University Archives
& Special Collections

Women

Aitkin, Mary Jane

(fl. 1857) Pictou, N.S. Deed of confirmation, Sophia C. Brehm to Mary J. Aitkin, Pictou, N.S. August 27, 1857. Extent 4 p. Locator number: MS-2-136

Ballon, Ellen

(1844-1972) Pianist, Montreal, QC and New York, USA. Correspondence, musical scores (piano and orchestral), photographs, a sketch, harmony notebooks, fliers, programs, newspaper clippings, academic journals, a press book, and letters of composers. The musical scores include several first edition copies and/or autographed copies. Extent 90 cm.. Locator number: MS-5-2 Finding aid available

Barkhouse, Joyce

(1913- ) Writer, Halifax, N.S. Manuscripts, notes, corres. relating to publication. Extent 1m. Locator number: MS-2-646 Finding aid available

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

Barnwell, Mrs. Annie

(b. ca. 1890) Pictou, N.S. Scrap book and notes on Pictou Academy, 1920-1970. Extent 8 cm. Locator number: MS-2-177

Blackie, W. S.

(fl. 1879-1909) Letters to to a Rev. in Edinburg, May 10, 1879 and a cousin, Euphemia May Thomson in Halifax, NS. Extent 4 pp. Locator number: MS-2-6

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

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

Campbell, Miss E.

(fl. 1840-1842) Liverpool, N.S. Note book of copies of poems, 1840-1842. Extent .5 cm Locator number: MS-2-157

Charman & Grant

(fl. 1912-1916) General Store, Wallace, NS. Ledger, 1912-1915. Extent 3 cm. Locator number: MS-4-144

Chipman, Miss C.

(fl. 1911) Pictou, N.S. Letter and papers regarding purchase of a lamp from Kansas City, USA, 1911. Extent 5 p. Locator number: MS-2-139

Clark, Mrs. William

(fl. 1878) Halifax, N.S. Letter from her cousin, Cornwallis, N.S., September 16, 1876. Extent 6 pp. Locator number: MS-2-150

Clifford, Mrs. Theodore A.

(fl. 1972-76) Bethel, Vermont, USA Manuscript of "The De CASTRO STORY" and miscellaneous notes on Rev. Donald MacMillan, Margaret Sibella Brown (b. 1866- ) and Mary Louise de Castro McMillan, 1895, 1897, 1927, 1950, 1972. Extent 0.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-228

Conrad, Laidlaw, Smyth

(fl. 1978-1989) Research material for "No Place like Home: Diaries and Letters of Nova Scotia Women, 1771-1938" by Toni Laidlaw, Margaret Conrad, and Donna Smyth. Extent 1.8 m and 7 reel to reel tapes. Locator number: MS-2-686

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

Creighton, Graham and Catherine (Murray)

(fl. 1886-1993) Halifax, NS. Correspondence, diaries, photographs, and family history notes. Extent 2.3 m. Locator number: MS-2-656

Creighton, Norman

(fl. 1926-1998) Writer, Journalist, Radio Personality. Hantsport N.S. C.B.C. Radio talks, scripts; Photo albums; Misc. Scripts and Papers; Family genealogy; Financial Papers; Corres.; Corres. of Harriet Creighton, 1927-29; Tapes of Radio Broadcasts; Diaries of Leleah Creighton. Extent Approx. 17.6 m. Locator number: MS-2-689 Finding aid available

Crosby, Lillian

(fl. 1951) Note from Atlanta Sollows regarding characters in her novel, WHITHER THOU GOEST, December 1951. Extent 1 p. Locator number: MS-2-419

Dalhousie Faculty Association / Dalhousie Women's Faculty Organization

Locator number: UA-27

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 Club

Locator number: UA-38

Dartmouth, Grace United Church

(1853- ) Dartmouth, N.S. Ladies Aid, minute book, 1929-34; Calendar Club, account book, 1926-33; Woman's Missionary Society, account book, 1928-33; Historical Sketch, 1853-1953. Extent 4 cm. Locator number: MS-2-253 Finding aid available

Davis, Amelia

(fl. 1838) Charlottetown, P.E.I. Commonplace book, 1838. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-2-470

DeMille, Marjorie

Rothesay, N.B. Letter to Thomas H. Raddall, giving an acocunt of the Halifax Explosion, written March 22, 1981; pamphlet about the explosion, 1917. Extent 1 cm. Locator number: MS-2-716

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

Dobson, Dorothy & John

Notes of Joseph O'Brien and Family; Printed Material; Photographs. Extent Approx. 15 cm. Locator number: MS-2-679

Dobson, Edith Archibald MacMechan

(1897-1990) Halifax N.S. Diaries and photograph. Extent 15 vols. and 1 photo. Locator number: MS-2-707

Duff, Annie Prescott

(fl. 1860) Note book containing a collection of poems. Locator number: MS-2-22 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

Essex Institute

(fl. 1930) U.S.A. Letter to the President, Mr. White, from Harriet Taber Richardson, Cambridge, Mass., May 28, 1930 enclosing a circular on the rebuilding of the Habitation of Port Royal. Extent 5 p. Locator number: MS-2-462

Esterbrooks, Mrs. Harris

(fl. 1940-70) Sackville, N.S. Letters and Christmas cards from Viola L. Pratt and poems by E.J. Pratt, 1949 and n.d. Extent 0.5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-236

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Gender and Women's Studies Programme

Locator number: UA-11

Faulkner, Dora

( -1977) Halifax, N.S. Manuscript: "The Halifax Club": a talk given before the Architectural Art Study Group of the University Women's Club held in the Halifax Club. (1962?) Extent 42 p. Locator number: MS-2-282

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

Flewelling, Ormand F.

