Correspondence with Harold J. Laski

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 133 GDN/A/L10
  • Dates of Creation
      15 Jun 1920-7 May 1930
  • Physical Description
      22 pieces; 25 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Harold Joseph Laski (1893-1950), political theorist, relating to discussion of occasional articles by Laski which are published in the Manchester Guardian, including a request by Scott for an article on academic freedom in America, discussion of an interview with [Pinhas?] Rutenberg, [Zionist and businessman], carried out by Laski, and objections by Rutenberg to its publication. Also included is the provision of and discussion of a pamphlet by Laski entitled ['The position of parties and the right of dissolution']. There is also discussion of a proposed article by Laski on the danger of the present legal system to political freedom posed by the laws of sedition, which is accepted, and accompanied by internal memoranda discussing the subject. There is a request by Scott for an article on [Hippolyte Adolphe] Taine, philosopher, critic, and historian to celebrate the centenary of his birth, which is provided.

Also included is correspondence relating to an expression of thanks by Scott for an appreciation by Laski of [Leonard Trelawny] Hobhouse, social philosopher and journalist, with discussion of Hobhouse, and arrangements for a meeting between Laski and Scott. There is discussion of the provision on information to the Manchester Guardian by [Hastings] Lees-Smith, politician, on the post office, and its relations with the Imperial Communications Company.

There is correspondence relating to discussion of a potential memorial scholarship or lecture for [Charles Edward] Montague, journalist and novelist, with reference to consultation with Madeline Montague, magistrate [and daughter of C.P. Scott] and potential subscriptions. Also included is correspondence relating to the provision of congratulations to Scott on becoming an honorary freeman of Manchester, with a request for a signed photograph of Scott, which is provided.

GDN/A/L10/3 is an internal employment history index card for Laski, 1920.

GDN/A/L10/2 is an article on Laski's appointment at the London School of Economics in the Manchester Guardian, 1920.