J Jane James Collection of Receipts

Scope and Content

Receipt from Evans and Short, Printers, Publishers, Bookbinders and General Stationers, Tonypandy. Receipt from George Oliver Footwear Ltd [Cardiff]

Administrative / Biographical History

Evans and Short were established in [1862] by George Evans and William Charles Short. They had two shops one in Tonypandy and one in Treorchy. In 1905 the partnership was dissolved. George Evans continued to trade at the Tonypandy premises keeping the original name of Evans and Short. William Short continued to trade at the Treorchy premises under the name of Short and Co.

George Oliver Footwear Ltd was established in Leicester but had branches throughout Wales and South West England.

Arrangement

Order at time of deposit retained.

Access Information

No restrictions.

Other Finding Aids

A detailed catalogue is available online

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Good condition

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Laura Russell for Glamorgan Archives

Conditions Governing Use

Normal Glamorgan Archives conditions apply.

Appraisal Information

All records which meet the collection policy of Glamorgan Archives have been retained.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.