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Mackay, Colin B., 1920-. Correspondence with Colin B. Mackay : 1955.

Title: Correspondence with Colin B. Mackay : 1955. 1955 Jan. 4 - Dec. 31.

Letters, soundscribers, telegrams, notes and receipts discussing UNB and related affairs: construction of rink, chemistry building, memorial student centre, playing field and art gallery; expansion of Depts. of Engineering and Geology (the latter through a donation by Sir James Dunn); proposed nursing, social work and fine arts programs; possibility of a band being formed; combined arts and law program and possibility of extending this to Mount Allison University; provincial and federal grants, fund raising and scholarships including support from the Carnegie, Rockefeller and Bickell Foundations and the Ford Motor and General Motors Companies; transfer of Somerville House (Fredericton, N.B.) to Beaverbrook; redecoration of Lady Beaverbrook Building; faculty deaths, appointments, salaries, awards, visiting lecturers; art exhibition at Bonar Law Bennett Library; provisions made for storage of Beaverbrook's paintings; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) Mr. Justice Harrison's gift of law books and intended resignation as Dean of Law School; possible affiliation of Teachers' College with UNB; transfer of Winslow papers from the museum to UNB; I.W. Killam's proposed bequest; drama festival in Newcastle, N.B.; proposed scholarships for children of journalists and "Sons of the Manse"; post-graduate scholarships in Chemistry and F.J. Toole's attempts to build-up post-graduate studies; wording for the plaques to be placed in Lady Beaverbrook Building and Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium; possibility of extending the chemical engineering program from three to five years; Professor A.G. Bailey offered Harold Innis Visiting Professorship at University of Toronto (1955-56); Encaenia and Convocation (1955) including an honorary degree for Lord Bracken and residence accommodation and space requirements for students and the cost of board and lodging at various residences. The file includes a copy of a report of the Committee of Fine Arts.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 176 (195 leaves)

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Wardell, Michael. Correspondence with Michael Wardell : September 1961 - February 1962.

Title: Correspondence with Michael Wardell : September 1961 - February 1962. 1961 Sept. 29 - 1962 Feb. 1.

Letters, memoranda, newspaper clippings, soundscribers and telegrams about the launch, sales and reviews of Courage; Wardell's meetings with John Diefenbaker concerning the Chignecto Canal; an application to the Canada Council for a grant in support of the Fredericton Civic Orchestra; Louis Robichaud's speech from the throne; purported errors in Courage; Lady Dunn's contribution of a poem to be published in the Atlantic Advocate and Robichaud's request that she become a University senator.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 94 (107 leaves)

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Back, Barbara. Correspondence regarding the purchase of paintings : Oct. 1958-Mar. 1960; A-L.

Title: Correspondence regarding the purchase of paintings : Oct. 1958-Mar. 1960; A-L. 1958 Oct. - 1960 Mar.30.

Correspondence, soundscriber tapes, telegrams, receipts, lists of art books, invitations to various artists' exhibitions. Topics include: the authenticity, condition and provenance of paintings available for purchase; hanging of paintings at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery under the guidance of Sir Alec Martin and G. Pierre Coulette; the Witt Library's photographs of all paintings in the Beaverbrook Collection; acknowledgement of publicity given to the Courtauld Institute of Art in the Daily Express; correspondence with Salvador Dali including Lord Beaverbrook's invitation to Dali to receive an honorary degree from University of New Brunswick in acknowledgement of his paintings hanging in the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 374 (404 leaves)Photographs : 6 : b&w ; 2 are negatives.

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Wilson, Peter (Peter Cecil), 1913-. Dunn international.

Title: Dunn international. 1961 Sept. 5 - 1964 Nov. 19; (predominant 1961 Sept. 5 - 1962 Oct. 19)

Letters, soundscribers, memos, telegrams and reports regarding the Dunn International Exhibition of Paintings to be held at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery [Sept. 7 - Oct 26, 1962] under the patronage of Lady Dunn and the Sir James Dunn Foundation. The file includes general discussion of the organizing of and the arrangements made for the art exhibit including rules for submissions, the selection of judges and of artists invited to participate, publicity, prizes (25,000 dollars to be awarded as first prize), expenditures, the shipping of paintings to Canada and the transporting of entries for further exhibition (Tate Gallery) following the Fredericton showing. A brief sketch of the life and career of Indonesian painter Affandi taken from articles in the Observer, Manchester Guardian, and New Chronicle is also on file.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 51 (74 leaves)

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Murray, J. C. (John Carey), 1894-. University of New Brunswick : 1950.

