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RG 44 volumes 113-113B · Fonds · 1982-1983

Consists of advisory committee meeting minutes (Apr 1982-Jan 1983); written submissions (briefs) from stakeholders (1982); correspondence of the chairperson and secretary (1982-1983); articles, case studies, book reviews, and statistics collected during research (1977-1982, collected 1983); draft recommendations for discussion (1983); and the final published report (1983).

Nova Scotia. Department of Education. Ministerial Advisory Committee on Canadian Regional Publishing
RG 44 volume 3 files 17-20 · Fonds · 1933

Consists of typed transcripts of the hearings for April 11, 12, 19, and 20, 1933; documents submitted as evidence from the Nova Scotia Power Commission including plot plans of the disputed lands along the shores of Big Indian Lake and Five Mile Lake in the Indian River at Saint Margaret’s Bay, NS (1921-1933 collected in 1933); and the original order-in-council dated March 3, 1933 establishing the Commission and appointing commissioners.

Nova Scotia. Commission of Inquiry Concerning the Expropriation of Lands of Lewis Miller & Co. Ltd. by the Nova Scotia Power Commission
RG 44 volume 104-105; 106 files 1-4 · Fonds · 1980-1981

Consists of transcripts of public hearings held in Nova Scotia from 17 April to 24 October 1980 organized by hearing date in chronological order (1980); written submissions from the Police Association of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Civil Liberties Association, New Glasgow Police Force, law firms, law schools, representatives of municipalities, present and former members of Nova Scotia police forces, and boards of police commissions (1980); and 2 draft reports (1981).

Nova Scotia. Commission to Review the Police Act and Regulations
Ada Powers
microfilm 541 · Fonds · 1916-1939

Fonds consists of a microfilm reel containing five diaries, notes, pamphlets, 1916-[1939?] and letters written to step-granddaughter Flora, 1920, created and accumulated by Ada Powers, mostly concerning Women's Christian Temperance Union and family matters.

Powers, Ada
microfilm 14654 · Fonds · 1944-1945

Collection consists of records relating to the organization, 1944-1945, including reports, address books of servicemen, and notebooks with comments from the Harvie family of Hantsport, Nova Scotia.

Ajax Hospitality Headquarters (Halifax, N.S.)
Ajax Club
microfilm 14653 · Collection · 1940-1942

Collection consists of records relating to Ajax Club, 1940-1942, borrowed for microfilming from Edith Girouard, who assisted in the creation of the club. Includes a scrapbook, an annual report, a booklet about the history of the club, related documentation, and correspondence about the closure of the club.

Ajax Club (Halifax, N.S.)
A.S. MacMillan
microfilm 10893 · Fonds · 1890-1954

Fonds consists of memoirs written by MacMillan concerning the history of the MacMillan, Gunn, and Sinclair families as well as MacMillan's private and political life. Memoirs contain reminiscences of his childhood on the farm, his years in the United States, 1890-1901, and his political career from his first municipal office in 1902 to his appointment as premier of Nova Scotia in 1940, followed by the office of provincial treasurer. The memoirs provide personal insight and experience of events such as the United Mine Workers Strike and abolition of Legislative Council, as well as MacMillan's involvement with the Nova Scotia Power Commission and the development of rural telephone service and tourist industry in Nova Scotia.

MacMillan, A.S.
Agnes Dennis
microfilm 10219 · Fonds · 1989

Fonds consists of two scrapbooks compiled by Agnes Dennis, containing newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, and invitations relating to her career activities, the Victorian Order of Nurses and Local Council of Women, Halifax. Also contains newspaper clippings concerning her husband, Senator William Dennis and daughter, Dr. Clara Dennis. Scrapbooks predominantly cover the period 1908 to 1947 but include items added years later by family member(s).

Dennis, Agnes
Sound: Accessions 1994-004, 1995-009. · Fonds · 1989-1992

Fonds consists of interviews conducted by Marjory Whitelaw with Nova Scotia women, including Dr. Enid Johnson MacLeod, Edith Comeau Tufts, Evelyn Garbary, Muriel Duckworth, Margaret Meagher, Elizabeth Rand, Dr. Marie Hamilton, Marguerite Zwicker, Elizabeth Ross and Pearleen Oliver.

