University of Dundee Archives

Store photographs

MS 188/6/1/8
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Early 20th century.

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Blown up photo of Nethergate, taken adjacent to the G.L.Wilson store. Can see the corner of the store. 30cm x 38cm

Store photographs

MS 188/6/1/3
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n.d

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Photograph of drawing of the G.L.Wilson store, the view is from accross the street

Store Photographs

MS 188/6/1/4
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Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Set of 9 photographs mounted on white card, pictures of both inside and outside the shop. All the photos have descriptions mainly structural comments on the practicality of the layout of the shop.

Store photographs

MS 188/6/1/9
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1950s

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Photograph albums of the Wilson store, displays, exhibitions including Christmas and the Diamond Jubilee scenes.

Store plan

MS 188/1/3/4
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n.d

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Ground floor plan of the store, titled 'Additions and Alterations on 'The Corner', Murraygate for G.L Wilson. Esq.

Summary list of collections

MS 188/1/3/10
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n.d.

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Typed list of records that had been in the posession of Helen O.Wilson, widow of John Basil Wilson, grandson of the founder of the firm.

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.

The Dundee Advertiser

MS 188/4/1/7
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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

MS 188/4/1/8
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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 188/4/1/6
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30 August 1918

Part of G.L. Wilson Department Store

Most of the articles relate to the First World War and in particular the Somme. There are adverts on the back pages, one of which is for 'The Good News' Sale by G.L.Wilson, 'The Corner', Dundee'.

The Evening Telegraph and Post