Press cuttings [photocopied], mainly from D.C. Thomson newspapers

• Reference:GB 254 MS 112/2/2
• Dates of Creation:1914-1960s
• Name of Creator:
  James Thomson
• Physical Description:
  1 folder

• Scope and Content

  Includes: Photograph of Caird Hall foundation stone being laid, 10 July 1914. Items concerning visit of Prince of Wales to Dundee, to open the Caird Hall, 26 October 1923, and his meetings with James Thomson at Logie Housing Scheme and Caird Hall; "Royal cigarette end". "Threat to take city to the Court of Session: Mr Thomson's explanation to the Town Council". Concerns payment of architects for Logie and Taybank housing schemes. 1920s. Article from Catholic Herald praising Thomson and his vision. 11 July 1925. Cuttings concerning death of Mr Thomson, 11 November 1927. Obituaries outlining his life and achievements. "Dundee buildings to be cleared away"; with photograph (includes Town House); and cuttings about local housing problems, 1928. "It's not the end of the runway yet!": leading article on plans for a Dundee airport, with reference to Thomson's original proposals. 1960s.

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• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  Paper. May require conservation

• Archivist's Note

  Description compiled by Mary Young, Jan 2007

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• Additional Information

  Published

• Subjects

  Urban environment