Nova Scotia Women's oral history project, 1989-1992
Sound: Accession 1987-028 · Fonds · [ca.1975]-1977; 1980

Fonds consists of the research done by Barss and Gordon for "Older Ways: Traditional Nova Scotia Craftsmen" published in 1980. Between 1975 and 1977 they interviewed and photographed 30 artisans who were practicing a traditional craft in Nova Scotia, which produced a practical item (i.e. folk artists were eliminated). Included are: images taken by Barss of the craftspeople at work; interviews with the craftspeople conducted by Barss and Gordon; the creator's grant applications and correspondence, press clippings, etc., relating to the 1977 exhibit at Mount St Vincent Art Gallery based on their research; and a copy of their final publication. Of those interviewed, 19 artisans were from Lunenburg County, five from Kings County, and three from both Queens and Annapolis Counties. Their crafts include the making of fish nets, sails, knives, baskets, butter churns and tool handles. During their interviews, they discuss the technical aspects of their craft as well as modern lifestyles and values as compared to traditional ones.

Barss, Peter, 1941
Paul Murray fonds
Sound/Video Accessions 1994-023, 1999-012. · Fonds · 1973-1983

Fonds consists of 14 audio reels, 2 DAT audio cassettes, and 2 vhs video cassettes of performances of the Halifax Chamber Choir and 1 sound tape reel of a performance by music teachers attending the Nova Scotia Department of Education 1973 Teachers' Summer School, all under the direction of Paul Murray.

Murray, Paul, 1927-2007
Union Engine Company fonds
See series level descriptions for reference numbers. · Fonds · 1789-1896

Fonds consists of minutes, membership rolls and accounts of the company, 1789-1896; minutes, membership rolls and accounts of the "Mayflower" No. 5 Hose Division, 1881-1894; and correspondence, 1839-1840, 1860-1861.

Union Engine Company
Allen Fraser
SMI 1992-050 · Fonds · [192-]-1953

Fonds consists of amateur films, predominantly by Allen Fraser. The films were found by Fraser's daughter among her late father's effects. Allen Fraser's will was signed 16 Sept 1938 and he had not designated an heir to his photographic equipment (which was mentioned specifically) when he died in 1941. Three films document Allen Fraser's trip[s] to Bermuda, circa early 1920s. They depict both tourist and Bermudian lifestyles - sometimes in interesting contrast. One of the Bermuda rolls includes the film "Lily Fields of Bermuda," which may have been done by Fraser as well. Four films document various activities and scenes in Nova Scotia during the late 1920s and 1930s. These four include a Guide's Meet at Lake William, Lunenburg County; Dartmouth Natal Day 1932; folk dance demonstration on Studley field, Dalhousie University; golfing; football; Halifax landmarks; and a large exhibition. One of these four rolls contains a short film entitled "A Screen Scrapbook" which depicts a dance tableau. Three films are of Halifax (and Nova Scotia in general) during and after the Second World War. As Allen died in 1941, all footage taken after this period may be attributed to his brother Russell. This would include a hunting trip to Cape Breton in the autumn of 1947 and footage of Lunenburg's 200th Anniversary parade in 1953. The fonds also includes a short film by W.G.C. (Billy) Strickland entitled "The Sherry Party."

Fraser, Allen, 1876-1941
RG 85 · Fonds · 1962-2008

Consists of records documenting the administration of the Human Rights Act by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, as well as other aspects of the Commission's mandate including the development of public information programs, encouraging research into the field of human rights, advising and assisting government departments and outside bodies in human rights matters, and the investigation of violations to the Act. Explores the founding, activities, decisions, and development of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and its related legislation.

These records offer excellent insight into the development of Human Rights legislation and practice in Nova Scotia, the relationship between government and minority communities in the province, and how the Commission works to engage and inform Nova Scotians.

Consists of five series:
• Operational Records;
• Executive Records;
• Commissioners' Meeting Packages and Minutes;
• Board of Inquiry Records;
• Affirmative Action Records

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Fishermen's Loan Board
RG 84 · Fonds · 1945-1973

Consists of case files of loan board applicants. Files include correspondence, legal agreements, accounts, loan applications and agreements, and boat specifications. Arranged alphabetically by name of applicant.

Fisherman's Loan Board
RG 81 · Fonds · 1959-1984

Consists of three series: Chair's correspondence and other material, Material relating to the forest practices manual, and Forest improvement correspondence and other material.

