This large collection comprises Acadia University photographs that lack provenance. This collection contains campus and related buildings. Subject headings used specify dates for buildings or periods of campus growth and change.
Exterior view of the building, located near the Emmerson Memorial Library (built much later). Two-and-a-half-storey wooden structure with basement and two partially visible out buildings and three,... Show moreExterior view of the building, located near the Emmerson Memorial Library (built much later). Two-and-a-half-storey wooden structure with basement and two partially visible out buildings and three, visible entrances. Twenty-two, unidentified men posing with the building. This is the second campus structure built. Show less
Exterior view from Main Street looking north. Three-storey wooden structure with out buildings and two, visible entrances. Property is fenced. Photograph may have been taken by William Chase when... Show moreExterior view from Main Street looking north. Three-storey wooden structure with out buildings and two, visible entrances. Property is fenced. Photograph may have been taken by William Chase when he came to take images of the College Hall ruins. Show less
Exterior view from the street. Two-and-a-half-storey wooden structure with attic and basement and one entrance. Thirteen women and girls standing outside and at least four women in windows.... Show moreExterior view from the street. Two-and-a-half-storey wooden structure with attic and basement and one entrance. Thirteen women and girls standing outside and at least four women in windows. Property is fenced. Pile of stones or bricks in the street. Two other buildings partially visible. The first Seminary building was located in a house on Main Street in 1861 under the leadership of Alice Shaw. Written on reverse: "First Acadia Seminary building. First Principal Alice T. Shaw". Accompanying note: "Grand Pre Seminary Wolfville 2 copies One slightly larger showing part of another building." On reverse of one copy in ink: "Grand Pre Seminary Wolfville" and "Annie L. Dehap Granville Ferry March 1912". Show less
At least four people, farm equipment and animals, and a house with out buildings set in a field against a ridge of trees. Likely the Acadia farm, said to be located near the Robie Roscoe Services... Show moreAt least four people, farm equipment and animals, and a house with out buildings set in a field against a ridge of trees. Likely the Acadia farm, said to be located near the Robie Roscoe Services Building (which was built much later). Written in pencil on reverse: "X Mr. William Oliver" [underlined] and "These were left at the parsonage" [underlined] Show less
Areal view of campus and buildings, looking westward. University Hall is in the centre of the image and the north side steps and landscaping dates this image to shortly after construction.... Show moreAreal view of campus and buildings, looking westward. University Hall is in the centre of the image and the north side steps and landscaping dates this image to shortly after construction. Patterson Hall appears to have been recently constructed, but may not be complete. Parts of Wolfville visible including structures, orchards, and farms along Main Street, Horton Avenue, Acadia Street, and University Avenue. Show less
Areal view of campus grounds and buildings, looking north west. Parts of Wolfville visible such as orchards, farms, and structures along Horton Avenue, Main Street, University Avenue, and Acadia... Show moreAreal view of campus grounds and buildings, looking north west. Parts of Wolfville visible such as orchards, farms, and structures along Horton Avenue, Main Street, University Avenue, and Acadia Street. By dating campus buildings, cataloguer assumes the image was taken circa 1940; but the lack of evidence for the old Acadia farm suggests the image may be closer to 1956. Show less
Looking northward at the campus entrance from Main Street leading straight to University Hall. South side of University Hall and (partially) Acadia Ladies' Seminary visible. Image taken from a hill... Show moreLooking northward at the campus entrance from Main Street leading straight to University Hall. South side of University Hall and (partially) Acadia Ladies' Seminary visible. Image taken from a hill directly across from the Main Street entrance. Show less
Exterior view from University Avenue looking south west. Four-storey, wooden structure with French roof and two, visible entrances. No widow's walk. Sidewalk visible. The old gymnasium visible in... Show moreExterior view from University Avenue looking south west. Four-storey, wooden structure with French roof and two, visible entrances. No widow's walk. Sidewalk visible. The old gymnasium visible in background. Show less
Exterior view from the current University Avenue looking north west. Four-storey wooden structure with a French roof and a widow's walk and two, visible entrances. Property is fenced. Twelve,... Show moreExterior view from the current University Avenue looking north west. Four-storey wooden structure with a French roof and a widow's walk and two, visible entrances. Property is fenced. Twelve, unidentified men posing in the foreground. Landscape of west Wolfville visible in the background. Photograph possibly taken by William Chase when he came to photograph the College Hall ruins. If so, the men may be Board members. Show less
Looking westward over Wolfville. Chipman Hall, without a widow's walk, is prominent among the trees in the foreground. In the background are structures and orchards of west Wolfville. Image likely... Show moreLooking westward over Wolfville. Chipman Hall, without a widow's walk, is prominent among the trees in the foreground. In the background are structures and orchards of west Wolfville. Image likely taken from an upper floor or roof of the Acadia Ladies' Seminary or (Second) College Hall. Show less
Artist's conception of a College Hall set against a hill of trees with a road and stairs leading to the building. External view of a three-storey structure with four pillars. Accompanying note... Show moreArtist's conception of a College Hall set against a hill of trees with a road and stairs leading to the building. External view of a three-storey structure with four pillars. Accompanying note indicates this is First College Hall, and the drawing is similar but not the structure opened in 1844. Similar etchings were made by a Boston company. Show less
Exterior view of the northern face of (Second) College Hall. Two storey, wooden structure with attic and three, visible entrances. Twenty-three men standing along the outside of the building. The... Show moreExterior view of the northern face of (Second) College Hall. Two storey, wooden structure with attic and three, visible entrances. Twenty-three men standing along the outside of the building. The grounds do not appear to be landscaped, indicating that the image was taken shortly after construction. No canon are in place at the front of the building. Acadia Ladies' Seminary is partly visible. Show less
Large group of men and a few women, sitting and standing in this posed print. Ruins of (First) College Hall, a thicket of trees, and a flag pole in the background. Camera is facing north. Written... Show moreLarge group of men and a few women, sitting and standing in this posed print. Ruins of (First) College Hall, a thicket of trees, and a flag pole in the background. Camera is facing north. Written in ink on matte: "Meeting of Governors, Professors, students + friends the morning after Old Acadia was burned. They were gathered directly in front of where the old building stood the trees behind them intervening. The Professors (6) are on the front to the left." Another copy of this image includes a note written in ink on the matte: "June 1878". Written on reverse in ink: "W. Chase No. 167 Hollis St. Halifax". Show less
