Records of MacFarlane Lang & Co Ltd, 1817-1948, biscuit manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 DC 059
- Dates of Creation:1887-1948
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.13 linear metres
Scope and Content
- Financial papers, including valuations, papers concerning stocks and shares, minutes of agreements and sales 1887-1948.
Administrative / Biographical History
The business began as Langs bakery in 1817, before becoming MacFarlane Lang in 1841. The first biscuit factory opened in 1886, and changed its name to MacFarlane Lang & Co in the same year. The business then opened a factory in Fulham, London in 1903, and in 1904 became MacFarlane Lang & Co Ltd. In 1948 it formed United Biscuits Ltd along with McVitie and Price.
Arrangement
The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
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Other Finding Aids
See also University of Glasgow Collections
Digital file level list available in searchroom
Manual file level list available at the National Registers of Archives in Edinburgh (NRA(S) 2862) and London (NRA 21083 Glasgow Univ)
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
Unknown
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
GB 234 GD381/2: Macfarlane, Lang & Co., Ltd (1880-1969) - publicity material, price lists, production and other records
Location of Originals
This material is original
Subjects
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