stanley, made to the Board of Governors of Dalhousie University, May 21, 1932. Extent 11 pp. Locator number: MS-2-291

Poburko, Nicholas

(fl. 1975-80) English Professor, Halifax, NS. Manuscript: "Poetry at Three Quarters: Conversations with Robert Creeley, Louis Dudek, David Helwig, Joe Rosenblatt, and John Stallworthy", Edited by N. Poburko from the transcripts of a Conference at Dalhousie University, Feb. 12-14, 1976. Extent 175 pp. Locator number: MS-2-425

Pothier, Hector

(fl. 1919) Medical doctor and politician, Weymouth and Beaver River, NS. Certificate, diploma, a Dalhousie song book (c1912/13), photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, election paraphenalia, invoices and speeches made to the Nova Scotia Legislature. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-13-66 Finding aid available

Pross, A. Paul

(fl. 1951-81) Professor of Political Science and Public Administration, Halifax, NS. Personal and professional papers, including records relating to the establishment of the Public Administration Programme and the Faculty of Administrative Studies at Dalhousie, 1967-1976 and the Creation of the Maritime Municipal Training and Development Board, 1972-73. Extent approx. 25 m. Locator number: MS-2-443

Raymond, Richard L.

( -1991) Editor, Dalhousie Review. Halifax, N.S. Correspondence with poets while editor of Dalhousie Review. Includes original poetry. Papers realting to the renovation, opening, and operation of the Henry House Restaraunt, 1968-1970, 1972; Financial Statements, May, 1969-July, 1971; Budget, 1970-71. Extent approx. 8 cm. Locator number: MS-2-556

Read, Horace E.

(1898-1975) Lawyer, Halifax, N.S. Personal and professional papers. Extent approx. 60 cm Locator number: MS-2-322 Finding aid available

Read, John Erskine

(1888- ) Lawyer, Halifax, N.S. Lecture, "Some aspects of International Law," delivered at Dalhousie University Law School, Oct., 1949. Extent 37 pp. Locator number: MS-2-314

Reid, Robie Lewis

(fl. 1890-1940) Scrapbooks dated 1890 and n.d.; 1892, 1937 and 1940, n.d.; 1927-1940. Extent 10 cm. Locator number: MS-2-614

Ricker, Eric

(fl. 1973-1999) Professor of Education, Halifax, NS. Personal and professional papers, including Atlantic Education Association files. Some access restrictions may apply. Extent approc. 11 m. Locator number: MS-2-685

Ritchie, Eliza

(b. 1856-d. 1935) Note book - catalogue of books, n.d. Extent 68 pp. Locator number: MS-2-433 Finding aid available

Russell, Alexander G.

(fl. 1868-71) Clergyman, Halifax, N.S. Notes on Chemistry from Lecture by Prof. Goerge Lawson, Dalhousie College, 1868-69. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-2-380 Finding aid available

Schurman, J. Gould

(fl. 1882-1899) Prof. of English, Halifax, N.S. Notes on the history of Dalhousie University (ca. 1899) 1818-1899. Extent 18 pp. Locator number: MS-2-63

Smith, Olive W. and Clauda

(fl. 1870-1958) Halifax, NS. Medical papers and correspondence between Clauda and Olive Smith and their doctors; personal writings; incoming correspondence from friends and family; artwork (pencil drawings and paintings); family photographs; family papers (pages from the family Bible); financial information for Olive, Clauda and Louise Smith; financial correspondence between the Smiths and various companies; and school diplomas, papers, and notebooks. Extent 37 cm, 20 photographs, and Locator number: MS-2-501 Finding aid available

Smith, W.

(fl. 1823) Pictou, N.S. Letter from Earl Dalhousie, Halifax, July 31, 1823. Extent 1 p. Locator number: MS-2-69

Sprott, Samuel Ernest

Professor of English, Halifax, N.S. Personal and professional papers ca. 1958-1987. Extent 3 m. Locator number: MS-2-660

Stanley, Carleton

(b. 1886-d. 1971) Professor of mathematics and Dalhousie President, Halifax, NS. Correspondence, speeches, lectures, article and book manuscripts, papers and poetry, Greek prose, newspaper clippings, and other miscellaneous records. Extent 1.8 m Locator number: MS-2-163 Finding aid available

Stewart, Chester

(fl. 1939-1990) Medical doctor and educator, Halifax, NS. Personal and professional papers including files on the Tupper Commission and the Hall Review Commission, research notes on aviation medicine and decompression sickness; correspondence, lectures, publications and manuscripts. Extent 12 m. Locator number: MS-13-61 Finding aid available

Stewart, Herbert Leslie

(1882-1953) Professor of Philosophy, Halifax, NS. Correspondence, notes, manuscripts, scrapbooks, etc., ca. 1930-1950. Extent approx. 3.7 m. Locator number: MS-2-45

Stewart, John

(fl. 1894-1932) Medical doctor, London, UK; Pictou and Halifax, NS; Commander of Dalhousie No. 7 Overseas Hospital. Notebooks, correspondence, books, articles and artifacts. Extent 36 cm, 1 photograph; 3 artifacts. Locator number: MS-13-39 Finding aid available

Stokes, Lawrence

(fl. 1968-1998) Prof. of History, Halifax, NS. Personal and professional papers. Extent 1.6 m. Locator number: MS-2-719

Thompson, James

Letter from John Grant re. meeting of Dalhousie College Committee. Extent 1 p. Locator number: MS-2-73

Tingley, Arnold J.

