White Tie and Decorations: Sir John and Lady Hope Simpson in Newfoundland, 1934-1936

Book Overview

In February 1934, a financial emergency created by the Great Depression forced the suspension of self-government in Newfoundland. Britain guaranteed Newfoundland's debt and appointed a Commission of Government. Among the first members named to the new government was Sir John Hope Simpson, whose portfolio included responsibility for fishing, forestry, mining, and agriculture. This book is a selection from the many letters written from Newfoundland...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802080855
• ISBN13: 9780802080851
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher