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John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir death....
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir death....
Item # 723839
February 12, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 12, 1940
* John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir death
* Scottish novelist, historian & Unionist politician
* 15th Governor General of Canada
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Lord Tweedsmuir Is Dead; A Third Operation Futile" with subhead. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 2 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
AI notes: John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir (1875–1940), was a Scottish novelist, historian, and statesman whose career uniquely bridged literature and public service. Born in Perth, Scotland, he was educated at the University of Glasgow and Oxford, excelling in academics and athletics before beginning a prolific writing career. Buchan gained fame with his 1915 adventure thriller The Thirty-Nine Steps, which helped define the modern spy novel and established him as a master of suspense and adventure fiction; he also wrote extensively on history, biography, and politics, producing works that reflected his deep interest in Scottish and European history. During World War I, he served in government roles and was later knighted for his contributions, culminating in his appointment as Governor General of Canada in 1935. In this role, representing King George V and later King George VI, he promoted Canadian unity, culture, and the arts, traveling widely across the country and emphasizing the importance of national identity during a turbulent pre-war period. Elevated to the peerage as Baron Tweedsmuir, he remained active in public life until his death in 1940, leaving a legacy as both a literary pioneer and a statesman committed to fostering cultural and civic cohesion.
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