SERIES 3 1931-1940 Box 1 1931 A-L File 1 A-B (1931) - Publications by Charles G.D. Roberts available from New York Book- dealer - Premier Baxter regarding the possibility of delivering the address at dedication of new Geology building - L. Lansdowne Belyea suggests that UNB found a small faculty of commerce - G.F. Gregory Bridges sends part of $100 contribution to the Endowment Fund File 2 C-F (1931) - T.H. Coffey suggests that UNB introduce physical education to the curriculum - Ivan H. Crowell applies for forestry position - Requests and regrets re: bestowment of Honorary Degree upon Dr. Edwin N.C. Barnes - John Bayard Currie sends $100 to establish the J.N. and Helen M. Currie Scholarship - Four "Bartlett" framed prints, dated 1842, are sent to UNB's museum from L.M. Fortier - George E. Foster anticipates participation in Encaenia. Regrets inability to attend same - Jessie Foster re: shipment of books from estate of Rt. Hon. Sir George [Eulas] Foster to UNB File 3 G-I (1931) - Frances Sherman's "A Prelude" - rare copy printed 1897 available for $3.00 from New York Bookseller - A.B. Gilbert re: increasing Law School staff in St. John - J.D. Hazen (Supreme Court of N.B.) discusses options for keeping construction costs for a building addition to a minimum - Herman C. Henderson refers to conferment of title of "President" upon Chancellor Jones; dedication of new library and Lady Beaverbrook Memorial; death of Chief Superintendent Dr. Carter File 4 J-L (1931) - W.C. Keirstead discusses separation of Department of Education and Philosophy from Economics and Political Science - Various Charles G.D. Roberts and Bliss Carman works available from Charles W. Kespert Books in Boston, Mass. - L.C. Kingston thanks President Jones for enroling him as a special student eight years ago and affording him the chance to become a doctor and specialist Box 2 1931 M-Z File 1 M-O (1931) - Bliss Carman Memorial Fund Provincial Committee requests funds for Shrine (Forest Hill Cemetery?) - Lt. Gov. Hugh H. McLean regarding medals to be presented by him at Encaenia - Thomas T. Odell discontinues his practice of giving the premium on an insurance policy to UNB due to "influences beyond my control" File 2 P-R (1931) - Superintendent A.S. MacFarlane forwards copy of 1931 Pension Act - Lloyd Roberts sends his works to contribute to President Jones' collection of New Brunswick writers - Mrs. Elliot H. Busteed's estate bequeaths $3000 to UNB to found annual "Edwin Botsford Busteed" Scholarship File 3 S-T (1931) - Various Charles G.D. Roberts works available from New York book dealer - Mt. Allison University President George J. Trueman acknowledges death of Dr. Carter, Superintendent of Education File 4 U-Z (1931) - J.L. Paton, President, Memorial University College, St. John's, Nfld., requests that Memorial's position as an affiliated institution be recognized in UNB calendar - Robert Watson agrees to deliver address at the Dedication of the Memorial Window to Dr. Bailey - J.J.F. Winslow, lecturer, recommends that lectures in "procedure" (law) be discontinued due to the inability of even capable students to understand the practice of the Courts without studying in a law office - Rugby Union of Canada (R.P. Woodward) assembles team to tour Japan, asks for candidates Box 3 1932 A-Mc File 1 A-C (1932) - UNB will offer a scholarship equivalent to the tuition fees for four years, to a student from Great Britain through the Anglo-Canadian Education Committee - Estate of J. Whitman Bailey will provide $5,000 to establish the "Loring Woart Bailey Prize" in Natural Science and the "Marshall d'Avray Prize" in English Literature, along with $300 for the erection of a memorial to Joseph Marshall d'Avray in Memorial Hall - L.W. Bailey recommends that his son, Alfred, be given position of chair in English or History in the event of a vacancy, in order to continue the family's long association with UNB. Makes mention of late brother's endowment of two scholarships! - John R. Baxter, Premier, asks for personal favor in case of a student who is the son of a friend - Estate of J. Thadee Hebert provides for $500 in favor of the UNB Endowment Fund, and is handled by H. Francis G. Bridges - Carleton Stanley, Dalhousie University President, embraces views of The Canadian Radio League, calling for a nationally-owned radio system as a means of checking "uncontrolled broadcasting" - Carnegie Foundation gives $4,500 (over three years) to UNB for purchase of books File 2 D-G (1932) - G.C. Drury, brother of the late Lady Beaverbrook, applies for son's admittance to UNB - The Engineering Institute of Canada offers prizes at eleven schools and universities - The Governor-General's Medal for 1932 is issued in silver gilt rather than gold "owing to conditions calling for economy" - The Governor General's office promotes a "Dominion of Canada Drama Festival" File 3 H-Mc (1932) - R.B. Hanson, House of Commons, corresponds re postal deliveries at UNB and his own financial plight which prevents him from continuing