His father was colonial undersecretary of state and a noted abolitionist. The quiet canadian spymaster that inspired james bond. Winnipeg public librarys web site contains information about programs, services and collections of the central and branch libraries for children, teens and adults, along with access to its library catalogue, online databases, pc booking system and subject guide to internet resources that are selected and annotated by the library. The title is the true intrepid, sir william stephenson and the unknown agents, and the author is bill macdonald. He has written 18 books, some of which, in addition to those already mentioned, were made into feature films and television series. Sir william stephenson library yac libcal winnipeg. Sir leslie stephen came from a distinguished intellectual family, and was born at 14 later renumbered 42 hyde park gate, kensington in london, the son of sir james stephen and lady jane catherine nee venn stephen.
See all books authored by william stephenson, including inward journey doherty, and gonzo republic. Nov 04, 2015 the quiet canadian spymaster that inspired james bond. The life of vera atkins, the greatest female secret agent of world war ii, and more on. It is a very interesting story, one which i hope to continue tracking as i can not find descendants related to sir william. After running a name the library contest, the branch was changed from the northwest branch to the sir william stephenson library, in honour of the war hero and master spy. His 1976 book a man called intrepid was about william stephenson no relation and was a bestseller. Stephenson, sir william samuel sir william samuel stephenson, inventor, businessman, master spy b at winnipeg, man 11 jan 1896. Sir william stephenson library in winnipeg, manitoba librarything. Winnipeg public library services at sir william stephenson branch. Stephenson flew as a fighter pilot in wwi, winning several medals for bravery. William haswell stephenson was born near newcastle in 1836, into a family of wealthy. Collections sir william stephenson library houses childrens and adult materials that reflect the diversity of the surrounding community.
Rhonda gliha hey i recognize those books are you taking business admin. Many people consider him to be one of the reallife inspirations for james. William stevenson books list of books by author william. James bond 007 vs william stephenson the intrepid society. In this post, were continuing on with part 2 of our favourite books, movies, and music, as voted on by teens from the winnipeg public library youth advisory councils, and staff. He has also written, produced, and reported many featurelength tv documentaries.
The library was gifted to the city by alderman william haswell stephenson who, two years earlier, had financed a library for the west end of the city in elswick. About the author welcome to bill stevensons website. On average, we add about 160,000 new physical items books, cds. William stephenson was so essential to britain and. William samuel stephenson 18961989 was a telegrapher who attested in the 101st battalion in winnipeg on january 12, 1916. Winnipeg public library s web site contains information about programs, services and collections of the central and branch libraries for children, teens and adults, along with access to its library catalogue, online databases, pc booking system and subject guide to internet resources that are selected and annotated by the library. Sir william crookes spiritist society swcss registered charity no 1104534 love one another and educate yourselves.
Registrations ongoing throughout the year if space available. I recently borrowed a biography of sir william stephenson from the library. The library has both adult and childrens books in over 30 languages. We gladly accept books of any religion, as well as science and philosophy. The son of a lumbermill owner, stephenson dropped out of. A man called intrepid by william stevenson librarything.
Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, recommend and talk about whats great and not. Roosevelt during world war ii and continued providing information to both britain and the united states for many years afterward. Sir william stephenson library library in winnipeg. William samuel stephenson, one of canadas most courageous sons, was a bold friend of freedom. William samuel stephenson library and archives canada. William stephenson books list of books by author william. William stevenson, 89, writer and spy questia online library. The monthly book titles will be confirmed by the library club host.
William stevenson may be best known for his friendship with and books about another william stephenson, otherwise known as intrepid, whose spy network and secret diplomacy changed the course of history. Winnipeg public library services at sir william stephenson. Dedications on the interior walls of the sir william stephenson library in winnipeg. Sir william stephenson library adult book club libcal. Sir william stephenson library, 765 keewatin street. He is best known by his wartime intelligence codename intrepid. It was made into a 1979 miniseries starring david niven and stevenson followed it up with a 1983 book titled intrepids last case. Sir william stephenson and the unknown agents 9781894254014. Sir william stephenson was a canadian industrialist who helped create american and british intelligence organizations at the outset of world war ii. The majestic building was commissioned in 1908 by sir william haswell stephenson, a local industrialist and benefactor who was the citys mayor a total of seven times. Macdonald is a journalist from winnipeg, manitoba, canada, who on hearing of the death of stephenson in 1989, decided to investigate the past of a man who hailed from winnipeg and was entrusted by british prime minister winston churchill. Full text of william stevenson a man called intrepid. The victoria branch library was opened by earl grey on 6 october 1898. In addition to books, materials such as cassettes, videos, compact discs and magazines are available to both adults and children.
A classic about reallife wwii espionage, as conducted by its modern master a man called intrepid is the classic true story of sir william stephenson codenamed intrepid and the spy network he founded that would ultimately stall the nazi war machine and help win world war ii. Previously unknown information about canadas greatest spymaster william stephenson, known as the intrepid, and the books by bill macdonald. Originally published in 1976, a man called intrepid sold over 2 million copies and quickly became a new york timesbestseller. Man called intrepid and millions of other books are available for instant access.
A reporters story of war, spies, people, and politics. Stephenson and bond our head office, the lady stephenson library in walker, newcastle, has a fascinating story behind it with an unusual twist. Sir william stephenson still stood at the center of events when he and author william stevenson discussed in the 1980s an investigation into sudden allegations that. Ian fleming, bestselling author of the james bond novels, once remarked, james bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy. Sir william stephenson locations and hours winnipeg. William stephenson canadian industrialist britannica.
Many people consider him one of the reallife inspirations for james bond. Books under subject heading stephenson, william samuel, sir, 1896. William stephenson biography birthday, trivia canadian. Macdonald is a journalist from winnipeg, manitoba, canada, who on hearing of the death of stephenson in 1989, decided to investigate the past of a man who hailed from winnipeg and was entrusted by british prime minister winston churchill with serving as his intelligence czar. Is james bond the most famous winnipegger of all time. A man called intrepid is the classic true story of sir william stephenson codenamed intrepid and the spy network he founded that would ultimately stall the nazi war machine and help win world war ii. We offer resources and programs for all ages and interests. Raised by foster parents, he joined the winnipeg light infantry in 1916 and ended up in england during world war i. The death of the japanese was a highly exaggerated account of the adventure in which fleming took part with sir william stephenson. The intrepid life of sir william stephenson central.
May 12, 2018 the true intrepid sir william stephenson and the unknown agents by bill macdonald accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. William stevenson was a britishborn canadian author and journalist. He dedicated the library to the memory of his wife, lady stephenson, who died in 1901. See 1 photo and 3 tips from 46 visitors to sir william stephenson library. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Stephenson, william samuel, sir, 1896 librarything. Sir william stephenson, intrepid this one is dear to my heart by ron cynewulf robbins fh 67, second quarter 1990. Sir william stephenson and the unknown agents bill macdonald.
Intrepids last case by william stevenson overdrive. Sir william stephenson library winnipeg, manitoba library. The library was gifted to newcastle by alderman sir william haswell stephenson and dedicated to his late wife, lady stephenson. William stephenson, canadianborn millionaire industrialist whose role as britains intelligence chief in the western hemisphere in world war ii was chronicled in a man called intrepid 1979. Pilot, prisoner, inventor, spy sir william stephenson lived a courageous life full of adventure and derringdo. Nov 26, 20 william stevenson was a britishborn canadian author and journalist. He also helped produce documentaries for canadian television and the bbc. Materials issues in machining ii and the physics of machining processes ii by david a.
A man called intrepid is partly an account of canadianborn spymaster william stephenson s central role in the development of the britishamerican intelligence system during ww2. Sir william george eden wiseman, diplomat and liaison between the british government and the wilson administration, is a figure of particular importance for the student of britishamerican relations during world war i. Sir william samuel stephenson cc mc dfc, 23 january 1897 31 january 1989 was a canadian soldier, airman, businessman, inventor, spymaster, and the senior representative of british security coordination bsc for the entire western hemisphere during world war ii. Books the grace year by kim liggett sixteenyearold tierney james dreams of a better lifea society that doesnt.
