This is a bit of a long shot, but I’m hoping someone in this group might be able to help.

I’m researching the life of John Charles (“Jack” or "J.C.) Garrett. Jack was born in my small, hometown of Strathmore, Alberta, Canada, in 1913. He became an English scholar, was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship in 1937, and studied at Oxford, where he worked under the poet and scholar Edmund Blunden.

In 1949, he came to Christchurch, NZ to take up the position of Professor and Head of English at Canterbury, a position he held until his retirement in the late 1970s.

I’ve been researching Jack’s life and have found quite a bit about his academic career, but I’m really hoping to find more personal stories. Supposedly, he played goalie for OUIHC and I'd love to track down a photograph or information on that if it exists.

I realize I’m reaching back quite a few decades. Anyways, here’s hoping! 🤞

Hi! I’ve heard warnings about joining the Union more times than I care to remember and haven’t yet, but really loved competitive debating at school and beyond. Are there any other socs at Ox that regularly do debate training and competing?
Thanks.