- Ledgers 1802-1869
- Cash books 1818-1855
Records of George Outram & Co, printers, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference
- GB 248 UGD 026
- Dates of Creation
- 1802-1869
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 0.71 metresThere are no physical characteristics that affect the use of this material
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
George Outram & Co was the publisher and printer of The Glasgow Herald , The Bulletin (founded 1876), The Evening Times and a number of weekly periodicals. It was incorporated as a limited liability company, George Outram & Co Ltd , in 1903 . The firm were pioneers in the use of high-speed printing and installed new rotary presses in 1936 . The company still existed in 2002 although in a dormant state.
Arrangement
This material is arranged into two series as described in the scope and content note
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Gift : George Outram & Co Ltd, Glasgow : prior to 1966
Other Finding Aids
Digital file level list available in searchroom.
Manual file level list available at the National Registers of Archives in Edinburgh (NRA(S)1690) and London (NRA21664)
Alternative Form Available
No known copies
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
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with normal procedures
Custodial History
Records deposited with Economic History Department, Glasgow University, prior to 1966. Management of the collection transferred to Glasgow University Archives in 1975.
Accruals
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Additional Information
This material is original
Updated by Lesley Richmond , Acting Director, 3 March 2000
Updated by David Powell, Hub Project Archivist, 15 February 2002