Records of Glegg and Thomson Limited, Iron Merchants and General Ironmongers, Aberdeen
- Reference:GB 230 DD1189
- Dates of Creation:1899 - 1980
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:12 volumes
Scope and Content
Business and financial records of Glegg and Thomson. The collection also includes a minute book for the North of Scotland Iron Merchants Stockholders Association, of which James Cowan Glegg was secretary.
Administrative / Biographical History
The firm of Glegg and Thomson was established around 1850 by Robert Glegg and James Thomson. The firm is first listed in Post Office Directories in 1856. It passed to Robert's son James Cowan Glegg, then his son James L. Clegg and his sons Robert and Colin.
Originally based at 176 George Street, the company was later located at 255 and 259 George Street.
James Cowan Glegg was secretary of the North of Scotland Iron Merchants Stockholders Association.
Access Information
Open
Open for consultation at Old Aberdeen House, open Mon-Wed 9:30-12:30 and 13:30-16:30. It is advisable to make an appointment.
Other Finding Aids
Please see the Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives catalogue at https://archives.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CalmView/
Archivist's Note
Catalogued June 2019 by Katy Kavanagh.
Custodial History
Deposited by the widow of Colin Glegg in 2006.
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