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

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

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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.

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University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Harriet Irving Library

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University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Harriet Irving Library

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