Correspondence with Michael Wardell : May - December 1954. 1954 May 13 - Dec. 1.

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Correspondence with Michael Wardell : May - December 1954. 1954 May 13 - Dec. 1.

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Correspondence discussing the publication success of Don't Trust to Luck, and its submission for the Governor's General Award; interest in purchasing the Hubbards House in Burton, N.B., including photographs; Wardell's work at the Daily Express, along with a request to leave the Express board of directors; Wardell's misunderstanding about coming to New Brunswick on Beaverbrook's behalf; the merits of a radio, television franchise in Newcastle; interest in the Newcastle radio station CKMR; Walton Killam's heart attack; Beaverbrook's annual fall visit; the Fredericton mayoralty race and arrangement for Wardell to spend Christmas at Nassau.

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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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