Papers of W.J. Cooper (b.1902), personnel manager

This material is held atModern Records Centre, University of Warwick

  • Reference
    • GB 152 CPR
  • Former Reference
    • GB 152 CPR
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1942-1978
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 box

Scope and Content

Records relating to Cooper's career and interests.

Administrative / Biographical History

William Joseph Cooper was born in London, 4th October, 1902. During the period covered by these records he held the following posts: labour manager at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Bridgend, Oct 1941-Sep 1943; personnel and welfare controller at the Ministry of Aircraft Production factory run by Morris Motors in Llanelly, Sep 1943-1947; personnel manager at Morris Motors Limited, Radiators Branch, Osberton Works, Oxford, 1947-Dec 1948; labour manager for the Rover Company Ltd at Lode Lane, Solihull and at Acocks Green, Sep 1949-1967, when he also became involved in the Birmingham Association of the Engineering and Allied Employers' National Federation. He was also a keen sportsman, playing cricket, soccer and bowls. He died in 1981.

Reference: MSS.426/7 and letter in MSS.426/2.

Access Information

This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/

Acquisition Information

This collection was deposited in the Centre by Cooper's daughter in 2001.

Other Finding Aids

Link to full catalogue: http://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/CPR

Accruals

Further deposits are not expected.