Contains papers relating to the publication of editions of articles on selected topics reprinted from 19th century journals. Contains references to: content; format; introduction by Saville to one volume on working conditions in the nineteenth century; volumes on subjects including urban problems, poverty, population theory, trade unionism, condition of the working classes, health, working conditions.

Papers comprise: correspondence; typescript outline of project; typescript synopsis of one volume; lists of articles on various subjects. Correspondents include: L. Stapley of the BBC; E.M.M. Carter; Ann Harroway; Judith Gurney; Keith Neild.