Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 1921-1959 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
0.1 linear metres
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
According to a letter heading in the first minute book, the firm was established in 1908. Trade directories show Caffin and Company having an office in Craven Street, just off the Strand, from 1912, at which date the firm was described as 'Railway Contractors'. The firm was incorporated in 1921.
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Archival history
GB 0074 ACC/3026 1921-1959 Collection 0.1 linear metres Caffin and Company Ltd , civil engineers
According to a letter heading in the first minute book, the firm was established in 1908. Trade directories show Caffin and Company having an office in Craven Street, just off the Strand, from 1912, at which date the firm was described as 'Railway Contractors'. The firm was incorporated in 1921.
Donated in 1992 (ACC/3026)
This small collection consists of two minute books (containing records of both Directors' and Annual General Meetings) which from 1921, the year in which Caffin and Company was incorporated. There are also various miscellaneous papers, a draft debenture agreement, and a document relating to Caffin (Africa) Limited.
These records have been retained in their original order.
Available for general access.
Copyright rests with the City of London.
English
Fit
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated in 1992 (ACC/3026)
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This small collection consists of two minute books (containing records of both Directors' and Annual General Meetings) which from 1921, the year in which Caffin and Company was incorporated. There are also various miscellaneous papers, a draft debenture agreement, and a document relating to Caffin (Africa) Limited.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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These records have been retained in their original order.
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Available for general access.
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Copyright rests with the City of London.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English