Dalhousie University Archives Finding Aid - Henry Davies Hicks fonds (MS-2-511) Generated by the Archives Catalogue and Online Collections on January 25, 2017 Dalhousie University Archives 6225 University Avenue, 5th Floor, Killam Memorial Library Halifax Nova Scotia Canada B3H 4R2 Telephone: 902-494-3615 Email: [email protected] http://dal.ca/archives http://findingaids.library.dal.ca/henry-davies-hicks-fonds Henry Davies Hicks fonds Table of contents Summary information ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Administrative history / Biographical sketch .................................................................................................. 3 Scope and content ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Notes ................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Access points ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Collection holdings .......................................................................................................................................... 5 General files of Henry Davies Hicks ........................................................................................................... 5 Dalhousie University files of Henry Davies Hicks .................................................................................... 65 Correspondence of Henry Davies Hicks .................................................................................................... 73 Speeches of Henry Davies Hicks ............................................................................................................... 80 Speech material of Henry Davies Hicks .................................................................................................. 127 Miscellaneous files of Henry Davies Hicks ............................................................................................. 136 Subject files of Henry Davies Hicks ........................................................................................................ 149 Political files of Henry Davies Hicks ...................................................................................................... 161 Philately files of Henry Davies Hicks ...................................................................................................... 170 Oxford University files of Henry Davies Hicks ...................................................................................... 186 Photographs of Henry Davies Hicks [graphic material] .......................................................................... 190 Dalhousie University Archives Page 2 MS-2-511 Henry Davies Hicks fonds Summary information Repository: Dalhousie University Archives Title: Henry Davies Hicks fonds Reference code: MS-2-511 Date: 1929-1990 (date of creation) Language: English Physical description: 5.9 m of textual records. - ca. 150 photographs Administrative history / Biographical sketch Note Henry Davies Hicks was born 5 March 1915 at Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, the son of Henry Brandon Hicks and Annie May (Kinney) Hicks. He graduated from Bridgetown High School. Hicks received a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Allison University (Chemistry) in 1936, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Dalhousie University in 1937, As a Rhodes Scholar he went on the receive both a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Civil Law from Oxford University in 1939 and 1940 respectively. In 1945 Henry Hicks married Pauline Banks and they had four children. He married for the second time, in in 1965, to Gene (MacGregor) Morison. Hicks married Rosalie Marie (Hummie) Comeau in January of 1990. Hicks was admitted to the Bar of Nova Scotia in 1941. After his wartime service he set up a law partnership with John D. Orlando. In 1941, he joined the Royal Canadian Artillery and became a specialist in radar. He served in Canada, England, and, Belgium. He had reached the rank of captain by the time of his discharge in 1945. Hicks was elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature from Annapolis County in October 1945, serving that riding until 1956, He was elected for Annapolis East from 1956 until his personal defeat in 1960. He was the province's first Minister of Education, serving from 1949-1955. In January of 1954 he became the Provincial Secretary and then Premier of the Province of Nova Scotia on September 30th; chairman of Nova Scotia Power Commission from 1954-56; and, chairman of Nova Scotia Liquor Commission in 1955. He was the leader of the Official Opposition from 1956-60. Hicks was a member of the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia and its leader from 1954-61, In 1960 Henry Hicks was appointed Dean of Arts and Sciences for Dalhousie University followed by appointments as vice-president in 1961 and president in 1963. He served as university president from 1963 to October 1980. He became President Emeritus upon his leaving the position of president. Hicks was active in: UNESCO, serving as its president 1964-1968; president of the Canadian Bible Society, 1965-68; member of the Canada Council, 1963-69; member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada; and, served on the Board of Governors of the University of Guyana, 1970-1975. Hicks was also a member of: the Royal Canadian Legion; the Halifax Club; Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia; Atlantic Salmon Federation; The Saraguay Club; Leander Club; Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies; Nova Scotia Stamp Club; Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada; The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada; The Postal History Society of Canada; The Royal Philatelic Society, London; and, the Bishop Family Association. Dalhousie University Archives Page 3 MS-2-511 Henry Davies Hicks fonds He was a Freemason (Scot Rite). His hobbies included: fly fishing; philately; bridge; and, woodworking, Hick was appointed as a Companion of the Order of Canada on June 26, 1970, in recognition of his contribution in the fields of government and education. On April 27, 1972 he was appointed to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau. He retired March 5, 1990, on his 75th birthday. Henry Hicks and his wife Rosalie died on December 9, 1990, from injuries sustained as a result of an automobile accident, at St. Croix, Nova Scotia. Custodial history Fonds was donated in 1990 by Henry Hicks and in 1991 by his daughter, Catherine Maggs. Scope and content Fonds consists of material relating to Henry Hicks political career, his time as Dalhousie University President and also his personal papers and hobbies. This fonds includes his diaries, personal papers, appointment books, correspondence, Dalhousie records, speeches, political records, philatelic records, newspaper clippings and photographs. Notes Title notes Arrangement Arrangement imposed by archivist. Restrictions on access There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research. Conditions governing use Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Related material Related records found in Dalhousie University President's Office (UA-3) fonds. Accruals No further accruals are expected. Dalhousie University Archives Page 4 MS-2-511 Henry Davies Hicks fonds Other notes • Publication status: Published Access points • Canada Council for the Arts. • Dalhousie University. President's Office. • Liberal Party of Canada. • Liberal Party of Nova Scotia. • Nova Scotia. House of Assembly . • Cabinet officers (subject) • Canada--Politics and government (subject) • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) (subject) • Correspondence (subject) • Diaries (subject) • Personal archives (subject) • Photographs (subject) • Premiers (Canada) (subject) • Universities and colleges--Faculty (subject) • World War, 1939-1945 (subject) • Nova Scotia (place) • Oxford (England) (place) Collection holdings Series: General files of Henry Davies Hicks Title: General files of Henry Davies Hicks Scope and content: Series consists of daily calendars, speeches, correspondence, reports and programmes representing various interests of Henry Davies Hicks. Some of the topic areas of material include: personal agenda diaries; royal visits to Nova Scotia; Rhodes Scholarships; local Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s programmes; funding agencies; Canadian Bible Society; Unesco; politics; Senate of Canada; Philatley (stamp collecting); and Dalhousie University, File: MS-2-511, Box 22, Folder 25 - Diary Title: Diary Dalhousie University Archives Page 5 MS-2-511 Henry Davies Hicks fonds Reference code: MS-2-511, Box 22, Folder 25 Date: 1929 (date of creation) Scope and content: File consists of a personal diary of Henry Davies Hicks for the year 1929. Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records. - 10.5 x 7 cm. book File: MS-2-511, Box 1, Folder 1 - Daily calendars Title: Daily calendars Reference code: MS-2-511, Box 1, Folder 1 Date: 1955-1956 (date of creation) Scope and content: File contains two daily calendars kept during Henry Davies Hicks time as premier of Nova Scotia. Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File: MS-2-511, Box 22, Folder 26 - Daily calendar Title: Daily calendar Reference code: MS-2-511, Box 22, Folder 26 Date: