Archive of Arthur Mann

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Mann's papers include material relating to the Yorkshire Post, his membership of the BBC's Board of Governors, and the Observer.

Dates

Creation: 1876-1972

Extent

0.6 Linear metres (6 physical shelfmarks)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 3274, fols. 1-2].

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MSS. Eng. c. 3274-3279

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 9815

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence and papers of the journalist Arthur Mann (1876-1972). Mann's papers include material relating to the Yorkshire Post, his membership of the BBC's Board of Governors, and the Observer.

Biographical / Historical

Arthur Mann (1876-1972) was a journalist. He edited the Evening Standard, where he started the 'Londoner's Diary', 1915-19, and the Yorkshire Post, 1919-39. In 1941 he arbitrated in the dispute between the Observer and J.L. Garvin, and served as a Trustee from 1951 until his resignation over the paper's criticism of the government's handling of the Suez crisis. Between 1941 and 1946 he was a member of the BBC's Board of Governors. Further details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.