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Watson Smith family
Fonds · 1892-2001

Fonds consists of correspondence (1928-2001), diaries (1892-1893, 1900-1980 with gaps), notebooks (1940-1944) and photographs (ca1894-2001) documenting rural life in early 20th century Shubenacadie, as well as the experiences of Harry Smith while stationed at a Royal Canadian Air Force base in England during the Second World War.

Most correspondence files relate to Harry Smith, and include letters he wrote to his mom, dad and sister while serving overseas, letters Harry received from friends during and after the War, and letters Harry wrote to his brother Cullen’s son Donne in the 1990s. Some correspondence files are of Cullen and Gwen Smith to their son Donne (1963-1977).

The diaries were kept daily by Watson Smith (1900, 1942-1945, 1949-1951) giving short entries on the weather, jobs being done by different members of family, and whether business was slow or brisk that day; sporadic entries by Cullen (1927, 1958, 1975-1976, 1980) on the weather and visits from family and friends; and daily entries by Jeanetta for all of 1949, and first six months of 1966 on her daily housework, cooking, church attendance and family members’ activities and illnesses. There is also one diary with cryptic one or two-line entries from Thomas B. Lynch, an ancestor of Cullen’s wife Gwen (1892-1893).

The notebooks were written by Harry during WWII and contain technical information on airplanes, names of maintenance crews and pilots, and statistics for their Squadron, as well as jokes, short stories, and comments from bicycling around England on his days off.

Most photographs were taken by Harry and depict pilots, officers and soldiers on and off duty, airplanes, Harry’s accommodations and bicycle while in the United Kingdom. Other photographs include family and places in Shubenacadie such as the family store, churches, and the war monument, Harry’s machine-building projects, and the former Halifax Airport on Chebucto Road.

Watson Smith family
Fonds · 1937-1979

Fonds consists of of various minutes, newsletters, newspaper clippings, constitutions, reports. correspondence, financial statements, and memorandums.

Canadian Association of University Teachers
Fonds · 1958-1997

Consists of copies of the published Register of Physiotherapists issued by the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (1977-1997), the annual reports of the College (1992-1997), newsletters issued by the Nova Scotia Branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (1977-1997), minutes of the annual meetings of the Nova Scotia Branch (1979-1997), and its executive committee (1991-1992), materials relating to Physiotherapy Week (1995-1997), briefs submitted by the association and its predecessors to government commissions of inquiry or consultations (1958-1993), materials related to annual meetings of the national association held in Halifax in 1969 and 1982 as well as annual reports of the national association (1986-1994) , some conference programs (1988, 1990, 1991, 1993) and salary scale information collected by the association (1996-1988).

Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association
Fonds · 1883-1982, predominant 1883-1958

Fonds contains three series: Partnership registration books and other material; Sector specific registration books and other records; and Nova Scotia Company incorporation ledgers and other records.

Fonds consists of registers and indexes documenting the incorporation and registration of commercial companies and partnerships, cooperative associations, fishermen's bait associations, credit unions, bodies incorporated under the Marshlands Reclamation Act, fruit companies, fishing vessels, non-profit organizations, rural telephone companies, county stations registered under the Fishermen's Federation Act, and blueberry associations. Includes registers, 1883-1982, and indexes, 1883-1967. Some registers contain their own indexes. Also includes bank, insurance company and joint stock company returns, ca. 1862-1883.

Nova Scotia. Registrar of Joint Stock Companies

Forms part of the Nova Scotia Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and consists of primarily ledgers recording companies incorporated in Nova Scotia, companies whose incorporation was revoked, and an index to companies incorporated from 1900 to 1914. Ledger entries provide company name, registered address, certificate number, and lists documents filed, dates they were filed, and fees collected. Entries also provide information on the form of corporate incorporation whether it be under the Nova Scotia Companies Act, a specific statutes or other means, the dollar amount of authorized capital, location of head office, and name of agent in Nova Scotia.

Series · 1900-1967, predominant ca.1920-1957
Part of Nova Scotia Registrar of Joint Stock Companies

