United Kingdom Jute Goods Association Ltd

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Scope and Content

Memoranda and Articles of Association 1909-1948

Administrative / Biographical History

The Association was incorporated in 1909 and was rather different from similar bodies, in that it was divided into three spheres of influence: London, Dundee and Liverpool, each with its Secretary and Board of Directors. The objects of the Association were to regularise and control matters dealing with the purchase and sale of jute goods in the United Kingdom. The contract used conformed to that of the Calcutta Jute Fabric Shippers' Association, with some additional clauses relating to local requirements. Disputes and arbitrations were dealt with by the local Board. The United Kingdom Jute Goods Association Ltd was not part of the A & S Henry group.

Arrangement

Usually chronological within series.

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Acquisition Information

The records were deposited by A & S Henry & Co Ltd 1984-1993 (AccM/207, AccM/245, AccM/293).

Note

The Association was incorporated in 1909 and was rather different from similar bodies, in that it was divided into three spheres of influence: London, Dundee and Liverpool, each with its Secretary and Board of Directors. The objects of the Association were to regularise and control matters dealing with the purchase and sale of jute goods in the United Kingdom. The contract used conformed to that of the Calcutta Jute Fabric Shippers' Association, with some additional clauses relating to local requirements. Disputes and arbitrations were dealt with by the local Board. The United Kingdom Jute Goods Association Ltd was not part of the A & S Henry group.

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Paper

Archivist's Note

Fonds level description compiled by Sarah Chubb, Archives Hub Project Archivist, January 2002.

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