Records of James Reid Press Agency, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGC 091
- Dates of Creation:c.1940s-1980s
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:1.32 metres
Scope and Content
- Photographic enlargements, including those which were entered into competitions by James Reid c.1940s-1960s
- Photographs taken by James Reid, including portraits, and many topics such as sport, fashion, weddings and transport c.1940s-1960s
- Records relating to the business of James Reid, including, receipts, business cards, and reply envelopes c.1970s-1980s
- Various negatives of wide-ranging topics taken by James Reid, including scenery, weddings, fashion, and portraits c.1950s-1980s
Administrative / Biographical History
James Reid first became involved in photography during WW II when he worked as a machinist for Rolls Royce. He went on to take over the running of the Lyceum Studio in Govan Road, Glasgow, Scotland in 1946 . But because the studio was liable to flood due to its close proximity to the River Clyde, James Reid gave up the Lyceum Studio and went in to freelance photography work. He then established the James Reid Press Agency , where he was registered as an Incorporated Photographer in 1958 , and specialised in commerical, portraiture and wedding photographs. The main office was located in Paisley Road West, Glasgow, Scotland.
Arrangement
The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Deposit: Edith Hornall: 2003
Other Finding Aids
Digital file level list available in searchroom
Alternative Form Available
No known copies
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
Unknown
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
No related material
Location of Originals
This material is original
Bibliography
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Additional Information
Fonds level description created by Andrew Thomson, Hub Project Archivist, 21 January 2005
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