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MG 20, vol. 636 · Series · 1959-1978
Part of Nova Scotia Talent Trust

Series forms part of Nova Scotia Talent Trust fonds and consists of correspondence, financial statements, receipts, programmes, descriptions of concerts, newspaper clippings, biographical sketches of performing artists, and printed material relating to various Nova Scotia Talent Trust benefits, including the Nova Scotia Summer School Concert, 1959-1975. Also includes a list of award recipients, 1944-1978, and a list of talent trust concerts, art exhibitions, and benefit programs, 1956-1971.

Series · 1952-1972
Part of Office of the Premier

Series forms part of Office of the Premier fonds and consists of correspondence, agendas, minutes, and reports of various conferences attended by the premier. Conferences include the Atlantic premiers' conferences, 1952-1972; Confederation Tomorrow, 1967; Canadian premiers' conferences, 1960-72; federal-provincial fiscal conferences, 1968-1972; and federal-provincial constitutional conferences, 1968-1972.

Constitution and by-laws
Series · 1965
Part of Halifax School for the Blind

Series forms part of Halifax School for the Blind fonds and consists of the school's constitution and by-laws. Series also includes typed copies of acts relating to the school, from its original act of incorporation in 1867.

Graphic Materials Accessions 1977-298, 1979-298, 1980-100, 1992-331 · Series · 1919-1970, predominant 1950-1970
Part of Nova Scotia Department of Public Works

Series forms part of the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works fonds and consists of ten photograph albums of the construction of bulidings that were built by the department. Buildings photographed include: the Nova Scotia Museum, Keltic Lodge, Nova Scotia Technical College, Nova Scotia Teachers College, buildings of the Nova Scotia Hospital and Victoria General Hospital, as well as various liquor commission outlets, schools, and vocational schools. Series includes some unidentified photographs of buildings that seem to pre-date those in the albums.

Series · 1975-2000
Part of Nova Scotia Voluntary Planning Board

Series forms part of the Nova Scotia Voluntary Planning Board fonds and consists of the records of the Construction Sector committee of the Voluntary Planning Board. This committee was established in 1964 as a forum for the province’s construction industry, facilitating communications with government bodies and giving common voice to shared concerns and projects. The committee brought together members from labour, management, development and government organizations.

These records include correspondence, background material for reports and papers, meeting minutes and agendas, discussion items, responses to position papers and other materials. The main focus of the records is planning for the future of the construction industry in Nova Scotia, particularly a province-wide strategy for the industry. Other key topics include legislation, conference planning and participation, job creation, infrastructure, safety, and resource-sharing.

Records outline a number of the Committee's projects, in particular the Construction Strategy 2000. Outlined in 1989, Construction Strategy 2000 was a plan to revitalize and sustain the construction industry in the province. It was a joint effort to address relevant issues and needs from all areas of the industry and province. The effort defined several goals and focus points to strengthen the industry by the year 2000 and moving forward. These goals included marketing and communications, training, technology transfer, government relations and labour relations.

The Construction Sector Committee had several offshoots, subcommittees and task forces, mostly established on an ad hoc basis. These included the Construction Industry Development Council of Nova Scotia (CIDCONS), Infrastructure Renewal Subcommittee, Occupational Health and Safety Subcommittee (responsible for Creating a Safer and Healthier Workplace, a 1992 conference and forum), Marketing and Communications Subcommittee, Education and Training Subcommittee.

Consular Fees
Series · 1851-1852
Part of Treasury Papers

Series forms part of Treasury Papers and consists of Return(s) of Certificates for Payment of Fees made by Nova Scotia Vessels to British Consuls in the United States, which list the names of vessels, their tonnage and master, and the port where payment was made. These Returns were recorded at Customs Houses around the province by the Controller or other officials. Also included are Certificates of Vessels, signed by the Consul, which prove compliance with port regulations and the payment of fees. Series demonstrates the way shipping industries were regulated and taxed by the provincial government, and lingering relationships with the British Crown.

