This collection contains:
- Correspondence, 1924
- Material relating to the retirement of James David Paterson, 1938
- Material relating to the memorial stones, n.d.
- Photographs, 1926-1938
Papers relating to the Paterson family in Gourepore
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- ReferenceGB 254 MS 274
- Dates of Creation1924-1938
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description0.15 linear meters
- Digital Materials
James D. Paterson, MS 274/4/3/5
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
In the early 1920s James David Paterson and his wife moved from Arbroath to India where he became manager of the Gourepore Jute Mill and was very well respected by his staff. While in India the Patersons had three children, James, Ian and Elfriede.
Arrangement
Records are arranged chronologically within series.
Access Information
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act and any other appropriate legislation.
Acquisition Information
The depositor was Elfriede Paterson's neighbour; who came into possession of the items after Dr Paterson died; however, apparently Dr Paterson had been agreeable to an earlier suggestion that the items be deposited in the University of Dundee.
Other Finding Aids
Descriptive list.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Paper and photographs.
Archivist's Note
Fonds level description compiled by Jennifer Johnstone, Archive Trainee, June 2009.
Custodial History
The items were accumulated by the Paterson family while in India and eventually were brought back to the United Kingdom and ended up in the possession of Dr Elfriede Paterson who was the daughter of James Paterson.