Mackenzie's papers consister of general correspondence, 1925-37; correspondence relating to the Royal Commission on Newfoundland, 1933, with letters relating to Newfoundland affairs, 1934-7; and a desk diary for 1933.
Papers of W.W. Mackenzie, 1st Baron Amulree of Strathbraan
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- Dates of Creation1925-37
- Language of MaterialEnglish.
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Administrative / Biographical History
William Warrender Mackenzie, 1st Baron Amulree of Strathbraan (1860-1942) was a lawyer and industrial arbitrator. He was chairman of numerous Royal Commissions, including the Royal Commission on Newfoundland, 1933, and Secretary of State for Air, 1930-1. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
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Acquisition Information
The papers were bought from B.W.S. Mackenzie's executors in 1990.
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Collection level description created by Emily Tarrant, Department of Special Collections and Western Manuscripts.
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Custodial History
The papers were deposited by B.W.S. Mackenzie, 2nd Baron Amulree, in 1970.