John [White Hughes] Bassett : 1959. 1959 Jan. 14 - Oct. 31.

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John [White Hughes] Bassett : 1959. 1959 Jan. 14 - Oct. 31.

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Letters, soundscribers, memos and telegrams relating to a variety of subjects: the publication, advertising, etc. of Beaverbrook's manuscript "Friends" concerning his relationship with R.B. Bennett; John Bassett's gift of a Lawren Harris painting to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery; the opening of the gallery; and a Canadian press interview with E.H (Ted) Leather, a Canadian and Conservative member of the British House of Commons for Somerset, in which he makes disparaging comments about Beaverbrook. The file also contains, among others, Bassett's reviews of "Friends" for The Telegram book page.

Correspondence : 38 (44 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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