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Series
Accounting and related papers, 1798-1969 (with some photocopies made in 1983)
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A
Scope and Contents
This series contains accounts of Jardine Matheson, & Co. Ltd, its subsidiaries and associated firms, and other business records, including reports and minutes. The series is divided into three main sections:1. A1-6 contain the principal accounting records of Jardine Matheson, including the records of Magniac and Co. and its predecessors.2. A7-8 contain miscellaneous material not relating directly to the main series.3. A9 contains later accounts, reports and...
Dates:
1798-1969 (with some photocopies made in 1983)
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.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Series
Chinese documents, 1766-1935
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/H
Scope and Contents
This series consists of a wide range of business, legal and official Chinese documents dating mainly from the nineteenth century, particularly from the first half of the century. Many of the papers concern or are connected to Jardine, Matheson & Co. and its members. There are also a few items in English, French, Japanese, Parsi, Portuguese and Spanish (in the catalogue the documents are in Chinese unless otherwise stated).
Dates:
1766-1935
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.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Series
In-correspondence, 1806-1913
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/B
Scope and Contents
This series contains letters sent to partners or employees of Jardine, Matheson & Co. It is split into two principal parts. The first part contains unbound private letters, exchanged by partners of the firm on business issues (B1-5), and general business letters, exchanged with clients and other parties (B6-11). The second part contains bound volumes of letters sent to the firm by correspondents in the Far East and the United States, comprised of letters to Hong Kong (B12-27), letters...
Dates:
1806-1913
Conditions Governing Access:
The originals of B1-11 are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room using the microfilm reference numbers listed in this catalogue, which are also found in the Outline Catalogue.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
File
John Emerich Dalberg Acton, 1st Lord Acton: notes and extracts re the inquisition, compiled c. 1888-9. Autograph, and in five other hands, among them that of Francis Jenkinson. In English, Latin, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese., c. 1888 - 1889
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4958
Dates:
Other: c. 1888 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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John Emerich Dalberg Acton, 1st Lord Acton: notes and extracts re the inquisition, compiled c. 1888-9. Autograph, and in four other hands. In Latin, French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Greek, and Italian., c. 1888 - 1889
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4961
Dates:
Other: c. 1888 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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John Emerich Dalberg Acton, 1st Lord Acton: notes and extracts re the St Bartholomew's Day massacre, late 19th cent. Autograph, and in two other hands. In English, Italian, Portuguese, French, Latin, Spanish, and German., late 19th century
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5003
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
1. Family papers The papers contain material relating to the Actons of Naples: Commodore John Acton, his nephew J.F.E. Acton and H. Acton, a midshipman; material concerning the Dalberg family, particularly the family property on the Rhine, at Herrnsheim; a few manuscripts relating to Lord Granville; and the 1st Lord Acton's personal papers, including those covering his early years, his parliamentary career and interest in Ireland, relations with his family, and the period of his life spent...
Dates:
late 19th century
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
File
John Emerich Dalberg Acton, 1st Lord Acton: notes and extracts re toleration, late 19th cent. Autograph, and in one other hand. In English, German, French, Latin, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish., late 19th century
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5007
Dates:
late 19th century
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Series
Legal documents, 1809-1969
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/F
Scope and Contents
This series contains a wide range of legal documents relating to Jardine, Matheson & Co. and related companies and individuals.
Dates:
1809-1969
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.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Sub-Series
Miscellaneous bound accounts and papers, 1802-1941
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7
Scope and Contents
A wide range of accounts and other papers relating to Jardine, Matheson and Co., companies it owned or managed, and extraneous institutions.Much of the series is concerned with maritime trading, relating primarily to the consignment of goods, notably opium, and the range of expenses incurred by their transportation. Many of the volumes are undifferentiated by creator. However, there are some records relating to particular companies and traders. These include Robert Taylor (1-6),...
Dates:
1802-1941
Conditions Governing Access:
Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
File
Miscellaneous memoranda and accounts, 1831-1879
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A8/123/12
Scope and Contents
The documents are in English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, and are dated Bushire, Campeche, Chin Chew, Chusan, Constantinople, Galle, Guatemala, Honam, Lima, Mazatlán, Namoa, Pakhoi, Papeete, Penang, Pernambuco, Rangoon, Saigon, Singapore, Suez, Tuticorin, Woosung and elsewhere. They include a printed extract of a letter from the P. and O. agent at Suez; a memorandum from Rear-Admiral George Elliot regarding truce arrangements, Chusan, 1840; a memorandum regarding Yezd and...
Dates:
1831-1879
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.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Series
Miscellaneous papers and artefacts, circa 1770-1969 (mostly nineteenth and twentieth centuries)
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L
Scope and Contents
This series divides into four parts: L1-6 contain original papers of governments and other non-commercial organisations; L7-10 consist of maps, plans, photographs, artwork and newspapers, mainly relating to Jardine, Matheson & Co., but including some general material; L11-13 contain secondary material regarding the company and its archive; and L14-16 are miscellaneous papers and artefacts unconnected to the other series in the archive.
Dates:
circa 1770-1969 (mostly nineteenth and twentieth centuries)
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.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Series
Papers of other companies, c. 1823-1969
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I
Scope and Contents
The series contains papers of companies associated with Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd, including many records produced by its subsidiaries.
Dates:
c. 1823-1969
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.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Series
Papers of Roderick Redman, 1928 - 1975
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 37
Scope and Contents
A collection of correspondence, drawings, photographs and other items accumulated over the course of Redman's career. Much of the material relates to the design and construction of telescopes. This includes committee minutes, reports, plans, specifications, and tender and contract documents. The collection is broadly divided into the following series:RGO 37/1-664: Correspondence: Personal (RGO 37/1/-13); Isaac Newton Telescope (RGO 37/14-69); European Southern Observatory (RGO...
Dates:
1928 - 1975
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
File
Press cuttings and review articles, 1930 - 1933
File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/JMK/TM/5
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series consists of documents generated during the production of 'Treatise on money' by J.M. Keynes, including preparatory notes, correspondence, drafts and proofs.
Dates:
1930 - 1933
Sub-Sub-Fonds
Professional, 1946 - 1975
Sub-Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1/2
Scope and Contents
Material relating to Roger Law's professional output, mainly as a magazine and newspaper illustrator, between 1959 and 1975, prior to his working partnership with Peter Fluck. It should be noted that Law's artwork began to be published while he was still studying at the Cambridge School of Art. It should also be noted that in this period Law collaborated with his wife, Deirdre Amsden, either as art directors for publications or working together to make plasticine model...
Dates:
1946 - 1975
Conditions Governing Access:
See sub-level descriptions for any information on access restrictions or closures of material.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
Sub-Fonds
Roger Law (Early Years), 1946 - 1975
Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/1
Scope and Contents
This section of the Roger Law Archive represents Law's life, both personal and professional, prior to the 'Luck & Flaw' years, when he and Peter Fluck began a professional partnership in 1975. The personal part of this section spans from the late 1940s to 1974, with an emphasis on his time at the Cambridge School of Art. The professional part covers his early career, mainly as a newspaper and magazine illustrator, from 1959 to 1975, slightly overlapping with the next section of this...
Dates:
1946 - 1975
Conditions Governing Access:
See sub-level descriptions for any information on access restrictions or closures of material.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
File
Transcripts, 19th cent. In Italian, Spanish, French, Latin, English and Portuguese., c. 1800s
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4879
Dates:
c. 1800s
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library