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J.L. Granatstein fonds File
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WWII photos

File consists of historical photographs collected from the National Archives of Canada (formerly known as Public Archives of Canada prior to 1987), the City of Toronto Archives, Manitoba Archives, and the Canadian War Museum, depicting Canada's involvement in World War II. The material was likely collected for the book, The Last Good War: An Illustrated History of Canada in the Second World War, 1939-1945 (2005).

WWII photos

File consists of historical photographs collected from the National Archives of Canada (formerly known as Public Archives of Canada prior to 1987), the City of Toronto Archives, Manitoba Archives, and the Canadian War Museum, depicting Canadian military history, predominantly Canada's involvement in World War II. The material was likely collected for the book, The Last Good War: An Illustrated History of Canada in the Second World War, 1939-1945 (2005).

WWII photos

File consists of historical photographs collected from the National Archives of Canada (formerly known as Public Archives of Canada prior to 1987), the City of Toronto Archives, Manitoba Archives, and the Canadian War Museum, depicting Canadian military history, predominantly Canada's involvement in World War II. The material was likely collected for the book, The Last Good War: An Illustrated History of Canada in the Second World War, 1939-1945 (2005).

WWII photos

File consists of historical photographs collected from the National Archives of Canada (formerly known as Public Archives of Canada prior to 1987), the City of Toronto Archives, Saskatchewan Archives Board, and the Canadian War Museum, depicting Canada's involvement in World War II. The material was likely collected for the book, The Last Good War: An Illustrated History of Canada in the Second World War, 1939-1945 (2005).

WWII photos

File consists of historical photographs collected from the Public Archives of Canada (renamed the National Archives of Canada in 1987) and the Canadian War Museum, depicting Canada's involvement in World War II. The material was likely collected for the book, The Last Good War: An Illustrated History of Canada in the Second World War, 1939-1945 (2005).

WWI photos

File consists of historical photographs, posters, and postcards collected by J.L. Granatstein from the National Archives of Canada and the Canadian War Museum, likely used as research material for his book, Hell's Corner: An Illustrated History of Canada's Great War, 1914-1918 (2004). File also includes a photograph of Rev Captain Thomas George M'Gonigle, sent by M'Gonigle's granddaughter in 2002.

WWI photos

File consists of historical photographs collected by J.L. Granatstein from the National Archives of Canada and the Canadian War Museum, likely used as research material for his book, Hell's Corner: An Illustrated History of Canada's Great War, 1914-1918 (2004).

WWI documents

File consists of reproductions of primary source documentsl, notes, and correspondence related to research on the experience of Canadian soldiers in the First World War. File includes printed copies of letters from the front, retrieved from www.canadianletters.ca.

WWI + misc. photos

File consists of historical photographs collected from the National Archives of Canada (formerly known as Public Archives of Canada prior to 1987), the City of Toronto Archives, Manitoba Archives, and the Canadian War Museum, depicting Canadian military history, predominantly Canada's involvement in World War I. The material was likely collected for the book, Hell's Corner: An Illustrated History of Canada's Great War, 1914-1918 (2004).

Who Killed Canadian History

File consists of correspondence and articles related to the debate over the teaching of Canadian history and the book, Who Killed Canadian History? (1998).

Who killed Canadian history?

File consists of articles from magazines and websites, reports, and correspondence relating to teaching history in secondary schools, the connection between history and citizenship, the role of Remembrance Day and commemoration in society, and revisions to J.L. Granatstein's book, Who Killed Canadian History?

Western trip

File consists of correspondence and speaking notes for J.L. Granatstein's presentations in Victoria and Vancouver on the Canadian Government's modern shipbuilding program for the Royal Canadian Navy that were organized by the Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute and the Canadian International Council, and a speech on the Battle of Vimy Ridge delivered at Mount Royal University, Calgary.

The Weight of Command (UBC Press)

File consists of correspondence and other material related to the book, The Weight of Command: Voices of Canada’s Second World War Generals and Those Who Knew Them (2016).

S. Africa conference + paper : 11-20 May

File consists of speaking notes for a lecture titled, "Canadian Foreign and Defence Policies: Getting Along with the Americans," delivered to the Canada-South Africa Relations colloquium in Johannesburg.

Richard Holt MSS

File consists of correspondence with historian Richard Holt, regarding his manuscript, "Filling the Ranks: Manpower in the C.E.F."

Reprint books : Rock's Mills Press

File consists of memorandum of agreement and related correspondence with the publisher Rock's Mills Press regarding the reprint publication of the book, The Ottawa men: The civil service mandarins, 1935-1957.

