Shaw, James Kerr, c 1899-1933
Person
Biography
James Kerr Shaw was employed in the Insurance Department of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd in China and Hong Kong, 1920-1933.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
File
Semi-official letters from Shanghai to Harbin, 20 July 1929-14 May 1932
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J1/64
Scope and Contents
Copies of semi-official letters from Jardine Matheson, Shanghai:1. Nos 13-23 from R.M. Austin, B.D.F. Beith and G.W. Sheppard to E.A. Jenkinson, G.E.R. Mayell and J.K. Shaw, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co. Ltd, Harbin, 23 August 1929-14 May 1932.2. Nos 13-16 from R.M. Austin to E.J. Surman, Jardine Engineering Corporation Ltd, Harbin, 20 July 1929-17 April 1930.The subjects covered include the Harbin liquidation account and staff. The ring-binder is labelled 'Ports....
Dates:
20 July 1929-14 May 1932
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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