University of Dundee Archives

In favour of James Wilson, candlemaker, 1845. Also letter, [12] September, 1908, McClure, Naismith, Brodie & Co., Glasgow, to [James Wilson, woollen manufacturer]. Regards production of the lair certificate as requirement for opening the lair for the interment of Miss [ ] Wilson. [2pp]

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Note, 'Rents Owing'

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1858

Part of Wilson Family Papers

A note of rents owing by named tenants in Nelson Street and West Street [Glasgow], 1858, with, on reverse, circular letter, 14 May, 1852, Morrison's Court, Argyle Street, Glasgow, by James Wilson, announces that he is retiring and has sold his business to James Stedman.

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Glasgow Burgess ticket

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21 March, 1823

Part of Wilson Family Papers

In favour of James Wilson, cooper, Pollokshaws.

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Pollokshaws Burgess ticket.

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21 March 1823

Part of Wilson Family Papers

In favour of James Wilson, merchant, Glasgow (son of James Wilson, cooper).

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Membership card in favour of James Wilson

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1829, 1836

Part of Wilson Family Papers

Of the Glasgow Candle and Soap Makers' Society, 1829, and the Grocers Company of Glasgow, 1836.

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Rules and By-laws

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Part of Wilson Family Papers

MS 82/2/2/1 - 1892; MS 82/2/2/2 - 1906.

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Certificate of Admission.

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1893

Part of Wilson Family Papers

To the Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow, in favour of William Primrose Wilson, woollen manufacturer,

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Letters from L. Davies, Croydon and Anerley

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1911

Part of Wilson Family Papers

Relate to bereavement, support and encouragement.

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Letters from Nancy Wilson, "Heathcote", Surrey, and "Barnaigh", Alva.

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1907-1925

Part of Wilson Family Papers

Includes letters from Margaret Wilson, 1927-1928.

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Jotter containing various reminiscences

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1966

Part of Wilson Family Papers

"Cycles and cycling", "Motor cars" and on loose pages "Then and Now", which refers to different subjects.

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Howard lectures on Polyphase Electric Working. A.C. Eborall.

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1902

Part of Wilson Family Papers

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Loose leaf book containing Wilson family papers

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1902-1953

Part of Wilson Family Papers

Wilson family tree 32 pages of Manuscript reminiscences of Alexander Steven Wilson. [MS] Written c.1952-1953 about his personal and business life. Personal correspondence of A.S. Wilson during his period working in Nürnberg in 1902-1904; 7 Wilson family photographs [removed to MS 82/9/7]. c.1902-1950.

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Three published booklets of aspects of company drill.

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1915-1917

Part of Wilson Family Papers

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A.S. Wilson's notebook

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c 1917

Part of Wilson Family Papers

With descriptions of rifle, fine discipline training etc.

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Isobel Wilson's Will.

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1949

Part of Wilson Family Papers

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Envelope: Preference Share Certificates: business correspondence, loans, dividends etc. 1949-1963.

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1949-1963

Part of Wilson Family Papers

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"Peter's letters" - letters written by Isobel Johnson Wilson, on behalf of Peter Sidney Steven Wilson, to her mother in London.

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1927-1928

Part of Wilson Family Papers

Includes: 4 March, 1928. "I went into a shop and got my hair cut. Mummy said it was a turning point in my life. I left babyhood in the shop and came out a boy".

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William Primrose Wilson.