bout de papier, Volume 4, Issue No. 1, 1985
Charles Ritchie — No Wonder We Thought Him Special
In another era, when, possibly, Foreign Service Officers remained starry-eyed and grateful for the opportunity to “serve” rather longer than they are said to do these days, our commitment was in no small measure due to the heady wine of being linked,…
Charles Ritchie — Diplomat, Diarist and Friend
The editorial board and readers of bout de papier are delighted that McClelland and Stewart Ltd., The Canadian Publishers, have reprinted the published diaries of our late colleague, Charles Ritchie, as well as his reminiscences (My Grandfather’s House) in an attractive new…
Editorial // Éditorial
There’s a line from an old Billy Joel song to the effect that life is a series of hellos and goodbyes. This is particularly true of the foreign service, and once again, it’s time for both at bout de papier. Bernie Etzinger…
The Ambassadorial Automobile
I suppose I have been an unrepentant “car buff” for just about as long as I can remember and John Hadwen’s article on The Head of Mission’s Most Valued Friend immediately prompted some treasured memories, not of Ambassadorial drivers, but rather of…
Letters // Correspondance
Émile Martel
Charles Ritchie 1906-1995
In that fabled golden era of post-war diplomacy when, through chance and sheer dint of intellect, Canadians really did make a difference in creating the institutions that have held the peace for half a century, the foremost man of letters and chronicler…
Editor’s Notebook // Carnet du rédacteur
We will remember you always, Charles and Sidney.
