Correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1963-1964. Case 134, File 1e. 1964 Apr. 7 - May 29.

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Correspondence with Michael Wardell : 1963-1964. Case 134, File 1e. 1964 Apr. 7 - May 29.

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Letters, soundscribers and telegrams concerning: the Playhouse (Fredericton, N.B.)--hiring of Alexander Gray as manager and his terms of employment, Wardell's role in running the theatre and his appointment as agent for the custodians (Lord Beaverbrook and Lady Dunn), financing through the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation and the Sir James Dunn Foundation of 100,000 dollars, Board of Governors meetings and preparations for the opening. Also discussed is Beaverbrook's request for bound copies of "My early life"; mining in New Brunswick, in particular M.J. Boylen's operations; finding a replacement for Edwy Cooke; K.C. Irving's involvement in the Beaverbrook Art Gallery roof repairs; Lord Beaverbrook's insistence on no longer being a custodian for the gallery; UNB's 1964 Encaenia and Bertie Bruce's receipt of an annuity from Beaverbrook.

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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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Gray, Alexander, 1941-

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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...

Bruce, Bertie.

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Playhouse (Fredericton, N.B.)

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