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Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd

 Organization

Biography

Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd was created by Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd in Hong Kong in 1921 from the amalgamation of the Ewo Cotton Spinning & Weaving Co., Kung Yik Mill and Yangtszepoo Cotton Mill.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

 sub-sub-subseries

Correspondence re Ewo Cotton Mills, 1941-1955 (mainly 1945-1955)

 sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/9
Scope and Contents From the sub-subseries:

Selected semi-official correspondence between Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd, Matheson & Co. Ltd and Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd (and its successors) regarding particular subjects, with related letters and papers. Some files are comprised solely of non-correspondence.

Dates: 1941-1955 (mainly 1945-1955)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re Ewo Cotton Mills, 1944-1961

 sub-sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/119
Scope and Contents

Copies of correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, with related letters and papers, including monthly reports and minutes of meetings of the Consultative Committee of Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd.

Dates: 1944-1961
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd, 1926-1944

 sub-sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/3/2/13
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and related papers regarding Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd, Shanghai.

Dates: 1926-1944
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd, 1951-1955

 sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J12/6
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and related papers of Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, regarding Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd (Ewo Mills), particularly its takeover by the Yu Hwa Textile Co.

Dates: 1951-1955
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
 File

Correspondence re Ewo Cotton Mills pension scheme, 22 Apr. 1952-5 Jan. 1954

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/120
Scope and Contents

Copies of correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai; copies of correspondence of Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd, Hong Kong, with the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, London, and others; and other papers. The ring-binder is labelled 'Pension Scheme - Ewo Cotton Mills File I'.

Dates: 22 Apr. 1952-5 Jan. 1954
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Ewo Cotton Mills property records, 1949 (photostats of earlier documents)

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F25/124/6
Scope and Contents Photostats of records relating to the properties of Ewo Cotton Mills at Shanghai, including the Jessfield property, Kungyih Mill, Yangtszepoo Mill and Yulin Road, as follows:Ewo Cotton Mills: Chinese deeds nos 9203, 10502 and 11754.Land Office registration receipts nos 89 and 90, with a Shenko receipt for the Jessfield property.B.C. (British Concession) title deeds nos 7391, 5675, 5750 and 10716.S.M.C. (Shanghai Municipal Council) title deed no....
Dates: 1949 (photostats of earlier documents)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Papers re Ewo Cotton Mills, Kung Yik Cotton Mill and Yangtszepoo Cotton Mill, 1931-1945

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/9/37
Dates: 1931-1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Papers re Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd, 1926-1953

 sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/9/36
Dates: 1926-1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Papers re Ewo Cotton Mills takeover, 1953-1954

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A9/16
Scope and Contents Numbered sets of bound documents prepared for the Chinese authorities in advance of the takeover of Ewo Cotton Mills Ltd, with some related correspondence and other papers. The title and contents of each set of papers are given in Chinese on the cover, but the contents are in English (mainly) or Chinese. The pages are numbered in a running sequence across the documents. There are nine sets of papers:1. Inventories of plant and machinery, motors, mill gearing, fixtures and fittings,...
Dates: 1953-1954
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
 Sub-Series

Telephone conversations between Hong Kong and Shanghai, 1950-1951

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/E15
Scope and Contents

Summaries of telephone conversations between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai. The main subject is trade in a wide range of commodities, including the involvement of the company's subsidiaries Ewo Breweries Ltd, Ewo Cotton Mills, Jardine Engineering Corporation Ltd and Shanghai & Hongkong Wharf Co. Ltd. Index entries for many of the staff and companies featured in the conversations are given below.

Dates: 1950-1951
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
 Sub-Series

Telephone conversations of Hong Kong, 1949-1956

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/E14
Scope and Contents Summaries of telephone conversations between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, Taipei, Tientsin and Tokyo, Matheson & Co., London, and Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Singapore. The files also include some copies of semi-official correspondence and notes of meetings of Heads of Departments in Hong Kong. The main subject is trade in a wide range of commodities, including the involvement of the company's subsidiaries Ewo Breweries Ltd, Ewo Cotton Mills, Jardine...
Dates: 1949-1956
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf. Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers. Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.

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