Record

RefNoACS/1/3/5
LevelFile
TitleInstitution of Electrical Engineers correspondence file of Alan Archibald Campbell Swinton
CreatorSwinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863-1930); British electrical engineer
Date1925-1929
DescriptionAn amalgamation of correspondence files originally titled 'IEE' and 'Institution of Electrical Engineers: Oil Paintings'. Comprises incoming letters from the Institution of Electrical Engineers on the Wireless Telegraphy & Signalling Bill; the commissioning of oil paintings; and acquisition of marble busts. Some general letters are included.
Extent42 letters
FormatManuscript
Typescript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Carbon
ArrangementAs the file contains letters on different subjects relating to the Institution of Electrical Engineers, originally arranged in two folders by Swinton's office, they have been amalgamated to form one file, which breaks down as follows:
Wireless Telegraphy & Signalling Bill: ACS/1/3/5/1-3
Acquisition of marble busts: ACS/1/3/5/4-10
Commissioning of oil paintings: ACS/1/3/5/11-36
General letters: ACS/1/3/5/37-42
AccessStatusOpen
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