Meet fellow book lovers, find new favourite titles, discuss and debate. Sir william stephenson library ideas fair inspiring ideas. Hours of operation branch hours may vary, phone 2049866450 or go to winnipeg. Sir william stephenson intrepid still stood at the center of events when he and author william stevenson discussed in the 1980s an investigation into sudden allegations that. Much of the contents were preserved since his passing in 1989 and. The city of winnipeg has done its part by renaming water street to william stephenson way, naming the new library on keewatin st. The son of a lumbermill owner, stephenson dropped out of college to serve in the royal canadian engineers. A man called intrepid is partly an account of canadianborn spymaster william stephensons central role in the development of the britishamerican intelligence system during ww2. Man called intrepid by william stevenson overdrive rakuten.
A man called intrepid, published in 1976, was an admiring portrait of sir william stephenson, the masterly canadianborn intelligence operative who had deep connections to winston churchill and franklin d. Smaller replicas of this statue are in places around the world such as buckingham palace and the cia museum. Sir william stephenson library in winnipeg, manitoba. Home page winnipeg public library city of winnipeg. Man called intrepid by william stevenson overdrive. Dec 14, 2014 on december 8th, 2014, i was fortunate enough to spend approximately 5 hours in william stephenson s home library in columbia, mo. A small suburban library is named after him, and a statue of the man in his flying gear stands near the cenotaph, gazing in the direction of the legislative grounds. See all books authored by william stevenson, including a man called intrepid, and spymistress. Our interfaith library will soon be open to the public.
This is walker library lady stephenson library located on the corner of scrogg road and welbeck road, walker, photographed th october 2015. He arrived in england in july 1916 and by the following june he was training to be a fighter pilot with the royal flying corps. It was coprighted in 1998, and published by timberholme books, surrey, british columbia, canada. Nigel wests 1998 book counterfeit spies asserts that intrepid was probably not stephensons codename, but bscs telegraphic address in new york. May 07, 2002 bill macdonald has contributed valuably by sleuthing some of the past of the mythic character, sir william stephenson. To commemorate the name chosen for the branch, this library now houses a sir william stephenson statue, which was generously donated to the library by sculptor leo mol. Sir william stephenson library, named after the man called intrepid. Until i read this book i was totally unaware of how intriguing and historical this area was.
Stephenson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. William stevenson no relation to the subject this is a very informative biography of sir william stephenson. Sir william stephenson library yac libcal winnipeg public. Sir william stephenson adult book club winnipeg public library. The particular value of the william wiseman papers is the light they throw on wisemans role in the war. The true intrepid sir william stephenson and the unknown agents by bill macdonald accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. Tim lawson, a musician and publisher of note, has issued a music cd, the quiet canadian, dedicated to sir williams memory and achievements. Sir william samuel stephenson, cc, mc, dfc 23 january 1897 31 january 1989 was a canadian soldier, airman, businessman, inventor, spymaster, and the senior representative of british intelligence for the entire western hemisphere during world war ii. Sir william samuel stephenson cc mc dfc, 23 january 1897 31 january 1989 was a.
From sir william stephenson s startup operations to the closing at the end of the war, it takes the reader through the intense training, discipline, and secretive world of intelligence. The completed passport also enters participants for door prizes, including free books, a gift basket and tickets to opening night of war horse. Sir william met princess noor on a tiger shoot in india in 1934. We find out the story behind william stephenson and eliza bond sir william and lady stephenson. Bill macdonald has contributed valuably by sleuthing some of the past of the mythic character, sir william stephenson. Author of a man called intrepid, kiss the boys goodbye, a man called intrepid, the bushbabies, the kirk and parish of auchtertool, the revolutionary king, the ghosts of africa, spymistress. Leo mol donated a miniature of his statue of stephenson to the library. Sir william stephenson library branch libraries 765 keewatin st. Intrepids last case chronicles the postworld war ii activities of sir william stephenson, whose fascinating role in helping to defeat the nazis was the subject of the worldwide bestseller a man called intrepid.
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