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Collection TS2 - Mitchell's Garage, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Identity area
Reference code
GB GBX TS2
Title
Mitchell's Garage, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Date(s)
- 1940-1995 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
4 items
Context area
Name of creator
Mitchell's Garage, commercial garage, Stornoway
(-1995)
Administrative history
Mitchell’s Garage in Bayhead, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis was owned and operated by Iain Mitchell. The garage was a Vauxhall approved garage. It bought new cars to sell on the island and second hand cars which it also sold. They had a breakdown recovery service and repaired damaged cars too.
The company was taken over by Iain Mitchell’s son, also Iain, after his death and operated in the island until he retired in 1995 and ceased trading.
The company was taken over by Iain Mitchell’s son, also Iain, after his death and operated in the island until he retired in 1995 and ceased trading.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Photographs c1940-c1990; Trade log books 1965-1995
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Records held privately. Please contact Tasglann nan Eilean Siar in the first instance.
