Correspondence with Protap Chandra Rey

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/R28
  • Dates of Creation
    • 5 Mar 1927-14 Jun 1929
  • Physical Description
    • 7 pieces; 9 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Protap Chandra Rey, relating to a request by Rey for a meeting with Scott, which is granted. Also included is discussion of a request by Rey for assistance in procuring employment and experience in the technical side of the cotton industry, during his studies at the College of Technology, and a draft letter from Scott to Sir Loris Mather, engineer, on the subject. Also included is discussion of Rey's difficulties in obtaining employment, reference to his application for a post at the [Manchester] Evening News [which is unsuccessful], and a request by Rey for a recommendation from Scott for an application for a scholarship from [William Wedgwood Benn, politician and] secretary of state for India, which is declined.