University of Dundee Archives

A sheet of newspaper reprinted from 'Evening Telegraph', Dundee

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Item
24 June 1954

Consists of articles relating to the founding of G.L.Wilson, in particular regards to G. L. Wilson the founder of the store.

The Dundee Advertiser

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18 February 1919

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

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 and Post

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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. The Evening Post, Dundee.

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Item
January 1905

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Includes a large advertisment for G.L.Wilson titled, 'A Big Sale of Really Good Things Cheap at G.L.Wilson's, 'The Corner''.

The Evening Telegraph and Post, Dundee.

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8 June 1915

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Includes advertisment for G.L.Wilson entitled, 'Girls Dresses'.

Advertisments and newspaper cuttings.

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Series
1905-1970

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Newspaper Dundee Advertiser, 2nd Edition

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Item
30 November 1915

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Includes an advertisment on the last page for the 'Last Week of the 'Opportune Sale' at G.L.Wilson'.

Advertisments and Newspaper cuttings regarding the store

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Sub-series
1905-1970

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

The Evening Telegraph and Post

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Item
19 January 1916

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Includes advertisment for G.L.Wilson entitled, 'Fur wraps and Fur Sets'.

Price Lists

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n.d

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Smyth and Company (Limited) Price Lists for Real Balbriggen Hosiery

Finance

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Item
1953

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Statement of percentages for year ended 7th January 1953.

Finance

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Item
1982-1995

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Book of bills payable and bills received.

Tissue bags and wrapping paper

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Item
c 1917-1950

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

with G. L Wilson logo. Varying sizes.

Store catalogues.

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Sub-series
1900-1960

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Finance

MS 188/1/1
Sub-series
1982-1995

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Book of bills payable and bills recieved, receiable bills had been turned into payable bills.

Documents relating to the store.

MS 188/1
Series
1893-1995

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Finance

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Item
1953-1956

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Folder originally entitled 'Bonus the Wilson Partnership' containing information on the staff bonus scheme, the finances and the running of the store, as well as a photograph and notes from a management training course, copies of a poem by John Wilson. Has been put in new folder.

Finance

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1952-1956

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Various items relating to finance turn-over, advertising, property maintence (not originally filed together)

Finance

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Item
1893

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Receipts for Cupar Fife, 'Bot. of G.L Wilson, General draper and outfitter.

Poems-notes, memos and other items

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Item
1909-1960/70

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

relating to staff training and running the store, including G.L Wilson maxims.

Show home material

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Item
1951

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Bundle relating to a show home designed by G.L Wilson contains a leaflet advertising it, a letter from 'Store Magazine' requesting information and pictures of the show home, a letter from Basil Wilson replying and 6 photos of the show home.

Miscellaneous envelopes

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6 May 1935

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Envelopes from the store including one with the inscription 'A Jubilee Gift'. From Mr John and Mr Garnett Wilson, 6th May 1935' and consumer rationing order.

Store plan