Correspondence with Douglas F.L. Brown

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/B99
  • Dates of Creation
    • 17 Jun 1935-9 Jan 1936
  • Physical Description
    • 27 pieces; 28 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence between Douglas F.L. Brown, journalist, and W.P. Crozier, relating to Brown's employment as a sub-editor at the Manchester Guardian, with discussion of his application and appointment, and related internal memoranda on the subject.

There is correspondence relating to discussion of a request by Brown for an increase in salary. Also included is discussion of an offer of employment for Brown by The Times, Brown's formal letter of resignation, and a reference provided by Crozier.

There are letters of recommendation for Brown from W.H. Armitt, News Chronicle, and [William] Lints Smith, The Times.