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Bound volume containing loose records relating to The Observer newspaper and prominent figures in the history of the newspaper, covering the broad date range 1852-1972 and including the 175th birthday colour magazine, newspaper cuttings, photographs, historical notes and publications, family history research and correspondence. The material was collated by Tristan Jones [1970s]. Some pages have been removed.

Also includes: a loose poster promoting a 'Hot air balloon contest for The Observer Trophy'. Not dated.
Creator: The Observer Limited; Managing Director's Office; Tristan Jones

General file relating to the Daily Telegraph newspaper.

Contains correspondence, memorandum and reports concerning: printing and advancements in technology; social occasions; joint printing arrangements; meetings between Observer and Telegraph representatives; the Newsprint Committee; printing supplies; ownership of the Telegraph; relations with the trade unions; requests for charitable donations; advertising the Observer in the Daily Telegraph; the Telegraph magazine; colour printing rates; wholesalers; colour supplements; classified advertisements; balance sheets; the launch of the Sunday Telegraph; The Times; Viola Garvin and the papers of JL Garvin; editorial notices; Eve Maxwell-Lyte; official bans on the newspaper.

Also contains facsimile copies of the first edition of the Daily Telegraph.

Primary correspondents include: Roger Harrison; Tristan Jones; John E Berridge; The Daily Telegraph; GP Simon.
Creator: The Observer Limited; Managing Director's Office; Roger Harrison

The obituary of Viola Garvin, the former literary editor of The Observer newspaper, and the eldest daughter of JL Garvin, editor of The Observer newspaper.
Creator: The Observer Limited; Managing Director's Office; Tristan Jones