University Archives
& Special Collections

Visual and Dramatic Arts

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

Allen, W. Graham

(1909-1986) Writer, Halifax, N.S. Script of "Dalhousie University: the Life of a little College"; a documentary script for Canada at work, C.B.C. March 28, 1950. Correspondence, subject files and radio scripts 1927-1986; collection of art, music and theatre programmes, 1929-1986. German Song Book. Scripts, speeches. Extent 1.8m Locator number: MS-2-96

Almon, Lt. Col. William Bruce

(b.1875-d.1961) Military Officer, Halifax, NS. Letter from Arthur H. Winter, Chester, N.S., June 8, 1940, and Misc. Theatre Material, 1935-38. Extent 4 pp.. Locator number: MS-3-15 Finding aid available

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

Best, J. Linden

(fl. 1950-1970) Cambridge Station, NS. Notes and photographs pertaining to the history of Theatre in Halifax, N.S. 1972. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-3-6 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

Chaunens, Augustus

(fl. 1916) England Programme of the Olympic Theatre, London, 1854 and correspondence (1916) regarding the dating of the programme. Extent 4 p. Locator number: MS-2-211 Finding aid available

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

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

Creighton, Alan

(b. 1903-d.2003) Writer, Toronto ON. Manuscripts of short stories, articles, artwork, notes, etc. as well as the papers of Christine Eyles (b.1900-d. 1978), violinist, artist, and poet. Extent 2 m. Locator number: MS-2-701

Cultural Activites, Dalhousie

Locator number: UA 29 Finding aid available

Dalhousie Women's Club

Locator number: UA 38 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

Dexter, Robert

Manager, Neptune Theatre Correspondence, etc. dealing with Neptune Theatre and 1967 World Exhibition, 1963-66. Extent 2cm. Locator number: MS-2-736

Doane, Asa

(fl. 1976) Correspondence, subject files, financial papers and miscellaneous documents; manuscripts of plays; printed scripts of plays and books. Extent 1.5 m. Locator number: MS-2-601

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

Dramatists' Co-op of Nova Scotia

(fl. 1975-1988) Theatre association. Minutes of meetings, correspondence, financial records, printed scripts, manuscripts of plays, materials pertaining to workshops, newsletters, and publicity records. Extent Approx. 1 m. Locator number: MS-3-29 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

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

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Theatre Department

Locator number: UA 11

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

Grassroots Theatre

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

Halcyon Dance Theatre

(1974- ) Dance Company, Halifax, N.S. Correspondence, papers and clippings, 1973-74. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-3-17

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

Heinish, Mrs. Sarah

(fl. 1910-1972) Halifax, N.S. Correspondence and copies of minutes of the Neptune Theatre Foundation, 1963-1968. Extent 6 cm. Locator number: MS-2-160

Henry, Lola

(fl. 1836-1905) Misc. receipts, printed material on knitting; 1836-1905. Extent 5.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-668

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

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

LeBlanc, Y.

(fl. 1950-1972) Architect, Halifax, N.S. Correspondence regarding building of Dalhousie University Arts Centre, 1964-1968. Extent 114 pp. Locator number: MS-2-168

Lipman, Nicola

(fl. 1989-1990) Actress, Halifax, NS. Correspondence, notes and prompt copy of "The Prostitution Project," 1989-1990. Extent 3 cm. Locator number: MS-3-24

MacDonald, Charles

(c.1880-1970) Businessman and Artist, Centreville, N.S. Photographs and Cutlines pertaining to a proposed feature on the Art of Charles MacDonald by Frank Filmore, 1968. Extent 21 pp. Locator number: MS-2-349

MacKay, Donald Cameron

(b. 1906 -d. 1979) Artist, Halifax, N.S. Corres., 1920-79; Manuscripts of Articles, Art Catalogues and Adresses; Notes, Corres, Photographs and Manuscripts for "Silversmiths and Related Craftsmen of the Atlantic Provinces"; Family papers of the MacKay, MacMillan, Guion, Estey and Bell-Coles Families; Extensive Reference Files on all Aspects of Artand Art History; Halifax and Numerous Nova Scotia towns, containing Clippings from Magazines, Manuscripts and Notes, Pamphlets, Photographs and Original Art Work, 1920-79. Extent 10 m. Locator number: MS-2-280 Finding aid available

MacKenzie, Norman Archibald M.

