Rowe, Frederick. Dr. Frederick Rowe Fonds

• Main Authors: Rowe, Frederick William, 1912-1994, Thomas, Roberta
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: Memorial University of Newfoundland. Libraries 1952
• Subjects: Rowe; Frederick William; 1912-1994; Newfoundland. House of Assembly; Canada. Senate; Correspondence; Photographs; Legislators > Newfoundland and Labrador; Politicians > Newfoundland and Labrador; Education > Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland and Labrador > History; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ead/id/22

Frederick W. Rowe's involvement in the political life of Newfoundland encompasses the first four decades following Confederation with Canada in 1949. He has documented that involvement through the materials contained in this collection. It includes extensive constituency correspondence from his years as Member of the House of Assembly for Labrador (1952-1956), White Bay South (1956-1966) and Grand Falls (1966-1971). There is documentation relating to his responsibilities in a number of Cabinet portfolios, including Education, Highways and Finance. The is also material from his years as a Newfoundland member of the Canadian Senate (1971-1987).