Buist Spinning Co. Ltd. Dundee

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  • Reference
    • GB 254 MS 71
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1874-1979
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1.40 linear metres

Scope and Content

Minutes 1900-1978; register of members, transfers, shares and annual summaries 1900-1978; financial papers 1874-1979; wages records 1957-1968; stock books, jute purchases and sales 1926-1979; news cuttings, mainly from the Kidderminster Shuttle, relating to the British jute industry 1900-1932.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Buist Spinning Co Ltd was incorporated in 1900 and based in Dundee. It took over the business of Laing Bros & Co, jute spinners and power loom linen manufacturers of Stobswell Works, established since the mid 19th century. The Buist Spinning Co Ltd became a subsidiary company of Tay Textiles in 1978 and went into voluntary liquidation in 1979.

Arrangement

Usually chronological 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 the company in 1979 and 1980

Note

The Buist Spinning Co Ltd was incorporated in 1900 and based in Dundee. It took over the business of Laing Bros & Co, jute spinners and power loom linen manufacturers of Stobswell Works, established since the mid 19th century. The Buist Spinning Co Ltd became a subsidiary company of Tay Textiles in 1978 and went into voluntary liquidation in 1979.

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

The records are on paper

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Gary Smith

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

Accruals

Not expected

Additional Information

Published

Catalogued

MS 71