Correspondence with Benjamin Brierley Leech

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/L27
  • Dates of Creation
    • 21 Oct 1914-30 Jun 1953
  • Physical Description
    • 9 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Benjamin Brierley Leech (1874-1953), journalist, relating to discussion of alteration of Leech's employment at the Manchester Guardian, and an arrangement with the [Manchester] Evening News. Also included is reference to an accident sustained by Leech, and his return to work.

There is correspondence relating to arrangements for Leech's retirement, with discussion of his long service to the paper. Also included is a letter of thanks from A.P. Wadsworth.

GDN/A/L27/9 is an obituary for Leech in the Manchester Guardian, 1953.