Title: University of New Brunswick : 1950. 1950 June 27 - Dec. 21.

Letters, memos and telegrams discussing various subjects: Alumni dinner held in honor of Beaverbrook (Oct. 28, 1950); purchase of library books; proposed amalgamation of university and provincial libraries and establishment of New Brunswick Library Service; departmental administrative matters; Algoma Ore Properties' Scholarship Fund set up by Sir James Dunn; debate over moving Saint John Law School to Fredericton and Beaverbrook's position on this issue; invitation to university functions; redecorating Waterloo Row property; ventilators for Sinclair Rink (Newcastle, N.B.); problems with Lady Beaverbrook Residence pool; Beaverbrook Graduate Scholarships in Chemistry; disposition of Bryan Priestman's war medals to his family; estate of the late Sir George E. Foster; James K. Chapman winner of scholarship established by Jesse H. Jones and Houston Endowment Inc.; finances; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) proposed opening of library wing on May 15, 1951; appointment of J.W. Sears, first full professor of law and F.J. Toole, Dean of Graduate Studies; possible institution of the degree of Ph.D. in chemistry at UNB to begin in 1951; Lady Dunn's request for an honorary degree for Grace Helen Mowat; Lady Jean Campbell's project of putting together a Shakespearean play at UNB and Beaverbrook scholars. The file contains copies of published articles by chemistry professors (F.J. Toole, R.H. Wright, David L. Garmaise and D.J. Whittingham), a pamphlet entitled "The Power of Language" by A.W. Trueman and a memorandum on post-graduate study at the University of New Brunswick submitted by F.J. Toole.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 123 (158 leaves)

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J. Philip Dumaresq & Associates. Halifax Art Centre : 1960.

Title: Halifax Art Centre : 1960. 1960 Mar. 7 - May 3.

Letters, soundscriber, sketch and aerial photographs relating to the desirability and possibility of erecting an Arts Assembly Building (Halifax Art Centre) on the City Field Property, Halifax, Nova Scotia on behalf of Lady Dunn.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 5 (9 leaves)Photographs : 3 : b&w.Technical drawings : 1 : sketch.

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Robichaud, Louis J. (Louis Joseph), 1925-. Beaverbrook Auditorium (Playhouse), Fredericton : 1961-1964.

Title: Beaverbrook Auditorium (Playhouse), Fredericton : 1961-1964. 1961 Mar. 20 - 1964 Jan. 31.

Regarding the construction of a Playhouse in Fredericton by Lord Beaverbrook and Lady Beaverbrook, this file consists of: letters, photographs, financial accounts of the Beaverbrook Foundation, the Beaverbrook Auditorium Act, bank deposit acknowledgement, receipts for bank drafts, financial statements, minutes of a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Beaverbrook Auditorium. Other topics include: plans for performances for the opening of the Playhouse, the Beaverbrook scholarships, and a transcription of a legal document regarding the "Old Temperance Hall property which is now the site of the continuing Presbyterians", Newcastle dated 8 April 1865, and signed by James Thompson, a lawyer and former acquaintance of Beaverbrook.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 104 (142 leaves)Photographs : 5 : b&w.

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Sir James Dunn Arena (St. Andrews, N.B.). Sir James Dunn Arena, St. Andrews, New Brunswick : 1961-1962.

Title: Sir James Dunn Arena, St. Andrews, New Brunswick : 1961-1962. 1961 Oct. 31 - 1962 Nov. 20.

Correspondence and photographs concerning the construction of the Sir James Dunn Arena in St. Andrews, N.B. Includes papers relating to contractors' bids for tender. Also includes letters concerning Lord Beaverbrook's life membership in the Heather Curling Club at the Sir James Dunn Arena.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 16 (27 leaves)Photographs : 5 : b&w.

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Mackay, Colin B., 1920-. Correspondence with Colin B. Mackay : 1956.

Title: Correspondence with Colin B. Mackay : 1956. 1955 Dec. 4 - 1956 Dec. 26.

