Correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1949. 1949 Jan. 6 - Dec. 31.

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Correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1949. 1949 Jan. 6 - Dec. 31.

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Letters, soundscribers, memos, telegrams and notes pertaining to: Wardell's business dealings and successes (Country and Sporting Publications Ltd.); his new executive post with the Daily Express and his travel arrangements; comments on Great Britain's investment, financial picture along with gossip on the political scene; abdication of King Edward VIII; Lord Beaverbrook's decision not to take a seat on Philip Noel-Baker's Committee in connection with the British Empire Games or to fund the Games Council; his criticisms of the Sunday Express sporting pages; his purchase of the Knowle Green Farm and Max Aitken (Jr.'s) marital difficulties.

Correspondence : 70 (73 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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