Records of Lynn Proofing Co Ltd, textile proofing company, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGD 248/3
- Dates of Creation:1916-1973
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- Physical Description:0.2 metres
Scope and Content
- Ledgers 1939-1964
- Journals and registers 1901-1973
Administrative / Biographical History
Lynn Proofing Co was incorporated as a limited liability company as Lynn Proofing Co Ltd in 1916 with a share capital of £3000. The first directors of the company were D G Moodie, A M Cameron, A W Alexander and E J R Stollery. Mr D G Moodie was elected as Chairman of the company. It appears that the company was a subsidiary of Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd , canvas and plastic good manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland, as the first meetings of the company were held at the offices at 21 Bishop Street, Anderston, Glasgow. The registered office of the company was initially Netherlee Mills, Cathcart, Glasgow but soon reverted back to the Head Office of Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd at 356 Amulree Street, Glasgow. By 1968, Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd were the chief shareholders in Lynn Proofing Co Ltd . The company was still active in 1984 .
Arrangement
The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Permanent loan : Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd : Kelburn Business Park, Port Glasgow: 1988
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) 31089) and London (NRA31089)
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Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures
Custodial History
Held by Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd, canvas and plastic goods manufacturers, Glasgow
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
UGD 248/1 Records of Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd, canvas and plastic goods manufacturers
UGD 248/2 Records of James McIlwraith & Co Ltd, railway wagon cover and canvas manufacturers
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Additional Information
This material is original
Compiled by Alison Adlard, Archives Assistant, February 2003
No alterations made to date
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