(b.1840-d.1908) Halifax, N.S. Diary - 1899-1908, continued by Mrs. O.E. Flewelling until 1925. Extent 5 cm. Locator number: MS-2-190

Fraser, Doreen

(fl. 1950-79) Librarian and University Professor, Halifax, N.S. Correspondence and memorabilia pertaining to the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Vancouver, B.C., July 30 - August 8, 1954. Locator number: MS-2-358

Goodman, Margaret and James Howard and Helen Marjorie

(fl. 1901-1974) Diaries and correspondence. Extent approx. 20 cm. Locator number: MS-2-715

Harrington, Charlotte Geddie

(b.1841-d.1906) Halifax, N.S. Correspondence including letters from her parents, John and Charlotte Geddie, her sisters Lucrecia Nielson, Ella Geddie and her brother John Wiliams Geddie 1853-1902; miscellaneous papers and clippings, 1867-1957. Extent approx. 2 cm. Locator number: MS-2-281

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

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

Hart, Margaret Janet

(fl. 1935) Victoria, B.C. Manuscript "Our Webb of Life": an account of Dougal McPhell, pioneer to eastern Nova Scotia, his wife Mary McMillan and their family. (c. 1935) Extent 20 pp. Locator number: MS-2-333

Hartman, David

(fl. 1968) Rabbi. Address given at the National Exeuctive Meeting, Canadian Hadassah - W.I.Z.O., Montreal, April 24, 1968. Extent 7 pp. Locator number: MS-2-334

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

Herbert, Mary E.

(b. ca 1832-d. 1872) Author, Halifax, N.S. Manuscript of Lucy Cameron, n.d. (circa 1860s?). Extent 63 pp. Locator number: MS-2-32 Finding aid available

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

Hughes, Ann

(fl. 1831) Saint John, NB. Deed for land - Anne Hughes to Abel Sands, Saint John, New Brunswick, September 19, 1831. Extent 4 pp. Locator number: MS-2-92

Kerslake, Susan

Writer, Halifax, N.S. Manuscripts of published and unpublished novels, early writings, short stories, essays, papers, addresses; books, 1976-89; misc. papers, clippings, correspondence, etc. Extent 30 Locator number: MS-2-662

Kilpatrick, Elizabeth

(fl. 1909-1969) Medical doctor, New York. Manuscripts of papers and addresses, published articles, general notes, correspondence and biographical sketches of Dr. Kilpatrick. Extent 25 cm. Locator number: MS-13-17 Finding aid available

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

LeBlanc, Elizabeth

(fl. 18??) Petit livre de Canlique. Extent 3 cm. Locator number: MS-2-503

Leffek, Janet

(fl. 1962-1995) Music teacher, Halifax, NS. collection of concert, theatre and music festival programs, clippings, and private teaching material, ca. 1963-1995. Extent 56 cm. Locator number: MS-5-13 Finding aid available

Lefurgey, John

(fl. 8157-1893) Correspondence, 1861-1890; correspondence of Dorothy Lefurey, 1857-1893. Extent 15 cm. Locator number: MS-2-532

Liechti, Bertha R.

(fl. 1886-1899) Halifax, N.S. Note books, 1887 and '94, visiting books, 1866-69. Extent 4 cm Locator number: MS-2-37

Light, Joanne

(fl. 1970-2004) Author. Manuscripts of poems; Misc. notes; correspondence; personal papers. Extent 4.6 m Locator number: MS-2-700

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

Lynch, Edith (Nichols)

(c. 1880-1960) Digby and Halifax, N.S. Scrapbooks of Edith (Nichols) Lynch, 1885-1934 (including a diary for 1903), 1933-44, 1942-48 and 1949-55; school notebooks of Richard Lynch, History and Geography, c. 1930. Extent 11 cm. Locator number: MS-2-374

MacKay, Lucille

Poem; "Secrets of October"- by Frances Ebbs-Canavan, n.d. Extent 1 p. Locator number: MS-2-133

MacKenzie, Harriet

(fl. 1974) Librarian, Halifax, N.S. Letter from Thoreau MacDonald, Thornville, Ontario, Dec.16, 1974. Extent 1 p. Locator number: MS-2-246

MacLennan, Edna Agnes Electra

(b.1907- ) Nurse, Halifax, N.S. Manuscript Articles - "Hast Thou Faith?", 1960, and "The Searchlight of Inquiry", 1962. Extent 9 p. Locator number: MS-2-317

MacRae, James

(fl. 1888- ) Pictou, N.S. Letter from Margaret Salbot, Dorchester, Mass., Sept.9, 1888. Extent 2 pp. Locator number: MS-2-493

Martin, Margaret

(fl. 1950-75) Librarian, Halifax,N.S. Letters from Thomas H. Raddall, Liverpool, N.S. 1963-64. Extent 3 pp. Locator number: MS-2-227

Mathers, Mrs. Frederick F.

