Correspondence with James Drysdale

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/D52
  • Dates of Creation
    • 8 January 1897-16 Feb 1916
  • Physical Description
    • 11 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence with James Drysdale, journalist, relating to Drysdale's employment as a [parliamentary] gallery correspondent for the Manchester Guardian. Also included is correspondence discussion of Drysdale's decision to decline the post of head reporter offered by the Manchester Guardian, owing to his attachment to and enjoyment of work as a political correspondent.

There is correspondence relating to Drysdale's return to employment by the Manchester Guardian [following a stint at the Liverpool Daily Post]. There is discussion of alterations to the work carried out by Drysdale, and an offer of employment by The Tribune for Drysdale, which is declined.