Victoria University (Toronto, Ont.). Student Collection

Series 22: Lester B. Pearson

Series Number

22

Dates of Material

1913-1924

Title

Lester B. Pearson

Extent

3 cm of textual records

Scope and Content

Consists of scrapbook compiled by Pearson that contains the following material relating to his student years at Victoria University, 1913-1919: first letter from University; ephemera from events and activities, including "The Bob" and the Union Literary Society, lectures, receptions and dinner; clippings; examination results statements; and convocation programmes. The scrapbook also contains the letter appointing Pearson Lecturer in History, 1923; and clippings of letters written by Pearson during his service in World War I, and published in a newspaper.

Note(s)

Imediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired from Mrs. Landon Pearson, daughter-in-law of Lester Pearson, in 2011.
2011.18V

Arrangement

Formerly identified as Fonds 2176.

Accrurals

No further accruals are expected.

Box/File List

Identifier Title Date
2011.18V Scrapbook
1913-1924