Papers of W.J. Cooper (b.1902), personnel manager

Records relating to Cooper's career and interests.

William Joseph Cooper was born in London, 4th October, 1902. During the period covered by these records he held the following posts: labour manager at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Bridgend, Oct 1941-Sep 1943; personnel and welfare controller at the Ministry of Aircraft Production factory run by Morris Motors in Llanelly, Sep 1943-1947; personnel manager at Morris Motors Limited, Radiators Branch, Osberton Works, Oxford, 1947-Dec 1948; labour manager for the Rover Company Ltd at Lode Lane, Solihull and at Acocks Green, Sep 1949-1967, when he also became involved in the Birmingham Association of the Engineering and Allied Employers' National Federation. He was also a keen sportsman, playing cricket, soccer and bowls. He died in 1981.

Reference: MSS.426/7 and letter in MSS.426/2.

This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/

This collection was deposited in the Centre by Cooper's daughter in 2001.

Link to full catalogue: http://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/CPR

Further deposits are not expected.