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Records relating to the David Harlech Democracy Prize.

Established in 1985 in memory of Lord Harlech the prize was a video-making competition for 16-26 year olds (16-23 before 1987). Entries for the prize were on the subject of how democracy could be made to work better. The Guardian was co-sponsor of the prize along with HTV (the Independent television licensee for Wales and West of England) and provided the prizes for the winners.

Includes internal and external correspondence relating to the launch of the prize, the prize winners and the awards ceremonies.

Also includes two copies of the launch press release, the shortlists and the scripts for the shortlisted entries from 1987 and 1988.

There is a VHS video associated with the 1987 prize.

Main correspondent is Peter Cole.
Creator: Guardian Newspapers Limited; Editor's Office; Peter Cole

Files kept by the editor of The Observer containing correspondence from individuals and organisations named HA.

Correspondents include: Dennis Hackett, Sir Michael Hadow, Peter Hain, Denis Hamilton, Hamish Hamilton Ltd., Ronald Harker, Lord Harewood, Lord Harlech, Harriet Harman, Richard Harries, Lord Hatch.

Subjects covered include: suggestions for and discussions of articles, complaints about articles, corrections and clarifications, legal cases, job offers and applications, invitations for dinners and events, requests for support and sponsorship, serialisation of books.
Creator: The Observer Limited; Editor's Office; Donald Trelford