Records of Egyptian Phosphate Co Ltd, phosphate rock traders, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGD 283; DC 034/1-64
- Dates of Creation:1910-1967
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.8 linear metres
Scope and Content
UGD 283 contains:
- Balance sheets, 1916-1934
DC 34/1-64 includes:
- Memorandum and articles of association; directors' report, 1914
- Balance sheets and accounts, 1914-1962
- Correspondence, 1910, 1913, 1949-1959
- Liquidation papers, 1963-1967
- Accounting records, 1951-1961
- Share records, 1957
- Annual reports and accounts, 1946-1960
Administrative / Biographical History
In 1910, an agreement was reached between Andrew White Crookson, a merchant of Glasgow, Scotland, and the solicitor Timothy Warren, also of Glasgow to incorporate the business known as Andrew White Crookson, mining company, Glasgow, as the Egyptian Phosphate Co Ltd. The incorporation took place in that year. The company was formed to allow further prospecting for phosphate, coal, iron and other ores in Egypt where Andrew White Crookson already had interests. Andrew White Crookson was chairman and managing director of the company until his death in 1934 and he had also been manager of Crookson Brothers Ltd mining company, London, England, with his brother. The company traded through the early 20th century, surviving both wars and the Suez crisis. In 1963, the company entered into voluntary liquidation, finally being dissolved in 1967.
Arrangement
The material is split between two reference numbers: UGD 283 and DC34/1-64. The material is arranged into series as shown in the scope and content, divided between these two references.
Access Information
Access to records within this collection is open, however an appointment may be required. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Acquisition Information
Deposit : Grahams, Rintoul & Co : Glasgow : 21 June 1968
Other Finding Aids
See also University of Glasgow Collections
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Alternative Form Available
No known copies
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Applications for permission to quote should be sent to Archives and Special Collections, please email: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures
Custodial History
Held by J H Calder MacLeod, company chairman, and then retained by the liquidator for one year prior to deposit
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
GB 248 DC 034 Papers of J H Calder MacLeod, businessman, Glasgow
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