Jardine, Sir John William Buchanan-, 1900-1969 (3rd Baronet)
Person
Biography
Sir John William Buchanan-Jardine was a Director of Matheson & Co. Ltd, 1927-1949. He was the son of Sir Robert William Buchanan-Jardine (1868-1927) of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd, from whom he inherited extensive business interests in the Far East, which were managed by Matheson & Co. Ltd.
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
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Correspondence re Hongkong Finance Co. and Hongkong & China Property Co., 1924-1940 (all but one item of 7 September 1932-13 August 1940)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/3/2/17
Scope and Contents
Copies and a few extracts of correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, 15 December 1932-27 June 1940, regarding the Hongkong Finance Co. and Hongkong & China Property Co., established to manage the Eastern properties inherited by Sir J.W. Buchanan-Jardine from his father Sir R.W. Buchanan-Jardine. The correspondents include B.D.F. Beith, London, D.G.M. Bernard, London, W.J. Keswick, Shanghai, D.F. Landale, Hong...
Dates:
1924-1940 (all but one item of 7 September 1932-13 August 1940)
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 Jardine Estate, 1920-1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/4/19
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and G.L. Allardyce, J.C. & A. Steuart, W.S., Edinburgh, regarding the Far East estate of Sir R.W.B. Jardine and Sir J.W.B. Jardine, with related letters and papers.
Dates:
1920-1934
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 Jardine property approvals, 4 Apr. 1917-4 Apr. 1944
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/4/18
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between B.D.F. Beith, D.G.M. Bernard, David Landale and C.H. Ross, Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Sir J.W.B. Jardine and Sir R.W.B. Jardine, Lockerbie, London and elsewhere, regarding the company seeking approval to carry out actions with respect to the Jardine property in the Far East. There are also related letters, including some correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and other correspondents.The file contains many related papers, including a pencil...
Dates:
4 Apr. 1917-4 Apr. 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 Sir J.W.B. Jardine, 1930-1944
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/4/21
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Sir J.W.B. Jardine regarding Jardine's various business interests, with related letters and papers.
Dates:
1930-1944
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 Sir J.W.B. Jardine's accounts, 23 July 1929-12 Nov. 1941
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/3/19/11
Scope and Contents
Copies and extracts of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, regarding the accounts of Sir J.W.B. Jardine with Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd. The correspondents include R.M. Austin, Shanghai, B.D.F. Beith, Hong Kong and London, D.G.M. Bernard, London, D.F. Landale, Hong Kong, J.J. Paterson, Hong Kong, and F.A. Pollock, Shanghai.There are also many related letters and papers,...
Dates:
23 July 1929-12 Nov. 1941
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 Sir J.W.B. Jardine's Eastern companies, 1931-1936
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/4/22
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and G.L. Allardyce, J.C. & A. Steuart, W.S., Edinburgh, with related letters and papers, regarding proposed new companies to manage Sir J.W.B. Jardine's Eastern properties.
Dates:
1931-1936
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 Sir J.W.B. Jardine's insurances, 29 Nov. 1933-24 June 1938
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/4/24
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between D.G.M. Bernard, Matheson & Co. Ltd, and G.L. Allardyce, J.C. & A. Steuart, W.S., Edinburgh; Alliance Assurane Co. Ltd, London; Arthur Atkinson Clark and William Irving, Castle Milk Estates, Norwood, Lockerbie; and Sir J.W.B. Jardine, Lockerbie, regarding Sir John's insurance policies. The ring-binder is labelled 'Sir John Jardine's Insurances'.
Dates:
29 Nov. 1933-24 June 1938
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 Sir J.W.B. Jardine's interest and rentals from property, 18 Sep. 1936-25 Sep. 1941
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/3/19/12
Scope and Contents
Copies and a few extracts of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, regarding the interest and rentals from the Far Eastern properties of Sir J.W.B. Jardine. The correspondents include B.D.F. Beith, London, D.G.M. Bernard, London, W.J. Keswick, Shanghai, D.F. Landale, Hong Kong, J.J. Paterson, Hong Kong, and F.A. Pollock, Shanghai.There also related papers, including the following...
Dates:
18 Sep. 1936-25 Sep. 1941
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 Sir J.W.B. Jardine's investments, 1932-1940
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/4/23
Scope and Contents
Correspondence of Matheson & Co. Ltd with Sir J.W.B. Jardine and other correspondents regarding Jardine's investments, with related letters and papers, including information regarding current or potential investments in companies and other business ventures. The ring-binders are labelled 'Sir John W. Buchanan-Jardine. Investments'.
Dates:
1932-1940
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 Sir J.W.B. Jardine's property, 1929-1941 (with copies of documents of 1925-1927)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/3/13/22
Scope and Contents
Copies and extracts of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, regarding the Eastern property of Sir John William Buchanan-Jardine, 1 February 1929-29 November 1941. The correspondents include B.D.F. Beith, London and Shanghai, D.G.M. Bernard, London, W.J. Keswick, Shanghai, D.F. Landale, Hong Kong, D.L. Newbigging, Shanghai, J.J. Paterson, Hong Kong, F.A. Pollock, Shanghai, A.B. Stewart,...
Dates:
1929-1941 (with copies of documents of 1925-1927)
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 with J.C. & A. Steuart re Sir J.W.B. Jardine, 1935-1944
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/2/4/25
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and G.L. Allardyce, J.C. & A. Steuart, W.S., Edinburgh, regarding Sir J.W.B. Jardine's business affairs.
Dates:
1935-1944
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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Photograph of Sir J.W.B. Jardine, circa 1943
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L8/49
Scope and Contents
Three copies of a large mounted portrait photograph of Sir J.W.B. Jardine, probably taken in his early-to-mid 40s.
Dates:
circa 1943
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.