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J.L. Granatstein fonds
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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 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).

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.

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).

Richard Holt MSS

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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).

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).

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.

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."

CDFAI Ottawa Adv. Council

File consists of records of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Advisory Council (AC), including correspondence, meeting agendas, and other material.

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.

Best Little Army : Harper Collins

File consists of correspondence, including with Patrick Crean, Publisher and Editor, HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., regarding the publication of the book, The Best Little Army in the World : the Canadians in northwest Europe, 1944-1945 (Toronto: Patrick Crean Editions, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015). File also includes letters of response to the book and speaking notes for events related to the book's release.

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.

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.

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).

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