University of Dundee Archives

MS 188/4/1/7
Item
18 February 1919

The first page is mostly to do with the country and the world as a whole, assessing the threat of Bolshevism. On page 8 there is an advert by G.L.Wilson, 'Sail Priced Raincoats'.

The Evening Telegraph

MS 188/4/1/8
Item
8 March 1934

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Includes a story entitled, 'The Man Who Built 'The Corner' focusing on G. L.Wilson himself.

The Evening Telegraph and Post

MS 188/4/1/9
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6 February 1939

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

The main story is about the uncovering of an IRA plot. On the back is an advertisment for G. L.Wilson the 'Red Seal' sale.

Newspaper articles relating to the Wilson Family.

MS 188/4/2
Sub-series
1914-1960

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

The Evening Telegraph and Post

MS 188/4/2/1
Item
21 October 1914

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Includes an article about the marriage of Mr John Wilson and Miss Alison Gibb.

The Courier.

MS 188/4/2/2
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22 October 1914

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Includes an article about the marriage between Miss Alison Gibb and Mr John Wilson, who were married the day before.

Newspaper clipping.

MS 188/4/2/3
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c 1932

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Obituary of Gavin Laurie Wilson who died 18 October 1932.

Newspaper clipping.

MS 188/4/2/4
Item
c 1932

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Includes obituary with biography of Gavin Laurie Wilson.

Selection of newspaper cuttings.

MS 188/4/2/5
Item
c 1932

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Contains pages 1 and 2 and 11 and 12 of the Courier and Advertiser, Wednesday March 19th 1960. Most of the paper contains classified ads, with a few stories on page 2. On the back page there is a wedding announcement for 'Shaw-Wilson' which was the marriage of Miss Shelia Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs D Wilson of Monifieth..

Newspaper clipping: Scottish motor rally

MS 188/4/2/6
Item
c 1940

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Personal documents of the Wilson family

MS 188/5
Series
1878-1976

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Personal documents of the Wilson family

MS 188/5/1
Item
1878

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Book entitled 'The life of a Dundee draper, containing various sketches of those connected with the trade in Dundee'. Dundee: Printed by WM. Kidd, 112 Nethergate, 1878

Personal documents of the Wilson family

MS 188/5/2
Item
1929

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Motor car license, for John Wilson of 73 Commercial Street Dundee. Dated 9 May 1929 until 8 May 1930

Personal documents of the Wilson Family

MS 188/5/3
Item
November 1932

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Booklet: St Fillan's Church of Scotland, Newport Fife. Congregational Record. Includes tribute to the late Mr G.L.Wilson.

Personal documents of the Wilson family

MS 188/5/4
Item
1944

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Ardeer I.C.I News Number 20. monthly circular,mentions a Mr Adam Wilson but not sure of relation. Possible photo of J.Basil Wilson.

Personal documents of the Wilson Family

MS 188/5/5
Item
24 May 1945

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Booklet entitled 'I.C.I.'s Technical Achievements during the war. A report of the speech by the Rt Hon. Lord McGowan at the annual meeting of Imperial Chemical Industries Limited, held on May 24 1945, at Grosvenor House, W.1. 'On the top right hand corner of the booklet someone has written J.Basil Wilson.

Personal documents of the Wilson family