Correspondence with William E. Cockburn

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/C64
  • Dates of Creation
    • 3 Sep 1943-3 Oct 1957
  • Physical Description
    • 11 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence between William E. Cockburn, journalist and W.P. Crozier and A.P. Wadsworth, relating to Cockburn's employment at the Manchester Guardian as a reporter, and later as Daily News Editor, with discussion of Cockburn's previous experience, salary, members of staff under Cockburn's management, and permission for Cockburn to take part in an [unknown] broadcast. There is also correspondence relating to discussion of a break from work for Cockburn due to ill health, and of his return to work.

GDN/A/C64/10 is an obituary for Cockburn in the [Manchester Guardian], 1957.