French patent relating to free wheels, 1911. Pattern book for chain wheel designs, c. 1920s. Correspondence, cheques and three sets of Dutch advertisements for E. Williams, 1949-1959. Five rolls of manufacturing drawings, 1903-1953.
Messrs Edward Williams, bicycle chain, wheel and crank manufacturers of Foundry Lane, Smethwick.
This material is held atModern Records Centre, University of Warwick
- Reference
- GB 152 NCA 70
- Former Reference
- GB 152 NCA/70
- Dates of Creation
- 1903-1959
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 2 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
A few items recovered from a very important archive.
Access Information
This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/
Acquisition Information
Part of this collection [?not the drawings] was deposited in the Centre by David Papadopoulos, via the National Cycle Archive, 2 February 2006.
Other Finding Aids
Link to full catalogue: https://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/NCA/3/8
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Some items are in need of conservation.
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on the use of this archive, apart from the requirements of copyright law.
Appraisal Information
This collection has not been weeded for duplicates.
Accruals
Further deposits are not expected.