Correspondence with Walter Meakin

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/M60
  • Dates of Creation
    • 4 Jun 1909-18 Sep 1940
  • Physical Description
    • 7 pieces; 8 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Walter Meakin (1878-1940), journalist and trade unionist, relating to applications by Meakin for employment at the Manchester Guardian, with details of previous experience and the provision of specimens of work. Also included is a letter of recommendation from [Alexander Mackenzie] Drysdale, journalist and editor. There is discussion of the potential re-employment of Meakin by the Manchester Guardian, with reference to salary and the work required.

GDN/A/M60/5 is an article on Meakin's appointment to the staff of the Labour party's Press and Publicity Department in Newspaper World, 1930.

GDN/A/M60/6 is an article on Meakin's appointment secretary of the Newspaper Press Fund in the Manchester Guardian, 1931.

GDN/A/M60/7 is an obituary for Meakin in the [Manchester Guardian], 1940.