Consultants files
Accession 1990-057/13- · Series · 1987-1989
Part of Royal Commissions (RG 44 ) Record Group

Series forms part of Nova Scotia Royal Commission on Health Care fonds and consists of personnel files on various consultants soliciting work for the commission or being asked to do work for the commission. Series also includes correspondence, contracts, and copies of reports undertaken for the commission.

Series forms part of the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women fonds and contains records of Nova Scotia’s participation in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. When the Convention was adopted by the United Nations in 1979, its 30 articles defined discrimination against women and laid out an agenda for national action. The Government of Nova Scotia contributed to Canada’s regular reports to the UN on fulfillment of commitments, and input from the Advisory Council made up a large portion of the provincial contribution.

Records in this series discuss the Convention and its articles, as well as Nova Scotia’s relevant legislation, policies and programs. Reports, correspondence and discussion items are included.

RG 10 Series G volumes 1-4 · Series · 1920-1974
Part of Nova Scotia Department of the Attorney General

Forms part of Department of the Attorney General and consists of reports filed with the Attorney General's department by provincial magistrates judges concerning the advisability of holding a formal inquest or magisterial inquiry concerning a death, or containing the results of such an inquest or inquiry. Under the Coroners Act and its 1960 replacement the Fatalities Inquiry Act, local coroners or medical examiners were required to report on all instances of death where there was reason to suspect foul play, the cause of death was unknown, the person died in jail, or another statute required a report.

These reports give the name of the deceased, the cause of death, some particulars of identification such as age or occupation, and a recommendation about the need for a formal inquiry or inquest respecting the cause of the death. These reports were then filed with the Clerk of the Crown in the county where the death occurred, and with a provincial stipendiary magistrate who would then decide on holding a formal inquest or inquiry. If no further action was indicated, this was reported to the Attorney General for review. When such an inquest or formal inquiry was held, the report was also forwarded to the Attorney General.

Correspondence
RG 2 volumes 1 to 42 · Series · 1815-1958
Part of Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia

Forms part of Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and consists of letter-books and letters and telegrams sent and received by the governors and lieutenant governors of N.S. Correspondents include the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Secretary of State of Canada and the Nova Scotia Provincial Secretary. Also includes correspondence of the 1958 committee on the bicentenary of representative government in Nova Scotia. Many of the letters are official dispatches with replies.

Correspondence
RG 44 volumes 201-204 · Series · 1982-1983
Part of Commission of Inquiry on Uranium

Forms part of Commission of Inquiry on Uranium and consists of correspondence to and from the commission. Correspondence originated from individuals, groups, organizations, and authorities throughout Nova Scotia and reflected their complaints, concerns, opinions, and recommendations regarding uranium mining in the province. Series is arranged mainly alphabetically by geographical location.

Correspondence
Microfilm reel 15,510. · Series · 1839-1862
Part of Union Engine Company fonds

Series forms part of Union Engine Company fonds and consists of correspondence received concerning priviledges and membership. A copy of the Rules and Regulations of the Union Engine Company, 1860, is included.

Correspondence
RG 44 Vol. 279 to 280. · Series · January 1987-February 1990
Part of Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution fonds

Series forms part of Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution fonds and consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence. Much of the correspondence is between commission counsel and the various law firms representing witnesses and potential witnesses. Some correspondence is between the commission and the witnesses themselves; the remainder is with experts, researchers and other interested parties. Correspondence divided into ingoing and outgoing letters and then organized chronologically within each category.

MG 1 volumes 3661-3666 · Series · 1923-1995
Part of Bob Chambers

Series forms part of Bob Chambers fonds and consists of material relating to Chambers' personal and professional activities. Includes: correspondence with prime ministers, politicians, editors, and various other individuals; clippings of Chambers' cartoons published in various newspapers and magazines; newspaper clippings relating to his work, personal life, and other subjects of interest; awards; and diplomas. Also included are photographs of Chambers at work at his drafting table, receiving honourary degrees, various exhibitions, and images used in his art work.

