Sherwood Lett and Mrs. Evelyn Lett passing through a receiving line
- AM361-S9-: CVA 78-011
- Item
- [ca. 1956]
Item is a photograph of Mr. Sherwood Lett and his wife Mrs. Evelyn Lett passing through a receiving line at an unidentified event in Toronto.
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Sherwood Lett and Mrs. Evelyn Lett passing through a receiving line
Item is a photograph of Mr. Sherwood Lett and his wife Mrs. Evelyn Lett passing through a receiving line at an unidentified event in Toronto.
Brigadier Sherwood Lett at home with dog
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.).
U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett speaks at congregation
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.
Sherwood Lett, Chancellor of U.B.C., shaking hands at the opening of U.B.C.'s Horticulture Building
Wreckage of the Second Narrows Bridge collapse
Item is a photograph of a procession on the occasion of the presentation of a degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) from the University of British Columbia to The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Geoffrey Francis Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury. At the head of the group are Harold Eustace Sexton, Archbishop of British Columbia (left), and U.B.C. President Norman MacKenzie (right), walking behind them are Archbishop Fisher (right) and U.B.C. Chancellor Sherwood Lett (left).
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.
File contains a book of paintings and sketches by Emily Carr, publications of the UBC Alumni Society and the Vancouver Bar Association; and articles and books relating to the Rhodes Scholarship and the history of the South Saskatchewan Regiment.
File contains publications relating to the religious and memorial activities which Lett attended.
The First Fifty Years of the Rhodes Trust and the Rhodes scholarship 1903-1953
File is a book written by Basil Blackwell relating to the Rhodes Scholarship.
Volunteer service award - VGH Auxiliary
File consists of records pertaining to Charles Plant, primarily related to his work as a shingle manufacturing executive at Bloedel, Stewart and Welch Ltd.; includes a news and magazine clipping, 1939 photograph print of industry professionals from Canada and the United States, and a reprint copy of the Feb. 1894 issue of the Puget Sound Lumberman which includes statistical information for British Columbia. File also includes a roster of the 1940 Kiwanis Club members.
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.
Chief Justice Sherwood Lett making a speech at an official dinner
Item is a photograph of Chief Justice Sherwood Lett (standing) making a speech at an unidentified official dinner. Seated (from left to right) are Mrs. Phyllis Gregory Ross, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, and Mrs. Shirley Grauer.
Sherwood Lett at a military dinner in Toronto
Item is a photograph of Sherwood Lett during his diplomatic career attending a military dinner in Toronto, posing here with two unidentified military men.
Sherwood Lett at a military dinner in Toronto
Item is a photograph of Sherwood Lett during his diplomatic career attending a military dinner in Toronto, posing here with two unidentified men.
Chief Justice Sherwood Lett at a Barossa Day dinner, group photo
Item is a group photograph of men at a Barossa Day dinner held by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada, Vancouver Regiment . Chief Justice Sherwood Lett is the third from the left.
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).
Barossa Day dinner, head table guest of honour, Lieut. Gov. Frank Ross
Item is a photograph of The Hon. Frank Ross, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia sitting at the head table at the annual Barossa Day full dress dinner held at the Vancouver Hotel by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada, Vancouver Regiment.
Barossa Day dinner, Sherwood Lett holding Barossa Cup
Item is a photograph of British Columbia Supreme Court Chief Justice Sherwood Lett (standing, left) holding the Barossa cup at the annual Barossa Day full dress dinner held at the Vancouver Hotel by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada, Vancouver Regiment. The Honourable Clarence Wallace stands next to him (standing, right).
Barossa Day dinner, three Irish Fusiliers' pipers playing to head table
Item is a photograph of three Irish Fusiliers pipers playing to the head table at the annual Barossa Day full dress dinner held at the Vancouver Hotel by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada, Vancouver Regiment.
Barossa Day dinner, head table guests
Item is a photograph of the men at the head table at the annual Barossa Day full dress dinner held at the Vancouver Hotel by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada, Vancouver Regiment. The seated individuals are (from left to right): Senator Stanley Stewart McKeen, The Hon. Frank Ross, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, and an unidentified Colonel of Vancouver Irish Fusiliers
Barossa Day dinner, guests holding the Barossa Cup
Item is a photograph of three unidentified men standing with the Barossa Cup at the annual Barossa Day full dress dinner held at the Vancouver Hotel by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada, Vancouver Regiment.
Barossa Day dinner, Cecil Merritt V.C. and others
Item is a photograph of Charles Cecil Ingersoll Merritt VC and two unidentified men at the annual Barossa Day full dress dinner held at the Vancouver Hotel by the Irish Fusiliers of Canada, Vancouver Regiment.
Round Table 90th Birthday Luncheon for Sir Francis Heathcote and W.H. Malkin, table
Item is a photograph of the length of the table of the Round Table 90th Birthday luncheon for Sir Francis Heathcote and W.H. Malkin.
