Identity area
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Date(s)
- 1872-1983 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 box, 2 oversize items
Context area
Archival history
Material was donated by Laurence Scott's widow, Jessica Scott
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collection includes papers relating to the Scott Trust, personal correspondence, photographs, publications and newspaper cuttings, and other items such as material relating to the Guardian centenary dinner, the passport of JR Scott and death certificates for CP Scott and ET Scott.
Administrative/Biographical history: LP Scott, son of JR Scott, was born in Manchester, and educated at Rugby and Trinity College, Cambridge. His first job was as sub-editor with the Financial News, followed by positions as personal assistant to the general manager of the News Chronicle, and circulation manager of the Star. He joined the Manchester Guardian and Evening News as editor in 1943. He acted as chairman from April 1949 to November 1973, and as managing director from September 1947 to October 1967. When Guardian Newspapers Limited (GNL) was established in 1967, he was appointed chairman.
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Material concerning the Scott Trust (LPS/1) may be subject to additional access conditions
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Script of material
Access Status
Open(part)
Closed until
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Name access points
- Scott; Laurence Prestwich (1909-1983); chairman of the Manchester Guardian & Evening News Ltd (Subject)
- Scott; John Russell (1879-1949); Chairman and Governing Director of MGEN (Subject)
- Scott; Edward Taylor (1883-1932); journalist and editor (Subject)
- Scott; Charles Prestwich (1846-1932); owner and editor of the Manchester Guardian (Subject)