Correspondence with Sir Ernest D. Simon

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/S53
  • Dates of Creation
    • 28 Nov 1922-24 Nov 1937
  • Physical Description
    • 36 pieces; 42 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Ernest Emil Darwin Simon, first Baron Simon of Wythenshawe (1879-1960), industrialist, politician, and public servant, relating to a request by Simon for letters of introduction from Scott for use during visits to South Africa and Australia, which are provided. Also included are related internal memoranda. There is discussion of the materials used for building houses in Manchester, and a request by Scott that Simon meet with Michael Farbman, journalist, who is trying to raise the capital to produce a third edition of the Europa Yearbook.

There is also correspondence between Simon and E.T. Scott, relating to discussion of the political situation in Britain, and Liberal party politics. There is praise by Simon for an article on free trade in the Manchester Guardian, and an invitation for E.T. Scott to a discussion at the National Liberal Club, which is declined. There is a suggestion that Simon write a letter to the editor for publication in the paper on a speech by [Walter Thomas] Layton, economist and newspaper proprietor [relating to free trade?]. There is discussion of a speech by Simon in the house of commons on rent prices in Manchester, with a request that the issue be examined by the Manchester Guardian. Also included are a letter to the editor by Simon on the price of Manchester Corporation houses, and an information sheet for applications for tenancy of Corporation houses in Manchester. There is a copy letter to Shena Dorothy Simon, Lady Simon of Wythenshawe (1883-1972), politician and educational reformer [wife of Simon], relating to an expression of thanks for an [unknown] letter from Simon, and with reference to their respective sons, Richard Scott, journalist, and Brian Simon, educationist and historian. Also included is a letter relating to arrangements for the day of the general election, 1929.

There is correspondence between Simon and W.P. Crozier, relating to the provision of letters of introduction for Simon for use on a visit to America. Also included is a letter to the editor by Simon on a speech given in Manchester by [Neville] Chamberlain, prime minister, which is declined, with discussion of the speech, and of Simon's role as a director of the Manchester Guardian, which negates his ability to criticise the editorial opinions expressed. There is also discussion of a review of Belief and Action by [Herbert Louis] Samuel, first Viscount Samuel, politician, which appeared in the Manchester Guardian.

GDN/A/S53/32 is a review entitled 'Lord Samuel's Philosophy' in the Manchester Guardian, 1937.