Company files

Scope and Content

Files consist mainly of internal and external correspondence covering matters such as the daily running of branches; visits to various branches in both the UK and abroad; product testing; production and production costs; accounts; sales and orders; property and leases; trademarks and patents; the history of the company; and correspondence with other organisations and companies regarding contracts, competition, investment opportunities and bereavement. Also includes proof and illistrations for the published history of the company titled "The Gourock".

Administrative / Biographical History

Files compiled by the company in the daily running of the business.

Other Finding Aids

Related Material

For more letters and correspondence, see GB 248 UGD 042/2, "Letter books and loose letters".