Pics in chronological order

File consists of historical photographs collected from the National Archives of Canada (formerly known as Public Archives of Canada prior to 1987), the City of Toronto Archives, Manitoba Archives, and the Canadian War Museum, depicting Canada's involvement in World War II. The material was likely collected for the book, The Last Good War: An Illustrated History of Canada in the Second World War, 1939-1945 (2005).

Peacekeeping photos

File consists of reproductions of historical photographs collected by J.L. Granatstein from the National Archives of Canada and other sources, likely used as research material for his book, War and Peacekeeping: From South Africa to the Gulf -- Canada's Limited Wars (1991).

P.E. Trudeau interviews : Pirouette, Trudeau's World

File consists of interviews done by J.L. Granatstein or Robert Bothwell for the book, Pirouette: Pierre Trudeau and Canadian foreign policy (University of Toronto Press, 1990) and used again for Trudeau's World: Insiders Reflect on Foreign Policy, Trade, and Defence, 1968-84 (UBC Press, 2017).

P.E. Trudeau interviews : Pirouette, Trudeau's World

File consists of interviews done by J.L. Granatstein or Robert Bothwell for the book, Pirouette: Pierre Trudeau and Canadian foreign policy (University of Toronto Press, 1990) and used again for Trudeau's World: Insiders Reflect on Foreign Policy, Trade, and Defence, 1968-84 (UBC Press, 2017).

P.E. Trudeau interviews : Pirouette, Trudeau's World

File consists of interviews done by J.L. Granatstein or Robert Bothwell for the book, Pirouette: Pierre Trudeau and Canadian foreign policy (University of Toronto Press, 1990) and used again for Trudeau's World: Insiders Reflect on Foreign Policy, Trade, and Defence, 1968-84 (UBC Press, 2017).

Ottawa CW event : 21 November 2016

File consists of material related to the dedication ceremony of the J.L. Granatstein Reading Room at the Canadian War Museum, including correspondence, event schedules, and speaking notes.

Ottawa CDFAI : 21-25 June

File consists of notes, agendas, and correspondence related to a meeting of the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute Advisory Committee and Strategic Studies Working Group.

Oka photos

File consists of photographs collected by J.L. Granatstein depicting the events of the Oka Crisis.

Never Forgotten National Memorial

File consists of a promotional booklet for a monument commemorating Canadians killed in overseas conflicts and military missions proposed to be built at Green Cove, Cape Breton Island.

Never Forgotten National Memorial

File consists of correspondence, clippings, and press releases documenting the proposal for, and the subsequent controversy regarding, the Never Forgotten National Memorial project. File also includes audio recordings of music by Bruce Cockburn and Andrea Marcovicci.

Nellestyn : Afghanistan intro

File consists of articles from magazines and websites and correspondence for the book project Afghanistan : a soldier's story that involved Colonel (retired) Andrew Nellestyn.

My publications

File consists of clippings of articles and opinion pieces published in Legion Magazine, the Globe and Mail, The Dispatch, The National Post, and other news outlets.

MLI debate : 28 March

File consists of speaking notes and other material related to the Great Canadian Debate held by the Macdonald Laurier Institute, centred on the motion, "Canada’s history is nothing to be ashamed of," with J.L. Granatstein speaking for the motion and Noah Richler speaking against it.

Miscellaneous photos

File consists of historical photographs collected from the Public Archives of Canada (renamed the National Archives of Canada in 1987), Saskatchewan Archives Board, British Columbia Archives, the National Film Board of Canada, Glenbow Archives, and other sources. Photographs depict various people and events in Canadian history.

Misc. early photos : Boer War, NW 1885 Rebellion, YFF Yukon, Fenians, etc.

File consists of historical photographs collected from the Public Archives of Canada (renamed the National Archives of Canada in 1987), Saskatchewan Archives Board, British Columbia Archives, the National Film Board of Canada, Glenbow Archives, and other sources. Photographs depict various people and events in Canadian history.

Maltz vs Witterick copyright case

File consists of clippings regarding the copyright case between Judy Maltz, Barbara Bird, and Richie Serman, and Jennifer L. Witterick and Penguin Canada Books Inc, for which J.L. Granatstein was an expert witness as a historian. A copy of the federal court decision, released 10 May 2016, a copy of Exhibit 11, which lists instances of passages from the documentary No. 4 Street of Our Lady, copied in the book My Mother's Story by J.L. Witterick, are also included.

