Correspondence with George Campey

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/C9
  • Dates of Creation
    • 9 Sep 1940-13 Mar 1944
  • Physical Description
    • 25 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence between George Campey, journalist, and W.P. Crozier, relating to the employment of Campey as a reporter for the Manchester Guardian during [the Second World War]. There are correspondence and internal memoranda relating to discussion of Campey's fitness for work, despite an exemption from military service on medical grounds, salary and requests for an increase in salary.

Also included is discussion of the temporary nature of Campey's employment, the potential of a permanent position, and of Campey's resignation in order to take up a post on the editorial staff of the Daily Telegraph.