Fonds consists a letter of recommendation, honours certificate, diplomas and a panoramic photograph of the Mount Allison student body. The contents of the fonds document the academic and professional development of George Nicholson at the outset of his career.
Item list:
- Letter of recommendation for Hubert Nicholson written by the Secretary of Agriculture for the Province of Prince Edward Island, W.Boulter. – 14 January 1922. – 1 leaf of textual records
Item confirms that Mr. Nicholson was engaged as a teacher at the Augustine Cove School when he was an Inspector of Schools. It comments on his teaching abilities.
- Mount Allison University – Certificate of Honour in Mathematics issued to George Hubert Nicholson. – 23 May 1922. – 1 leaf with affixed seal ; 29.5 x 38 cm
Item confirms that he has received second class honours. The item was signed by B.C. Borden and S.W. Hunton.
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Mount Allison University Bachelor of Arts diploma issued to Georgium Huberium Nicholson. – May 1922. – 1 leaf of vellum with affixed seal ; 44.5 x 54 cm
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Harvard University Master of Arts diploma issued to Georgium Hubertum Nicholson. – 21 June 1923. – 1 leaf of vellum ; 39.5 x 51.5 cm
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Panoramic image of the student body of Mount Allison University. – 1922. – 1 photograph (panoramic) : b&w ; 18 x 90 cm
Item features from left to right: the Second Men’s University residence, Centennial Hall, the Owens Art Gallery, Ladies’ College buildings and the Tweedie House in the background.