Papers of John Russell McKellar, John Brown Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd employee, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 ACCN 2392
- Dates of Creation:1891-1970
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.15 linear metres
Scope and Content
- Company documents, Feb 1946
- McKellar's personal and family documents, 1891- c1930
- Correspondence, 1909- 1950
- Menu from The Imperial Room Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Jul 1939
- Cards, c1930s
- Programme, List of members and details of participating companies for the Autumn 1939 Meeting of The Institute of Metals, Glasgow, Sep 1939
- Photographs, c1920s- 1970s
- Newspaper cutting, May 1955
- Publications, 1905- 1939
- Films, c20th century
Administrative / Biographical History
John Russell McKellar (or MacKellar) was an employee of John Brown Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, and worked as a brass founder. In around 1908, the brass foundry within the yard was closed down. John McKellar then set up his own business with the promise of all the contract work for their yard.
Arrangement
Listed by box. Items are generally listed in their original order.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Received prior to the introduction of formal accessioning procedures.
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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
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Custodial History
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Accruals
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Related Material
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Location of Originals
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Subjects
Personal Names
Geographical Names