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1944-1960 (Creation)
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- Halifax Weavers Guild
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13 cm of textual records
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The Halifax Handweavers Guild, originally comprising a group of fourteen women interested in weaving, was organized on 11 February 1944. Through the courtesy of the Handcraft Department of the Nova Scotia Department of Trade and Industry, meetings were held in their workshop on Argyle Street. Looms belonging to the Department were made available for lessons. On 20 April 1948, through the courtesy of the City of Halifax, the Guild was given the use of a building believed to have been built and used by the Duke of Kent in the latter part of the 18th century. Owing to the sale of the building in 1952 the Guild became homeless, but was able to procure a room in a private home to continue its affairs. By 1960 the Guild had fallen on difficult times and there was a vote for disbandment but it was unsuccessful according to the minutes.
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Consists of correspondence, minutes and reports, a guest list, ballots and published works from the Canada Council. The contents of the fonds document the work of this organization in promoting the development of weaving in Halifax.
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Donated by Mrs. Scott MacNutt in 1977.