(1894- ) Prof. of Law, Senator, Pugwash, NS. and Toronto, ON. C.B.C. Radio Broadcast - "Voice of the Pioneer", Halifax, N.S., Feb. 6, 1972. Typed Transcript and Tape Recording; photo album Extent 13 pp. Locator number: MS-2-185

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

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

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

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

Murphy, Arthur

Medical Doctor and Playwright, Halifax N.S. Scripts and correspondence. Extent 1. m. Locator number: MS-2-663

Murray, David

(fl. 1930-1972) Actor and Broadcaster, Halifax and Pictou, NS. Notes on Musicians, sketches by C. Wilhelm, and tapes of "At the Opera." Extent 2.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-181

Musgrave, Anna (Murray) Dike

Photo-caricatures of classmates of Dr. Alexander S. Murray at Pine Hill (ca. 1919/1920). Extent 20 items. Locator number: MS-2-671

Neptune Theatre

(1961-2002) Theatre Company. Halifax, N.S. Administrative records, scripts, production papers, programmes, publicity materials, etc. Extent 48 m. Administrative Records less than 10 years old are closed. Locator number: MS-3-1 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

Pannebaker, Gerry

(fl. 1988) Costume designer, Halifax, NS. Costume sketches and photographs. Extent 9 items. Locator number: MS-3-21

Paul, James

Files and photos of theatre productions of Stardusters (1942-43) and Eastern Command Players (1953). Extent 1.5 cm. Locator number: MS-3-26

Penson, Art

(fl. 1978-2006) Costume and set designer, Ottawa, ON. Set designs, mostly for Neptune Theatre productions. Extent 397 sketches. Locator number: MS-3-38 Finding aid available

People's Triangle Theatre

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

Perkyns, Richard

(b. 1932) English Professor and drama specialist, Halifax, NS. Correspondence, minutes from meetings, research notes, drafts, newspaper clippings, reviews, manuscripts, photographs, and interviews recorded on audio cassettes.. Locator number: MS-3-27 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

Renton, David

(1951-1993) Actor, Halifax, N.S. Papers include files on specific actors; committee work, unions and associations; athletics; clippings and publications; festivals and workshops; financial records; the production company he founded, Portus Theatre Productions; school-related theatrical education materials. Extent 1.5 m.. Locator number: MS-3-23 Finding aid available

Robinson, Jeanne

(fl.1970-81) Dancer, Halifax, N.S. Papers realting to Various Dance Groups, 1976-81. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-3-16

Rutten, Joseph G.

(fl. 1949-2003) Actor, Halifax, NS. Programs, photographs, newspaper clippings,correspondenc, journals, audio and video tapes, reel to reel tapes. Extent 1.6 m. Locator number: MS-3-39

Ryan, Terry

(fl. 1982-1985) Film director and producer. Halifax, NS. Scripts, contracts, correspondence, clippings, and photographs, etc., of the production of the film Bayo, adapted from the book Lightly by Chipman Hall. Extent approx. 60 cm. Locator number: MS-2-579

Sholds, Jean

(fl. 1935-1941) Scrap book - Royal family, WWII, school activities; files birthday cards, cartoons invitations poems, ration book, sports material, theatre and concert programs; photography - baseball team (Lunenburg Foundry). Extent 6 cm. Locator number: MS-2-730

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

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

Ward, Richard

(fl. 1885 -1977) Insurance Agent, Halifax, NS. Notes, music manuscripts, correspondence, pamphlets, music and theatre programmes, posters, photographs, newspapers and magazine clippings on music and theatre, ca. 1920-1977. Extent approx. 1.7 m. Locator number: MS-5-7