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General file of correspondence, reports and agendas by or relating to Derek Ingram, editor of Gemini News Service from 1967 to 1993.

Includes correspondence concerning the finances of Gemini, including a personal guarantee and loan made to Gemini, 1967-1970; minutes of the International Press Centre Users' Views Panel (of which Derek Ingram was a member), 4 May 1970; invitations to receptions and events, 1970-1985; a letter from Derek Ingram to the Chinese Charge d'Affaires office concerning an application for a visa to visit China on behalf of Gemini and African Development magazine, 12 July 1971; a report made by Derek Ingram upon the hand-over of the editorship of Gemini to Daniel Nelson, 1 January 1994 including details of Gemini coverage in carious countries; and personal letters, including one from Mohamed Hamaludin, editor of the Miami Times newspaper and former Gemini correspondent, congratulating Derek Ingram upon his work and 'retirement' from Gemini and commenting on the positive impact that writing for Gemini had on his career, January 1994.

Also contains an agenda for the development journalism workshop held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, 1-12 May 1995. The workshop was coordinated by Bethel Njoku, Gemini business manager, and included papers by Gemini correspondents.

Printed copies of the Gemini News Service strip cartoon, DiDi, created by Gemini graphic artist, Paddy Allen and editorial staff, Kelly McParland and Daniel Nelson, nd, [late 1980s].

Gemini News Service guidance for correspondents on writing articles for Gemini, written by Gemini editors, Derek Ingram and Daniel Nelson, 1975-c1992.

Also includes 'Ten Golden Rules for Gemini Writers', nd.

Photocopies of all outgoing faxes from Gemini News Service editorial and managerial staff, including Derek Ingram, Daniel Nelson, Daya Thussu and Bethel Njoku, June 1994 - June 1997.

The faxes are addressed to other newspapers and news agencies; Gemini correspondents; subscribers and research organisations.

The subject matter of the letters includes: subscriptions; pay; contracts; article suggestions and comments; vacancies for correspondents; student fellowships and the electronic delivery of articles.

Numbers 1 and 2 of the 'friends of Gemini News Service bulletin', March 1994 - May 1995. The bulletins, written by Gemini editor, Daniel Nelson, were sent to the 'friends of Gemini', who included former staff members, subscribers, business acquaintances and general supporters.

Subjects covered by the bulletins include: the retirement of Derek Ingram (Gemini editor); appointment of Lloyd Parker as graphic artist; contract to undertake the production of Panos feature packages; the production and launch of Richard Bourne's history of Gemini, 'News on a knife-edge: Gemini journalism and a global agenda', (John Libbey and Company, London, 1995); tributes to Arnold Smith, founder governor of Newscorcern International Foundation; the introduction of an electronic article delivery service and updates on governors, office staff and International Development Research Centre and Regina University fellows.

Records relating to appeal letters sent to potential funders in 1996 and 1998 by NewsConcern International Foundation governor, Trevor McDonald, to raise funds for Gemini News Service, mostly undated, [1996]-[1998].

Includes: memorandums from Daniel Nelson (Gemini editor), concerning the wording of the letters, nd, [c1996]- [c1998]; draft copies, with annotations, of Trevor McDonald's letters, nd, [1996] and [1998]; a list of potential funders, nd, [1996] and [1998], and responses from recipients of Trevor McDonald's 1996 appeal letter, 1996-1997.

Colour photographic prints and negatives of the 25th anniversary party (known as the 'silver jubilee party'), of Gemini News Service held in the London Room, Commonwealth House, 18 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2, 28 April 1992.

Includes photographs of:

Derek Ingram, editor of Gemini
Trevor McDonald, governor of NewsConcern International Foundation
Nick O'Toole, Gemini graphic artist
Daniel Nelson, editor of Gemini

Correspondence file relating to the Gemini News Service and International Development Research Centre, Canada, science features programme, 1984-1987. Includes correspondence between Gemini's assistant editor, Kelly McParland and associate editor, Daniel Nelson, the IDRC and participating Gemini science correspondents concerning the foundation and progress of the project, including budgets; applications from journalists to participate in the project; pay; editorial style; suggestions for articles and comments on articles.

Also contains lists of recommended science correspondents and a list of science articles produced as a result of the project.

Administrative/Biographical history: In 1984, Gemini News Service introduced a three year science features project, with the aim of expanding the coverage of science related news and establishing and training a network of science writers in developing countries. The project was supported by the International Development Research Centre in Canada. To increase the flow of science related news Gemini paid increased rates for science related articles and provided editorial feedback and training via correspondence to 35 science correspondents in developing countries.

Photocopies of all outgoing letters and faxes from Gemini News Service editorial and managerial staff, including Derek Ingram, Daya Thussu, Daniel Nelson and Bethel Njoku, June 1993 - February 1998. The letters and faxes are addressed to other newspapers and news agencies; Gemini correspondents; NewsConcern International Foundation governors; subscribers; readers and students.

The subject matter of the letters and faxes includes: subscriptions; pay; staff contracts; conferences and workshops; vacancies for correspondents and graphic artists; funding; reader comments; electronic article delivery and article requests and suggestions.

Neither the original correspondence or incoming correspondence is included.

General correspondence between Gemini News Service editorial and managerial staff, including Derek Ingram, Daniel Nelson and Kelly McParland and other news agencies; news and political organisations; politicians; subscribers; readers; journalists and charities, January 1967 - July 2001.

Subjects covered include: requests employment and work experience; subscriptions; donations; conferences; invitations to events; comments on articles; requests for articles and graphics; reproduction requests and invitations for interviews with Gemini.

General correspondence files for individuals and organisations beginning with D, E, L, M and Q are wanting.