Cash books 1933-1972; journal 1934-1965; annual reports 1913-1970; memoranda and articles of association 1913-1969; letter book 1953-1967; employees' records 1933-1965; order books 1933-1963; sales notes 1956-1976; miscellaneous records c.1928-1977; plans and technical drawings 1968-1977.
Angus Jute Co Ltd
This material is held atUniversity of Dundee Archive Services
- Reference
- GB 254 MS 86/4
- Dates of Creation
- 1913-1977
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 0.95 linear metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Angus Jute Co Ltd was incorporated in 1913 to carry out the business of a Calcutta jute mill. In 1917 the Angus Engineering Works were established as a repair shop to the Angus Jute works and for the supply of spare parts for machinery used in the jute mills. In 1918 the name The Angus Co Ltd was adopted. The Angus Engineering Works were extended in 1922 and commenced the manufacture of textile machinery and in 1961 they were leased to Braithwaite & Co (India) Ltd. Thomas Duff & Co Ltd were appointed as agents to the company in 1933. In 1969, with the formation of the Titaghur Group of companies, the Angus Company Ltd, with its shares already held by companies within the Group, became a subsidiary of the Titaghur Group.
Arrangement
Records are arranged within series.
Access Information
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions. Clinical information is closed for 100 years.
Acquisition Information
The records were deposited by A & S Henry & Co Ltd 1984-1993 (AccM/207, AccM/245, AccM/293)
Note
Angus Jute Co Ltd was incorporated in 1913 to carry out the business of a Calcutta jute mill. In 1917 the Angus Engineering Works were established as a repair shop to the Angus Jute works and for the supply of spare parts for machinery used in the jute mills. In 1918 the name The Angus Co Ltd was adopted. The Angus Engineering Works were extended in 1922 and commenced the manufacture of textile machinery and in 1961 they were leased to Braithwaite & Co (India) Ltd. Thomas Duff & Co Ltd were appointed as agents to the company in 1933. In 1969, with the formation of the Titaghur Group of companies, the Angus Company Ltd, with its shares already held by companies within the Group, became a subsidiary of the Titaghur Group.
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
The records are on paper and include outsize plans.
Archivist's Note
Fonds level description compiled by Sarah Chubb, Archives Hub Project Archivist, January 2002.
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Additional Information
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