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S.G.W. Archibald fonds
Fonds · 1813-1835
Fonds consists of letters received by Archibald, mainly concerning political affairs or seeking legal opinions, together with legal documents including briefs, dockets, and a bill for the establishment of schools in Nova Scotia. MG 1, vol. 89
Sharon M.H. MacDonald collection
Fonds · 1922-1996
Collection consists of records compiled or accumulated by Sharon MacDonald, including correspondence, promotional items, photographs, press clippings and related documentation. The contents of the collection include documents relating to her uncle, Roland F. Harris, as well as files of Mr. W.P. Potter, a lawyer who practiced in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Mr. Potter's files include information about Lady Bessie B. Borden, the Nova Scotia Tuberculosis Commission, and the Nova Scotia Motor League and their publication, The Headlight, along with photographs of 1920s car crashes and wrecks and the ship, Lady Nelson. Also includes some genealogical information about her Murray family connections and more specifically the descendants of Alexander (1765-1826) and Mary (Beaton or Matheson) Murray of Achnagarrin Farm in Rogart, Sutherlandshire, Scotland. Accession 2011-053
Sheva Medjuck
Fonds · 1977, 1980-1981
Consists of recordings of oral history interviews conducted by Dr. Medjuck during the course of her research for her book Jews of Atlantic Canada. Fourty-four members of Atlantic Canada's Jewish communities are represented. Two groups of individuals were interviewed: active community leaders (indicated by an "A" under "group") and individuals who could provide personal reminiscences of their experiences as Jews in the region (indicated by a "B" under "group"). Arranged in chronological order according to interview date. Also included is a recording of a Jewish Historical Society of Canada meeting held in Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1977. Ac816-Ac845
Shirley Blakeley fonds
Fonds · [ca. 1959]-1986
Fonds consists of records relating to Blakeley's involvement in the music profession in Nova Scotia, including minutes, notes, reports, programmes, membership lists, financial statements, and newsletters of the Nova Scotia Music Educators' Association and Canadian Music Educators' Association; programmes and newspaper clippings relating to school concerts and festivals; and sheet music of popular and folk songs. MG 20, vol. 1627
Sir Brenton Halliburton fonds
Fonds · 1788-1859
Fonds consists of Halliburtons judicial papers and personal correspondence, 1788-1859. Most of the documents pertain to Halliburtons career as Supreme Court justice, 1833-1853, consisting of court case documents, legal opinions and decisions on rules of evidence and points of law. Also includes Halliburtons addresses to court colleagues, and his commissions as puisne judge of the Supreme Court and for other positions. The personal correspondence was with colleagues and relatives, largely concerning financial matters and real estate. The documents were arranged in chronological order after donation. MG 1, Vol. 334, 334A
Sir Gilbert Cochrane Stowe Wainwright fonds
Fonds · 1885, 1916-1943
Fonds consists of scrapbook compiled by Wainwright containing newspaper clippings, correspondence, invitations, and photographs documenting his career, 1885, 1916-1954; correspondence and newspaper clippings pertaining to Wainwright's activities as MLC in Jamaica; commission as justice of the peace, 1929, and Knight Bachelor certificate, 1943. MG 1 vol. 1411, 1600
Sir John S.D. Thompson, PC, KCMG, MP, QC print
Item · between 1885 and 1892
Item is a lithographic print of Canadian Prime Minister Sir John Thompson (1845-1894) showing him standing behind his desk. The print was done by Desbarats & Co. of Montreal, Quebec. 2017-064
Skerrett Communication Limited fonds
Fonds · 1972-1997
records relating to 92 productions by Skerrett Communication, including both project development files and final production records. The productions are in a number of formats, including films, slides, 3/4 inch videotape and Betacam SP. For most titles there is a master as well as a viewing copy. The project development files consist of textual documentation such as correspondence, press releases, publicity material, scripts, contracts and agreements, and financial records. Accession 2001-031
Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. Atlantic Chapter
Fonds · 1985 - 1990
Consists of 30 VHS videotapes containing 33 television advertisements submitted to the Time4Dsign competition in the TV Advertisement category (3.05). The competition was juried, and organized by the Atlantic Chapter of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. Seven-hundred entries were considered, submitted by over 90 graphic designers and directors working across Atlantic Canada. The other categories in the competition included: (1) Visual identity programs; (2) Publications; (4) Product; (5) Environmental; and (6) Special.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Particular Council, Halifax fonds
Fonds · 1853-1999
Fonds consists of records created or accumulated by the Halifax Particular Council of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. Includes an almost complete set of printed annual reports,1876-1999, two original minute books, 1872-1919, printed manuals and rule books, a scrapbook compiled by member Jack Leydon with clippings and articles on the history of the Halifax Council, and a videocassette depicting the local activities of the Halifax Council, 1981.The printed reports include not only annual reports but also treasurer's financial statements, records of charitable work accomplished, and lists of subscriptions and donations. Accession 2002-006/001