| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MEM/JDA |
| Title | Memoirs and anecdotes of Jim Arlow 1953-1999 |
| Date | c2001 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Creator Name | Arlow; James Desmond Patrick; copy taker |
| Description | Memoir written by Jim Arlow concerning his work time at the Observer from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Jim joined the Observer in August 1953 as a copytaker and clerical assistant for the foreign news service. Here he describes the workings of the service and the technology used at the time.
Promoted to admin manager by Clive Bradley, Jim recalls how Friday and Saturday were his busiest times, particularly Saturday afternoon with incoming sports reports. He retired at 64, but continued to oversee the Saturday copytaking operation until 1999. |
| Admin History | Jim Arlow began work at the Observer as a copytaker in the Observer foreign news service (Servob) in 1953. He worked in this position until his retirement in 1999. |
| Custodial History | Part of project by the Observer to gather material for the archive. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Format | Typescript |
| Copyright | Jim Arlow |
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