The Thornton Collection of Manuscripts and Plans
Reference:
GB 0254 MS 17/12
Miscellaneous legal papers
Dates of creation:
1836-1912
Extent:
2 boxes (0.27 linear metres)
The records are on paper.
Name of Creator:
Thomas Thornton, Son & Co
Administrative/Biographical History
These papers were kept on behalf of their clients by Thomas Thornton, Son & Co in the course of their practice as solicitors.
Scope and Content
Street Road accounts 1836-1837; Scottish Widows' Fund Life Assurance Society: report of the procedure at the 35th Annual General Court 1849; papers re. actions between George Horsley and Matthew Henry Horsley, owners of the ship 'SS Hesper' of West Hartlepool, against Baxter Brothers, Dundee, 1892 and J. & A.D. Grimond, Dundee, and others 1892-1894; James Howieson and Peter Talbert, sheepfarmers, against David Ross 1893-1894; William Scott Taylor against David Forrester 1895; liquidation of London and Montrose Shipbuilding and Engineering Co Ltd 1895-1897; Eben Thomas & Co, Importers, Liverpool, against Messrs Rattray & Munro, Ham Curers and Sausagemakers, Dundee 1896-1897; dispute over the initiation of Jack Johnson, "the well known pugilist", as a member of the Masonic lodge Forfar and Kincardine; papers relating to Blairgowrie Water Supply 1905-1906; papers re. tram services in Dundee; specification for Brick and Mason work for proposed saw shed on Dundee Harbour eastern wharf 1896; printed copies of Acts re. Public Libraries 1887-1894.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged chronologically.
Administrative Information
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Details of the original accession are unknown. Further records were deposited by Mrs Thornton in 1990 (AccM/268).
Accruals
None expected.
Access Conditions
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act and any other appropriate legislation.
Copyright/Reproduction
Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges are made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply.
Existence of Copies
No known copies.
Existence/Location of Originals
The material is original.
Further Information
Finding Aids
Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.
Related Units of Description
GB 0254 MS 11 Baxter Brothers & Co Ltd
Reference:
GB 0254 MS 17/13
Miscellaneous loose papers originally with maps and plans in MS 17P
Dates of creation:
1843-1918
Extent:
1 folder (0.05 linear metres)
The records are on paper.
Name of Creator:
Thomas Thornton, Son & Co
Administrative/Biographical History
These papers were kept on behalf of their clients by Thomas Thornton, Son & Co in the course of their practice as solicitors.
Scope and Content
Papers relating to plans in the Thornton Collection, including books of references, sales particulars, terriers, schedules and correspondence 1843-1918.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged chronologically.
Administrative Information
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Details of the original accession are unknown. Further records were deposited by Mrs Thornton in 1990 (AccM/268).
Accruals
None expected.
Access Conditions
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act and any other appropriate legislation.
Copyright/Reproduction
Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges are made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply.
Existence of Copies
No known copies.
Existence/Location of Originals
The material is original.
Further Information
Finding Aids
Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.
Related Units of Description
GB 0254 MS 17P Thornton Collection: maps and plans
GB 0254 MS 17/1 Newport Railway Company: miscellaneous papers
GB 0254 MS 17/4 Grange estate, Monifieth, Kerr and Anderson families legal and estate papers 1821-1901
Reference:
GB 0254 MS 17/14
Unidentified ledger of household accounts
Dates of creation:
1938-1957
Extent:
1 volume (0.03 linear metres)
The records are on paper.
Name of Creator:
Thomas Thornton, Son & Co
Administrative/Biographical History
The volume was found among the records of Thomas Thornton, Son & Co. Its history is unknown.
Scope and Content
General household accounts detailing money paid for groceries, servants, etc. 1938-1957.
System of Arrangement
There is one item in the collection.
Administrative Information
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Details of the original accession are unknown. Further records were deposited by Mrs Thornton in 1990 (AccM/268).
Accruals
None expected.
Access Conditions
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act and any other appropriate legislation.
Copyright/Reproduction
Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges are made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply.
Existence of Copies
No known copies.
Existence/Location of Originals
The material is original.
Further Information
Finding Aids
Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.
Reference:
GB 0254 MS 17/P
Thornton Collection: Maps and Plans
Dates of creation:
1771-1940
Extent:
416 plans
The records include outsize plans and volumes.
Name of Creator:
Messrs Thomas Thornton, Son & Co
Administrative/Biographical History
These plans were kept on behalf of their clients by Thomas Thornton, Son & Co in the course of their practice as solicitors.
Scope and Content
Maps and plan, mainly of Dundee, Angus, Perthshire; subjects include property, railways, water supplies, harbours, River Tay, roads, estates, Ordnance Survey c.1771-1940.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged to reflect their original order.
Administrative Information
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Details of the original accession are unknown. Further records were deposited by Mrs Thornton in 1990 (AccM/268).
Accruals
None expected.
Access Conditions
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act and any other appropriate legislation.
Copyright/Reproduction
Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges are made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply.
Existence of Copies
No known copies.
Existence/Location of Originals
The material is original.
Further Information
Finding Aids
Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.
Related Units of Description
These plans related to material within the various sub-fonds of MS 17.
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