Correspondence with Karel Capek (1890-1938), writer, relating to discussion of and praise for articles written by Capek during a visit to England which were published in the Manchester Guardian. Also included are internal memoranda relating to payment for the articles, and Capek's intention to give the Manchester Guardian first refusal on any futures articles he may write.
There is correspondence relating to a request by Capek for permission for the articles published in the Manchester Guardian to be printed as a book, [entitled Letters from England].
GDN/A/C12/1 is an internal employment history index card for Capek, 1924.