to help a UNB student - H.H. Harrison, N.B. Executive Council and UNB Senate member, objects to UNB's fees being lower than those at other Maritime universities; stating that UNB is "taking advantage of its position as a state University to offer education at lower prices than the other Universities, and make the people pay the difference in taxes." Withdraws his donation of a prize for 1933 until times improve - Jessie Foster notifies J.D. Hazen (Supreme Court of N.B.) that $24,000 from the estate of Sir George Foster which was to go to UNB at a later date will not be available - Various works by Charles G.D. Roberts, Bliss Carman and Frank Dempster Sherman available from Boston bookseller C.W. Kespert - George H. Locke, Chief Librarian at the Public Library for Toronto, urges UNB to apply for Carnegie Foundation grant for development of University libraries Box 4 1932 M-Z File 1 M-R (1932) - Montreal Trust Company advises that a portion of the estate of Charles E. Neill is bequeathed to UNB - A list of rare and extinct birds and their eggs in the UNB collection (including an Eskimo Curlew, Passenger Pigeon, Ivory- billed Woodpecker and Carolina Paroquet) compiled by Wm. H. Moore - Petition from F.S. Mundle to allow local boys to swim in Lady Beaverbrook "swim tank" in winter months. Also contains interesting information regarding construction of the residence - Winifred Johnston Plowder berates UBC and extols virtues of UNB - The Anglo-Canadian Education Committee's statement of purpose and official forms - Charles G.D. Roberts asks to borrow gown and hood from Dr. Jones and sends copies of his works for the "Roberts Collection" File 2 S-Z (1932) - George J. Trueman, President, Mount Allison University, urges continued gatherings of the heads of Universities, Superintendents of Education, etc. under the guidance of the Carnegie Corporation Box 5 1933 A-Mc File 1 A-C (1933) - Henry B. Bailey arranges for installation of Joseph Marshall d'Avray Memorial tablet and seeks advice regarding creation of "Loring Woart Bailey Prize" and "Marshall d'Avray Prize" - Premier R.B. Bennett comments on the lack of representation of the French Acadian population on the New Brunswick bench in relation to the appointment of a County Court Judge. Also expresses dismay at being unable to attend ceremony at UNB to receive Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws - Wallace Broad plans to give his "technical books' to the UNB library and begs to be reinstated to the Alumni Society list, stating, "... while I am not as active as I would like to be, as you see I am still alive." - Carnegie Corporation Executive Committee votes to release $4,500 grant to UNB for development of its library - UNB President Cecil Charles Jones asks Dr. F.P. Keppel, President of the Carnegie Corporation, if UNB would be advised to apply for financial assistance to strengthen Arts courses - Oswald S. Crocket sends clipping of notice of death of Annie R. Logan, founder of William Stewart MacFarlane scholarship; other business - John Bayard Currie reduces amount of his scholarship funding, due to difficult times File 2 D-H (1933) - Various authors acknowledge receipt of "Three Fredericton Poets: Writers of the University of New Brunswick and the New Dominion" by Lorne Pierce - Committee of Military Education of the University of New Brunswick is formed under the Department of National Defence File 3 I-Mc (1933) - Three assistant professors request that measures be taken to increase their salaries, thus bringing them more in line with the professors - Fred Lanton, Librarian of University of Western Ontario, writing on behalf of Dr. Locke, urges UNB to appoint a full-time librarian to its staff, particularly because the Carnegie Corporation requires that books purchased with its grant money be properly catalogued - George E. Locke, states that Mr. Rufus Hathaway has died and will be leaving "the best and only collection of early editions of Bliss Carman" to UNB Box 6 1933 M-Z File 1 M-R (1933) - Bliss Carman bust is forwarded to UNB by [Ouita Nichol] to be added to the Canadiana collection - Lorne Pierce reveals that Rufus H. Hathaway has left his collection of Canadiana to UNB. Mr. Pierce assembled the collection for shipping from Toronto to UNB and offers insights into the donor's thoughts as well as how the collection should be handled. Several references to Carman - Elsie Pomeroy, friend of the late Rufus H. Hathaway, offers first edition of Charles G.D. Roberts' "In the Morning of Time" to complement the Hathaway collection - Charles G.D. Roberts forwards copy of his address on Canadian Poetry in its Relation to Poetry in England and America File 2 S-Z (1933) - George J. Trueman, President of Mount Allison University, writes of worries regarding the new science building and arranges meeting of the Central Advisory Committee of the Carnegie Corporation - Carnegie Corporation Grants will be offered to members of University staffs for visits to Great Britain for research work