Correspondence with Francis William Halliday, journalist and lecturer in German, relating to the employment of Halliday for German translation work at the Manchester Guardian, with details of Halliday's previous experience, an offer of employment on the editorial staff, and discussion of salary and start date. Also included is a letter from Harold Anson, rector, discussing his concern that Halliday is working too hard, as he is also teaching at the School of Technology, and expressing the opinion that it would be better if Halliday could work solely for the Manchester Guardian.
Also included is correspondence relating to an offer of employment to Halliday for work relating to the foreign press by the war office, with the suggestion by Halliday that he continue to write a column on extracts from the German press for the Manchester Guardian from London, and discussion of this new arrangement. There is correspondence relating to Halliday's resignation from his position at the Manchester Guardian, with conveyance of thanks and appreciation to Scott for his experience at the paper, and for the provision of a reference from Scott.
There are internal memoranda discussing Halliday's appointment as a lecturer in German at the [University of] Manchester, and potential work he might do for the Manchester Guardian. There is also a request by Halliday for a letter of recommendation from Scott to support an application for the Albert Kahn Travelling Fellowship, which is provided, with discussion of the reference, and including a letter of thanks from Halliday, as the application has been successful. Also included is a statement of objects of the trust of the Albert Kahn Travelling Fellowship.
There is correspondence relating to discussion of the production of the bust, and the portrait of Scott, with a request by Scott that Halliday consult on the frame for the portrait, and including discussion of the proper place for the picture to be displayed. There is a request by Halliday to be considered for employment as an art critic by the Manchester Guardian, with discussion of his credentials for the role, and discussion of an offer by Halliday of articles from a trip to Russia.
GDN/A/H10/3 is an internal employment history index card for Halliday, 1915.
GDN/A/H10/2 is an article by Halliday entitled 'Berlin a Year Ago' in the Manchester Guardian, 1915.
GDN/A/H10/33 is an article on resignations and appointments at the University of Manchester, which refers to Halliday's appointment to the independent lectureship in German at the University College of Swansea in the [Manchester Guardian], 1931.