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Gunn, Gertrude E. Individual, U.N.B., [G - H] : June 1962 - June 1963.

Title: Individual, U.N.B., [G - H] : June 1962 - June 1963. 1962 - 1963.

Correspondence and soundscribers mainly concerning the Bonar Law Bennett Library. Topics include the possibility of purchasing microfilm copies of the "Times"; the acquisition of books; the practical value of the microfilms of the New Brunswick Custom Papers; shipment of the Bonar Law papers from Fredericton to England and use of the Bennett papers. Invitations to attend university functions, such as the Law Students' Society's annual co-ed tea, are included in the file.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence.

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Bailey, Alfred Goldsworthy. U.N.B. : 1960.

Title: U.N.B. : 1960. 1960 June 8 - Oct. 30.

Letters, memos and news clippings relating to a variety of UNB matters. Subjects discussed include: proposed archives and new arts building; disposition of UNB lands including O'Dell Park; recognition of Bonar Law by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board; Dr. A.L. Rowse's visit to UNB; invitations extended to Beaverbrook to attend various university functions; Encaenia, 1960 (including citations honouring Sir Alec Martin, Herman Northrop Frye, William Goodridge Roberts and Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.); housing of Beaverbrook's private papers at UNB; acquisition of library books; D. Coffin Smith's gift of 1807 "Saint John Gazette"; the acquisition of rare documents including the original deed (Saint John) granted to Benedict Arnold (1786), a Bennett letter, a certificate from the Campbellton Branch of the New Brunswick Teacher's Association and Beaverbrook's request for information regarding the (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) preservation and repair of such documents; the need for a name index to the Winslow Papers; granting of Sir James Dunn Scholarships in law and Beaverbrook's search for Premier Mitchell Hepburn's wartime speech in which he praises Sir James Dunn. The file also contains F.J. Toole's favourable comments on Beaverbrook, and it notes the former's appointment as Vice-President Academic.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 77 (87 leaves)

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Gunn, Gertrude E. Individual, U.N.B., [G - H] : April 1961 - June 1962. Case 125, File 1f.

Title: Individual, U.N.B., [G - H] : April 1961 - June 1962. Case 125, File 1f. 1961 - 1962.

Correspondence, book lists, telegrams, memos, soundscribers and certificates of posting chiefly regarding the acquisition of books for the Bonar Law Bennett Library and other institutions including the Old Manse Library (Newcastle, N.B.), the Law Library, the Lord Beaverbrook School in Campbellton, N.B. and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Also discussed are donations including Rudyard Kipling, Lord Bennett and Winston Churchill letters; a gold one-third guineau piece and the first Lord Stanmore's sword. Mention is also made of the Bonar Law portrait painted by John Bulloch Souter; the request by researchers to view the papers of the Duke of Kent, Bonar Law and Lloyd George; the acquisition of labels to identify portraits hung in the Bonar Law Bennett Library; the Simon MacGillivray diary, an item in Lord Beaverbrook's Special Collection and the addition of Russian books to the library. Two copies of the 1960-1961 Bonar Law Bennett Library Annual Report are also included in the file.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence.

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Gunn, Gertrude E. [U.N.B.] : [1958-1959].

Title: [U.N.B.] : [1958-1959]. 1959 Sept. 2 - 1959 Dec. 31.

Letters, notes, lists, news clippings and memos relating primarily to the acquisition of books for the Bonar Law Bennett Library. Discussed are: library policies for the Beaverbrook Room; the shipment of books; Beaverbrook's receipt of an invitation to act as patron of the law ball and his acceptance; conditions for viewing the Bennett papers; additions to the John Calvin collection; suggested purchase of the Colonial Office lists; the arrival of books from the Laing Galleries for the art gallery and request for use of the Bennett papers. The file contains request lists for books for the Beaverbrook Recreational Reading Room, lists of books purchased for the library and library statistics for Canadian and American universities.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 76 (114 leaves)

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

Title: Correspondence with R.A. Tweedie : February 1963. 1963 Feb. 1 - Feb. 28.

Letters, soundscribers and telegrams about the distinction between the Beaverbrook Auditorium as a body corporate {19860} and the Playhouse as the theatre building; land conveyance to the Beaverbrook Auditoruim; placement of a plaque in the Playhouse; an exchange on American monies; the Beaverbrook Overseas Scholarships, where Beaverbrook Law Papers are to be stored, and interpretation of rules governing payments from the Presbyterian Pension Plan.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 41 (42 leaves)Photographs : 1 : b&w.

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Gunn, Gertrude E. Bishop C.A. LeBlanc School, Bathurst : 1960-1962.

