Papers of W G Scott, fl 1900-1914, test driver and engineer
- Reference:GB 248 UGC 179
- Dates of Creation:c1905-1914
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.1 metres
Scope and Content
- 11 Plate glass negatives of Argyll Works, Alexandria, c1905-1914.
Administrative / Biographical History
W G Scott was a test driver and engineer for Argylls Motor Limited (later Argylls Limited), at their works in Alexandria. Following the collapse of the firm in 1914, he went on to be a test driver at Brooklands Motor Course, Weybridge, Surrey, later moving to Nairn to work with MacRae & Dick.
Arrangement
Arranged in line with original order .
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Gift : C Gideon Scott : April 2007
Other Finding Aids
Digital file level list available in searchroom.
Alternative Form Available
No known copies
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
None which affect the use of this material
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Archivist.
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures
Custodial History
Held by C G Scott, nephew of W G Scott, prior to transfer to Glasgow University Archive Services
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
GB 248 UGD 103, Papers of Thomas W Burt, c1880s-1920s, consulting engineer, Scotland.
Location of Originals
This material is original
Bibliography
No known publications using this material
Additional Information
Description compiled in line with the following international standards: International Council on Archives, ISAD(G) Second Edition, September 1999and National Council on Archives, Rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names
Scotland is the location of all place names in the administrative/biographical history element, unless otherwise stated.
Fonds level description compiled by Clare Paterson, Assistant Archivist (Business Collections) -- January 2008.
Catalogue amended and enhanced by Kath Roper-Caldbeck, cataloguing volunteer, 19th June 2018.
Subjects
Personal Names
Corporate Names
Geographical Names