Correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1958-1960. 1958 Aug. 4 - 1960 Apr. 30.

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Correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1958-1960. 1958 Aug. 4 - 1960 Apr. 30.

Letters, clipping, telegrams soundscriber tapes and phtographs chiefly related to the building and opening of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, including the selection of paintings; and the building of the proposed Chignecto Canal.

Correspondence : 387 (423 leaves)Photographs : 1 : b&w.

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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...