or special investigation. UNB may forward the names of two candidates - Reasons for donation of bronze bust of Bliss Carman to UNB are given by Ouita Nichol through J.J.F. Winslow Box 7 1934 A-M File 1 A-C (1934) - Proposal for the establishment of a "Maritime Art Association" is forwarded by Walter H. Abell, Professor of Art at Acadia University - Prime Minister R.B. Bennett affectionately declines invitation to attend the Encaenia - Katie Broad forwards her father's technical books to UNB and requests that they be marked "Presented by Dr. Wallace Broad" - Carnegie Corporation funds enable the College Art Association to offer travelling exhibitions File 2 D-G (1934) - A symposium on Adult Education in Canada is organized at U. of Toronto, involving national and international representatives and focusing on new demands for Adult Education - W.J. Dunlop, U. of Toronto requests that letters in support of the work of the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission be sent in order to counteract the many letters of condemnation - A.D. Ganong turns down opportunity to speak at Encaenia, and counsels President Jones regarding UNB's claim for Government aid - A.B. Gilbert, secretary of The Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee, discusses some of the criteria for a Rhodes Scholarship candidate File 3 H-L (1934) - W.H. Harrison advises President Jones regarding UNB's requests for increased subsidies before the Maritime Commission - Fredericton City Council requests that UNB convey right of way through their land for the creation of Beaverbrook Street between Regent Street and University Avenue - N.B. Dental Society and College of Dental Surgeons asks President Jones to protest to the Government against a group of men who are without college degrees being allowed to be registered as dental surgeons, saying "it will mean the end of college work" - E. Cockburn Kyte corresponds re supervising the printing of the catalogue for the Rufus Hathaway Collection of Canadian Literature File 4 Mc-M (1934) - Chief Superintendent of Education, A.S. MacFarlane, states that the Board of Education has voted to eliminate the Third Division in Matriculation and High School Leaving exams - The Registrar, Dalhousie University, writes regarding a student about whom there is some doubt and states "I suppose that there is no possibility that he is a coloured student ..." - Chester Martin confirms that he will give the alumni address at the Encaenia and will speak on "The Challenge of Confederation to This Generation" - N.B. Federation of Labor supports UNB in its bid to have its Provincial grant restored Box 8 1934 N-Z File 1 N-S (1934) - Dr. Lorne Pierce, Ryerson Press editor, makes final arrangements for production of Rufus Hathaway Canadian Literature collection catalogue; offers his own collection of works by Francis Sherman - F.C. Ryan makes impassioned plea to "safeguard" the English language and "sacred heritage" against any "movement be it FRENCH or otherwise" File 2 T-Z (1934) - Premier L.P.D. Tilley thanks UNB Senate for conferring Doctor of Laws degree upon him - George J. Trueman, President, Mount Allison University, regarding abolishing of "Class 3" of the Junior Matriculation; The Mental Hygiene Council; scheduling Intercollegiate Football games; and unpaid balances on students' accounts - The UNB Students' Council proposes a compulsory Student Union Fee in order to make the financing of student activities less hazardous Box 9 1935 A-M File 1 A-C (1935) - Allan A. Aitken discusses schemes to bring Beaverbrook Scholarship boys into the residence - A Silver Jubilee Medal is received by the Lieutenant-Governor, to be presented to UNB President Jones - Lord Beaverbrook acknowledges progress of some of the scholars - Applicant Fred W. Cogswell reacts with dismay to his failure to obtain a Beaverbrook Scholarship, stating that he "walked two miles to school morning and night to get to a small crowded school where all grades was taught from one to eleven" File 2 D-G (1935) - A.D. Ganong suggests that UNB Senate members should take a more active role in recruiting students - William F. Ganong offers to add some of his own items concerning Bliss Carman to the Rufus Hathaway collection File 3 H-L (1935) - R.B. Hanson, Minister of Dept. of Trade and Commerce accepts offer of UNB to confer upon him the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws and agrees to deliver brief address - Mary M. Hatheway offers to UNB the original autograph copy of the Valedictory delivered by Bliss Carman on the occasion of his UNB graduation in 1882 - Maud Hathaway regarding Rufus Hathaway collection and offering an autographed picture of Bliss Carman - Jessie Lindsay Hoben informs President Jones that the late Mr. [Allan] Hoben's will provided $1,000 for a UNB scholarship - George H. Locke reminds that the grant made by the Carnegie Corporation to Canadian Colleges was given for the purchase of books for general undergraduate reading File 4 Mc-M (1935) - Samuel H. McFarlane requests detailed information on "Beaverbrook bells" - Murray MacLaren communicates with Lord Beaverbrook and UNB President Jones regarding his upcoming Encaenial address honouring Lord Beaverbrook for his contribution to Education in New Brunswick - Lord Beaverbrook offers an extra seventy-five dollars per year to Beaverbrook Scholarship holders who opt to live in Lady Beaverbrook House - Lieutenant-Governor Hugh H. McLean states that graduates of UNB would be recognized in France Box 10 1935 N-Z File 1 N-S (1935) - Lorne Pierce finalizes publication of Rufus Hathaway Collection Catalogue; sends copy of collected poems of Francis Sherman; and investigates the date of Sherman's fiance's death, which he feels is pivotal to the poet's work - William O. Raymond seeks advice regarding the topic of his upcoming address as Alumni Orator at the Encaenia - Estate of David Wilson bequeaths $500 to UNB - George F.G. Stanley applies for teaching position at UNB File 2 T-Z (1935) - George J. Trueman, President of Mount Allison University, discusses question of "buying students"; the Carnegie Report on "Economy in Higher Education (1933); some rivalry between universities - The University of Manitoba seeks information regarding a possible change from Latin statements on parchments to English - Nathan Van Patten offers contributions to the Rufus Hathaway Collection of Canadian Literature, including Bliss Carman works Box 11 1936 A-M File 1 A-C (1936) - Alan A. Aitken enquires as to whether it would be acceptable if his brother (Lord Beaverbrook) should decide to increase the Beaverbrook Scholarships! - The American Association of Theological Schools delivers statement on Pre-Seminary Curriculum - Lord Beaverbrook expresses regrets at being unable to represent UNB at upcoming London celebration - R. Killop, Superintendent of Canadian Pacific Railway Company, warns against the UNB students' common practice of jumping on moving trains to shorten their walk between University Ave. and Regent St., citing a recent example of a boy who was almost killed - Mr. A.E. Corrigan and the University of Manitoba advocate a National Scholarship program which will offer "the opportunity of a University education to young people of superior mental gifts who would otherwise never profit by it owing to a lack of funds" File 2 D-H (1936) - [Evlyn] F. Farris refers to a pamphlet which states that UNB owes its origin to the anxiety of Mrs. William Paine about a college education for her sons - Agnes Foster donates a $100 scholarship to be called "The Berton C. Foster Memorial Scholarship" - W.H. Harrison member of the Supreme Court, accepts offer of UNB to confer upon him the Degree of LL.D. and requests that he not be required to deliver the Alumni Oration, due to time constraints. With great humour he bows to President Jones' insistence that he deliver the oration - Maud Hathaway, in "newsy" letters expresses sadness over the death of "our beloved Sovereign, King George V" - J.D. Hazen (Supreme Court of N.B.) states that he will resign his position of the UNB Senate in the near future if his eyesight does not improve - John Hunter Sr. complains vehemently that a UNB "servant" is using his property on Albert St. to gain access to work File 3 I-M (1936) - A.S. McFarlane, Superintendent of Education, informs schools of opportunity for students to attend Coronation ceremonies in London, England - Lieutenant-Governor Murray MacLaren reports that he successfully carried out the duties of representing UNB at the Centenary celebrations of the University of London - The New Brunswick Forest Service announces the location for the proposed new forest fire research laboratory near the Flanagan Road Box 12 1936 N-Z File 1 N-R (1936) - National Research Council Regulations governing bursaries, studentships and fellowships - Department of Marine, Meteorological Service of Canada, establishes a pilot balloon station at UNB - The Rugby Union of Canada outlines plans to raise sufficient funds to place the Union on an independent financial footing File 2 S-T (1936) - Dr. Charles Peck Steeves donates $6,500 to UNB, to be invested and the interest used to offer the Steeves Albert County Scholarship File 3 U-Z (1936) - Harvard University extends invitation to UNB to attend its Tercentenary Celebrations - Walter James Brown, University of Western Ontario, discusses proposals to enable university professors to get an exemption on their income tax for books purchased from year to year - The Association of Canadian Clubs outlines its purpose and objectives Box 13 1937 A-Mc File 1 A-C (1937) - Alan A. Aitken discusses repairs and upkeep of the Lady Beaverbrook Residence and its grounds, some of which were requested by Lord Beaverbrook - Alfred G. Bailey advocates having all archives material in the province housed in one place and operated in close working relationship with a university centre. Admits sensitive nature of this issue - K.A. Baird denounces UNB's policy of having Compulsory Military Drill for students - The estate of the Late Venerable Archdeacon David Forsyth provides $500 for the UNB Endowment Fund, forwarded by Geo. P. Burchill File 2 D-G (1937) - N.B. Premier A.A. Dysart suggests that UNB confer a degree upon Lord Tweedsmuir - A.B. Gilbert, Registrar, UNB Faculty of Law, proposes that UNB should provide a library for the Law School in order to reduce congestion at the Saint John Law Society Library. Statement of Law Faculty accounts are also forwarded File 3 H-K (1937) - The New Brunswick Teachers' Association submits proposal to eliminate "high-school-leaving" exams in favor of one set of Matriculation papers File 4 L-Mc (1937) - Superintendent of Education A.S. McFarlane discusses recommendations by the New Brunswick Teachers' Association that reductions in Matriculation Examination requirements be made in response to the lengthy school closures due to Infantile Paralysis - Lieutenant-Governor Murray MacLaren recommends that either a replacement Dean, a President of the Law School, or both be appointed to replace Sir Douglas Hazen, who is resigning - G. Fred McNally, Alberta Deputy Minister of Education, refers to "unsettled" political situation in his province Box 14 1937 M-Z File 1 M-P (1937) - The Department of Fisheries (Canada) announces the abolishment of the Biological Board, to be renamed the Fisheries Research Board of Canada; as well as some changes in the new Act passed in Parliament - The Student Christian Movement of Canada pleads for help in raising money to aid students in China where university life is completely disrupted. Many universities were destroyed in air-raids, and temporary universities need to be established - Lorne Pierce offers picture of Rufus Hathaway as a child of three File 2 Q-T (1937) - F. Maclure Sclanders, Commissioner, Saint John Board of Trade, suggests cooperation between UNB toward solving problems confronting commerce and industry - Dalhousie University President Carleton Stanley forwards Rules of Institute of Public Affairs affiliated to Dalhousie University File 3 U-Z (1937) - Wm. Warwick, Chief Medical Officer, N.B. Dept. of Health, advises that UNB should not allow students to return to their homes over the Thanksgiving holiday due to the fact that the Infantile Paralysis situation has not improved - Dr. J.C. Webster endorses proposal to establish a course of lectures in North American History Box 15 1938 A-L File 1 A-B (1938) - Margaret E.T. Addison introduces Rev. Lydia E. Gruchy, first woman to enter the ministry of the United Church - Alan A. Aitken discusses improvements to grounds surrounding Lady Beaverbrook Residence; gives Lord Beaverbrook's Florida address - Alfred G. Bailey is appointed Professor of History at UNB - National University Extension Association; constitution File 2 C-F (1938) - Creelman & Edmison forward $1620 to UNB pursuant to provisions of the will of the late Mrs. Frances C. Whitehead - Premier A.A. Dysart on Louis B. Mayer - Society for the promotion of Engineering Education conducts study of instruction of English in the engineering colleges, with grant from Carnegie Foundation - Mr. Justice J.H.A.L. Fairweather, King's Bench Chambers, discusses Barbour Estate; Mr. E.P. Raymond; and the Robert M. Raymond estate - Various authors (including Fraser Companies, Canadian International Paper Company and the N.B. Minister of Lands and Mines) on the establishment of a chair in Forest Entomology at UNB File 3 G-L (1938) - A.B. Gilbert states that the will of Sir Douglas Hazen does not contain any donation towards the endowment fund at UNB; bemoans the fact that UNB Law graduates are being denied admission to the P.E.I. Bar on the grounds that only McGill, Osgoode and Dalhousie graduates are recognized by their Society - Philip S. Gregory suggests that his family home at Acacia Grove be purchased by Lord Beaverbrook in order to furnish "an excellent residence for women students" - The Maritime Trust Company forwards $2,500 in payment of UNB's claim against the estate of the late Sir J. Douglas Hazen - John Henderson, General Manager for Welton & Henderson Limited, demands to know why his company is not receiving long-standing orders for coal any longer; alludes to political interference - Inches & Hazen, Barristers & Solicitors, discuss pledge made by the late Sir Douglas Hazen - W.J. Johnston regarding Leonard Foundation Scholarships and advocating an efficient referral of possible recipients - A.S. Lamb, Director, McGill School of Physical Education, advises that the demand for teachers trained in Physical Education exceeds supply Box 16 1938 Mc-Z File 1 Mc-O (1938) - [M. Macdonald], Nova Scotia Premier, discusses question of assistance by three Maritime Governments to the Dalhousie Medical and Dental Schools - Lieutenant-Governor Murray MacLaren makes usage suggestions regarding the university calendar - Attorney-General John B. McNair forwards draft of a proposed amendment to the Act respecting the University of New Brunswick - Fred Magee