Diary, reports, memos from the Canadian Commission in Vietnam : 1955
- AM361-S7-F03
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- Photocopied [ca. 1989-1990]
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Diary, reports, memos from the Canadian Commission in Vietnam : 1955
Dieppe lecture notes, accounts and articles : 1942-1990
File contains message book, news clippings, official reports, narratives, and correspondence gathered by Lett relating to the planning and operation of the Dieppe Raid. File also includes records covering Lett's Distinguished Service Order award.
Diplomatic papers, Canadian Mission to Japan
Series consists of reports, articles and correspondence gathered by Lett when he was a member of the Canadian Mission to Japan, China and Hong Kong to encourage peace and the revival of trade. Series covers preparation for actual works of the mission, and the mission's reports.
Diplomatic papers, International Commission in Vietnam
Series consists of reports, articles and correspondence gathered by Lett when he was one of the Canadian representatives in the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam set up to supervise the carrying out of the three cease-fire agreements for Vietnam, Cambodia and Loas. Series covers the preparation for actual works of the Commission, and the Commission's reports.
Dress gala, Mrs. Sherwood Lett on left of Mrs. W.A.C. Bennett
Evelyn Lett and Sherwood Lett at ceremony of Mrs. Lett receiving her honorary Doctorate of Law
Item is a photograph of Evelyn Lett, wife of Sherwood Lett, with their two daughters Mary and Frances. A portrait of Mr. Lett can be seen on top of the piano.
Series consists of letters of support for Evelyn Story Lett to be awarded the Order of Canada, 1997; VGH Auxiliary volunteer award and letter by Mayor Owen, 1998; news clippings regarding Brock House Society, ca. 1976; and a UBC Reports newsletter anniversary article that includes quotes from Evelyn Lett recounting being a student during WWI, Oct. 1975. Series also includes a file related to Charles Plant (1891-1978), who worked in the local lumber industry for Bloedel, Stewart & Welch Ltd.
Family portrait showing Sherwood and his daughters Mary and Frances
Field Marshal Montgomery speaking at a Special Congregation at U.B.C.
Item is a photograph of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein giving a speech at a special University of British Columbia spring congregation at which he was awarded a degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa).
File is the final report of the Canadian Mission to Japan. The report covers the economic conditions, business environment, human rights and demilitarization in Japan. File also covers the burial arrangements for the Canadian casualties in Hong Kong; and the political and economic situation in China.
Fortieth anniversary of the first convocation of the University of British Columbia
Item is a group photograph on the occasion of the Fortieth Anniversary of the first convocation of the University of British Columbia. U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett is second from the left and U.B.C. President Norman MacKenzie second from the right.
Fortieth anniversary of the first convocation of the University of British Columbia
Item is a group photograph on the occasion of the Fortieth Anniversary of the first convocation of the University of British Columbia. U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett is on the far left and U.B.C. President Norman MacKenzie is on the far right.
George VI and Queen Elizabeth at troop inspection
Item is a post card photograph of George VI and Queen Elizabeth at a troop inspection in Britain, Brigadier Payant is foreground right, and Brigadier Sherwood Lett far right.
German Prisoners of war at Eleu-dit-Leauwette
Item is a group photograph of German prisoners of war captured when eleu-dit-Leauwette was taken in June 1917.
Governor General Vincent Massey inspecting Roll of Service at University of British Columbia
Item is a photograph of The Right Honourable Vincent Massey, Governor General of Canada inspecting the Roll of Service at the War Memorial Gymnasium at the University or British Columbia with U.B.C. President Norman MacKenzie (left) and U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett (behind).
Graduation photo of Sherwood Lett
Graham's Gate ribbon cutting ceremony with donors and university officials
Item is a photograph of the ribbon cutting ceremony opening the Graham's Gate at the north entrance of the University of British Columbia Point Grey campus. The gate was donated to the university by Mr. and Mrs. Graham. Included in the picture from left to right are Sherwood Lett, Mrs. Helen P Graham, U.B.C. President Norman MacKenzie, and F. Ronald Graham.
Group including Sherwood Lett and his daughter Frances
Item is a group photograph of Sherwood Lett (standing right), his daughter, Frances Lett (seated on arm of chair), and two unidentified individuals, taken at a formal gathering.
Group photo of Sherwood Lett, Harold Dodds, and Norman MacKenzie
Item is a group photograph of (from left to right) Sherwood Lett (Chancellor of University of British Columbia), Harold W. Dodds (President of Princeton University), and Norman MacKenzie (President of University of British Columbia) aboard the "Empress of Scotland".
Item is a photograph showing members of Musqueam First Nation including Chief c?s?mlen?x? [or Tsem-Lano], center; UBC President Klinck, back right; William Murphy, front right; Evelyn Farris and Sherwood Lett, back row left, and Tom Brown, kneeling, second row, far left. This group portrait was taken at the presentation of two Musqueam totem poles purchased by the Alumni Association for the UBC campus.
