Records of Robert Hutchison & Co Ltd, maltsters, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 RH
- Dates of Creation:1855-1972
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.56 linear metres
Scope and Content
The collection consists of personal papers and corporate records relating to Robert Hutchison & Co Ltd. Includes:
- Financial records,1894-1965;
- Production records, 1912-1972;
- Sales records, 1919-1930;
- Family papers, 1855-1904.
Administrative / Biographical History
In 1830, at the age of 21, Mr. Robert Hutchison opened an account in the name of Robert Hutchison and Company and began trading in wheat, barley oats, flax, butter and flour. Over time he became more and more involved in the grain aspect of the business and by 1845 the company had achieved great prosperity. He began to expand further afield and by 1856 the company owned all the land in East Kirkcaldy on which the present flour mill now stands. The company now operates as Carr's Flour Hutchisons. The company's website can be found at https://carrsflour.co.uk/ourstory/
Arrangement
The material is arranged according to the Scottish Brewing Archive classification scheme used within all SBA collections.
Access Information
Access to certain records within this collection may be restricted or closed for reasons of customer, commercial or third-party confidentiality. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Acquisition Information
Unknown.
Other Finding Aids
See also University of Glasgow Collections
Digital file list available in searchroom.
Alternative Form Available
No known copies of this material
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
Custody of the Scottish Brewing Archive was transferred to Glasgow University Archive Services in 2008.
Accruals
None expected.
Related Material
- GB 173 Robert Hutchison & Co Ltd publicity brochures (1980s) and photographs can be found at Suffolk Record Office, Ipswich Branch.
Location of Originals
This material is original
Subjects
Corporate Names
Geographical Names