Correspondence with Robert Petty

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 133 GDN/A/P32
  • Dates of Creation
      1 Dec 1935-11 Dec 1941
  • Physical Description
      23 pieces; 24 sheets

Scope and Content

Correspondence between Robert Petty, journalist, and W.P. Crozier, relating to Petty's application for employment as a sub-editor at the Manchester Guardian, with details of previous experience, which is accepted. Also included is correspondence relating to an increase in salary for Petty. There is an application by the Manchester Guardian for the deferral of war service for Petty, during the [Second World War] on the grounds that he is essential to the running of the paper, which is successful. Also included are related internal memoranda.

There is a letter of resignation from Petty, in order to take up employment at Reuters, and a request for a reference for Petty for the post from H.B. Carter, secretary. There is correspondence relating to Crozier's enquiries as to the regulations for the release of employees who have been granted deferrals of war service, and confirmation that Petty is free to leave. Also included is correspondence on the subject with William Moloney, general manager of Reuters, and related internal correspondence and memoranda.

GDN/A/P32/4 is an article on Petty's appointment at the Manchester Guardian in Worlds Press News, 1936.