Correspondence with E.J. Broadfield

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Edward J. Broadfield, journalist, relating to Broadfield's employment as a music critic for the Manchester Guardian, with discussion of the format for coverage of concerts, new symphonies and music criticism. Also included are internal memoranda relating to suggestions for work to be undertaken by Broadfield, and discussion of Broadfield's performance as a correspondent.

There is a letter from Broadfield with a proposal for resignation from his employment as a music critic, due to concerns that it has become a conflict of interest with his position as chairman of the Hallé Concert Society, and position on the council of the [Royal Manchester] College of Music.