Colin Garrett papers
- Reference:GB 249 T-GAR
- Dates of Creation:1919-1976
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.5 metres
Scope and Content
Typescript and printed reports; lectures and articles by Garrett, illustrated with textile samples; photographs; correspondence; printed books.
Administrative / Biographical History
Colin Garrett, a textile engineer, of Southport, Lancashire, spent a lifetime working in the textile industry, involved in all aspects - bleaching, dyeing and testing. Garrett attended evening classes at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow c 1912-1915. During his career he lectured widely, contributed articles to the journals in his field and prepared reports on textile processes. He was employed with several Scottish firms including Lumsden and McKenzie of Almondbank, Perth and McNabs of Howwood, Renfrewshire.
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Acquisition Information
The papers were presented to the University of Strathclyde by Colin Garrett in July 1976.
Note
Colin Garrett, a textile engineer, of Southport, Lancashire, spent a lifetime working in the textile industry, involved in all aspects - bleaching, dyeing and testing. Garrett attended evening classes at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow c 1912-1915. During his career he lectured widely, contributed articles to the journals in his field and prepared reports on textile processes. He was employed with several Scottish firms including Lumsden and McKenzie of Almondbank, Perth and McNabs of Howwood, Renfrewshire.
Other Finding Aids
Item level typed list available in reading room.
Archivist's Note
Created by Victoria Peters, December 2009.
Additional Information
published
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