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
This material is held atBodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Reference
- GB 161 MSS. Eng. c. 2361-8, d. 2101
- Dates of Creation
- 1925-37
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 9 shelfmarks
Scope and Content
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.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
The papers were bought from B.W.S. Mackenzie's executors in 1990.
Note
Collection level description created by Emily Tarrant, Department of Special Collections and Western Manuscripts.
Other Finding Aids
A full description is available in the Library.
Custodial History
The papers were deposited by B.W.S. Mackenzie, 2nd Baron Amulree, in 1970.