Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 1919-1976 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
0.5 metres
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Colin Garrett, a textile engineer, of Southport, Lancashire, spent a lifetime working in the textile industry, involved in all aspects - bleaching, dyeing and testing. Garrett attended evening classes at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow c 1912-1915. During his career he lectured widely, contributed articles to the journals in his field and prepared reports on textile processes. He was employed with several Scottish firms including Lumsden and McKenzie of Almondbank, Perth and McNabs of Howwood, Renfrewshire.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The papers were presented to the University of Strathclyde by Colin Garrett in July 1976.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Typescript and printed reports; lectures and articles by Garrett, illustrated with textile samples; photographs; correspondence; printed books.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Item level typed list available in reading room.