Nova Scotia. Provincial Forest Practices Improvement Board
RG 8 volumes 1-19 · Fonds · 1818-1873

Consists of records created and accumulated by the secretary of the Central Board of Agriculture, particularly during the tenures of John Young, William Scott, and Titus Smith. Includes correspondence, returns, reports, accounts, notes payable, invoices, receipts, by-laws, orders, affidavits, and lists of officers. Volume 1 includes a minute book of the Provincial Agriculture Society from 1818 to 1825. Most of the records are relating to local agricultural societies. Arranged by agricultural society name.

RG 72 · Fonds · 1921-1981, predominant 1947-1980

Consists of 4 series. Includes records documenting the provision of public welfare, especially family and children's services.

Nova Scotia. Department of Community Services
RG 7 · Fonds · 1783-1973, predominant 1804-1953

Consists of six series: Provincial Secretary Correspondence (1783-1953); Deputy Provincial Secretary Correspondence and other material (ca.1937-1966); Municipal Officers Appointment Registers and other material (1854-1949); Petitions and Memorials (1867-1970); Financial Records and other material (1866-1919); and Registrar of Deeds Returns of Documents Registered and related materials (1787-1892).

Nova Scotia. Department of Provincial Secretary
RG 64 · Fonds · 1972-1977

Consists of files accumulated by Eric Dennis between 1972 and 1977 as Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Communications and Information Centre and include records related to the Centre’s budget (1972-1977), the province’s hosting of the 1973 Premiers’ Conference, speeches of Premier Gerald Regan, Royal Visits (Primarily 1973), and the Centre’s production of promotional movies as well as materials related to industrial and tourism promotion including events such as the Tournament of Roses Parade (California), the Boston Tea Party (1976 and 1977), Lobster Luncheons (1974), and Expo ’75 in Osaka, Japan.

The records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, briefs, newsletters, brochures, news clippings, invitations, financial forecasts, estimates and budgets, and photographs of Royal visits and are loosely arranged, alphabetically, by file titles.

Nova Scotia Communications and Information Centre
RG 53 · Fonds · 1885-1991

Consists of correspondence of the Provincial Archives from 1908 and successive Provincial Archivists from 1931 as well as subject correspondence files on a wide variety of matters, including correspondence generated from letters of enquiry, offers of potential donations and requests for documents, accession registers and accession forms, donor acknowledgements, visitor registers, enquiry registers, minutes of the Board of Trustees, and scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, photographs and other records relating to the various activities of the Public Archives.

Nova Scotia Archives
RG 47 · Fonds · 1749-1994

Consists of original land transaction registers containing transcribed deeds, mortgages and other documents pertaining to land transactions as they were deposited by land grantees (buyers) and grantors (sellers) for most counties in Nova Scotia. Also includes other documents affecting title to land which were sometimes kept in separate books such as judgment books, will books and mortgage registers. Other documents which may be recorded in the registers include: quit claim deeds, wills, mechanics liens, power of attorney, right of ways, bills of sale, and assignments. Subsequent to 1851, the includes land grant records, mainly in microfilm format as these were required to be deposited with the Registry of Deeds offices under the Crown Lands Act (R.S., C.114, s.1).

Nova Scotia. Registry of Deeds, 1752-
RG 44 volumes 213-235 · Fonds · 1974-1988, predominant 1987-1988

Consists of five series: Final report and supporting documents, Briefs, Research material, Working papers, and Video recordings of public hearings

Nova Scotia. Task Force on AIDS
RG 44 volumes 211-212 · Fonds · 1982-1987

Consists of the secretary’s files containing Select Committee meeting minutes and a few Steering Committee minutes (Nov 1985-Feb 1987); newspaper clippings about tourism (July 1985-May 1987); draft interim and final reports (Apr 1986-Feb 1987); a few briefs submitted and informal research reports (1983-1986), and recommendations from the earlier Select Committee on Tourism chaired by Brian Young (1982-1984). Also includes notices of meetings and cancelations (June 1985-Jan 1987), meeting attendance lists (June 1985-Mar 1987), Select Committee mailing lists (1982-1986), and Members of the Legislature lists (1985-1986).

Nova Scotia. House of Assembly’s Select Committee on Tourism