Forms part of the Nova Scotia Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and consists of a number of combined or distinct registration books in which the incorporation of various sector specific organizations is registered. These registration documents also often record annual registration payments of these companies which provides an indication of their continued active status. Includes co-operative associations under the 1935 Act to Provide for the Incorporation of Cooperative Associations (1939-1942, 1948-1957); and separately Farmer’s Co-operative Associations (1915-1935) and Fishermen’s Co-operatives (1932-1935); the associations incorporated between 1900 and 1930 under the 1900 Act to Incorporate Fishermen’s Bait Associations. This book records the names of charter members, the name of the association, its capital, place of business and date of incorporation. Additionally, there is also a record Bait Associations receiving letters patent (1904-1909); Credit Unions under the 1932 Credit Union Societies Act (1933-1957). These record the date, name, address and certificate number associated with their registration and records annually and documents filed.
Series also includes a miscellaneous incorporations register that records Marsh Bodies incorporated under the Marshland Reclamation Act (1949-1967), Farmers Fruit Companies (1908-1967), Fishing vessels incorporated under the Incorporation of Owners of Vessels in the Fishing Industry Act (1921-1948), Rural Telephone companies (1953-1957), Non-profit associations (1953-1957), County Stations incorporated under the Fishermen’s Federation Act (1921-1947), Stations incorporated under the Blueberry Associations Act (1928-1933), Private Investment Holding Companies (1938-1953?) and Mineral Prospecting Companies (1940?-1951).
Additionally there are registers of loan companies (1936), of telephone companies (1913-1915), and an index to the incorporation of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies (1905-1906).

Series · 1883-1982, predominant 1921-1982
Part of Nova Scotia Registrar of Joint Stock Companies

Forms part of the Nova Scotia Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and consists of partnership registration books and indexes. Also includes books recording tax /fee payments from 1921 to 1982 and which give an indication of whether a partnership is still active. Partnership registration books provide registration date, number and names of partners, name of partnership, address, type of business, certificate number, payments and whether active or not. Arranged chronologically.

The Partnership Act required the registration of partnerships in Nova Scotia with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The Revenue Act required partnerships to pay certain taxes or fees..

Fonds · 1750-1967

Series contains records relating to the disposition of property of deceased persons in Halifax County as administered through the Court of Probate.

Series consists of two sub-series of records: Wills recorded at Halifax County registry of deeds 1750-1967 and Estate files 1750-1930

Halifax County Court of Probate
2023-024 · Fonds · 1984-2007

Consists of letters sent between Batstone and Perrot. The subjects of the letters vary, but common themes include choral pursuits, mutual acquaintances, weather, future plans, professional activities, Batstone’s life working in the government of Newfoundland, and Perrot’s life as a member of the LGBTQ community Batstone and Perrot also occasionally shared works written for other people, such as emails, speeches, and C.V.s. Perrot and Batstone’s correspondence began in 1986, and continued until 2007. By this time, Perrot and Batstone were able to meet in person with greater regularity, and the correspondence fell off.

Elizabeth Marion (Bradbrook) Batstone
Fonds · 1960-1991; predominant 1971-1987

Fonds consists of 7 series: Executive records (1973-1990), Deputy Minister's Office records (1977-1987), Industrial Benefits Office records (1976-1984), Community Economic Development Branch records (? - 1988), Economic Analysis Branch records (1960-1989), Case files and subject files (1984-1990), and Sydney Steel Corporation records (1972-1991). The bulk of the textual records consists of case files coded according to alphabetical, numerical or alphanumeric classification plans.

Nova Scotia. Department of Industry, Trade, and Technology
Series · 1977-1987
Part of Department of Industry, Trade And Technology

Series consists largely of case files and subject files, some relating to policy development and strategic planning. Includes subseries relating to Halterm Limited, Industrial Estates Limited, Nova Scotia Resources Limited, Offshore Coordinating Committee, Nova Scotia Resources Development Board. (The Minister of Development had statutory responsibility for all these agencies except Halterm and NSRL)

Series · 1960-1989
Part of Department of Industry, Trade And Technology

The Economic Analysis Branch formed one of four branches of the Policy and Planning Division (subsequently the Economic Planning Division) in the Department. It assessed the economic performance and outlook of the province and analyses industrial and economic opportunities and developments. This service was provided to the other departments and agencies and, in some cases, to private industry.--Series consists of case and subject files, some of the former originating with Investment Canada (ICAN).

Series · 1972-1991
Part of Department of Industry, Trade And Technology

Series consists mainly, though not exclusively, of operational records of Sysco held custodially by the Department. Series also includes departmental records relating to the Corporation. Departmental materials encompass executive records originating with the Premier, Minister and Deputy Minister, whose records include a subseries of correspondence files, 1972-1980. Among the textual records are briefs, reports (survey, status and inspection), engineering and feasibility studies by outside consulting firms, Modernization Program records (late 1980's), tendering records, business plans, minutes of management committee meetings, consolidated financial statements, confidential briefing materials, contracts and agreements, and training and procedures manuals. Graphic materials consist of slide transparencies (1 file); architectural records, of technical drawings.

Sydney Steel Corporation

The Community Economic Development Branch formed one of five branches of the Finance and Administrative Division within the Department of Development. It assessed the economic development needs of the province in conjunction with federal, provincial and municipal governments and specific groups. One of the programs developed, implemented and monitored by the branch was the Mainstreet Program, which was designed to refurbish, revitalize and promote downtown commercial areas in communities throughout the province.--Series consists of various Mainstreet Program photographic prints, negatives and slide transparencies.

