Contains papers relating to the reprinting of classic works in the field of social and economic history. Contains references to: works considered for publication; Robert Owen; Dictionary of Labour Biography; Charles Bradlaugh pamphlets.

Papers comprise: correspondence; list of works; manuscript notes. Correspondents include: Gus Kelley; Henry Horowitz; Frederick Cheesman; Edmund Frow; Lee E. Grugel; Goldsmiths' Library; University of London Library; David Low; David Collis; Philip Larkin; Frank Graham.