Correspondence with David Magarshack

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/M25
  • Dates of Creation
    • 18 Jun 1928-12 Nov 1929
  • Physical Description
    • 9 pieces; 10 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with David Magarshack (1899-1977), translator and biographer, relating to a request, sent to J.A. Hobson, economist, to be considered for a vacancy for a news editor at the Manchester Guardian, with details of previous experience. Also included is correspondence between Hobson and E.T. Scott discussing the subject, and internal correspondence between E.T. Scott and James Bone, journalist, relating to potential employment relating to the foreign affairs for the London office for Magarshack. There is an account by Magarshack of his previous experience provided to Bone.