Correspondence with Ralph Murray

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/M113
  • Dates of Creation
    • 3 Apr 1933-1 Oct 1937
  • Physical Description
    • 19 pieces; 20 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Sir (Francis) Ralph Hay Murray (1908-1983), radio broadcaster and diplomatist, relating to a meeting between Murray and Crozier, and notes by Crozier on the meeting. Also included are multiple requests to be considered for employment as a foreign correspondent, and as a foreign sub-editor at the Manchester Guardian, with details of previous experience, which are declined, owing to a lack of vacancies. There is also a request by Crozier for specimens of Murray's work, which are provided, and internal memoranda discussing the specimens. There is reference to Murray's employment at the BBC, and to an offer of 3 weeks work experience at the Manchester Guardian for Murray, which is declined.

There is discussion of Murray's unsuccessful application for the position of parliamentary [gallery] sketch writer for the Manchester Guardian, and reference to Crozier's recent illness.