Letters, soundscribers, telegrams, news clippings and memos relating primarily to university affairs. Subjects discussed: death of Sir James Dunn, the memorial service held at UNB and a plaque to be placed in his honor; social activities--Red and Black Revue, Drama Society, first Winter Carnival; sports, etc; finances; federal, provincial and municipal grants; fund raising; administration; appointment of William Ryan as first full-time Dean of Law, Gerard LaForest as Professor of Law and A.F. Trythall as bandmaster and Director of Music; increases to faculty salaries; construction of residences, chemistry building and art gallery; list of names for proposed Board of Governors for the art gallery; Beaverbrook's concern regarding the location of the art gallery re: the flooding waters of the St. John River; transfer of Winslow papers from the N.B. Museum to UNB: progress or lack thereof of Beaverbrook and UNB scholars; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) consideration of W.G. Constable, Lt.-Gov. MacLaren of British Columbia, Jean Cocteau, Frank MacKenzie Ross for honorary degrees; transfer of Law School from Saint John to Fredericton approved; Lord Lambton's gift of the Durham papers; Encaenia (1956) and recognition bestowed on Robert B. Woodward; Beaverbrook's gift of 43 paintings to New Brunswick; forestry fellowship; historical note on William Brydone Jack; Mackay's views on the feasibility of a proposed medical school in Saint John; shipment of an Emily Carr and 2 Homer Watson paintings to Fredericton; UNB coat-of-arms; Joseph P. Kennedy establishing the Lord Beaverbrook professorship at University of Notre Dame; redecorating Lady Beaverbrook Building; acquisition of band instruments; possibility of Massachusetts Institute of Technology doing some of their field work in New Brunswick; Beaverbrook's suggestion that UNB obtain a "nuclear library" offered by the U.S. Government; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) Beaverbrook's refusal to exhibit Churchill's paintings at the Bonar Law Bennett Library and the transfer of St. Thomas College from Chatham to Fredericton. The file contains a copy of Beaverbrook's original statement launching the residence campaign and his "last round-up" statement.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 211 (236 leaves)

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Bassett, John White Hughes, 1915-. Correspondence with John [White Hughes] Bassett (The Telegram, Toronto) : 1960.

Title: Correspondence with John [White Hughes] Bassett (The Telegram, Toronto) : 1960. 1960 June 6 - Oct. 30.

Letters, telegrams, notes and news clippings relating primarily to personal matters. The file discusses the purchase of a wedding gift for John Bassett's son, John Frederick, and his bride Susan Carling, and for Dorothy Boylen; the filming of a television program at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery narrated by Beaverbrook; Lady Dalkeith and whether or not she had been a model and the Bassetts' trips to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Contained in the file are news clippings of the Bassett wedding and typed excerpts from a speech delivered by Premier Mitchell Hepburn and printed in the 6 March 1937 edition of The Globe and Mail in which he makes reference to Sir James Dunn and Algoma Steel Corporation.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 30 (32 leaves)

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Dunn, Lady, 1910-1994. Lady Dunn Exhibition of Amateur Art : 1961.

Title: Lady Dunn Exhibition of Amateur Art : 1961. 1961 Mar. 18 - Nov. 28.

Letters, soundscribers, memos, newspaper clippings and photographs relating to the Lady Dunn International Exhibition of amateur Art to be held at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery July 1, 1961. Contents include names of those requesting entry forms and submitting works; letters to and lists of those whose works were accepted, including dimensions and suggested sale price. Copies of the exhibition catalogue, regulations for entrants, packing list of works returned to Britain and photographs taken during the showing are included. Along with some discussion of the selection process, exhibition arrangements and a review of the exhibit from the Montreal Gazette is the list of prize winners: Mrs. F. DeVletter (1st, 1,000 dollars), Miss Philippa Webb (2nd, 500 dollars) and L.G.W. Sealey (3rd, 300 dollars) and J.W. Wyers (4th, 200 dollars). An alphabetical list of entrants is filed in folder 5a.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 392 (468 leaves)Photographs : 17 : b&w.

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Mackay, Colin B., 1920-. Correspondence with Colin B. Mackay : 1957.

