Scope and
Content
Hugh MacLennan's papers include correspondence, both personal and business, 1916-1990, and in particular a long series from the early 1930s with his future wife Dorothy Duncan; manucripts and typescripts of his novels and other books including two unpublished novels, "So All Their Praises" (1933) and "A Man Should Rejoice" (ca 1937); business papers including contracts and royalty statements; photographs and some memborabilia. The Hugh MacLennan papers were acquired in three groups - - in 1967, in 1991 and in 1992. Another significant body of MacLennan papers is held by the University of Calgary. The papers of the Canadian-American writer Dorothy Duncan, MacLennan's first wife, are also held by the Department. These include a long run of letters from MacLennan. There are also a number of smaller collections of MacLennan letters held by the Department.
5.7m of textual holdings
For more information regarding the Hugh MacLennan Papers please contact: Dr. Richard Virr, Curator of Manuscripts.