Records of House of Fraser plc, department store retailers, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 FRAS
- Dates of Creation:c1800-2000
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:132 metres
Scope and Content
The online catalogue for the House of Fraser Archive is available at www.housefraserarchive.ac.uk
Administrative / Biographical History
In 1849, James Arthur and Hugh Fraser opened a drapery store specialising in silk, linens and woollens. They rented premises for the store on the first floor of a mansion at the corner of Buchanan Street and Argyle Street in Glasgow, Scotland. From this company came House of Fraser Ltd, which continues, in 2011, to trade from premises in Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
Over the course of its 160 year history, the House of Fraser expanded into one of Britain's largest and most successful department store retailers. Through the acquisition of other retailers, House of Fraser gained a presence in towns and cities the length and breadth of the United Kingdom.
Full details of the history of House of Fraser and its subsidiary companies can be found through the online catalogue available at www.housefraserarchive.ac.uk
Arrangement
The House of Fraser Archive has been arranged according to a functional, series-based system.
Access Information
Access to certain records within this collection is restricted in accordance with data protection legislation as they contain information about potentially living individuals. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Acquisition Information
Records transferred from House of Fraser plc in 1979.
Other Finding Aids
See also University of Glasgow Collections
Online catalogue available www.housefraserarchive.ac.uk
Previous finding aids for the collection available from Archive Services, first edition dated 1980s, second edition dated 2002.
Alternative Form Available
No known copies
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
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures.
Custodial History
Prior to deposit with the University of Glasgow, the House of Fraser Archive held by the creator.
Accruals
Accruals expected.
Related Material
GB 2350 Records of Harrods Ltd (Harrods Company Archive, London, England)
Location of Originals
This material is original
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