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John Buchan. Courtesy Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Archives.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Special Collections holds the private library of John Buchan (1875-1940), 1st Baron Tweedsmuir and Governor General of Canada from 1935-1940.
Buchan was a prolific author of over 450 books and articles including his most well-known novel, The Thirty-Nine Steps.
John Buchan also was granted an honorary doctorate by Â鶹¹ÙÍø's.
The Buchan Library was acquired through the generous benefaction of Colonel and Mrs. R.S. McLaughlin of Oshawa who purchased the collection in 1955 - the purchase being orchestrated through Leonard Brockington, Â鶹¹ÙÍø's 10th rector.
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