Correspondence with Save the Children Fund

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/S15
  • Dates of Creation
    • 12 Feb 1925-20 Mar 1931
  • Physical Description
    • 7 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Henrietta Leslie, journalist and honorary organiser for the Save The Children Fund, relating to an expression of thanks for the assistance and publicity for the work of the fund in Ireland provided by the Manchester Guardian, and the suggestion by Leslie of a potential meeting in Manchester held in conjunction with the fund and the paper, which is declined, with discussion of the denial of the authorities in Ireland that there is any exceptional distress in the country owing to the potato famine.

Also included is correspondence with Hubert D. Watson, chairman and honorary treasurer of the Save The Children fund, relating to an expression of thanks for help and support of the Manchester Guardian for the fund.