Papers of Alexander J B Gardiner, 1929-, engineering graduate, University of Glasgow, Scotland

Scope and Content

  • Lecture notebooks, 1946-1950.

Administrative / Biographical History

Alexander J B Gardiner was born 17 July 1929 in Paisley, Renfrewshire. He was educated at Paisley Grammar School. He studied engineering at the University of Glasgow 1946-1950. He took classes in Maths, Natural Philosophy, Drawing, General Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Heat Engines, Design, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Mechanical Designs. After graduating BSc in 1950 he became a mechanical engineer and lived in Paisley.

Arrangement

The collection has been arranged chronologically by subject.

Access Information

Open

Acquisition Information

Gift : George Gardiner : 1979 : ACCN 0072

Other Finding Aids

Digital file level list available in searchroom

Alternative Form Available

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

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Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents

Appraisal Information

This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 0248 procedures

Custodial History

The collection was in the custody of the creator until deposit with Glasgow University Archive Services.

Accruals

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Related Material

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Location of Originals

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Additional Information

Description compiled in line with the following international standards: International Council on Archives,ISAD(G) Second Edition, September 1999 and National Council on Archives,Rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names

Scotland is the location of all place names in the administrative/biographical history element, unless otherwise stated.

Fonds level description compiled by Moria Rankin, Senior Archivist, 13 September 2001. Lower level description compiled by members of Glasgow University Archive Service staff.

Geographical Names