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Political: Nuclear

File consists of memo from the Department of External Affairs about talking points regarding Canada's nuclear arms commitment.

Political: Tom Kent / Party Machinery

File consists of memos from 1962 from Tom Kent about the organization of an upcoming campaign team for a general election. Also included is a memo from O'Hagan to Pearson about setting up a campaign team for the 1965 general election.

LBP memo to Caucus on flag / George Hees

File consists of a memo dated 17 Nov. 1964, from Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson to the Liberal Party Caucus about the upcoming debate in the House of Commons about the Canadian flag, and notes by O'Hagan about Canadian politician George Hees.

Press - Access to Members

File consists of clippings and memos about members of the Press Gallery's access to Members of Parliament. Also including is a memo and clipping about O'Hagan's salary as special assistant and Chief Press Officer in the Prime Minister's Office.

Miscellaneous

File consists of assorted documents kept by O'Hagan for his personal files:

  • 25 April 1966 letter from Pearson to Barnett J. Danson about new leadership
  • copies of "The Montreal Stare" (3 Feb. 1962) and "L'Ottawa Citoyzen" (2 Feb. 1964), humourous newspapers
  • Memo on the reorganization in the responsabilities of government departments and the appointment of five new Cabinet Ministers
  • Unsigned letter of 10 Nov. 1965 to Mr. and Mrs. O'Hagan about the election and futuer of the Liberal party
  • Sep.-Nov. 1965 itinerary: "Tentative Series of Forays"
  • Clipping from Toronto Telegram, 2 May 1964: "The Palace Intrigue: Tom, Dick, and Mary"
  • Orders establishing the national flag and national anthem
  • Humourous song lyrics, "T'Was the night before Christmas" from the Prime Minister's Office, 17 Dec. 1963

Letters and Clippings re: Washington appointment

File consists of congratulations and welcome letters to and from O'Hagan regarding his appointment as Press and Information Officer at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the related press release and press clippings announcing the appointment.

Political: K. Davey

File consists of memos from O'Hagan to Keith Davey; press release and clipping about Davey's appointment to the Senate in 1966; correspondence from Davey to O'Hagan with a biographical sketh of Davey.

G. Stirling

File consists of a profile of Geoff Sterling in Canada Month Magazine (April 1966).

Press Conference Briefings

File consists of memos from O'Hagan to Lester Pearson and briefing notes about an interview of Pearson with Pierre Berton in November 1964 and a press conference on Mount Kennedy in 1965.

PMO - Spence Report

File consists of a memo for Prime Minister Pearson about the Spence Report (Royal Commission of Inquiry into Matters Relating to One Gerda Munsinger) and a copy of a press release from John Diefenbaker criticizing the Spence Report.

Information Study: Dept. of External Affairs

File consists of a report titled, "Information and Press Activities of the Department of External Affairs at Home and Abroad: A Study", and correspondence from O'Hagan to Paul Martin Sr. (Secretary of State for External Affairs) providing comments and suggestions on the report.

J. B. Regan

File consists of correspondence with and about James B. Regan, Press Secretary to Prime Minister Pearson from 1963-1965.

Speech - CNE, Toronto 1966

File consists of the text of a speech given by O'Hagan at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto on 26 Aug. 1966. Also included are drafts of the text, event programme, memo to Prime Minister Pearson about the event, and congratulatory letters received afterwards.

USA: Death of Governor General

File consists of a telex announcing the mourning period for Governor General Georges Vanier, as well copies of the text sent by US President Lyndon B. Johnson on the death of Vanier.

Education Survey - Dr. Nason

File consists of thank you letters from Dr. Gerald Nason to various consulate staff and teachers for their help in his research about Canadian content in US school curriculums.

USA: St. Lawrence Seaway

File consists of memos and clipping about about the anniversary celebration of the St. Lawrence Seaway, sharing of tolls between Canada and the USA.

Paul Martin Sr.

File consists of typescripts of speeches given by the Hon. Paul Martin Sr. as Secretary of State for External Affairs.

Centennial Expo 67

File consists of memos, clippings, promotional materials, and other related records related to the preparation and launch of Canada's centennial year celebrations and Expo '67. Includes the transcript of an interview of Lester B. Pearson by Peter C. Newman; notes for remarks given by Secretary of State Judy LaMarsh to the Canadian Club of Washington on 18 Feb. 1967.

USA: Mercantile bank

File consists of press clippings, press releases, and transcripts of remarks given by Minister of Finance Mitchell Sharp and Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson about a dispute with the Mercantile Bank.

USA: Campobello

File consists of a letter from Canadian Ambassador A. E. Ritchie inviting Senator Alan A. Macnaughton to social events while he is in Washington with the Campbello Commission.

USA: Trips Planned

File consists of correspondence about O'Hagan's travel and copy of a speech given by O'Hagan to the Canadian Public Relations Society in Toronto on 18 May 1967 titled, "Canada's Reputation Abroad".

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