Collection of Scottish Transport ephemera
- Reference:GB 248 UGD 285
- Dates of Creation:1868-1990
- Name of Creator:
- Physical Description:0.2 metresThere are no physical characteristics that affect the use of this material
Scope and Content
The collection contains material relating to shipping, railways, bicycles, general transport, cars and trams.
Shipping records include:
- Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd brochures 1904-1913, 1973
- Published articles relating to individual ferries, steamers and shipbuilders 1866-1988
- Postcards of ships and docks 20th century
Railway records including:
- Postcards of steam trains and locomotives 1906, 1990
- Published article on the Glasgow, Barrhead & Kilmarnock Joint Railway 20th century
Tram records including: historical notes and leaflets 1962
Car and motoring records including: Royal Scottish Automobile Club pamphlets 1960
Bicycle records:
- Catalogue 1954
- Postcard 1946
General transport records including:
- timetables 1960-1967
- Postcards 20th century
Administrative / Biographical History
The collection consists of a variety of ephemeral items relating to transport around Scotland and helps to chart its development.
Arrangement
This material is arranged into six series as described in the scope and content note
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
The collection forms six series brought together from a variety of sources prior to the introduction of formal accessioning procedures
Other Finding Aids
Digital file level list available in searchroom.
Alternative Form Available
No known copies
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the University Archivist
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use & condition of documents
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures
Custodial History
Unknown
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
No related material
Bibliography
No known publications using this material
Additional Information
This material is a mixture of originals and copies. The location of the originals of these copies is unknown
Revised by David Powell, Hub Project Archivist, 17 December 2002
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