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Fonds level description compiled by Sarah Chubb, Archives Hub Project Archivist, December 2001.

Jute Industries Ltd was formed as a result of the amalgamation of many of the Dundee jute companies, and was registered as a limited company in England in 1920. It changed its name to Sidlaw Industries Ltd in 1971 and to Sidlaw Group plc in 1981.

The collection has been arranged into the following sub-fonds:

• MS 66/I Thomas Bell & Sons (of Dundee) Ltd 1812-1942
• MS 66/II Cox Brothers Ltd 1812-1989
• MS 66/III Gilroy Sons & Co Ltd 1849-1933
• MS 66/IV J & A D Grimond Ltd 1863-1953
• MS 66/V John N Kyd & Co Ltd 1850-1961
• MS 66/VI Harry Walker & Sons Ltd 1608-c.1960
• MS 66/VII F S Stewart Sandeman & Sons Ltd 1903-1936
• MS 66/VIII John Lowson Jnr & Co Ltd 1874-1955
• MS 66/IX Boase Spinning Co Ltd 1862-1987
• MS 66/X Sidlaw Industries Ltd 1887-1993
• MS 66/XI Miscellaneous associated, affiliated and subsidiary companies of Jute Industries Ltd
• MS 66/XII Miscellaneous and Unidentified Papers 1884-c.1950

System of Arrangement

The firm's records were surveyed by the National Register of Archives (Scotland) in 1968, (survey no. 0379) and the arrangement and references adopted at that time have been maintained. Additional records and in some instances more detailed information, have been incorporated into this scheme.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records were deposited by the firm in 1980, 1993 and 1994 (AccM/112, AccM/131, AccM/295, AccM/310).

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.

Finding Aids

Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.

In 1780 Thomas Bell and Alexander Balfour formed the company Bell & Balfour. In 1833 this firm was dissolved and Thomas Bell was joined by his sons Thomas and William in Thomas Bell & Sons, who erected Belmont Works. Another son, James, joined the firm when it became a limited company in 1863, the first Dundee firm to do so. Heathfield Works was added in 1889. In 1920 it amalgamated with other jute firms to form Jute Industries Ltd. Products included hessians, jute, tarpaulines, flax and jute, roofing canvas and 'scenic' canvas. It went into voluntary liquidation in 1933.

Minutes 1890-1933; letter books 1914-1923; ledgers 1917-1921; shareholding records 1890-1928; miscellaneous loose papers 1887-1936; tradesmen's time books 1939-1942; balance sheets 1910-1932.

System of Arrangement

Records are arranged within series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records were deposited by Sidlaw Group PLC in 1980, 1993 and 1994 (AccM/112, AccM/131, AccM/295, AccM/310).

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.

Finding Aids

Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.

The Cocks family, later Cox, was in business from at least the 18th century. The firm of Cox Brothers was established by the four brothers James, William, Thomas and George in 1841 and became a limited company in 1893. In 1849 the original site at Foggyley became too small and the firm moved to Camperdown Works. It amalgamated with other jute firms in Dundee in 1920 to form Jute Industries Ltd. Products included jute and hemp yarns, ropes and twines, bags and sacks, hessians, striped beddings, tickings, horse clothing and tarpaulins. It went into voluntary liquidation in 1933.

Minutes 1893-1932; letter books 1869-1923; ledgers 1841-1921; cash books and journals 1893-1921; wages records 1860-1921; order and sales book 1861-1914; stock books 1906-1921; shareholding records 1892-1933; miscellaneous volumes 1841-1918; miscellaneous papers 1884-1934; balance sheets 1841-1932; photographs c1890-1989; maps and plans 1865-1913.

System of Arrangement

Records are arranged within series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records were deposited by Sidlaw Group PLC in 1980, 1993 and 1994 (AccM/112, AccM/131, AccM/295, AccM/310).

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.

Finding Aids

Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.

