Peter McGlashan papers

This material is held atUniversity of Strathclyde Archives and Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 249 T-MIN/32
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1909-1919
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 painting + 1 certificate

Scope and Content

Oil painting of the Felspar at sea by unknown artist, 1909; certificate of commission from the Office of the Admiralty, appointing Mr Peter McGlashan to the temporary commission of Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve, 1916.

Administrative / Biographical History

Peter McGlashan was born in the parish of Kilfinan, Argyll in 1871. His father, John McGlashan, is described in the parish birth register as a ‘Seaman (Master),’ and Peter pursued a similar career. By 1909, he had become Captain of the SS Felspar, one of a fleet of trading ships owned by William Robertson. After living in Glasgow for a time, Peter McGlashan moved to Kames, Tighnabruaich, where he named his house 'Felspar.' He died there in 1932.

Access Information

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Note

Peter McGlashan was born in the parish of Kilfinan, Argyll in 1871. His father, John McGlashan, is described in the parish birth register as a ‘Seaman (Master),’ and Peter pursued a similar career. By 1909, he had become Captain of the SS Felspar, one of a fleet of trading ships owned by William Robertson. After living in Glasgow for a time, Peter McGlashan moved to Kames, Tighnabruaich, where he named his house 'Felspar.' He died there in 1932.

Other Finding Aids

Item level list available in reading room.

Alternative Form Available

None known.

Archivist's Note

Created by Anne Cameron, March 2011.

Conditions Governing Use

The artist who produced the oil painting is unknown.

Appraisal Information

The collection was appraised in February 2011 and both items were removed from their glass frames for safety and storage.

Custodial History

The collection remained in the custody of Mr McGlashan's family until 2011.

Accruals

None expected.

Additional Information

published

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