Records of Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd, canvas and plastic goods manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGD 248/1
- Dates of Creation:1920-1977
- Name of Creator:
- Physical Description:1.1 metres
Scope and Content
- Ledgers 1920-1964
- Cashbooks 1950-1971
- Journals 1924-1976
- Records relating to associated companies 1924-1977
Administrative / Biographical History
Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd , canvas and plastic goods manufacturers, were incorporated in 1898 . By 1916, the company had offices at 21 Bishop Street, Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland, and later at 356 Amulree Street, Glasgow. In both places they were host to the meetings of Lynn Proofing Co Ltd , textile proofers, Glasgow, and by 1968 held major shares in that company. By 1968 Vango (Scotland) Ltd was a subsidiary of Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd . The company was still active in 2003 at Kelburn Business Park, Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, Scotland.
Arrangement
The material is arranged in to series as shown in the scope and content. Within series, items are generally arranged chronologically.
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Permanent loan : Andrew Mitchell & Co Ltd : Kelburn Business Park, Port Glasgow : 1988 : ACCN 0095
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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Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the University Archivist
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Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures
Custodial History
Received directly from creators
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
GB 248 UGD 248/2 Records of James McIlwraith & Co Ltd, railway wagon cover and canvas manufacturers
GB 248 UGD248/3 Records of Lynn Proofing & Co Ltd, textile proofing company
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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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