Records of McKean Group Limited, Glasgow, Scotland

This material is held atUniversity of Glasgow Archive Services

  • Reference
    • GB 248 ACCN 3611
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1937-1995
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 2.2 linear metres

Scope and Content

  • Account books, 1939-1994
  • Analysis books, c1980s-1995
  • Architectural drawings and plans, 1971-1973
  • Cash books, c1950s-1988
  • Certificates, 1958
  • Day books, 1972-1995
  • Ledgers, c1950s-c1980s
  • Minute books, 1951-1980
  • Purchase book, 1948-1951
  • Other financial records, 1937-1995
  • Staff and vehicle related records, 1942-c1970s

Administrative / Biographical History

In 1918, McKean Group Limited was formed as a construction and civil engineering firm in Glasgow. The company was recognised for their quality construction and they believed in core values such as attention to detail, efficiency and safety.

McKean Group Limited worked with a variety of companies, with employers including Skanska, Sir Robert MacAlpine and Bellway. The company entered liquidation in June 2011, with Ernst and Young appointed as provisional liquidators.

(Source: Builder Searcher profile ; Construction Enquirer )

Arrangement

Listed by box. Items are generally listed in their original order

Access Information

Access to records within this collection is open, subject to the Data Protection Act 1998. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk

Acquisition Information

Gift : Ernst and Young : October 2011 : ACCN 3611

Other Finding Aids

See also University of Glasgow Collections

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Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Applications for permission to quote should be sent to Archives and Special Collections, please email: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk

Appraisal Information

This material has been appraised in line with standard ASC procedures

Custodial History

Not known

Accruals

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Related Material

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Location of Originals

This material is original

Corporate Names

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