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Correspondence sent to and from Hugo Young in his capacity as political columnist of the Guardian during 1994.

The letters are predominantly from members of the public to comment on the content, views and writing of Hugo Young's Guardian columns.

Also includes letters from students asking for assistance with research, professional letters concerning work and appointments,and invitations to attend events and presentations or support organisations.

Includes correspondence to comment on writing from:
Jack Straw
Robin Butler

Also includes programme for a Guardian political conference organised by the Fabian Society which Hugo Young attended, entitled 'Whatever next?', 18 June 1994.
Creator: DS/UK/122

Donald Trelford's general correspondence with individuals and organisations beginning with B.

Correspondents include: Alastair Brett, Mike Brearley, The Bolt Partnership, Sir Tim Bell, British-South African Policy Studies Trust, Tom Bower, Richard Branson, Sir Louis Blom-Cooper, Bath Festival, British Airways, Patricia Bradshaw, Sir Robin Butler, Melvyn Bragg, Linda Blandford, Lady Joan Barnetson, Carol Bennett, Anthony Blond, Jonathan Bodlender, Jo Bell, Tony Brunskill, Tony Blair, Battersea Park School, Isaiah Berlin, Edward Bickham, Dennis Bloodworth, Roland Boyes, BBC, Ismene Brown.

Subjects covered: suggested topics for articles, letters of appreciation, discussions of published articles, criticism and complaints about published articles, invitations to dinners and interviews, research for book publications, The Observer bicentenary, employee reference, potential features and book reviews.
Creator: The Observer Limited; Editor's Office; Donald Trelford

Invitations, programmes, guest lists, invoices, correspondence with attendees, Committee members, speakers and special guests relating to International Press Institute (IPI) British Executive Committee lunches and dinners, 7 February 1991 - 11 November 1992.

Includes records relating to the following IPI lunches and dinners:

Lord McGregor of Durris, 7 February [1991]
Lord Alexander of Weedon, QC, 27 March 1991
Tom King, MP, Secretary of State for Defence, 18 June 1991
Michael Heseltine, MP, Secretary of State for the Environment, 26 June 1991
Paddy Ashdown, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, 8 July 1991
Sir Robin Butler, Head of the Home Civil Service, 6 November 1991
George Russell, Chairman of the Independent Television Commission, 12 February 1992
Raymond Seitz, Ambassador of the United States, 26 February 1992
Charles Anson, Press Secretary to the Queen, 10 July 1992
Sir Leon Brittain, Vice-President, Commission of European Communities, 5 June 1992
Sir David Mellor, MP, Secretary of State for National Heritage, 22 June 1992
Sir Hugh Annesley, Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, 30 September 1992
Tony Blair, MP, shadow Home Secretary, 11 November 1992

Also contains a list of special guests at IPI meetings from 5 December 1988 to 30 September 199 and invitations, guest lists, correspondence with attendees and guest speakers and typed notes by Finlay Marshall of the Press Association concerning the IPI seminar on the future of the D Notice system in the post Cold War world held in London on 23 September 1992.
Creator: Guardian Newspapers Limited; Editor's Office; Peter Preston (1938-2018)

Personal correspondence sent to and from Hugo Young during 1994.

Includes correspondence from friends and colleagues, letters from family members, letters from members of the public in response to his writing and letters from students asking for assistance with research.

Also includes professional letters concerning work and appointments, invitations to attend events and presentations or support organisations, and correspondence from publishers.

The papers include an order of memorial service for Baron Mark Bonham-Carter, and personal letters from:
Paddy Ashdown
John Tusa
Lord Anthony Lester
Sir Robin Butler
Michael Spicer
Professor Bhiku Parekh
Edward Heath
The Fabian Society
These letters discuss former meetings or appointments, or give invitation to events or arrange future meetings.
Creator: DS/UK/122