- Ledgers, 1924-1977;
- Minute books, 1924-1974;
- Reports and accounts, 1925-1981;
- Correspondence, 1925-1970;
- Register of seals, 1925-1971;
- Journals, 1954-1975;
- Papers relating to the merger with Rothschild Investment Trust plc, 1069-1982;
- Cash book, 1972-1974;
- Agenda book, 1975-1977.
Records of Great Northern Investment Trust Ltd, investment trust company, Glasgow, Scotland
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- Dates of Creation1924-1982
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description2.6 metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Great Northern Investment Trust Ltd was incorporated on 31 October 1924 with registered offices at 154 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland. In 1969, it merged with the Home & Foreign Investment Trust Ltd, Edinburgh, Scotland, with whom it already shared directors. In 1970, it merged with the Clyde & Mersey Investment Trust Ltd before merging again in 1982 with the Rothschild Investment Trust to become R I T & Great Northern plc. In 1984 R I T & Great Northern plc joined Charterhouse Group International, investment bankers, New York.
Arrangement
The material has been arranged into nine series as described in the scope and content section.
Access Information
No access for legal, business or commercial purposes without the prior written permission of R I T & Great Northern plc.
Acquisition Information
Loan : R I T & Great Northern plc : 1982
Note
Fonds level description compiled by Jenny Cooknell, Assistant Archivist, 9 August 1999. Revised by David Powell, Hub Project Archivist, 7 May 2002.
Other Finding Aids
File list available by request to the Duty Archivist
Alternative Form Available
No known copies.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
None which affect the use of this material.
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the University Archivist. Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use & condition of documents.
In addition R I T & Great Northern plc must be consulted over any reproduction for publication. Any work based on the use of this material, which is intended for publication, must be submitted to R I T & Great Northern plc prior to that publication and a copy of the final version must be lodged with them.
Appraisal Information
The material has been appraised in line with normal procedures.
Custodial History
Received directly from creators.
Accruals
None expected.
Location of Originals
This material is original.
Bibliography
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