Correspondence with Basil de Selincourt

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/S30
  • Dates of Creation
    • 8 Nov 1905-7 Nov 1933
  • Physical Description
    • 8 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Basil de Selincourt (1877-1966), journalist, relating to discussion of de Selincourt's contributions to the country diary column of the Manchester Guardian, with praise of his work by Scott. Also included are requests for de Selincourt to review two [unknown] books on gardening, and to write a column of literary notes for the Manchester Guardian Weekly. There is discussion of de Selincourt's retirement as a contributor to the country diary, and reference to the search for his replacement.

There is a letter of recommendation for de Selincourt from [May] Sturge Henderson, writer.

GDN/A/S30/3 is an internal employment history index card for Selincourt, 1909.