Edward Collins and Sons
of Kelvindale Paper Works, Maryhill, Glasgow
1746 Company established.
1804 Began making blotting papers.
1844 Articles of Association
1851 Advert. Kelvindale Paper Works selling a Steam Boiler.[1]
1861 Mention that the Kelvindale Paper Works are owned by Edward Collins and Sons.[2]
1914 Paper manufacturers. Specialities: E S writings and envelope papers, printings, lithographic papers, music papers, pulp boards, chart papers, enamelling papers, blotting papers in all qualities. [3]
1938 Mention of Edward Collins arriving in Sydney from London, with his wife. [4]
1920 Became Amalgamated Paper Mills when it merged with Henry and Leigh Slater. Description of works of the two companies.[5]
Later became part of Associated Paper Mills
1963 Believed Kelvindale Paper Mill was closed around this date
Note
Archives for 1844-1953 held at Glasgow City Archives, Mitchell Library, Glasgow,
See Also
Sources of Information
- Scottish Archive Network