Letter book, 1915-1933; private ledger, 1892 1945; papers relating to lease and development of land at Dudhope Park, 1895 1955.
Alexander Henderson & Son Ltd, Spinners, Dundee
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- Dates of Creation1795-1955
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description0.18 linear metres
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Administrative / Biographical History
Alexander Henderson & Son Ltd, Spinners were a jute-spinning firm based in Dundee, Scotland. The company was established in 1833. Their centre of operations was the South Dudhope Works in the city’s Smellie’s Lane. By 1865 the Works included a mill and a factory, the latter housing some 85 power looms. The company eventually became a subsidiary of Low Brothers & Co (Dundee) Ltd, and was included in that company’s amalgamation with Don Brothers, Buist & Co Ltd in 1960.
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The records were deposited by the Don & Low (Holdings) Ltd. between 1988 and 2001.
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