Papers of T M Service (fl.1889-fl.1939) director of William Beardmore & Co Ltd, steel and iron manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGD 127
- Dates of Creation:1901-1916
- Name of Creator:
- Physical Description:0.4 metres (3 volumes and 1 envelope)There are no physical characteristics or technical requirements that affect the use of this material.
Scope and Content
- Catalogues 1910
- Photographs 1901-1916
- Drawings of Beardmore aircraft engines, undated
Administrative / Biographical History
T Service joined the firm of William Beardmore & Co Ltd , steel manufacturers and engineers, Glasgow, Scotland, as a junior chemist in 1889 , subsequently transferring to the armour department. Prior to the First World War he became manager of this department and helped the company gain the credit for developing the British Army tank. He was appointed a director of the company in 1939 .
Arrangement
This material is arranged chronologically
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Deposit : daughter of T M Service
Other Finding Aids
Digital file level list available in searchroom.
Manual file level list available at the National Registers of Archives in Edinburgh (NRA(S)2205) and London (NRA14667)
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 normal procedures
Custodial History
These records were kept by TM Service's family until they were deposited at the University by his daughter.
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
GB 248 UGD 100 Records of William Beardmore & Co Ltd
Material in other repositories: no material related by provenance
Bibliography
No known publications using this material
Additional Information
GB 248 UGD 127/4-7 are photocopies. The location of the originals of these copies is unknown.
Revised by David Powell, Hub Project Archivist, 13 May 2002
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