Papers of Laurence Scott

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LPS

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1872-1983 (Creación)

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Fondo

Volumen y soporte

1 box, 2 oversize items

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Institución archivística

Guardian News & Media Archive (ARCHON 2726)

Historia archivística

Material was donated by Laurence Scott's widow, Jessica Scott

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Alcance y contenido

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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Material concerning the Scott Trust (LPS/1) may be subject to additional access conditions

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