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Collection CS96/4796-4800 - John Urquhart, builder, Stornoway, Lewis
Identity area
Reference code
GB 234 CS96/4796-4800
Title
John Urquhart, builder, Stornoway, Lewis
Date(s)
- 1844-1847 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
5 volumes
Context area
Name of creator
Urquhart, John, builder, Stornoway
(fl 1844-1847)
Biographical history
Urquhart carried out work on Lewis estate for Sir James Matheson, including a Female Industrial School, curing houses, shooting lodges, and a pier.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Works books 1844-1849; memorandum book 1844-1879; letter book 1845-1849
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
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Paper records
Finding aids
Full catalogue available through National Library of Scotland online catalogue at http://www.nls.uk