Group portrait of First World War officers
Item is a group photograph of officers during the first World War. Individuals pictured include (left to right): (front row) W. E. (Sandy) Simonds, Bob Brown, Sherwood Lett, Rick Gyles, J. S. (Jock) Rankin, Lt. Col. H. Snell, W. W. (Bill) Kennedy, R. M. Crowe, J. C. (Jack) Jones, (back row) Padre Buck, O. W. (Oscar) Goulden, W. L. (Bill) Rennie, Ernie Howitt, Phil Barter, J. F. (Jimmy) Brunton, E. M. (Johnny) Johnston, Dr. Bailey, G. H. (Joe) Martin.
Group portrait of officers at Staff College, Camberley, England
Item is a group photograph of officers at Staff College, Camberley, England. Sherwood let is fifth from the left, third row from the bottom.
Group portrait of officers during officer training
Item is a group photograph of officers during officer training. Sherwood let is fourth from the left, bottom row, seated.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Dal Grauer, Prince Philip, and Norman MacKenzie at U.B.C.
Item is a photograph of (from left to right) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, University of British Columbia Chancellor Dr. Dal Grauer, Prince Philip, and U.B.C. President Dr. Norman MacKenzie at the U.B.C. Faculty Club on the occasion of the 1959 royal Canadian tour.
File is a book relating to Canadian military operations in Holland during the Second World War.
Honorary degree presented to Christopher Spencer by Sherwood Lett
Item is a photograph of the presentation of a degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) from the University of British Columbia to Mr. Christopher Spender during the 1952 spring congregation. U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett gives a speech while Mr. Christopher and an unidentified man stand at the right.
Honorary degree presented to Christopher Spencer 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 Mr. Christopher Spender during the 1952 spring congregation. Mr. Spender is hooded by U.B.C. President Norman MacKenzie and shakes the hand of U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett.
Honorary degree presented to Dr. Ethlyn Trapp by Sherwood Lett and Norman MacKenzie
Item is a photograph of the presentation of a degree of Doctor of Science (honoris causa) from the University of British Columbia to Dr. Ethlyn Trapp, cancer researcher and President of the National Cancer Institute of Canada, U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett is at left, and U.B.C. President Norman MacKenzie is on the right.
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.
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.
Honorary degree presented to Premier 'Joey' Smallwood 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 Joseph Robert 'Joey' Smallwood, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett is at left, and U.B.C. President Norman MacKenzie is on the right.
Honorary degree presented to Roderick Haig-Brown 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 Mr. Roderick Haig-Brown during the 1952 spring congregation. Mr. Haig-Brown is hooded by U.B.C. President Norman MacKenzie and shakes the hand of U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett.
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.
Inquiry on the Second Narrow Bridge
File contains a Royal Commission certificate, report and a draft of the report relating to Lett's inquiry, as the appointed Royal Commissioner, on the collapse of a portion of the Second Narrow Bridge under construction across Burrard Inlet in 1958.
International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam, Canadian delegation
Item is a group photograph of personnel and members of the Canadian delegation of the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam. Sherwood Lett, the Commissioner of the Canadian delegation, is standing, second row, third from the left (centre).
International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam, Canadian delegation
Item is a group photograph of personnel and members of the Canadian delegation of the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam.
International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam, reception
Item is a group photograph of personnel and members of the Canadian delegation of the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam talking at a reception. Sherwood Lett, the Commissioner of the Canadian delegation, is standing, second from the right.
International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam, Sherwood Lett in conversation
Item is a photograph of Sherwood Lett, the Commissioner of the Canadian delegation of the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam, talking to an unidentified man at a reception.
File contains invitation cards, a Christmas cards and correspondence relating to the post-war activities held by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada.
Itinerary and background information
File contains articles and reports relating to the itinerary of the Mission's visit in Japan. File also covers background information on the government of Japan; and the Canadian interests in Japan. File includes a map showing the depositions of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Southern Japan.
Series consists of correspondence, official papers and reports relating to Lett's appointment as Chief Justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court in 1955 and as Chief Justice of the British Columbia Court of Appeal in 1963. Series also includes records relating to Lett's work when he was Chief Justice of the B.C. Supreme Court.
Judy Mae Fraser of North Vancouver with her Junior Good Citizen award
Item is a photograph of Judy Mae Fraser of North Vancouver posing with her Junior Good Citizen award, presented by the North Vancouver Kinsmen Club.
Justice J.G. Ruttan, Chief Justice Sherwood Lett, and Justice T.W. Brown
Item is a photograph of Sherwood Lett, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia (centre) posing with Justice John G. Ruttan and Justice T. W. Brown on the occasion of the swearing in of Justices Ruttan and Brown to the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Landscape of the "Pimple" at Vimy
Leon Koerner, Margaret MacKenzie, Thea Koerner, and President Norman MacKenzie at Faculty Club
Item is a group photograph of (from left to right) Leon Koerner, Mrs. Margaret MacKenzie, Thea Koerner, and University of British Columbia President Norman MacKenzie, on the occasion of the official opening of the U.B.C. Faculty Club.
File consists of photographs showing various family, friends, activities, and trips.