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Correspondence re history of Jardine, Matheson & Co., 1947-1997 (1947-1972 and 1982-1997)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/82

Scope and Contents

An incomplete series of correspondence and related papers regarding the history of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd. Much of the series is concerned with the firm's archive at Cambridge University Library, including correspondence with the Library and members of the public about applications to use the papers. This material includes correspondence with and regarding Norah M. Bartlett, who was employed to work on the archive during the 1950s. There are also articles by Captain A.R. Williamson based on the company's records, many of which were used for the firm's Christmas Letters. Most of the letters copies, but there are also some original letters to Matheson & Co. Ltd. Files Nos XIII-XXII have not been received.

Dates

  • Creation: 1947-1997 (1947-1972 and 1982-1997)

Creator

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.

Extent

19 file(s) (19 ring-binders)

3 folder(s) (3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom