Wilfrid Eggleston
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Wilfrid Eggleston was a Canadian journalist and chief censor
for Canada from 1942 until 1944. Eggleston was founder and first director of Carleton University
's school of journalism.
Before World War II, Eggleston worked as a journalist for the Toronto Star
, Time Magazine, and many other publications. He also wrote a syndicated newspaper column.
Eggleston was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1943.
Eggleston wrote 16 books on Canadian history and politics.
Censorship
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for Canada from 1942 until 1944. Eggleston was founder and first director of Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
's school of journalism.
Before World War II, Eggleston worked as a journalist for the Toronto Star
Toronto Star
The Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
, Time Magazine, and many other publications. He also wrote a syndicated newspaper column.
Eggleston was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1943.
Eggleston wrote 16 books on Canadian history and politics.