Correspondence with William Percival Crozier (1879-1944), journalist and editor of the Manchester Guardian (1932-1944), relating to Crozier's role at the paper, with reference to a bonus assigned to Crozier following the end of the [First World War], changes and reassignments in Crozier's responsibilities with relation to the paper's correspondence [on his appointment as News Editor]. There is correspondence discussing a potential offer of [the position of editor at the Daily News] to Crozier by Henry Cadbury, and of Crozier's probable appointment as a director of the Manchester Guardian.
There is correspondence between Daniel L. Marsh, president of Boston University and Crozier relating to an invitation to Crozier to accept an honorary degree, which is received with thanks, but declined owing to Crozier's inability to travel owing to the pressures of editorship during the [Second World] War. Also included is correspondence relating to the recommendation of Crozier as a fellow of the Institute of Journalists, which is accepted, and accompanied by internal memoranda discussing the subject.
GDN/A/C107/5 is an article entitled W.P.C on Crozier's appointment as editor of the Manchester Guardian in the Manchester Guardian House Journal, 1932.
GDN/A/C107/6 is an obituary for the Revered Richard Crozier, father of W.P. Crozier, in the Manchester Guardian, 1939.
GDN/A/C107/16 is a notice on the annual meeting of the Manchester Reform Club, with reference to Crozier's election as its president, 1943.