endorses proposed establishment of a chair in Forest Entomology - UNB President C.C. Jones advises Mr. Louis B. Mayer, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Corporation, that the University Senate voted to tender Mr. Mayer an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws in view of the contribution he has made to public education through films - Louis B. Mayer gratefully accepts the aforementioned tribute and plans to be in Fredericton on May 18 to accept the honor - Marshall E. Mott accepts Honorary Degree and plans to make Encaenial address - National Research Council advises that Sir Frederick Banting, Chairman of the Associate Committee on Medical Research, will be in Fredericton in the near future to see various pre-medical departments, staff and students File 2 P-S (1938) - A.F. Paterson, N.B. Minister of Education, advises that the Government decided to allot funds to establish a Research Dept. in connection with the Forestry Branch of the University - Margaret T. Perry, widow of UNB professor Stan Perry, asks UNB for a pension after his accidental death - C.W. [ ], Chairman, Beaverbrook Scholarship Trustees requests investigation into low marks obtained by several Beaverbrook scholars; feels "reasonable scholarship should be shown" - Charles G.D. Roberts introduces "my friend and biographer, Elsie Pomeroy ... a great friend of Carman, & of Hathaway"; asks that she be afforded the use of any facilities in writing his authorized biography. Also forwards final draft and copy of his latest poem "Two Rivers" - H.J. Ketchen, President, The Rugby Union of Canada urges attendance at the Annual Meeting as being very urgent so that a quorum can be attained and constitutional changes made - Sir Campbell Stuart, Joint Chairman of the Anglo-Canadian Education Committee, advises that the committee is being eliminated for financial reasons File 3 T-Z (1938) - The Saint John Telegraph-Journal (News Editor) pleads to have the privilege of publishing the university's prize list before the Fredericton Daily Gleaner - George J. Trueman, President, Mount Allison University, on various matters including comparing telephone service in Men's Residences and arranging meetings of the Common Examining Committee - Universities Bureau of the British Empire on how to administer grant from the Imperial Relations Trust which will enable "visits in alternative years of Professors to and from all the Dominions" - Gettysburg College Senior Class solicits "a slip or cutting of ivy" for their annual Ivy Planting ceremony in an effort to strengthen the relationship between Canadian Universities and the American College Box 17 1939 A-H File 1 A-Ap (1939) - Alan Aitken regarding Lord Beaverbrook's intention to visit UNB in person in order to decide on improvements to the grounds of [the Lady Beaverbrook Residence]; and to forward a bank order for 4440.17 - Walter C. Allison relays plans for trips to view gymnasiums in other Maritime universities - Alward & Gillies (architects) discuss previous visits to Maine university gymnasiums; request information to aid in preliminary studies - Separate file labelled "Applications" contains manuscript reference letter from Charles G.D. Roberts in favor of Malcolm Ross File 2 Ap-B (1939) - Separate file labelled "Applications - Forest Entomology" - H. Francis G. Bridges strongly advocates "conferring an honorary LL.D. degree upon some outstanding citizen of the French-Canadian race in the province of New Brunswick," specifically mentioning Hon. J.E. Michaud and Hon. Mr. Justice LeBlanc File 3 C-E (1939) - Canadian Association for Adult Education proposes guidelines for arranging for the continued education of young men serving in the army - Canadian Student Assembly proposes to undertake a research study of "The Factors of Economic Selectivity in Canadian Higher Education" - Carnegie Corporation of New York states that it cannot take "favorable action" to support a Chair of Forest Pathology at UNB - Robert E.D. [Cattely] urges Dr. Jones to push for a "proper stage" to be included in the new gymnasium being financed by Lord Beaverbrook File 4 F-H (1939) - Fredericton Mayor C. Hedley Forbes thanks Dr. Jones for preparing an address to the King for him - W.H. Harrison regarding fire escapes on the Beaverbrook building and other matters Box 18 1939 I-Z File 1 I-L (1939) - Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire outline terms of the New Brunswick I.O.D.E. Bursary which is to take the place of the War Memorial Bursary - The Chairman of the Ivy Day Committee at Gettysburg College relays procedures by which ivy plants may be sent to them - W.J. Johnston regarding applications for the Leonard Foundation Scholarships - Wilfred Currier Keirstead, UNB Dept. of Philosophy and Education requests an assistant, outlines plans to continue teaching despite advancing age and health problems - A.J. Lallemand offers two choice paintings by the late Suzor Cote File 2 Mc-M (1939) - Chief Superintendent of Education