Buist Spinning Co. Ltd. Dundee
- Reference:GB 254 MS 71
- Dates of Creation:1874-1979
- Name of Creator:
- Physical Description:1.40 linear metres
Scope and Content
Minutes 1900-1978; register of members, transfers, shares and annual summaries 1900-1978; financial papers 1874-1979; wages records 1957-1968; stock books, jute purchases and sales 1926-1979; news cuttings, mainly from the Kidderminster Shuttle, relating to the British jute industry 1900-1932.
Administrative / Biographical History
The Buist Spinning Co Ltd was incorporated in 1900 and based in Dundee. It took over the business of Laing Bros & Co, jute spinners and power loom linen manufacturers of Stobswell Works, established since the mid 19th century. The Buist Spinning Co Ltd became a subsidiary company of Tay Textiles in 1978 and went into voluntary liquidation in 1979.
Arrangement
Usually chronological within series.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
The records were deposited by the company in 1979 and 1980
Note
The Buist Spinning Co Ltd was incorporated in 1900 and based in Dundee. It took over the business of Laing Bros & Co, jute spinners and power loom linen manufacturers of Stobswell Works, established since the mid 19th century. The Buist Spinning Co Ltd became a subsidiary company of Tay Textiles in 1978 and went into voluntary liquidation in 1979.
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
The records are on paper
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Gary Smith
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Additional Information
Published
Catalogued
MS 71
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