Memoranda on Spelling [advice for staff]

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/S77
  • Dates of Creation
    • 14 Dec 1925-1 Sep 1932
  • Physical Description
    • 17 pieces; 21 sheets

Scope and Content

Internal correspondence and memoranda from C.P. Scott, E.T. Scott and W.P. Crozier relating to the use of italics for foreign words, checking quotations in foreign languages, abbreviations for figures, grammar, correct terminology, capital letters, words used in place of one another by mistake, and a list of grammatical phrases to be checked for in the Manchester Guardian, and reported on if seen in use. Also included is an announcement by the Estonian Legation relating to an announcement of the official geographical names to be used in relation to Estonia.