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Sherwood and Evelyn Lett family fonds

  • AM361
  • Fonds
  • 1845, [ca. 1900]-1999

Fonds consists of records of Sherwood Lett including personal papers, 1908-1964, including diaries and correspondence, military papers, 1845, 1914-1965, covering service in World Wars I and II as well as peace-time associations; diplomatic papers, 1947-1955, covering the 1947 Canadian Mission to Japan and the 1954-1955 Canadian participation in the International Commission in Vietnam; judicial papers, 1955-1964, concerning the appointment as Chief Justice to the Supreme Court of B.C. 1955, and as Chief Justice to the B.C. Court of Appeal, 1963; university papers, 1951-1964, including Lett’s election as Chancellor in 1951. In addition, there are scrapbooks, clippings, and a collection of publications, 1916-1965. The fonds also includes photographs depicting the personal, professional, military and academic life of Sherwood Lett.

Fonds also includes records of Evelyn Lett, consisting of a small amount of letters of support for her nomination of the Order of Canada, 1997, a service award, 1998, news clippings and articles, 1975-1976, and a file related to family member Charles Plant.

Lett, Sherwood

C.N.R. hospital train trip, group of army personnel and other officials

Item is a photograph of Army personnel and other officials taken on the railway platform on the occasion of the beginning of a trip on a C.N.R. hospital train. Sherwood Lett, wounded at the Battle of Dieppe, is returning to Vancouver on leave and can be seen here next to a nurse with his arm in a sling (sixth from the left).

Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan visits Chinese President Chiang Kai-Shek, handshake

Item is a photograph of the diplomats of the Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan during a "courtesy" call with President of the Republic of China Chiang Kai-Shek. President Chiang Kai-sheck (third from left) shakes the hand of General H.D.G. Crerar, the head of the mission, while Sherwood Lett (second from left) and other dignitaries look on.

Sai Wan Bay War Cemetery, General Crerar placing a wreath

Item is a photograph of General H.D.G. Crerar placing a wreath at a ceremony at the flagpole at Sai Wan Bay War Cemetery on the occasion of the Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan's visit to the cemetery during their visit to Hong Kong. Brigadier Sherwood Lett is visible at the far left and the other members of the Mission are visible in the background.

Canadian delegation reception, receiving line

Item is a photograph of members of the Canadian delegation of the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam receiving guests in a receiving line at a reception given by the delegation. A member of the delegation shakes hands with an unidentified Vietnamese woman. Sherwood Lett, the Commissioner of the Canadian delegation, is behind the woman, second from the right in the back row.

Canadian delegation reception, receiving line

Item is a photograph of members of the Canadian delegation of the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam receiving guests in a receiving line at a reception given by the delegation. A member of the delegation shakes hands with an unidentified man. Sherwood Lett, the Commissioner of the Canadian delegation, is second from the right of the receivers.

Riot damage, burned signage

Item is a photograph of signage burned as a result of a riot that occurred during demonstrations against the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam. The Hotel Majestic (ICSC headquarters) and the Hotel Gallieni were both damaged during the riots.

Riot damage, hotel interior

Item is a photograph of damage inside a hotel as a result of a riot that occurred during demonstrations against the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam. The Hotel Majestic (ICSC headquarters) and the Hotel Gallieni were both damaged during the riots.

Riot damage, Hotel Majestic facade

Item is a photograph of debris and rubble outside the front facade of the Hotel Majestic. The damage was caused as a result of a riot that occurred during demonstrations against the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam.

Riot damage, hotel lobby

Item is a photograph of damage inside a hotel as a result of a riot that occurred during demonstrations against the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam. The Hotel Majestic (ICSC headquarters) and the Hotel Gallieni were both damaged during the riots.

Album of photographs issued on the occasion of the "Welcome Day" in honour of President Ho Chi Minh's and the government's return to the capital

Item is an album, issued on the occasion of the Welcome Day in honour of President Ho Chi Minh's and the government's return to the capital, presented to Sherwood Lett "With the best compliments from the National Committee of the Lien-Viet National United Front". Photographs include portraits of Ho Chi Minh and other party dignitaries, Vietnamese cultural landmarks, photographs of the revolution and the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu, as well photographs of the benefits brought by the new government to the populace.

Ripple Rock explosion, pre explosion

Item is a photograph of the blasting of Ripple Rock, the navigational hazard in the Seymour Narrows, from a bunker position on an area hilltop. The explosion has broken the surface of the water and clouds have mostly obscured the landscape.

Honorary degree recipients at University of British Columbia

Item is a group photograph of individuals receiving honorary degrees at the University of British Columbia. On this day Sherwood Lett received a degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa). Individuals in the photographs are (left to right): (back row) Percy Barr, J. L. Plant, Gordon Stead, G. M. Volkoff, Sherwood Lett, (front row) William Murphy, Henry Cody, Phyllis Ross, Harry Letson.

Susan MacKenzie, Mary Lett, and parents at University of British Columbia graduation

Item is a group photograph at the graduation from University of British Columbia of Susan MacKenzie and Mary Lett, with their parents. Included in the photograph are (from left to right) Norman MacKenzie (President of U.B.C.), Mrs. Margaret MacKenzie, Susan MacKenzie, Mary Lett, Mrs. Evelyn Lett, and Sherwood Lett (Chancellor of U.B.C.).

Honorary degree presented to Mrs. Nancy Hodges by Sherwood Lett and Norman MacKenzie

Item is a photograph of the presentation of a degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) from the University of British Columbia to Mrs. Nancy Hodges, Speaker of the Provincial Legislature, U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett is at left, and U.B.C. President Norman MacKenzie is on the right. The presentation was made on the occasion of opening of U.B.C.'s Westbrook Building.

University of British Columbia honorary degree recipients and officials

Item is a group photograph on the occasion of the awarding of honorary degrees by the University of British Columbia at the spring congregation. Individuals in this photograph are (left to right): Sherwood Lett (U.B.C. Chancellor), Dr. William John Rose (degree recipient), Dana Wilgress (degree recipient, under-secretary of state for external affairs), Norman MacKenzie (U.B.C. President).

University of British Columbia honorary degree recipients and officials, autumn congregation

Item is a group photograph on the occasion of the awarding of honorary degrees by the University of British Columbia at the autumn congregation. Individuals in this photograph are (left to right): Dr. Norman MacKenzie (U.B.C. President), Sir Peter Alexander Clutterbuck (degree recipient, high commissioner for the United Kingdom), the Honourable Stanley Woodward (degree recipient, U.S. Ambassador to Canada), Sherwood Lett (U.B.C. Chancellor).

University of British Columbia honorary degree recipients and officials

Item is a group photograph on the occasion of the awarding of honorary degrees by the University of British Columbia at the spring congregation. Individuals in this photograph are (left to right): (back row) Hugh Neil MacCorkindale (degree recipient), Dr. Norman MacKenzie (U.B.C. President), (bottom row), Sherwood Lett (U.B.C. Chancellor), the Right Honourable Vincent Massey (degree recipient, Governor General of Canada), Joseph Robert 'Joey' Smallwood (degree recipient, premier of Newfoundland and Labrador).

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