Correspondence with V.W. Germains

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/G17
  • Dates of Creation
    • 10 Jan 1919-23 Oct 1921
  • Physical Description
    • 19 pieces; 20 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Victor Wallace Germains, writer, relating to a request by Germains to be employed as a correspondent for the Manchester Guardian in Austria, with discussion of previous experience and reference to Germains' time as a prisoner of war in Austria. The request is refused, though it is suggested that the paper would be happy to consider occasional articles and telegrams from Germains. Also included are related internal correspondence and memoranda discussing the subject.

There is correspondence relating to an offer by Germains' to act as a correspondent for the Manchester Guardian in Prague, Budapest or Russia, which is refused, and includes a request from Scott that Germains should not describe himself as a special correspondent of the Manchester Guardian on his business cards. Also included is an enquiry from the Estonian Consulate in London regarding Germains, who has described himself as a correspondent of the Manchester Guardian, and Scott's response refuting this claim.

There is a letter from Germains to Marcus Hartog, natural historian and educator, relating to Germains' desire to work as a correspondent for a British newspaper in Austria, and discussion of a commission given to Germains in Austria to deliver a message to the British Government requesting that British troops be sent to Austria.

GDN/A/G17/10 is an internal employment history index card for Germains, 1919.

GDN/A/G17/11 is a business card of Germains' ]which states that he is a special correspondent for the Manchester Guardian].