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Scarborough Speech

File consists of memos and the text of an address about defense policy, given by Pearson at a luncheon meeting of the York-Scarborough Liberal Association on 12 January 1963.

PMO - NATO

File consists of press releases media information booklets related to the NATO Ministerial Meeting held in Ottawa in May 1963.

PMO-LBP: general

File consists of notes (and drafts) for remarks given by Lester B. Pearson:

  • 28 Feb. 1963 in Truro, NS
  • 28 Feb. 1963 in Milford, NS
  • 27 Feb. 1963 in Fredericton, NB
  • 25 Feb. 1963 in Trois-Rivieres, QC
  • 23 Feb. 1963 in Montreal, QC

G. Stirling

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

Political: Coyne Affair 1961

File consists of research, Senate proceedings, and typed speeches for Liberal Leader Lester B. Pearson related to the "Coyne Affair", a dispute between Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and Bank of Canada Governor James Coyne.

Political: National Opinion Studies 1961

File consists of a two-part summary report of a national opinion study. Topics covered include: issues and government activity, perception of party differences, and respondents opinions of Party Leaders.

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.

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.

Political: Nuclear

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

Political: P. Martin

File consists of a profile about Paul Martin Sr. in the Toronto Telegram titled, "He's the leader nagged by a doubt".

Political: MacLaren Advertising

File consists of reports related to O'Hagan's work as head of the Public Relations Department at MacLaren Advertising Co. Ltd.: fictitious 1961 Federal Election Campaign plan; report for the Liberal Party of Quebec, "The Federal Election Campaign in Quebec, 1962"; "A Proposal on Public Relations for Lever Brothers Limited"; 1960 Report of Examination (Audited Financial Statement) of MacLaren Public Relations Ltd.; "Employee Publications: Their Value and Function"; "Some Aspects of Corporate Public Relations".

Political: Broadcasting

File consists of the political broadcasting guidelines for Great Britain and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and a handout about how the BBC will cover the General Election of 1964.

Political: Kingston Conference

File consists of reports, clippings, and programme outline for the Liberal Party's "Study Conference on National Problems" held at Queen's University in Kingston in Sep. 1960.

Political: O'Sullivan Red Letter

File consists of a copy of a letter sent out by Conservative Senator Joseph A. Sullivan during the 1958 Federal General Election that is critical of Lester B. Pearson's leadership and his left-leaning politics.

Mrs. P / C. Newman

File consists of an interview by Christina McCall Newman of Mrs. Maryon Pearson, for MacLean's magazine.

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 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 - Dief Munsinger letter

File consists of a letter from Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson to John Diefenbaker about the handling of the "Munsinger Affair".

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.

Flag Design

File consists of memos from O'Hagan to Prime Minister Pearson about the design of a new Canadian flag, and correspondence from Toronto Star journalist Walt Stewart to O'Hagan about the flag design.

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.

Canadian Constitution

File consists of clipping from Montreal Star: "Consolidation of British North America Acts" by Elmer A. Driedger.

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.

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

Press Awards

File consists of a letter from O'Hagan to Dr. A. Davidson Dunton of Carleton University about the creation of a journalism award.

PMO Press Clippings : US / Canada relations

File consists of clippings about US/Canada relations:
27 Aug. 1960: "Is Jack Kennedy Our Best Hedge Against Depression?"
1 Sep. 1960: "U.S. Ownership: We Don't Need It To Be Prosperous"
6 Sep. 1960: "More Canadians Uneasy Over Ties With U.S. (poll)"
8 Sep. 1960: "Why Should Canada Be Independent?"
27 Feb. 1962: "Canada Drifts Towards Link With American Nations"
6 Mar. 1962: "Canadians in Search of an Identity"
2 May 1963: "Pearson Defies His Task: To Sell Canada"

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