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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 RG 85
Fishermen's Loan Board
Fonds · 1945-1973
Consists of case files of loan board applicants. Files include correspondence, legal agreements, accounts, loan applications and agreements, and boat specifications. Fonds is arranged alphabetically by name of applicant. RG 84
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 8 volume 1 to 19
Fonds · 1883-1982, predominant 1883-1958
Consists of three series: Partnership registration books and other material; Sector specific registration books and other records; and Nova Scotia Company incorporation ledgers and other records. The Registry has two basic functions. It records information on companies, created under the Nova Scotia Companies Act, and other corporate bodies created under various acts of the Nova Scotia Legislature, as well as registering such entities, and those created in other jurisdictions, as being licensed to operate in Nova Scotia. 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. RG 73
Fonds · 1921-1981, predominant 1947-1980
Consists of 4 series. Includes records documenting the provision of public welfare, especially family and children's services. RG 72