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- 1991-1998 (Creation)
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File containing material relating to the future of historic Guardian artefacts stored in the attic of the Broughton Lane garage, Manchester
The file contains correspondence and memoranda relating to a proposal by Martin Wainwright to re-erect the Cross Street corridor as part of a permanent exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester (1995-1998).
The file also includes:
A list of 'Archive material removed from the Guardian's Cross St. Building in January 1971' which was transferred to the John Ryland's University Library and 'Documents stored at Broughton Lane;'
Photographs of artefacts in situ at Broughton Lane garage including the Manchester Guardian masthead, war memorial and corridor doorframes and panelling;
Correspondence relating to the redevelopment of CP Scott's house 'The Firs' by Manchester University (1996).
Key correspondents include Hugo Young (Chair of the Scott Trust) and Gaby Porter (Cutatorial services manager, The Museum of Science and Industry).
Creator: Guardian Newspapers Limited
Creator: DS/UK/122
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