Related Units of Description

MS 6 Cox Brothers Ltd, Jute Spinners and Manufacturers, and Cox Family Papers

Gilroy Sons & Co Ltd was founded by three brothers, Robert, George and Alexander Gilroy, in 1849. Their Tay Bridge Works were built in 1863 and the firm became a limited company in 1890. In 1920 it amalgamated with other jute firms to form Jute Industries Ltd. The Gilroys were among the first of the Dundee manufacturers to establish the direct importation of jute from India and their products included hessians, sacks and canvas. The company went into voluntary liquidation in 1933.

Minutes 1890-1933; ledgers 1912-1932; shareholding records 1917-1932; miscellaneous volumes 1890-1929; miscellaneous loose papers 1849-1933; photographs.

System of Arrangement

Records are arranged within series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records were deposited by Sidlaw Group PLC in 1980, 1993 and 1994 (AccM/112, AccM/131, AccM/295, AccM/310).

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.

Finding Aids

Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.

The Grimond family were flax spinners. By 1793 David Grimond owned Lornty Mill, Blairgowrie and his brother James owned Oakbank Mll, Blairgowrie. The business was established in Dundee in 1840, originally as a cloth merchant, but in 1847 Maxwelltown large handloom factories were acquired for production of various jute fabrics including carpets. Bowbridge works was created in 1857. In 1920 the firm amalgamated with other jute firms to form Jute Industries Ltd and went into voluntary liquidation in 1933.

Minutes 1892-1934; letter books and correspondence 1898-1919; ledgers 1903-1921; cash books, journals and sales books 1899-1948; inventories and valuations 1892-1920; shareholding records 1893-1932; miscellaneous volumes 1865-1953; miscellaneous loose papers and accounts 1892-1913; papers re. John Grimond's Trust 1896-1920; papers re. A D Grimond's Trust 1863-1910; wages records 1912-1922; photographs 1863-c.1906.

System of Arrangement

Records are arranged within series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records were deposited by Sidlaw Group PLC in 1980, 1993 and 1994 (AccM/112, AccM/131, AccM/295, AccM/310).

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.

Finding Aids

Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.

In 1899 John Normansell Kyd, who had been involved in his father's flax spinning business at Lille, returned to Dundee and established a jute spinning concern at Walton Works. In 1905 he purchased Rashiewell Works, previously occupied by Martin Stewart & Co, jute spinners. The firm became a limited company in 1920 and amalgamated with other jute firms to form Jute Industries Ltd., in the same year. It went into voluntary liquidation in 1933.

Minute books 1920-1933; shareholding records 1921-1931; miscellaneous volumes 1897-1961; miscellaneous papers 1850-1955; photographs c.1910.

System of Arrangement

Records are arranged within series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records were deposited by Sidlaw Group PLC in 1980, 1993 and 1994 (AccM/112, AccM/131, AccM/295, AccM/310).

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.

Finding Aids

Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.

Harry Walker (1812-1889) came to Dundee in 1833 from Blebo, Fife where his father was a flax spinner, and went into business with his brother John. Building Dura Works, the brothers were successful spinning jute yarn, and survived the trading difficulties of the 1840s and 1850s. In 1873, Harry and his brother dissolved their partnership. Mr P W Walker continued trading from Dura Works while the new firm of Harry Walker & Sons was formed. This firm owned Caldrum Works, built in 1872 to 1873, which was eventually the second biggest jute mill in Dundee. It was perhaps the first large British textile complex to integrate spinning, weaving and finishing on a single storey.

By 1913 the firm, under the control of Harry's sons and nephew, was a limited company and the works had been extended to cover a ground area of 8 acres with 9500 spindles. In 1920, Harry Walker & Sons Ltd amalgamated with Jute Industries Ltd.

Minute books 1892-1933; letter books 1885-1926; ledgers 1903-1921; wages records 1912; shareholding records 1892-1931; order books 1847-1851; miscellaneous papers 1862-c.1960; costing books 1851-1910; miscellaneous photographs 1875-c.1920.

System of Arrangement

Records are arranged within series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records were deposited by Sidlaw Group PLC in 1980, 1993 and 1994 (AccM/112, AccM/131, AccM/295, AccM/310).

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.

Finding Aids

Descriptive list. Subject source lists and databases are also available.

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