M. Gen. Harry Foster diary : WWII

File consists of reproductions of wartime diaries by Maj.-Gen. Harry Wickwire Foster from September 1939 to January 1944. The file was likely created as research material for J.L. Granatstein's book, The Generals: The Canadian Army's Senior Commanders in the Second World War (Stoddart, 1993).

Library and Archives Canada cuts

File consists of correspondence and a clipping of an article by J.L. Granatstein titled, "Cuts to our past harm our future," (Globe and Mail, June 12, 2012, A19), related to budget cuts to Library and Archives Canada proposed by the federal government under Stephen Harper.

Legion Magazine

Files consist of correspondence and text for columns written by J.L. Granatstein for the magazine of the Royal Canadian Legion, pertaining to Canadian military history.

Korean War photos

File consists of historical photographs collected by J.L. Granatstein from the National Archives of Canada and the U.S. Department of National Defence, likely used as research material for a publication on the Canadian army in the Korean War (1950-1953).

History Wars : ROM, year 3

File consists of correspondence and a list of potential topics for a series of debates on Canadian history held at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto that were moderated by J.L. Granatstein and J. Michael Bliss.

History Wars : debate 1, Toronto : Prime Minister, Copps/Coyne

File consists of correspondence, a brochure, J.L. Granatstein's speaking notes as moderator, and a newspaper article regarding the debate between Sheila Copps and Andrew Coyne on the resolution, "That power corrupts Canadian Prime Ministers," held at the Royal Ontario Museum on 25 October 2011.

History Wars : Canada-U.S. debate, 8 June 2012

File consists of correspondence, research material, and J.L. Granatstein's speaking notes for his debate with Stephen Clarkson on the resolution, "The United States has coveted Canada since the War of 1812, " held at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto.

History Wars

File consists of correspondence, newspaper articles, brochures, and speaking notes regarding a series of debates on Canadian history held at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto that were moderated by J.L. Granatstein and J. Michael Bliss.

History Wars

File consists of correspondence, newspaper articles, brochures, and speaking notes regarding a series of debates on Canadian history held at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto that were moderated by J.L. Granatstein and J. Michael Bliss.

History Wars

File consists of correspondence, newspaper articles, brochures, and speaking notes regarding a series of debates on Canadian history held at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto that were moderated by J.L. Granatstein and J. Michael Bliss.

History Wars

File consists of correspondence, newspaper articles, brochures, and speaking notes regarding a series of debates on Canadian history held at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto that were moderated by J.L. Granatstein and J. Michael Bliss.

Hill 70 paper + book

File consists of material related to the book project, Capturing Hill 70: Canada’s Forgotten Battle of the First World War, edited by Douglas E. Delaney and Serge Marc Durflinger (UBC Press, 2016). The file includes a briefing package on the project which includes its synopsis, correspondence, a draft of the chapter written by J.L. Granatstein, "To win at any cost" : The War at Home, 1917," and research material.

Hill 70 Kgtn : 20-22 May

File consists of material related to a book project which would culminate in the publication of Capturing Hill 70: Canada’s Forgotten Battle of the First World War, edited by Douglas E. Delaney and Serge Marc Durflinger (UBC Press, 2016). The file includes correspondence, the schedule for a workshop for the book held in May, and a draft of the chapter written by J.L. Granatstein, "To win at any cost" : The War at Home, 1917."

Harry Jolley letters : WWII

File consists of reproductions of wartime diaries by Maj.-Gen. Harry Wickwire Foster from September 1939 to January 1944. The file was used as research material for J.L. Granatstein's book, Canada's Army: Waging War and Keeping the Peace (University of Toronto Press, 2002).

Halifax ISF : 16-18 November

File consists of correspondence, including an RSVP and itinerary, related to the Halifax International Security Forum, to which J.L. Granatstein was invited but did not attend.

H of C Defence Committee : 12 June

File consists of speaking notes and other material related to a lecture delivered to the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence, titled "NATO's Strategic Concept and Canada's Role in International Defence Cooperation."

Great Canadian Debate, 20 June 2013

File consists of correspondence and reference material relating to the debate between Stéphane Dion and Daniel Turp on the theme, "Resolved: The Government of Quebec can decide unilaterally to secede from Canada," organized by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

Frank Teskey : diary + letters WWI

File consists of correspondence with D.C. Teskey, regarding excerpts from letters and diaries written by Frank Teskey, who served in World War I, and photocopies of the documents.

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