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Collection CCN - Co-Chomunn Nis, community co-operative, Ness, Isle of Lewis
Identity area
Reference code
CEN CCN
Title
Co-Chomunn Nis, community co-operative, Ness, Isle of Lewis
Date(s)
- 1970s-1980s (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 box
Context area
Name of creator
Co-Chomunn Nis
(c1970s-1980s)
Administrative history
Co-Chomunn Nis was established in the Ness areas of the Isle of Lewis in the 1970s as a community co-operative. As well as running a shop, and for a time a mobile van shop, it also operated a series of poly tunnels.
As the Co-Chomunn was a community co-operative its membership was drawn from the community who all held shares in the company.
The company was wound up in the 1980s.
As the Co-Chomunn was a community co-operative its membership was drawn from the community who all held shares in the company.
The company was wound up in the 1980s.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Register of members c1970s-1980s; photographs c1970s-1980s; address stamps n.d.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Digital item list available at the Comann Eachdraidh Nis
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
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Name access points
- Co-Chomunn Nis (Creator)
- Co-Chomunn Nis (Subject)
