Correspondence with Michael Wardell : July 1963-Oct. 1963. 1963 July 17 - Oct. 24.

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Correspondence with Michael Wardell : July 1963-Oct. 1963. 1963 July 17 - Oct. 24.

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Letters, newspaper clippings and telegrams chiefly concerning final arrangements and opening of the Dunn International Exhibition. Topics discussed include: printing of the exhibition catalogue, issuing of invitations and acceptances, accommodations for guests, selection of films to be shown, Lord Beaverbrook's decision not to attend and the success of Lady Dunn's speech at the opening. Also discussed: Joey Smallwood's appreciation of Lord Beavebrook's gift of walking sticks; vandalism to the bench at the gallery; the Neptune Theatre and Foundation; hiring of a manager and future plans for the Playhouse (Fredericton, N.B.); Prince Philip's attack on the Daily Express; shipment of the book "North Shore Regiment" to New Brunswick libraries at Beaverbrook's expense; Lord Beaverbrook's opposition to paintings selected by Edwy Cooke for the gallery; Sir Alec Martin's role in securing paintings for the gallery and the Atlantic Development Board.

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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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