Title: Correspondence with Colin B. Mackay : 1957. 1956 Jan. 2 - 1957 Apr. 29; (Predominant 1957 Jan. 1 - Apr. 29)

Letters, memos, telegrams and receipt relating mainly to the UNB fund raising campaign for the construction of a men's residence. Subjects discussed: publicity, solicitation of monies from alumni, individuals and corporations; K.C. Irving and John W. McConnell's valuable assistance with the campaign; names of contributors and amount of their donations; Lady Dunn's finances; provincial grants; Band master Tryhall's progress and salary; Fredericton civic election results (1957); general administration of UNB and its routine activities; gift of a flag from UNB for Beaverbrook's yacht and the building of a display case in the Beaverbrook Reading Room of the Bonar Law Bennett Library. The file contains a typed copy of Beaverbrook's original statement launching the residence campaign as well as his "last round-up" statement.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 70 (78 leaves)

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Wardell, Michael. Correspondence with Michael Wardell : July-Dec. 1959.

Title: Correspondence with Michael Wardell : July-Dec. 1959. 1959 July 9 - Dec. 7.

Correspondence concerning: New Brunswick Fishermen's Disaster Fund; Beaverbrook's account of his "unhappy relations" with the queen; Leonard O'Brien's mill burned; proposed Chignecto Canal map; election results in Newfoundland; Smallwood's request that Diefenbaker amend the Newfoundland Act {80186}; reactions to Beaverbrook's article in Atlantic Advocate entitled "How to deal with Americans"; the Beaverbrook Art Gallery (the catalogue; the official opening; Lady Dunn's statement that certain paintings were on loan during Beaverbrook's lifetime only, Wardell's later statement that they are the property of the Gallery {80140, 10163}); Atlantic Advocate article on the painting "Santiago el Grande" by Salvador Dali; Beaverbrook's suggestions for future programs and "Friends of the Beaverbrook Gallery"; prizes for Maritime Artists Exhibition; Wardell's views that Edwy Cooke is unsuited to be curator of the Gallery {80170, 80179-80}; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) Wardell's suggestion that Lady Dunn is competing with Lord Beaverbrook by introducing scholarships and an art gallery in Halifax {80185, 80200}

ArchivalResource: Correspondence.

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Mackay, Colin B., 1920-. [U.N.B., Mc] : [1960-1961].

Title: [U.N.B., Mc] : [1960-1961]. 1960 Jan. 1 - Dec. 30.

Letters, soundscribers, telegrams, memos, photographs and news clippings relating primarily to UNB matters. Subjects discussed: building fund campaign donations; scholarship schemes; selection committees; scholar, Nicholas Teller; opening of Somerville House (Fredericton, N.B.) as the law school; Dr. Rowses's visit to UNB; law, I.O.D.E., geology and nursing scholarships; budget, finances and grants; prizes for arts and science; sports activities; encaenia speaker; Goodridge Roberts' exhibit; progress on Lord Beaverbrook Rink (Saint John, N.B.); suggested honorary degree recipients (Louise Manny, Mrs. Frank Ross); request for a Lord Bennett portrait; success of law scholars (Alfred Landry, Peter Mockler and Robert Hughes); discussion of deficit with Cabinet; A.F. Trythall's death; campus visitors; records of Beaverbrook undergraduate scholars; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) Saint John Ambulance Association bursary; commonwealth scholarships; Canadian politics; naming of Thomas Carleton Hall; proposed establishment of a university at Saint John, N.B.; campus construction; rivalry between UNB and Mount Allison University for scholars; faculty and staff appointments; B.F. Macaulay's return; D.L. MacLaren's death; F.C. Manning bequest; dinner held Dec. 10, 1960 at Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium honouring Hugh John Flemming, Senator A.J. Brooks and C.B. Sherwood at which Prime Minister Diefenbaker was guest speaker; extension courses given in Saint John during the summer; setting up of law scholarships by Lady Dunn; Colin Mackay's nomination as a director of the Research Corporation; opening of the Irving Refinery; Dr. T.S. Wheeler's (Professor of Chemistry and Dean of the Faculty of Science at University College, Dublin, Ireland) views on UNB's Dept. of Chemistry and the loan of paintings from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery to UNB. Mention is made of Beaverbrook's intention to build a theatre in Fredericton.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 166 (185 leaves)Photographs : 2 : b&w.

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Smallwood, Joseph Roberts, 1900-. Shipments : 1960 Dec. - 1963 Mar.

Title: Shipments : 1960 Dec. - 1963 Mar. 1960 Dec. - 1963 Mar.

