Correspondence with Brian Ireland

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/I6
  • Dates of Creation
    • 27 Mar 1945-31 Mar 1955
  • Physical Description
    • 9 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence between Brian Ireland, journalist, and A.P. Wadsworth, relating to an offer of employment for Ireland as a leader writer for the Manchester Guardian, with discussion of terms and salary, with reference to a meeting between Ireland and Wadsworth. Also included is correspondent relating to an increase in Ireland's salary, and an offer of the position of [editor?] of the Manchester Guardian Weekly, [which is accepted], with discussion of the potential for Ireland to also continue to write leader articles on specialist subjects. There is a letter of resignation from Ireland, and its acknowledgement.

There is a letter of recommendation for Ireland from [Alan?], with discussion of his previous experience, and of the situation in Europe, with reference to Romania and Hungary, and discussion of Russia.