Correspondence with Colin B. Mackay : 1955. 1955 Jan. 4 - Dec. 31.

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Mackay, Colin B., 1920-. Correspondence with Colin B. Mackay : 1955.

Correspondence with Colin B. Mackay : 1955. 1955 Jan. 4 - Dec. 31.

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Letters, soundscribers, telegrams, notes and receipts discussing UNB and related affairs: construction of rink, chemistry building, memorial student centre, playing field and art gallery; expansion of Depts. of Engineering and Geology (the latter through a donation by Sir James Dunn); proposed nursing, social work and fine arts programs; possibility of a band being formed; combined arts and law program and possibility of extending this to Mount Allison University; provincial and federal grants, fund raising and scholarships including support from the Carnegie, Rockefeller and Bickell Foundations and the Ford Motor and General Motors Companies; transfer of Somerville House (Fredericton, N.B.) to Beaverbrook; redecoration of Lady Beaverbrook Building; faculty deaths, appointments, salaries, awards, visiting lecturers; art exhibition at Bonar Law Bennett Library; provisions made for storage of Beaverbrook's paintings; (CONTINUES). (CONTINUED) Mr. Justice Harrison's gift of law books and intended resignation as Dean of Law School; possible affiliation of Teachers' College with UNB; transfer of Winslow papers from the museum to UNB; I.W. Killam's proposed bequest; drama festival in Newcastle, N.B.; proposed scholarships for children of journalists and "Sons of the Manse"; post-graduate scholarships in Chemistry and F.J. Toole's attempts to build-up post-graduate studies; wording for the plaques to be placed in Lady Beaverbrook Building and Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium; possibility of extending the chemical engineering program from three to five years; Professor A.G. Bailey offered Harold Innis Visiting Professorship at University of Toronto (1955-56); Encaenia and Convocation (1955) including an honorary degree for Lord Bracken and residence accommodation and space requirements for students and the cost of board and lodging at various residences. The file includes a copy of a report of the Committee of Fine Arts.

Correspondence : 176 (195 leaves)

University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Harriet Irving Library