MG 3 volumes 646-719, 754, 5175 · Series · 1899-1965, predominant 1921-1932
Part of National Sea Products

Forms part of National Sea Products and consists of both letter books and individual correspondence files. The letter books contain copies of outgoing letters arranged in chronological order, 1904-1921, and the correspondence files, which replaced the letter book format, contain both incoming letters and copies of those outgoing, 1921-1932, 1948. They are arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by correspondent. There are two sets of correspondence files, one for the W.C. Smith & Co. division, 1921- 1932 and 1948, and the other for Lunenburg Sea Products, 1926-1932, 1945-1951. The correspondence relates to daily business transactions conducted by the general manager, such as sales of fish, the ordering of equipment and supplies, and similar subjects. There are also two special subject files: one on English trawlers, 1948, and a set of files re: the Canadian Atlantic Salt Fish Exporters' Association (in which the company played a major role), 1945-1951. Also includes photocopied minutes of meetings of shareholders of W.C. Smith & Co., 1899-1921, and an issue of The Kingfisher, 1965, an employee newsletter.

RG 81 volumes 3-9 · Series · 1964-1984
Part of Nova Scotia Provincial Forest Practices Improvement Board

Forms part of Nova Scotia Provinical Forest Practices Improvement Board and consists of correspondence between district boards and the Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forests relating to the Forest Improvement Act. Also includes minutes of district and provincial board meetings, as well as memoranda, reports and correspondence relating to the amendment, proclamation and implementation of the Forest Improvement Act. There are also forest operators' certificates issued by the district boards, studies and reports on forest practices from within Nova Scotia and elsewhere, press clippings, correspondence of the secretary of the board, and some minutes, correspondence and budgets of the Timber Loan Board, which was administered under the Forest Improvement Act. The Forest Practices Improvement Board was chaired in its early years by the Minister of Lands and Forest, with department foresters acting as secretaries and advisers for the local boards. The boards received administrative support from the department, which is why many of the records in this series originate from the Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forests.

RG 5 Series A volumes 1-22 · Series · 1763-1815
Part of Nova Scotia House of Assembly

Forms part of Nova Scotia House of Assembly and consists of correspondence between the House of Assembly and the governor or lieutenant governor. Also includes petitions, memorials, decisions of the House regarding petitions, resolutions of the House, reports to the House from committees and minor government officials, registers of attendance of MLAs, drafts of acts, addresses and speeches, rough copies of proceedings, and estimates of expenses. Volume 22 contains various undated reports, petitions, drafts of acts, and civil lists.

1998-132 41-71 · Series · 1944-1973
Part of Don Messer

Forms part of Don Messer and consists correspondence, legal papers such as contracts and royalty agreements, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, periodicals, program notes, ephemera such as programs, posters and flyers, and a copy of the 1971 National Film Board documentary on Don Messer's Jubilee. Correspondence consists of incoming and copies of outgoing correspondence from 1944-1973 and includes letters to and from record companies, broadcasters, music publishers, fellow musicians and fans. Scrapbooks include photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, musical programs and other ephemera concerning Messer's career. Series also includes the thirty-five foot long telegram/petition with over thirteen hundred names protesting the cancellation of Don Messer's Jubilee.

Series forms part of Department of Highways and Public Works fonds and consists of records relating to the construction and closure of, as well as the repair, improvement, and addition to, railroad crossings, overpasses, and bridges in the province. Series includes correspondence, memoranda, maps, plans, blueprints, agreements, accounts, statements of cost, estimates, budgets, price schedules, recommendations, and orders from the Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada, applications for work to be done, invoices, and receipts. Series is arranged by name of railway crossing.

2023-020 · Series · 1966-1983
Part of Rear Admiral Hugh F. Pullen

Consists primarily of correspondence relating to the search for William Hall’s military medals. Admiral Pullen and others wrote to organizations and institutions within Canada and abroad in their attempts, compiling documentation on the search as well as on William Hall himself. Also includes some material on the William Hall, VC memorial in Hantsport, Nova Scotia.