History of Dalhousie University
Browse our digital collections to learn about Dalhousie's history
The Libraries hold many records that document the history of Dalhousie University, from its founding as a college in 1818, to its merger with the Technical University of Nova Scotia, to current administrative records from across campus. We've prepared a selection of digital collections to highlight the rich history of Dalhousie.
Buildings of Dalhousie
An illustrated history of more than 50 major buildings on Dalhousie's campuses. View collection
History of Medicine at Dalhousie
An overview of the history of the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. View collection
Dalhousie University Calendars
Full-text calendars spanning the 1865-1866 academic year to 1950-1951.View collection
Pharos: University Yearbooks
Full-text yearbooks from 1927 to 1960. View collection
History of Dalhousie Subject Guide
For further information about Dal, check out our History of Dalhousie University subject guide. It contains links to more online resources, print materials in the library catalogue, and relevant archival materials.
