Correspondence with Larry Montague

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/M87
  • Dates of Creation
    • 22 Oct 1935-[1 Jan] 1957
  • Physical Description
    • 22 pieces; 36 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence between Larry Montague, sports journalist, and W.P. Crozier, relating to discussion of Montague's hours and days of work as a sports journalist for the Manchester Guardian, coverage of matches on a Saturday and staffing in the sports department, and amendments to hours of work for staff. Also included is correspondence relating to Montague's recovery from an illness.

There is correspondence relating to Montague's position as a pacifist during the [Second World War], and of his intention to join the Red Cross to temporarily assist as an emergency hospital driver, with reference to the sending of his children to Ireland for safety, and the probability of the closure of the sports department of the paper in the event of war. Also included is a request by Montague to train as an auxiliary fireman, provided it does not interfere with the needs of the Manchester Guardian, which is granted. Also included are internal memorandum discussing the subject, and referring to Montague rejoicing the staff following the end of the [Second World] War.

There is also correspondence between Montague and A.P. Wadsworth, relating to discussion of a complaint made by [Neville] Cardus, writer on cricket and music critic, regarding a letter sent to him by Montague expressing [unknown] personal views. There is correspondence relating to the difficulties in receiving reports on University sport at an earlier time, and its impact upon printing deadlines, with reference to an attempt to ensure that the information is received more quickly. There is discussion of a complaint by Montague relating to the editing of the sports columns in the paper, and the removal of coverage of University sport. There is correspondence relating to the discussion of staffing and staff members in the sports department. Also included is correspondence relating to arrangements for the coverage of test cricket for the paper by Cardus, and Montague's objections, which are overruled by Wadsworth.

There is a memorandum on Montague entitled 'Particulars for the Editorial Register', 1957.