John Mathewson Nairn Esquire

• Reference:GB 254 MS 144
• Dates of Creation:8 November 1912
• Name of Creator:
  John Mathewson Nairn
• Physical Description:
  1 item (470 mm x 615 mm).

• Scope and Content

  Illuminated address presented by the workers of Ann Street Works, Dundee, 1912.

• Administrative / Biographical History

  John Mathewson Nairn was born in Dundee, the son of William Nairn, merchant. He trained as an engineer, working in Glasgow, and later at sea on one of the Anchor Line steamers. After returning to Dundee he was employed by Messrs David Low & Co at Ann Street Works, rising to manager, and in 1898, on the death of David Low, he became sole proprietor of the company. Nairn was elected a town councillor in 1899, serving on several committees, and later became a magistrate. In addition, he was an office bearer of Hilltown UF Church and president of the Dundee Horticultural Society. He died on 22 October 1919 at the age of 62.

• Arrangement

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• Access Information

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• Acquisition Information

  Unknown

• Note

  John Mathewson Nairn was born in Dundee, the son of William Nairn, merchant. He trained as an engineer, working in Glasgow, and later at sea on one of the Anchor Line steamers. After returning to Dundee he was employed by Messrs David Low & Co at Ann Street Works, rising to manager, and in 1898, on the death of David Low, he became sole proprietor of the company. Nairn was elected a town councillor in 1899, serving on several committees, and later became a magistrate. In addition, he was an office bearer of Hilltown UF Church and president of the Dundee Horticultural Society. He died on 22 October 1919 at the age of 62.

• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  The record is on paper

• Archivist's Note

  Description compiled by Kenneth Baxter

• Conditions Governing Use

  Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

• Accruals

  Not expected

• Additional Information

  Published

  Catalogued

  MS 144