Private correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1950-1956. 1950 Nov. 22 - 1956 Mar. 16.

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Private correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1950-1956. 1950 Nov. 22 - 1956 Mar. 16.

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In items {78325-78334} Wardell writes from Toronto about his impressions of Timothy Eaton and Eaton's store, as well as the W.H. Smith bookstore. He also writes concerning the Daily Gleaner and his purchase of it; and concerning the Canadian Press he lists the 19 directors and their newspapers. Item {79187} describes Lady Dunn's grief at Sir James' death. Items {79206-79208} discuss the memorial service for Sir James Dunn at Saint Andrews as well as plans for a lumber mill at Lepreau and Wardell's suggestion of considering a long-term contract with The Express. Items {79224-79224b} are concerning Lady Dunn, Paul Martin, C.D. Howe, Tom Driberg's biography of Beaverbrook; John David Eaton of Toronto; Wardell's attempt to interest O.D. Vaughan to invest in Fredericton; Anthony Eden's visit to Canada, pulp and paper unions, newsprint consumption and price increases.

Correspondence : 5 (17 leaves)

University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Harriet Irving Library

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University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Harriet Irving Library

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Michael Wardell joined the Beaverbrook newspapers in London in 1926 after a career in the military. With the outbreak of the Second World War he rejoined the army and finally retired with the rank of Brigadier in 1946. He returned to Fleet Street and eventually became vice-chairman to the Beaverbrook organization. In 1950 he came to Fredericton and bought the Daily Gleaner. He then established the University Press of New Brunswick Ltd. with its subsidiary, Brunswick Press. He also launched the A...

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