(fl. 1930-1942) Wife of Lieut. Governor of N.S. Halifax, NS. Corres. with various service organizations, 1941-42. Extent 2 cm. Locator number: MS-2-364

McDormand, Ruth

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

McPhee, Hope

Locator number: MS-10-9

Melanson, Holly

(fl. 1990) Librarian. Halifax, NS. Correspondence and notes for "Literary Presses in Canada, 1975- 1985: a Check List and Bibliography." Extent 30 cm. Locator number: MS-2-630

Mills, Mrs.

(fl. 1911) Joggins, NS. Letter from her son Bernie, Hartford, Conn., Oct.17, 1911. Extent 4 pp. Locator number: MS-2-460

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

Morrissey, Donna

Writer. Personal and professional correspondence, drafts of novels ("Downhill Chance," "Kit's Law," "Sylvanus Now," and What They Wanted) and screenplay manuscripts, some as electronic records. Extent 1.2 m textual records and 71 MB electronic records including correspondence and writing drafts. Some restrictions apply. Locator number: MS-2-753 Finding aid available

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

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

Nova Scotia Women's Action Committee

(1976- ) Halifax, NS. Correspondence, minutes, reports and papers. Extent 28 cm.. Locator number: MS-11-4 Finding aid available

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

Pearson, Mrs. G. Fred

(fl. 1898) NS. Letters from James Rosborough, Musquodoboit Harbour, June 13, 1898; Onslow Station August 10, 1898; Musquodoboit Harbour September 15, 1898. Extent 10 pp. Locator number: MS-2-471

Potter, Mrs. Jacob (Laura J. Cox)

(fl. 1889) Canning, N.S. Letters from Capt. Jacob Potter to his wife and his daughter, Cassie, while at sea 1889 and 1895. Extent 16 pp. Locator number: MS-2-383

Potter, Thelma

Halifax, N.S. Article Manuscript - "A Philosophy of Nursing" Extent 2 p. Locator number: MS-2-318

Ritchie, Eliza

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

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

Sewell, Maria

(fl. 1828) Montreal, QC, Letter from J. Sewell, Quebec, Sept. 8, 1828. Extent 4 pp. Locator number: MS-2-66

Shannon, M. Josephine

(fl. 1920-46) Librarian, Halifax, N.S. Notebook: "Books I Have Read," January 1939-December 1946. Extent 41 pp. Locator number: MS-2-117

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

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

Smith, Mrs. J. Ross

(fl. 1879-1928) Document on the Freeing of Slaves, 100 pesos - San Juan de Puerto Rico, 17 September, 1879; Cancelled cheque in favour of J. Ross Smith, Montreal December 11, 1907, issued by Thomas J. Lipton; Letter from Charles Tupper, Bexley Heath, Kent, October 13, 1911; historic map of San Diego pub, 1928. Extent 4 items. Locator number: MS-2-68

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

Stone, Marjorie

Professor of English, Halifax, NS. Papers related to the President's Committee to Review the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Dalhousie; English Department minutes, course questionnaires, Ph.D. reading lists; and files on the Women's Action Coalition and Women's Center at Dalhousie. Extent approx. 80 Locator number: MS-2-739

Torey, Helen Margaret

(fl. 1928-1933) Halifax, NS. Diplomas: Halifax Conservatory of Music, Senior Certificate, 1928; Halifax Conservatory of Music, Diploma, 1931; Dalhousie University, Diploma of Licentiate of Music, 1932; Dalhousie University, B.A. Music, 1933. Extent 1 cm; 1 photograph. Locator number: MS-2-640

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

Waldren Studios

Locator number: PC 2 Finding aid available

Walton, Mrs. Evelyn A.

(fl. 1941) Staplecross, Sussex, England. Letter from Bryce McMaster, Oxford, Feb. 16, 1941. Extent 2 pp. Locator number: MS-2-156

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

Wilkinson, John M.

(fl. 1975) Middle Musquodoboit, NS. Manuscript, "Janet Mabel Wilkinson (nee White) Teacher. Extent 3 cm. Locator number: MS-2-259

Wilson, Budge

(b. 1927) Author, Halifax and North West Cove, NS. Publications and manuscripts, biographical information, correspondence with publishers and other authors, fan mail, and artwork. Extent approx. Locator number: MS-2-650 Finding aid available

Wolf, Augusta E.

(fl. 1919) West Dublin, NS. Letter to her sister, April 7, 1919. Extent 2 pp. Locator number: MS-2-110