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Level	Collection
Ref No	LPS
Title	Papers of Laurence Scott
Date	1872-1983
Extent	1 box, 2 oversize items
Creator Name	Scott; Laurence Prestwich (1909-1983); MGEN director
Description	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.
Admin 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.
Custodial History	Material was donated by Laurence Scott's widow, Jessica Scott
System Of Arrangement	Subject
Access Status	Open(part)
Access Conditions	Material concerning the Scott Trust (LPS/1) may be subject to additional access conditions