Itemized shipping lists, often including the prices and place of purchase for: art, books and catalogues, furniture, a walking stick for J.R. Smallwood, a child's cot for Mrs. W.O. Taylor in Ottawa, a hurdy gurdy for the Old Manse Library, a jacuzzi "Whirlpool bath" machine for B.L. Jewett, and a lamp for Lady Dunn.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 184 (441 leaves).

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Ryan, William F. Individual, U.N.B., [R] : July 1963 - June 1964. Case 127, File 1j.

Title: Individual, U.N.B., [R] : July 1963 - June 1964. Case 127, File 1j. 1963 - 1964.

Correspondence concerning: the selection of Michael Eagen as the recipient of the John Bassett Memorial Scholarship in Law and Lady Dunn's generosity to the Law School in the form of scholarships. Also included in the file is a draft letter from Beaverbrook to Louis Robichaud announcing his resignation as Chancellor of UNB and Lady Dunn's appointment to this position.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence.

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Flemming, Hugh John, 1899-1982. Correspondence - Art Gallery : 1960.

Title: Correspondence - Art Gallery : 1960. 1960 Mar. 10 - Oct. 30.

Letters, soundscribers, memos, news clippings, invoices, notes and telegrams relating primarily to the administration and operation of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. The file discusses appointments to the Board of Governors, in particular, Lady Dunn's appointment as Chief Governor; plans for a proposed exhibition of non-abstract American works; the Maritime Art Exhibition (Oct. 1960); the proposed sale of two works by Bacon; the Verner water colour; the proposed gift of Beaverbrook's collection of works to the gallery and the accessibility of the gallery to school children. The file contains copies of financial statements; a news clipping discussing Sickert and another in which Dr. Ellen Ballon comments favourably upon the gallery; the Maritime Art Exhibition Catalogue; draft of a poem "The Presbyterian Psalm" penned by Lord Beaverbrook and a listing of gifts and loans from Lady Dunn and the Dunn Foundation.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 86 (104 leaves)

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Wardell, Michael. Correspondence with Michael Wardell : May - Aug. 1960.

Title: Correspondence with Michael Wardell : May - Aug. 1960. 1960 May 2 - Aug. 16.

Correspondence concerning: the statue or bust of Beaverbrook to be sculptured for Newcastle by Nemon, "Britain's No. 1 sculptor"; Wardell's prediction that Flemming would win the upcoming provincial election again easily; Beaverbrook's subsequent letter concerning the new Robichaud government that there would be no use thanking them for birthday flowers sent him by the previous Flemming government; Beaverbrook hears privately that Robichaud was attempting to sell the Gleaner and dismiss the advertising agents of the travel bureau {80514, 80524}; Robichaud intending to act on the liquor issue {80524}; Tom Forrestall's early career as an artist; Lady Dunn's International Exhibition of Amateur Art announced; the question of ownership of the Sickert paintings which Lady Dunn gave or loaned to the Gallery {80463}; building improvements and high electricity bills at the art gallery; Lucile Pillow's proposal to have her pictures exhibited in Fredericton.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence.

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Tweedie, Robert A. (Robert Allison), 1908-1989. Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : May, June, July, 1961.

Title: Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : May, June, July, 1961. 1962 May 1 - July 30.

Letters, memoranda, soundscribers and telegrams discussing provincial tax rebates for construction of the Chatham Civic Centre and the Beaverbrook Auditorium (later known as the Playhouse); matters pertaining to the Sir James Dunn Scholarships in Law at Dalhousie, progress on the theatre construction, the teachers' scholarships; balance in the trust fund account and the gift of Lord Beaverbrook's book The Divine Propagandist to Tweedie.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 41 (41 leaves)

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Wardell, Michael. Correspondence with Michael Wardell : June 1963-July 1963.

Title: Correspondence with Michael Wardell : June 1963-July 1963. 1963 June 19 - July 17.

Letters, newspaper clippings, soundscribers, telegrams, memos and notes concerning: arrangements for the Dunn International Exhibition--invitations, arrival of paintings, insurance, press releases and the unacceptibility of John Richardson's press release, ordering of wine, exhibition catalogue, etc; Wardell's visit to Joey Smallwood's home and the presentation of walking sticks (that once belonged to Lord Rosebery and Winston Churchill) to him; Atlantic Development Board--controversy over proposed changes by Pickersgill (Minister responsible for the Board), revision of the make-up of the Board; donation to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ross of New York; cost of paintings for the gallery; Dalton Camp's difficulty in finding a copy of "The Decline and Fall of Lloyd George"; opening of the Playhouse (Fredericton, N.B.) and possible productions; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) Wardell's visit to Lucile Pillow's home and her health and Lord Beaverbrook's gift of the book "North Shore Regiment", which was published by Wardell, to New Brunswick libraries.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence.

