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Records relating to the 25th anniversary of Gemini News Service, 1991-1992, including articles; adverts; promotional brochure; minutes of Gemini meetings concerned with plans for celebrating the service's 25th anniversary; draft speeches and guest lists for Gemini's 25th birthday party held in the boardroom of the Guardian newspaper on 5 February 1992; cards and a printed summary of birthday messages received by Gemini.

Also contains a list of the names and addresses of Gemini overseas correspondents, November 1991.

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

Colour photographic prints and negatives of the 25th anniversary party of Gemini News Service held in the boardroom of the Guardian newspaper, 119 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3ER, 5 February 1992.

Includes photographs of:

Derek Ingram, editor of Gemini
Trevor McDonald, broadcaster and governor of NewsConcern International Foundation
Daya Thussu, associate editor of Gemini
Peter Clarke, Guardian cartoonist and former Gemini graphic artist
Nick O'Toole, Gemini graphic artist
Gerry Knight, governor of NewsConcern International Foundation and Guardian Syndication manager
Ian Wright, Guardian foreign editor

Letters received by Gemini News Service from correspondents, subscribers, commonwealth organisations, friends of Gemini, politicians and Buckingham Palace congratulating the service on its silver jubilee, December 1991 - April 1992.

Also contains replies to invitations for Gemini's silver jubilee party at the London Room, Commonwealth House, 18 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2, 28 April 1992 and a printed list summary of birthday messages received.

Template of a letter from Derek Ingram to subscribers, 'VIPS', correspondents and the governors of NewsConcern International Foundation requesting a brief birthday message for publication in Gemini's anniversary promotional brochure, 13 December 1991 - 19 December 1991. Letters sent to correspondents and governors also contain reports on the activities of Gemini.

Also contains a letter from Derek Ingram to the UK Press Gazette informing them of Gemini's silver jubilee, 18 December 1991.

Address books containing the contact details of Gemini News Service correspondents and contacts, arranged alphabetically by surname, nd, [c1967]-[c1990] and country of residence, nd.

Also includes a file of contact lists for correspondents and Gemini News Service editorial and managerial staff, nd, (GEM/3/2/3).

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.

Records relating to the partnership of Gemini News Service with the Panos Institute, London, 17 July 1987 - 7 April 1999.

Includes: a report on the potential merger of the news and feature services of Gemini and the Panos Institute, June 1989; memorandum from Derek Ingram (Gemini editor) to Gemini directors and NewsConcern International Foundation governors outlining his concerns over a partnership between Gemini and Panos, nd, [1989]; three copies of the Panos Features service contract between Gemini and Panos, nd, [c1990]; correspondence between Derek Ingram and Jon Tinker, president of Panos, concerning the copy and supply of Panos features by Gemini, 19 February 1991 - 6 March 1991; legal correspondence and draft agreements concerning Gemini's sub-leasing of offices at 9 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PD, from Panos, August 1990 - February 1999; memorandum from Derek Ingram regarding his thoughts on a Gemini and Panos merger, 21 September 1998 and a memorandum to Gemini correspondents and press release announcing the take over of Gemini by Panos, April 1999.

Also contains a copy of the memorandum of association of Panos Limited, 17 July 1987.

Records relating to the promotion and celebration of Gemini News Service's 1st, 10th, 20th and 25th anniversaries, 1968-c1995.

Contains articles written about Gemini News Service, 1966-2003, (GEM/6/2/1); correspondence, promotional material and photographic prints relating to the 'Rothmans Awards for the British Press Pictures of the Year' competition and 'Gemini Golden Lens Award', 1971-1972, (GEM/6/2/2); glory file, containing award certificates and correspondence praising Gemini, 1977-1999; 'The Population Institute Award for Media Excellence', 1984 (GEM/6/4/2) and the 'One World Press Award', 1996, (GEM/6/4/5).