Series · 1976-1984
Part of Department of Industry, Trade And Technology

The Industrial Benefits Office formed one of three parts of the Industrial Development Division. It monitored domestic and foreign plans for major capital expenditures in Nova Scotia and identified business opportunities for Nova Scotia companies.--Series consists of case files.

Elsie Mosher Bailly
Fonds · 1926-1949

Consists of teacher training notes, lesson plans and tests (ca. 1930-ca. 1932); business correspondence (1935-1949); teaching contracts (1930-1948); Elsie Mosher’s grade 9 tests (ca.1926); programs from the Lunenburg County Teachers’ Institutes (1944-1946); a few personal correspondence (1936, 1939); a certificate for school administration (1930) and a certificate for a pottery class taught by Alice Egan Hagen, with a photograph of the class (1943); living expenses at Sable River (ca.1936-ca.1938); meeting minutes for the Mahone Bay Home and School Association (May 1945); and a published book The School Teacher’s Music Guide by L.C. Venables (1930-1931). Also includes 2 photograph albums of images of the schools and communities where Elsie Mosher taught, groups of students identified by name, physical education classes, other teachers as well as Elsie, and friends during holidays. The records document the life of a teacher and the education system in early 20th century Nova Scotia.

Bailly, Elsie Mosher
Jean MacFadgen
Fonds · 1976-2006, predominant 1976-1980

Documents Jean MacFadgen’s research on pioneering social worker Jane B. Wisdom for her paper “A Study of a Social Worker’s Organization and Administration of a Municipal Welfare Department” and contains correspondence with colleagues and relatives of Jane B. Wisdom; research notes; manuscripts and published articles about Jane B. Wisdom; and a file of Sydney Post newspaper articles “letters to the editor” written anonymously by Jane B. Wisdom on the Cape Breton’s Miner’s Strike of 1922. Also includes a staff directory for Women’s Directory of Montreal (a social services agency) and a 1979 annual report from its successor Ville Marie Social Service Centre.

MacFadgen, Jean
Fonds · 1926-2009

Fonds consists of minutes, governance documents, Annual Council documents, handbooks, reports, briefs, submissions to government, contract negotiations, and documentation from sub-committees and related associations. There are also agreements with the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Board of School Commissioners of Halifax, Halifax Local reports, financial records, and newsletters. The contents of the fonds document the role of the NSTU as an advocate for education, the rights of its membership, and the implementation of best practices for the teaching profession.

Nova Scotia Teachers Union
Fonds · 1981-1983

Fonds consists of Jerome Barkow’s typed research notes (1981-1983); drafts of report chapters (1981-1982?), correspondence with information sources (1979-1982); statistical tables comparing services between facilities and between counties in NS and between NS and Saskatchewan (compiled 1981-1982); photocopies and microfiche copies of professional articles; mental health facilities’ brochures / guides / annual reports from NS, Ontario and Saskatchewan (1976-1980); discussion notes and minutes of the Advisory Committee (1981-1982); example patient case histories (collected 1981-1982); and schedules for consultation and public meetings around the province (1981-1982).

Dr. Barkow’s research method included interviewing staff at NS mental health and child welfare agencies, local police agencies, family court judges, clergy, members of volunteer organizations (i.e. Big Brothers/Big Sisters), teachers, and parents. He also held 8 public consultation meetings across the province and met regularly with the Health Department’s Advisory Committee. His typed notes include these interviews and public meetings, as well as “To Do” lists, notes from his background reading of the medical profession’s literature, and his points for discussion at the Advisory Committee meetings.

Some of the correspondence is addressed to Dr. F.R. Townsend, Director of Mental Health Services for the NS Dept. of Health, and member of the Advisory Committee, who requested information from the medical facilities prior to the start of Barkow’s work.

Jerome H. Barkow
Fonds · 1760-1890

Consists of proceedings books in which the clerk of the peace recorded the actions of the court between 1760 and 1880, and in which the minutes of the elected municipal council were recorded until 1890. The final three volumes, after 1812, not only record the proceedings of the court but also index them and contain plans indicating roads and property divisions. Additional files consist of assessment returns to the Provincial Secretary (1842, 1861), material relating to the appointment of justices of the peace (1842-1879), similar documents regarding sheriffs and sheriff's fees (1829-1878), and returns of fees collected by local officials in relation to court proceedings which include some information on the disposition of individual cases (1837-1852).

Kings County (N.S.). Court of General Sessions of the Peace
Fonds · 1829-1879

Consists of two proceedings books in which the clerk of the peace recorded the actions of the court between 1829 and 1841 and also from 1861 to the start of elective local government in 1879.

Annapolis County (N.S.). Court of General Sessions of the Peace