Correspondence with Philip Gee

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/G16
  • Dates of Creation
    • 9 Jul-22 Aug 1925
  • Physical Description
    • 15 pieces; 18 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Philip Gee, relating to discussion of letters to the editor on current affairs in coal mining by Gee published in the Manchester Guardian, in his role as [head of public relations] for the Mining Association. There is also correspondence relating to a complaint by Gee about an article which appeared in the Manchester Guardian, and contained an enquiry as to whether Gee's letter and statements were always made as spokesman of the Mining Association, or whether some were made as a private individual. Also included are internal memoranda discussing the subject. There is a letter relating to the complaint by Gee from Tarry, Sherlock and King, [solicitors], and discussion of the letter to the editor by Gee published as a response to the enquiry as to his position as spokesman, also published in the Manchester Guardian.

GDN/A/G16/7 is a leaflet entitled 'Extracts from the Left Wing Press and Platform', issued by Coal Industry Publications, directed by Philip Gee, 1925.

GDN/A/G16/8-9 are leaflets entitled 'The Red Conspiracy, leaflet No. 2: The 'Minority Octopus', and 'The Red Conspiracy, leaflet No. 3: How the Reds gain control of the Unions', 1925.

GDN/A/G16/2 is a letter to the editor by Gee entitled 'The Coalowners Offer' in the Manchester Guardian, 1925.

GDN/A/G16/10 is an article entitled 'A Judicial Inquiry' in the Manchester Guardian, 1925.

GDN/A/G16/14 is a letter to the editor by Gee entitled 'A Judicial Inquiry' in the Manchester Guardian, 1925.