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1 folder containing correspondence and papers relating to the printing of the Guardian Weekly in both the British Zone and the American Zone (and, from 1948, the French Zone) of Germany.

Included are a small handwritten diary of LP Scott's visit to Germany in April 1947, including many anecdotal observations and comments on the state of the country, post-war; correspondence with of Ewald Schmidt di Simoni, publisher of Die Ziet newspaper, regarding his company's licence to distribute the Guardian in Germany; correspondence with the Control Office for Germany and Austria, regarding allowing the Guardian access to a bank account in Hamburg, for administering the printing of the paper, and the problems encountered with selling it for 'probably worthless' German marks; letter from the Control Office, praising the Guardian's efforts to 'infuse democratic thought and practice into Germany', despite their monetary loss; correspondence with the chief of the PRISC division of the Control Commission for Germany (British Element), regarding increasing their exportation of newsprint (thereby alleviating the situation in Germany, brought about by paper rationing) and also, printing directly in Hamburg, May 1947; correspondence with the Board of Trade, and the Foreign Office on the same; correspondence with the afore-mentioned Schmidt di Simoni regarding the charges incurred through importing paper into Germany, and the currency reform law of 1948 (from reichsmarks to deutschmarks); document titled 'Third Regulation for the New Military Order, Responsibilities of members of the United Nations (undated); correspondence with Schmidt di Simoni regarding the affect that the Currency Reform Law has had on printing the Guardian in Germany, and the consequent decision to print in England once more, and export copies to Germany, February 1950; correspondence regarding Schmidt di Simoni's discreditation, subsequent to the aforesaid Currency Reform Act, February 1951.
Correspondents from the Manchester Guardian include J Midgley, TCF Prittie, JRL Anderson, W Lascelles and AP Wadsworth.

Some correspondence in German typescript.
Creator: Manchester Guardian and Evening News Limited; Chairman's Office; Laurence Prestwich Scott

Letters sent to James Bone expressing sympathy on the death of WP Crozier:
Letter from Evelyn Sharp Nevinson to J Bone, 16 April 1944;
Letter from JG Crowther, editor of the Economist, to J Bone, 16 April 1944;
Letter from Hugh MacGregor to J Bone, 17 April 1944;
Letter from LH Belisha to J Bone, 18 April 1944;
Letter from RWG Mackay to J Bone, 18 April 1944;
Cablegram from John Owens and Hamilton Owens, of the Baltimore Sun, to J Bone, 18 April, 1944;
Letter from G Pettigrew-Smith to J Bone, 18 April 1944;
Part of letter from RD Peck, of the BBC, to J Bone, 18 April 1944;
Letter from Stanley Burch, of Reuters, to J Bone, conveying a message from [Cecil] Sprigge in Italy, 19 April 1944.
Creator: Crozier, William Percival (1879-1944); newspaper editor

Brief note on undated scrap paper from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge to say that he has has recently been photographed and is enclosing a copy (photo not included). Scott sends his best wishes for the coming year which suggests this note was written around Christmas time.

Letter from Guardian reader Herbert Lewins of Ford Bank, Manchester to CP Scott congratulating him on the recent articles published by Cecil Sprigge on the rise of the Italian lire. Typescript with signature on Ford Bank headed paper.

Letter from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge complimenting him on his recent interview with Chamberlain which he found most amusing. Scott cryptically writes that the information which Sprigge received from a friend in Genoa is useful but cannot be made public in any way. Typescript with signature on Manchester Guardian headed paper.

Letter from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge acknowledging the meeting between Sprigge and Lloyd George and agreeing this to be a good thing since George will now read Sprigge's contributions with 'increased respect and understanding'. In Sprigge's previous letter to Scott it is clear he suggested submitting a regular feature to be called 'Vatican Notes'; however Scott writes that he dislikes periodic features and would much prefer to receive reports on whatever is of interest at the time. Typescript with signature on Manchester Guardian headed paper.

Letter from WP Crozier to Cecil Sprigge thanking him for another good story titled, 'Rich Uncle's Return from America'. Crozier goes on to say how he hopes Sprigge will continue to send this kind of non-political matter as it is the sort of material they are lacking. Typescript with signature on Manchester Guardian headed paper.

Letter from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge congratulating him on his good work at Locarno which he felt was superior to that achieved by the Times newspaper. Scott acknowledges the fact that Sprigge had to leave in a hurry and therefore was unable to leave a suitable substitue behind and suggests other correspondents who may be able to undertake the post, including the previous Observer correspondent, Mrs Waterfield. Typescript with signature on Manchester Guardian headed paper.

Letter from CP Scott to Cecil Sprigge offering employment and a commencing salary of £400. Handwritten letter on Manchester Guardian headed paper with accompanying envelope.