Correspondence with H[arry] Boardman, journalist, relating to Boardman's employment as a reporter, and later as a political correspondent for the Manchester Guardian.
In the correspondence between Boardman and C.P. Scott, there is discussion of Boardman's appointment as deputy chief reporter, of the political work he undertakes, details of salary and a proposal for potential articles to be written for the Manchester Evening News, which Boardman refuses.
There is also discussion of arrangements and details for the change in Boardman's role, and his transition to political correspondent in the London office of the Manchester Guardian, accompanied by internal memoranda discussing the subject. There is information on the proposed allocation of work, with reference to the [political] sketch and lobby reporting at the Houses of Parliament. Also included are requests for increases in salary, and information on offers of employment from other newspapers, which are refused.
In the correspondence between Boardman and W.P. Crozier, there is also discussion of increases in Boardman's salary, a job offer from [Lord] B[eaverbrook] and a proposal to prepare parliamentary reports for the Manchester Evening News, which Boardman refuses. There is reference to the potential candidates for provision of reminiscences on politics, and to a compliment paid to the Manchester Guardian by Nancy Astor, politician. Also included is a reference to Boardman's marriage, and discussion of a period of illness, in which Boardman is obliged to consult a specialist, with advice from Crozier on dealing with insomnia.
In the correspondence between Boardman and A.P. Wadsworth, there is discussion of the difficulties encountered by the decrease in staff at the Manchester Guardian during the [Second World] war, the distribution of work for the political correspondents in London, and praise of Boardman's work, with internal memoranda discussing the subject. There is discussion of the political sketches produced by Boardman, and reference to potential subjects for articles. There is discussion of a weekly article to be written by Boardman, with information on proposed payment. There is also reference to political commentaries written by Boardman which are broadcast by the BBC Latin America Service.