Identity area
Reference code
MS 196
Title
G. C. Taylor and Son, sail and rope makers, Jamaica Works, Dundee
Date(s)
- 1968 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
0.01 linear metres
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
G. C. Taylor and Son, sail and rope makers, was founded in 1884 by George Taylor. In 1906 Jamaica Works, Dundee, was acquired by the company. In 1920 the company was sold to Boase Spinning Co.
Repository
Archival history
Unknown
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Short history of the firm (founded 1884) and of the early life and previous business ventures of George Taylor from 1836, with related notes, by I.B.C. T[aylor], 1968. Refers to acquisition of Jamaica Works in 1906, diversification into the manufacture of tarpaulins, effects of World War 1 and sale of firm to the Boase Spinning Co. in 1920. [Typescript] [8pp].
Accruals
Not expected
System of arrangement
Records are arranged chronologically within series.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions. Clinical information is closed for 100 years.
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The records are on paper
Finding aids
Descriptive list.
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Alternative identifier(s)
Previous
MS 15/145
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Description control area
Description identifier
MS 196
Rules and/or conventions used
Description compiled in line with the following standards: International Council on Archives, ISAD(G) General International Standard Archival Description; International Council on Archives, ISAAR(CPF): International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons, and Families; National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997
Status
Catalogued
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English