Collection includes artwork for draft adverts for various Co-operative societies and other organisations. These include the Co-operative Wholesale Society, Thomas Robinson & Son Ltd, Rotherham Co-operative Society Ltd, Shepshed Co-operative Provident & Industrial Society Ltd, Travco, B.S. Andrews Ltd Clothiers, and the Monotype Corporation.
Artwork of James Vincent Glover
This material is held atNational Co-operative Archive
- Reference
- GB 1499 JVG
- Dates of Creation
- 1950s
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 72 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
James Vincent Glover was a layout artist at Balloon Street, Manchester in the 1950s. This was the headquarters of the Co-operative Wholesale Society. His artwork includes draft adverts for packaging, pages from magazines and newspapers, and also leaflets and flyers advertising various products.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject groups
Access Information
The collection is open to any accredited reader, subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.
Some files in this collection are subject to Data Protection legislation as they contain sensitive information and material under 30 years old is closed to access. It is advised that you contact the Archivist before visiting.
Other Finding Aids
No finding aids
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Files containing paper documents
Archivist's Note
Description compiled July 2008- January 2009 by Sarmistha Mukherjee, Volunteer, National Co-operative Archive.
Custodial History
Artwork donated to the National Co-operative Archive in his memory by his wife, Doreen and son Ian October 2004.
Accruals
No accruals expected