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Collection consists of Derek Senior's papers from his time as the Gardening and Bridge Editor. Includes correspondence, cuttings and typescripts relating to the Gardening and Bridge features, and other related papers.

Administrative/Biographical history: Derek Senior joined the Manchester Guardian as a reporter in 1937, where he specialised in planning matters. He became freelance Gardening Editor, Bridge Editor and contributor for the Guardian in 1960 until the 1980s. Senior also worked for the Civic Trust and he was appointed a member of the Royal Commission on Local Government 1966-1969, and published widely on planning affairs.

Correspondence relating to the Bridge feature, articles by Rixi Markus, editorial matters, book publications, and rights to use Bridge articles by Rixi Markus.

Correspondence mainly between Rixi Markus and Derek Senior many of which are personal in tone. Letters mainly refer to bridge articles submitted by Rixi Markus for publication with details about when she expected them to be published; corrections and amendments to be made to articles; request for copies of The Guardian from Rixi Markus's secretary; fees paid to Rixi Markus; sample articles submitted by Diana and Meir Gillon to be considered for position of Bridge Correspondent; and a skiing accident in which Rixi Markus broke her leg.

Correspondence regarding the publication of a book about bridge written by Rixi Markus in collaboration with Derek Senior. Letters are between Peter Janson-Smith Literary Agency, Anthony Blond Limited, Derek Senior and Rixi Markus. Correspondence refers to the use of a literary agent, content of chapters and their titles, arrangements for meeting, details for contract and payment for delivery of completed typescript. Also, letter referring to typescript of a subsequent book in 1970.

Miscellaneous correspondence regarding the use of a bridge article by Rixi Markus by the Kenya Weekly News and conflict raised with existing copyright arrangements.

Bridge typescripts and draft articles mostly by Rixi Markus, but others include Terence Reese and Albert H. Morehead, and unidentified authors. Some articles are duplicated and there are amended versions of articles. Articles cover a range of Bridge topics including Martini Grand Masters Tournament (Leiden, November 1971), Bridge Festival at Juan-les-Pins, European Championships in Dublin, Guardian Christmas Bridge Competition, World Bridge Federation, and 'Rixi Bids'.

Typescripts relating to Bridge events and books. Including foreword for Rixi Markus' book Bridge Round the World, suggested titles, announcements regarding Bridge events

Cuttings mainly from The Guardian Bridge feature by Rixi Markus, but includes cuttings from various newspaper and magazine publications including Country Life, The Observer, Woman's Guardian, and The Times. Articles are by various authors including Terence Reese, Boris Schapiro, EPC Cotter, M Harrison-Gray, Albert H Morehead. Articles cover a range of subjects including Bridge games as well as wider Bridge issues including a dispute between Bridge players heard before the High Court, economic recovery and a piece on Rixi Markus.

Leaflets, bulletins, and hand-written notes relating to Bridge events. Events include The European Bridge Championship Tournament, The World's Top Pair for Sunday Times Event, The Fifth Guardian Easter Brdige Tournament, Triangular Match at The Central Bridge Club, Didsbury, and events by the English Bridge Union. Some include notes by Rixi Markus to Derek Senior relating to publication of event in the newspaper.

Notepad containing Bridge notes and photograph of Rixi Markus holding a document to the camera regarding the Bridge Federation.