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Wardell, Michael. Correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1956. Case 129, File 1a.

Title: Correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1956. Case 129, File 1a. 1956 Mar. - June.

Correspondence concerning: Wardell's purchase of the Maritime Advocate, renamed the Atlantic Advocate and his preparations for launching the first issue with an autobiographical article by Lord Beaverbrook concerning details of his early life in New Brunswick. Also discussed are his relations with John F. Stairs in Halifax, a list of his main promotions, reconstruction and mergers, and his discussions with Alexander Gibson and attempts to purchase the cotton mill at Marysville {79262, 79288-9,79295-6, 79321}; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) Also correspondence concerning Mrs. Howe's opinion of Driberg's biography of Beaverbrook; the plans for a pulp and paper mill at Lepreau; fundraising by Major Wright in Fredericton for a statue of Lord Beaverbrook; Lady Dunn's work on a biography of Sir James Dunn; Neil Stewart to continue the plans for the art gallery after the other architect, Lynn Howell's death; the historic Northumberland Deal {79336-79346}; progress of the Daily Gleaner during election time in N.B. and its support of the Conservative candidate, Hugh John Flemming.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence.

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Tweedie, Robert A. (Robert Allison), 1908-1989. Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : June - August 1961.

Title: Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : June - August 1961. 1961 June 1 - 1961 Aug. 29.

Letters, soundscriber tapes and telegrams exchanged in regards to the cost and acquisition of plans for a theatre; Lady Dunn's visit to New Brunswick in conjunction with an exhibition; the list of paintings donated by Lady Dunn; the overseas scholarships and the Basset Memorial Scholarship and the shipment of books for school libraries around the province.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 60 (64 leaves)

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Wardell, Michael. Correspondence with Michael Wardell : February - April 1962.

Title: Correspondence with Michael Wardell : February - April 1962. 1962 Feb. 1 - Apr. 13.

Letters, telegrams, soundscribers and clippings about the publication of Courage; Wardell's contacts with John Diefenbaker, especially concerning the Chignecto Canal, the Canada Council and the location of R.B. Bennett's portrait; Robichaud's interest in a tidal power project; exhibition plans for and water damage to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery which delays the opening of Lady Dunn's exhibition; Diefenbaker's opposition to the U.K.'s entry to the common market; Fraser Winslow's declining health; Irving's business activities and John Bassett's purchase of a television company. Also mentioned is Somerset Maugham's visit to La Capponcina.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 114 (122 leaves)

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Wardell, Michael. Correspondence concerning Lady Dunn, Canada-Cement Company : 1956.

Title: Correspondence concerning Lady Dunn, Canada-Cement Company : 1956. 1956 May 14 - Aug. 31.

Private correspondence concerning: Lady Dunn's grief over Sir James Dunn's death; setbacks to her writing of his biography; Lord Beaverbrook's Montreal dealings with the Canada Cement Company considered by him to be blackmail.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence: 5 (7 leaves)

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Tweedie, Robert A. (Robert Allison), 1908-1989. Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : January 1963.

Title: Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : January 1963. 1963 Jan. 2 - Jan. 17.

Letters, soundscribers and telegrams discussing the progress in construction of the theatre; Lady Dunn as the "guardian' of the theatre, changing the building name to the "Playhouse"; Beaverbrook Foundation accounting and selection of scholarship recipients. Also included is a letter, forwarded via Tweedie, requesting financial assistance.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 33 (35 leaves)

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Dailley, G. D. General Correspondence D : 1962.

Title: General Correspondence D : 1962. 1961 - 1962.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence.

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Tweedie, Robert A. (Robert Allison), 1908-1989. Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : September-October 1961.

Title: Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : September-October 1961. 1961 Sept. 1 - 1961 Oct. 31.

During Beaverbrook's annual fall visit, pleasantries, accounting and updates exchanged in letters and soundscriber tapes. Some correspondence relates to arrangements for Lady Dunn's New Brunswick visit and 1962 exhibition. There is brief mention of moving art books from the Law Library to the art gallery.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 25 (30 leaves)

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