Early subject files, 1908-1960 (predominantly 1908 to early 1940s)
Scope and Contents
This series contains a wide range of files compiled by different individuals and departments of Matheson & Co. Ltd regarding particular aspects of the firm's work. Most of the files are comprised of original letters to Matheson & Co. Ltd and copies of letters from the firm. There are also many related letters and papers. Some of the earlier files also include copies and extracts of correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Jardine Matheson, Shanghai, which were later assigned to their own series (I21/3).
Dates
- Creation: 1908-1960 (predominantly 1908 to early 1940s)
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson & 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_permission_form.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 to some records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Extent
40 archive box(es) (40 boxes)
2 file(s) (2 ring-binders)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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