“Would you also ask her whether the left auricle enlarges in cases of truncus arteriosus without a patent ductus in which the lungs are supplied through the bronchial arteries. We had a case recently with an enormous left auricle and just why the auricle was so big still puzzles me.”
This series consists of notes and drafts of speeches. MacMillan was a prolific writer on political and social subjects. Much of his work was written to be delivered by Sir Arthur Currie, who, both as a veteran and as Principal of McGill, was frequently called on to address Founder's Day gatherings as well as Armistice Day ceremonies. MacMillan also spoke at many affairs for which he received laudable reviews. Many of his notes and drafts are untitled and undated so that it not always possible to know if they were written for Sir Arthur or Dr. MacMillan, himself, as both men were veterans and connected with McGill.The detailed list of MacMillan's own notes in File 1057-2-39 gives some idea of the wide range of subjects about which he wrote.
Approximately 40 volumes of addresses given between 1939 and 1967 to audiences both within and outside McGill cover a wide range of educational and social topics. Press releases, obituaries and messages (e.g. for Old McGill) are included. The unbound addresses cover James' pre- and post-retirement years. The first category is largely concerned with education, including McGill history. This category also contains information files used for preparing speeches. The post-retirement category focuses on broader subjects, such as the nature of the university and the work of OXFAM.
Addresses and answers from and to Launceston (1846), Calcutta (1847), and Madras (1848); addresses from the City of London and the Freedom of the City (1846)
This file contains addresses delivered at the Victory Convocation and ceremonies commemorating Founder's Day, 1945, as well as presentation of honorary degree recipients. Speakers include D.C. Abbott (Minister of National Defence), General H.D.G. Crerar, Vice-Admiral G.C. Jones, Air Marshal Lloyd S. Breadner, Principal F. Cyril James, James Bryant Conant (President of Harvard University).
File consists of typed addresses by E. Miller entitled: "Jewish Community Roots in Lower Canada" and "Our Roots: The Evolution of To-Days Jewish Community". Also Includes an address to the Canadian Jewish Historical Society about archives. Also includes copy of E. Miller's "Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue (Shearith Israel) Montreal, 1768-1968."
The file contains addresses by Geoffrey Jefferson and Alan Gregg for the Montreal Neurological Institute's Second Foundation. The material is in the same file folder as A/N 3-2/6