Correspondence with Rowland Cragg

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/C91
  • Dates of Creation
    • 13 Jan 1908-4 Apr 1944
  • Physical Description
    • 22 pieces; 25 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Rowland Cragg, journalist, relating to Cragg's employment as a writer on the Manchester Guardian and Manchester Guardian Commercial, with reference to previous experience, duration of employment and salary. Also included is discussion of Cragg's additional employment as a motoring correspondent for the Manchester Guardian, with discussion of form, content and payment for articles, accompanied by related internal memoranda. There is a letter of recommendation for Cragg from J.H. Crossley, at the Daily Chronicle.

There is correspondence relating Cragg's appointment to the staff of the Manchester Guardian weekly paper, and reference to a period of absence from work for Cragg owing to an abdominal operation. Also included is Cragg's letter of resignation, accompanied by internal memoranda relating to his pension.