A.S. McFarlane congratulates Dr. Jones on confidential information regarding Lord Beaverbrook's financing of [the new gymnasium building] - Samuel H. McFarlane relays anecdotes about H.B. Pickard, A.W. Wilkinson and Bliss Carman - Lieutenant Governor Murray MacLaren offers to make private suggestions ("not as the King's visitor") as to how to improve Encaenial proceedings - Attorney General John B. McNair expresses interest in the confidential "further backing and assistance contemplated by Lord Beaverbrook for the University"; donates $150 to the Endowment Fund - T.H.R. McNally forwards bronze replica of the Douglas Gold Medal dated 1929, which he purchased at a coin dealer's shop in Toronto - Fred Magee acknowledges Lord Beaverbrook's interest in the proposed new gymnasium for UNB - Louis B. Mayer expresses gratitude for kindnesses and honors bestowed upon him during his recent visit to Fredericton to receive an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from UNB File 3 N-P (1939) - Lieut. Colonel M.M.L. Garon complains that during a recent inspection of classes undergoing Physical Training at UNB conditions were found to be very unsatisfactory, with the gymnasium being unbearably cold and forcing students and instructor to exercise at top speed - National Scholarship Committee of Canadian Student Assembly requests that questionnaire be completed to aid in obtaining an accurate account of scholarships available in Canada, in hopes of eventually establishing a system of National Scholarships - National Research Council advises that holders of a Research Council Bursary or other scholarship must devote "eight months of each year wholly to the objects of the award and during that time are forbidden to hold any position of emolument or to engage in teaching." N.R.C. also advises that UNB should appoint a representative to the newly re-organized Associate Committee on Forestry; offers the Distribution of National Research Council Scholarships for the Academic Year 1939-40; and conveys that the Associate Committee on Medical Research of the N.R.C., under the chairmanship of Sir Frederick Banting, has placed its services "wholly at the disposal of the Government in the present emergency" with reference to war conditions - Jos Pacaud sends photo of painting of Sir Howard Douglas' portrait, receives photos of Sir Howard and Lady Douglas' portraits from Dr. Jones - Mrs. Margaret L. Perry, widow of the late S.C. Perry, Professor of Geology and Mineralogy at UNB, petitions the UNB Senate for pension to enable her to manage her own affairs; receives same File 4 Q-Z (1939) - Charles G.D. Roberts congratulates Dr. Jones on selecting a Canadian for the Chair of English; forwards newspaper clippings re his 80th birthday celebrations - H.P. Robinson regarding whether the "war situation" may affect the Gymnasium project; architectural arrangements for the same; expressing dismay at Lord Beaverbrook's failure to cable him re the gymnasium; and urging UNB to "drop" the Canadian Students Assembly in light of its "Anti-British" attitude - Harry A. Strange regarding his son Hazen who failed to graduate Forestry - Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine forwards report outlining material deemed important for the study of medicine - McGill University Faculty of Engineering proposes to change the courses of study leading to degrees in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, necessitating changes to the UNB curriculum - Memorial University contemplates a Pension Scheme for its staff; lists salaries including: Associate Professors (men) . . . . . . . . . . 2,600.00 (women) . . . . . . . . . 1,950.00 Lecturers (men) . . . . . . . . . . 2,000.00 (women) . . . . . . . . . 1,600.00 - Frederick William Williams-Taylor regarding medal presentation; snippets on Lord Beaverbrook Box 19 1940 A-Mc File 1 A-B (1940) - Alward & Gillies (Architects) regarding details of the construction of the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium - Canadian Legion War Services, Inc., Educational Services attempts to have educational resources organized to meet the needs of Service Men applying for courses at the Senior Matriculation and University level - Lieut. Governor Murray MacLaren advocates conferring an Honorary Degree of M.A. upon the Rev. C.J. St. Clair Jeans - Frank Baird advocates same - Report on Common Examining Board for Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland - H. Francis G. Bridges again suggests conferring an honorary LL.D. degree upon the Hon. J.E. Michaud, and suggests the Rt. Rev. Monsignor F.L. Carney as another candidate - George Burchill regarding appointments with Colonel Allan Magee and the Hon. Mr. Justice Harrison to discuss the new gymnasium and possible Government contributions, as well as difficulties with the Entomological Building File 2 C-E (1940) - N.B. Lieutenant Governor W.G. Clark acknowledges apology of UNB President N. MacKenzie on behalf of students who removed the flagpole from Government House - President MacKenzie asks Brooke Claxton for advice as to who the best party in Ottawa would be to write to about the partially- completed Entomological building situated on University grounds - Commercial Intelligence Service, Dept. of Trade and Commerce, Canada, forwards list of possible Chinese scholarship students who could be sent to Canada to continue their advanced studies with Boxer Indemnity Scholarships - Dept. of National War Services, Canada, regarding the standings of several young men - The Engineering Institute of Canada on several matters including the decision to continue the Engineering Institute of Canada student prizes for a further five years File 3 F-H (1940) - Hugh John Flemming advocates awarding the J.K. Flemming Scholarship to Mr. Fred McCain - Brooke Claxton advises President MacKenzie regarding the unfinished Entomological Building - President MacKenzie appeals to the Hon. James G. Gardiner, Minister of Agriculture; and to Prime Minister W.L. MacKenzie King, for the completion of the Entomological Building - Royden Giller, Hart House, University of Toronto, offers with decisions as to athletic equipment for the new UNB gymnasium File 4 I-Mc (1940) - The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire urges that no "Un- British" professor be hired by the university - W.J. Johnston regarding the Leonard Foundation Scholarships applicants - Wilfred Currier Keirstead presents views with reference to retiring allowances for members of the faculty - President MacKenzie thanks the Rt. Hon. W.L. MacKenzie King for allowing the Dominion Entomological Laboratory to be completed - La Societe des Traducteurs de Montreal, Enr'g objects to French being referred to as a "foreign language" by Canadian educational institutions - Chief Superintendent of Education A.S. MacFarlane defends matriculation papers - N.B. Premier John B. McNair authorizes President MacKenzie to proceed with those repairs and maintenance to UNB deemed "immediately necessary" Box 20 (1940) M-Z File 1 M-P (1940) - Fred Magee petitions Premier McNair for an increase of the Annual Grant to UNB by at least $50,000 in order that UNB should not be "in the red" every August 31 - President MacKenzie and K.P.R. Neville, University of Western Ontario, discuss procedures to be followed in dealing with conscientious objectors under the University scheme for Military Training in the Universities - N.B. Dept. of Education forwards report of meeting to consider the possibility of quartering troops in the Provincial Normal School - Charles J. Power, Minister of National Defence for Air, defends recruitment of University undergraduates, especially those enroled in pure and applied science File 2 Q-T (1940) - The Rhodes Scholarships Memorandum, Canada; giving general regulations, conditions, special war-time regulations, etc. - Charles G.D. Roberts regarding publications, the recent gift of Lord Beaverbrook to UNB, happy retirement wishes for President Jones, and offering portrait of himself painted by [MacGregor] to UNB - H.P. Robinson relays request by Lord Beaverbrook to have the new UNB gymnasium named "The Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium." Repeats rumours he has heard to the effect that UNB Prof. Bailey is "one of the chief supporters of disruption" and congratulates UNB students for throwing out the Students' Association - President Jones forwards specimens of Rhododendron - Rhodora Canadensis to Her Majesty the Queen, saying "This is the mauve flowering shrub which your Majesty admired on your journey from Newcastle to Fredericton." Dated Sept. 16, 1939 - Geo. J. Smith, chairman War Savings Committee for Saint John offers President MacKenzie guidelines for his upcoming speech on War Saving Stamps and Certificates - The Victoria Public Hospital seeks blood donors, offering $10.00 for each transfusion and performing only two per day! File 3 U (1940) - Dalhousie University Registrar C.L. Bennet outlines the universities requirements for pre-medical credits - Institute of Public Affairs at Dalhousie University hosts Maritime Conference on Adult Education; topic: Adult Education in a Changing World - University of Manitoba outlines policy on applications for credit for Military Service - The University of New Brunswick lists contents of the cornerstone of the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium - University of Pennsylvania invites representative of UNB to its Bicentennial Celebration and Conference. C.C. Jones reports on his attendance, forwards newspaper clippings - K.P.R. Neville, Secretary, National Conference of Canadian Universities asks President Jones to ascertain if faculty members would be willing to "take in" children of faculty families in England who have to be evacuated to Canada because of the war File 4 V-Z (1940) - Consulate Republic of Czechoslovakia asks President Jones to act on the Honorary Advisory Board of the "Canadian Friends of Czechoslovakia Inc."
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