Title: Bishop C.A. LeBlanc School, Bathurst : 1960-1962. 1960 Oct. 28 - 1962 Aug. 1.

Letters, soundscriber tapes, book lists. Topics include books for the high school library, a request from Bishop Camille LeBlanc for financial assistance from the Sir James Dunn Foundation for expanding the Foyer St. Camillus "Old People's Home" situated in West Bathurst.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 40 (45 leaves)

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Mackay, Colin B., 1920-. University of New Brunswick : 1955.

Title: University of New Brunswick : 1955. 1955 Oct. 5 - Nov. 30.

Letters, memos and report dealing with: the organization of the UNB band; plans for dispersal of Somerville House (Fredericton, N.B.) furnishings upon Beaverbrook's death; terms upon which Beaverbrook's books, prints and paintings are held at UNB; "propaganda" concerning the "youthful character" of UNB and Beaverbrook's suggestions on what more could be done to introduce the element of youth; proposed creation of the position "Senator Emeritus"; plans to lure mining engineers to UNB for training; scholarship donated by Jesse H. Jones through Houston Endowment Inc. and inquiries regarding musician John Haydn Crozier. In the file are memos relating to: a conversation with Norwood Carter regarding New Brunswick Rhodes Scholarship Committee and the recipients of the Beaverbrook Scholarships for the study of New Brunswick - Maine relations.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 22 (28 leaves)

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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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Gunn, Gertrude E. Individual, U.N.B., [G - H] : July 1963 - June 1964. Case 127, File 1f.

Title: Individual, U.N.B., [G - H] : July 1963 - June 1964. Case 127, File 1f. 1963 - 1964.

Correspondence, soundscribers and telegrams chiefly regarding: the acquisition of books for the Bonar Law Bennet Library along with the problem of thefts and lack of space and the opening of the Dunn International Exhibition at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence.

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Bailey, Alfred Goldsworthy. UNB - [Dr. A.G. Bailey] : [June 1954-May 1957].

Title: UNB - [Dr. A.G. Bailey] : [June 1954-May 1957]. 1954 July 2 - 1957 May 29.

Letters, telegrams, news clippings, lists, soundscribers and memos discussing: search for and/or acquisition of books and paintings; shipment of works of art, books, gramophone records to UNB; Fredericton Society of Artists and UNB (1954) exhibits; loan of paintings from the Dominion Gallery; gifts - M. James Boylen (a Krieghoff), Alice Millar (R.B. Bennett's books), J.E. McCready (Kipling letter), Lord Beaverbrook (books), Judge Farris (1,000 dollars), Sir John Elliot (historical books and letters); security, humidity and temperature in the Bonar Law Bennett Library; acquisition and shipment of books to St. Thomas College (Chatham, N.B.) and Old Manse Library (Newcastle, N.B.); collecting of books and manuscripts relating to Acadian, Maritime, Canadian and British history; Knox and Calvin Collection; Colonel House papers; the Kipling atlas; biographical sketches of William Beckford, Fred Cogswell and (CONTINUED). (CONTINUES) J. Russell Harper; Miss Harrison to head UNB Student Christian movement; portraits of Bonar Law and Beaverbrook's desire to secure an original portrait from Lady Sykes; Alexander Davison and mention of his name in the Nelson letter to Lady Hamilton; the Royal Institute for the Advancement of Learning at McGill University; proposed Archives; Peter Mitchell, Gilmour and Rankine and Winslow papers; Alfred Bailey awarded the Harold Innis Visiting Professorship at the University of Toronto (1955-56); manuscripts relating to Lord Durham, Thomas Baillie, Lord Stanley, etc.; Gertrude Gunn and Hilary Wingate recommended to indexthe Bennett papers; reported visit of Sebastian and John Cabot to the Miramichi; Naomi Griffiths application for a Beaverbrook Scholarship; Jesse Jones Scholarship for the historical studies of New Brunswick and the United States; notes on the poem "Ego Sum" by J.B. Snowball and Bliss Carman works. The file contains book lists and a sketch of the Bonar La.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 342 (360 leaves)Technical drawings : 1 : sketch.

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Gunn, Gertrude E. U.N.B. : 1959 - Library / Dr. Gunn, Barbara Murray.

Title: U.N.B. : 1959 - Library / Dr. Gunn, Barbara Murray. 1959 Jan. 6 - Sept. 23.

Letters and notes pertaining to the Bonar Law Bennett. In particular, the file discusses the acqusition of books for the library and the Beaverbrook Collection as well as the library holdings of the Annual Register. Mention is made of books donated by Arnold Brown of Coutt's Bank (London, England) to mark Beaverbrook's 80th birthday.

ArchivalResource: Correspondence : 11.

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