Round Table birthday luncheon for General Victor W. Odlum, cake cutting
Item is a photograph from the Round Table 80th birthday luncheon for General Victor W. Odlum at the Vancouver Club. Odlum cuts the cake with Leon Koerner on his right. The view is of the left side of the table.
Portrait of Sherwood Lett as captain with 46th Saskatchewan Regiment
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.
Officer group photo at Brigade Headquarters in an English country house
Item is a group photograph of a group of officers at a Brigade Headquarters in an English country house. The individuals in the photograph are (left to right): (top row) Capt. Eric Housley (R.C.A.S.C Officer), Lieutenant G. Stevens (I.O.), Lieutenant D. F. Matthews (L.O.), Lieutenant Ingram (Def. Pl. Officer), Lieutenant Ferguson (L.O.), Lieutenant Jim Hart (L.O.), Captain Chas Herbert, Lieutenant Mackay (L.A.D. Officer), (bottom row) Captain D. A. McDonald (T.O.), Major D. F. Spankie, Major Sherwood Lett (BM), Brigadier D. R. Sargent, Captain Ben Cunningham (Staff Captain), Captain J. S. Adam (L.O.), Captain J. C. Keohan (Sr. Chaplain, R.C.).
Portrait of Sherwood Lett at Officers' training
Sherwood Lett and another officer studying a map outdoors at Officers' training
Item is a photograph of an oil sketch by Canadian war artist Lieutenant (later Captain) George D. Pepper. The scene is of troops of the Royal Highlanders of Canada (The Black Watch) embarking on storm boats at Burton-upon-Strather, North Lincolnshire, England. The photographs were sent to Brigadier Sherwood Lett from England to his Vancouver address in September 1944.
Lowering Anti-Tank guns into Storm Boats
Item is a photograph of an oil painting by Canadian war artist Lieutenant (later Captain) George D. Pepper. The scene is of troops of the Royal Highlanders of Canada (The Black Watch) lowering six PDR anti-tank guns into storm boats at Burton-upon-Strather, North Lincolnshire, England. The photographs were sent to Brigadier Sherwood Lett from England to his Vancouver address in September 1944.
C.N.R. hospital train trip, Army nurse and military personnel
Item is a photograph of military personnel taken on the occasion 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 at the fourth from the left.
Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan visits Chinese President Chiang Kai-Shek
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. Identified individuals in this photograph are in the bottom row, and are, from left to right: Brigadier Sherwood Lett, President Chiang Kai-shek, and General H.D.G. Crerar, head of the mission.
Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan in front of a launch
Item is a photograph of some of the diplomats of the Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan on a pier in front of a launch. Sherwood Lett is third from the left in the background and General H.D.G. Crerar, head of the mission, is second from left.
Sai Wan Bay War Cemetery, Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan returns from wreath placing
Item is a photograph of the Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan walking up the steps between the graves at Sai Wan Bay War Cemetery after having placed a wreath at the flagpole, visible in the background. Brigadier Sherwood Lett is at the far left and General H.D.G. Crerar leads the group.
Sai Wan Bay War Cemetery, General Crerar carrying a wreath
Item is a photograph of General H.D.G. Crerar carrying a wreath on the occasion of the Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan's visit to the Sai Wan Bay War Cemetery in Hong Kong.
Sai Wan Bay War Cemetery, Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan
Item is a photograph of the Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan walking down the steps between the graves at Sai Wan Bay War Cemetery. General H.D.G. Crerar leads the group, front row left and Brigadier Sherwood Lett is at second row left.
Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan, General Crerar and Commonwealth military officials
Item is a photograph of General H.D.G. Crerar (second from right) talking to three unidentified Commonwealth military officials at an airport during the Canadian Liaison Mission to Japan's visit to Hong Kong.
File contains Lett's correspondence and texts of congregation speeches when he was the Chancellor of University of British Columbia.
File contains personal correspondence to and from his wife and friends.
Working and organizational papers
File contains of correspondence and reports relating to the preparation and arrangements for the visit to Vietnam. File covers the financial and programs arrangements, purchase of supplies, health care, and flight arrangements for the arrival and departure of personnel.
File contain letters of appointment from the Department of Justice, Canada appointing Lett as Chief Justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court. File also includes Lett's correspondence relating to his view on the appointment.
File is a report on the reasons for the judgement relating to a lawsuit of B.C. Power Corporation Ltd. in 1963.
Royal Canadian Infantry Associations
File contains of newsletter and correspondence gather by Lett relating to his participation in the Association's activities.
File contains news clippings relating to a wide range of Lett's personal, official and military affairs. These affairs include Lett's marriage, education, military services in the two World Wars, participation in Canadian and International peace missions to Japan and Indochina, and official position as the elected Chancellor of University of British Columbia; and Chief Justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
Transcript of interview with Mrs. Sherwood Lett, Jun. 27, 1989