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- Multiple media
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1907 - 1970 (Creation)
Physical description area
Physical description
33.5 cm of textual records
2 photographs
2 badges
2 prize ribbons
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Richard J.P. (John Patrick) Ventham was born in Hampshire, England, on 17 March 1899. He served in the Royal Navy until 1919. In 1936, he and his wife Lilian immigrated to the Hydrostone area of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Ventham served as the secretary for the Nova Scotia Rifle Association and the Halifax representative council member of the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association. He died 5 August 1971 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Custodial history
Records were left to Dalhousie University Archives in accession (128-71) in 1971 and (75-72) in 1972 by Mrs. L.W. Collins, Ventham's daughter.
Scope and content
Fonds consists of annual publications, reports, communications, and memorabilia relating to the Nova Scotia Rifle Association and associated organizations.
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
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English
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Restrictions on access
There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Dalhousie University Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
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- Nova Scotia Rifle Association (Subject)
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Sources
Description comes from the Dalhousie University Archives Catalog. The complete, original description is available there.