File 4 - 1997

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GUA/6/1/1/2/3/2/4

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1997

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  • 21 June 1997-7 December 1997 (Creation)

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1 file (10 pieces)

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Newspaper clippings about Alan Rusbridger. Includes cuttings relating to the Aitken libel case and AR's reactions to them as well as a copy of the Spectator that focuses on the case. In addition are other related clippings including one detailing the comments about the president of the Institute of Public Relations Simon Lewis about the need for accountability with photograph of him and AR along with a handwritten note to AR from Steve Boulton.

Other clippings include opinion pieces on the Guardian and AR's editing style including one by Andrew Neil discussing the Guardians politics and AR's approach to editing.

A cutting from the Highbury & Islington express from 5 September details how AR's house was burgled at the time of Princess Diana's death.

Also included is an article from the French newspaper Liberation and reports such as one detailing AR's complaints about the keeping of wild animals in the Cotswolds.

A cutting from The New York Times discussing the Aitken libel case.
Creator: Guardian Newspapers Limited; Editor's Office; Alan Rusbridger

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  • English

  • French

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