Correspondence between Horace S. Platts, journalist, and W.P. Crozier, relating to an application by Platts for employment at the Manchester Guardian, with details of previous experience and the provision of a specimen of his work, which is declined, owing to a lack of current vacancies. Also included is an internal memorandum discussing Platts' employment in the telephone room of the Manchester Guardian, with reference to his exemption from war service as a conscientious objector. There are also thanks from Platts for an increase in his salary, and a request to be considered for occasional writing and reviewing work for the paper. There is a note of Platts' resignation in December 1942.
GDN/A/P42/1 is a proof of an article by Platts entitled 'When The Brick Elephant Goesâ¦A Picture of Germany Today' in the Bury Times, 1937.