Correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1960-1961. 1960 May 2 - 1961 May 29.

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Correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1960-1961. 1960 May 2 - 1961 May 29.

Topics include: New Brunswick political and economic life; the Beaverbrook Art Gallery; Lord Beaverbrook's biography of James Dunn; and the announcement of Beaverbrook's new project in Fredericton, the Beaverbrook Auditorium (Playhouse).

Correspondence : 383 (423 leaves)

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Wardell, Michael

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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...