(fl. 1970-1995) Professor of Mathematics and Registrar, Halifax, NS. Histories of mathematics at Dalhousie and of the Transition Year Programme as well as notes from the Registrar's Office. Some access restrictions apply to Registrar's Office records. Extent approx. 20 cm. Locator number: MS-2-649

Tupper, Freeman

(b.1886-d. 1966) Engineer, Liverpool, N.S. Deeds and Misc. Paper, Misc. Dates, 1783-1928; Note Books, 1909, 1912, 1917-1923, 1942; Research Material; Manuscript on Liverpool History and Corres., 1940-50. Extent 12 cm, Locator number: MS-2-201 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

Usmiani, Mirko A.

(c. 1912- ) Classics Professor, Halifax, N.S. Corres. and Papers while in the Classics Dept., Dalhousie University, including various University Committees. Extent 1.5 m. Locator number: MS-2-323

Wainwright, J. Andrew

(fl. 1960-1995) English Professor and author. Halifax, NS. Correspondence from Canadian writers, 1969-1990; manuscripts of published poetry and books, 1969-88; manuscripts of unpublished poetry, 1960-83; research notes; letter from Timothy Findley, June 28, 1995. Some access restrictions apply. Locator number: MS-2-636

Waite, Peter

(fl. 1946-1998) Professor of History, Halifax, NS. Professional papers, including correspondence, records of committee work, diaries, etc. Research notes regarding "The Lives of Dalhousie University". Locator number: MS-2-718

Walmslay, Charles

(fl. 1910-1955) Professor of Mathematics, Halifax, NS. Notes while a student a Kings College London, 1910-1912; lecture notes at Dalhousie (miscellaneous dates) 1931/1932-1953/1954; textbooks; microfilm of articles from periodicals; correspondence; papers regarding "The Dalhousie Course of First Year Mathematics" by Charles Walmsley and Geoffrey Adshead. Extent 38 cm. Locator number: MS-2-521

Webster, K.G.T.

(b.1871-d. 1942) Educationalist, Yarmouth, NS. Note books, ca. 1930 and subject file cards. Extent 36 cm. Locator number: MS-2-77

Weil, Robert

(b. 1909-d. 2002) Psychiatrist and professor of psychiatry, Halifax, NS. Personal and professional papers, including corresondence reports, publications and presentations, research files, case files. Of particular significance are his collection of writings, papers and publications following the Mining Disasters of 1956 and 1958 in Springhill, NS by himself and colleagues who attended and studied the effects of the tragedies. Extent 3.5 m. Locator number: MS-2-750

Weir, Ruth

(fl. 1981) Student, Toronto, Ont. Notes on Dalhousie University Sources Concerning Darwinism and the Natural Sciences in Nova Scotia During the 19th Century, Halifax, N.S., 1981. Extent 2 pp. Locator number: MS-2-440

Weldon, Richard Chapman

(1849-1925) Professor of Law, Halifax, NS. Corres. and Misc. Papers, 1890. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-2-126 Finding aid available

Wien, Fred

(fl. 1986-1991) Professor of Social Work, Halifax, NS. Documents pertaining to the development of the Endowed Chair in Black Canadian Studies, Dalhousie University, 1989-1991. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-2-698

Willets, Charles Richard Edward

(b.1880-d. 1931) Army Officer and his wife, Halifax, NS. Correspondence with Archibald MacMechan, Douglas Lochhead; review by C.L. Bennet for C.B.C. Radio, Feb. 28, 1949 for Tales of the Sea by Archibald MacMechan, selected by Thomas H. Raddall; and a letter to Mrs. Grace Holloway from Morris Longstreth, March 17, 1936. Extent 15 pp. Locator number: MS-2-123 Finding aid available

Willis, John

(fl. 1945-1989) Professor of Law, Halifax, NS. Course notes on wills and trusts, conflicts, income tax, equity, death duties, and property, 1945-1971; a few pages of correspondence from 1984-1985 and 1989. Extent 2.1 m. Locator number: MS-2-639

Winham, Gil

(fl. 1961-2006) Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Halifax, NS. Personal and professional papers, including teaching and research files, correspondence, and files on various consultative jobs such as his North American Free Trade Agreement Dispute Settlements and General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade work and contributions to the Macdonald Royal Commission on the Economy. Some access restrictions apply. Extent approx. 12 m. Locator number: MS-2-702

Woodbury, William Weatherspoon

(fl.. 1901-1905) Dentist and educator, Halifax, NS. Certificates awarded by the Provincial Medical Board of Nova Scotia and Dalhousie College and University; tickets from various Halifax institutions. Locator number: MS-13-44 Finding aid available

Young, Sandy

(1946-1999) Professor, Coach, and Sport Historian Student papers, official and personal correspondence, slide trays, photographs and postcards, maps, research notes, newspaper clippings and conference information. Also contains a number of objects (track outfit, relay baton) and items from Aileen Meagher (Olympic bronze medal certificate, scrapbook, original drawings). Extent approx. Locator number: MS-2-741 Finding aid available