Argyll and Bute Council Archives - Updated to June 26, 2006

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Argyll and Bute Council Archives - List Updated to June 26, 2006

Argyll and Bute Council's Archive Service holds and preserves the official records of not only Argyll and Bute Council,but those which the Council inherited from Strathclyde Regional Council and Argyll and Bute District Council and,committed to providing and promoting access to Argyll's archival heritage, the aim is to provide an informative,efficient and helpful service.

The Archive Service also provides accommodation for those derived from private individuals, estates, solicitors,businesses and organisations within the area of Argyll and Bute Council, records that are considered of historic interestand worthy of permanent preservation. These private records are often held on indefinite loan and remain the propertyof the person or institute depositing them.

As there is but limited reader accomodation it is always advisable to telephone before your visit. Closed on Mondaysand Public Holidays, the archive is open Tuesday to Friday, from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. till 4.30 p.m.

The archive is located at Manse Brae in the town of Lochgilphead, some 25 miles south of Inveraray and Free CarParking Facilities are available at or near the archive offices.

Contact Jackie Davenport, Archives and Administration ManagerE-Mail [email protected] 01546 604774Fax 01546 604769Location Argyll and Bute Council, Archives, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QU

USING TH E ARCH IVES

When you arrive at reception a member of staff will be available to assist you. Take proof of your identity, e.g. apassport or driving licence, with you and you will then be issued with a Reader's Card and asked that you follow a fewsimple guidelines to enable the records to be preserved for future generations.

Please do not eat or drink in the searchroom - Please use only pencils, not pens - Please do not lean on documents tokeep them flat, you will be provided with special weights if required - Do not lean on documents to take notes - Donot mark the document in any way

AMONGST TH E ARCH IVES

School and Education Records - Minutes of Argyll & Bute Council - Estate and Family Records - Poor ReliefRecords - Maps and Plans - Valuation Rolls - Electoral Registers - Roads, ferries and Transport in general -Genealogical Material including Monumental Inscriptions - Business and Solicitors Records - Records of theEpiscopal Diocese of Argyll and The Isles - Records of the Argyll Federation of The Scottish Women's RuralInstitutes, the S.W.R.I. - Records relating to Public Health and Housing - General information relating to theHistory of Argyll and Bute and a Useful Reference Library

GUIDANCE ASSISTANCE TO READERS

Assitance for readers including index of resources and guidl ines to readers on protection of the archive resources suchas catalogues and indexes.

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QU

and National Register of Archives (Scotland) Web SiteCH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE Public

Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8RT Telephone 01546 602127

Argyll and Bute Council is not responsible for the content of external websites


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The National Archives

http:/ / www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ archon/ searches/ locresult_details.asp?LR=245

NRA catalogues records held at Argyll and Bute Council Archiveshttp:/ / www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ nra/ searches/ subjectList.asp?subjectType=R&LR=245

NRA Catalogues (18)

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute Council Archives: misc accessions

NRA 42661 Argyll Federation of Scottish Women's Rural InstitutesSurvey NRAS 3881 Reference WRI

NRA 20586 Bute Savings BankSurvey NRAS 2253

NRA 10124 Campbell family of Ki lberry: family and estate papersSurvey NRAS 2833

NRA 30682 Patrick Campbell, Church of Scotland minister : Personal and FamilyCorrespondence and PapersReference DR1/ 67

NRA 17653 Campbeltown Coal Co LtdSurvey NRAS 0838

NRA 30504 Campbeltown Nursing SocietyReference NRAS 2842

NRA 44450 Cardross Golf ClubSurvey NRAS 4183 Reference DR23

NRA 27756 Duncan Colville : Campbeltown and District Local History Collection

NRA 41095 Episcopal Church in Scotland : Diocese of Argyll and The IslesSurvey NRAS 3692 Reference EC

NRA 42462 H elensburgh Congregational ChurchSurvey NRAS 3850 Reference DR/ 1/ 203

NRA 19996 Kilmichael Forest Office, Lochgair : PlansSurvey NRAS 1371

NRA 43975 MacArthur Stewart, Solicitors, ObanSurvey NRAS 4096 Reference DR/ 13

NRA 15463 D. M. Mackinnon & Co., Solicitors, ObanSurvey NRAS 0634

NRA 15645 Malcolm family of Poltalloch : Family and Estate PapersSurvey NRAS 4184 Reference DR/ 2


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NRA 43556 John McIntyre & Son, Timber Merchants, CardrossSurvey NRAS 4035 Reference DR/ 18

NRA 24413 Alexander Robertson & Sons (Yachtbui lders) Ltd, SandbankSurvey NRAS 2257

NRA 42461 West H ighland Ploughing M atch Society

Survey NRAS 3843 Reference DR/ 1/ 152

Business Records (37) held at Argyll and Bute Council Archiveshttp:/ / www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ nra/ searches/ subjectList.asp?subjectType=B&LR=245

Askomills Lime Works (1) Askomills, Argyllshire1847 - 1854 : Records NRA 27756 Colville

Barcaldine Gardens Ltd (1) Barcaldine, Argyllshire1948 - 1949 : Minute Book NRA 43975 MacArthur DR/ 13

Bryant & May Ltd, Match Manufacturers (4) Bow, Middlesex1925 - 1976 : Records relating to Ballochyle Estate Forestry including workmen's time

books, cash book etc NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 19

Bute Insurance Co Ltd (1) Rothesay, Buteshire1873 - 1882 : Register of Policies NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR1/ 45

Bute Savings Bank (1) Rothesay, Buteshire1820 - 1954 : Minute Books, Ledgers, Cash Books, etc.

NRA 20586 Bute Bank NRA(S)2253

Campbeltown & Glasgow Steam Packet Joint Stock Co Ltd (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1826 - 1937 : Accounts, L ist of Shareholders, Correspondence, Legal Papers

NRA 27756 Colville

Campbeltown Coal Co Ltd (3) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1802 - 1809 : Minutes, Papers, Accounts of Coal Produced at Drumlemble

NRA 9955 Campbell NRAS 1209/ 254, 8071900 - 1928 : Correspondence, Sales and Production Records

NRA 17653 Campbeltown Coal NRA(S)08381916 : Paybill (workers specified, with designation)

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR1/ 106/ 15

Campbeltown Gas Co (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1828 - 1854 : Minutes, Letters, Papers

NRA 27756 Colville

Campbeltown Shipbuilding Co Ltd (3) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1878 - 1920 : Register of Ships Launched, Letter and Tender Books

NRA 19995 Kintyre Soc NRA(S)13701878 - 1921 : Plans and Photographs, List of Vessels Built

NRA 27756 Colville DR4/ 101900 - 1911 : Data Book of Ships Bui lt, Nos 60 - 88, 1900 - 1911; MS list of vessels built,

with dates of launching, ndNRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR1/ 106/ 27-8

Thomas Corson & Co Ltd, Auctioneers and Livestock Dealers (1) Oban, Argyllshire1882 - 1975 : Sale Catalogues NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 17


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Robert Fraser, Chemist and Stationer (1) Inveraray, Argyllshire1911 - 1912 : Ledgers, Diary and Delivery Book

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR1/ 86/ 8-10

Joseph Gundry & Co, Manufacturers of Nets, Linen, Twines etc (2)Bridport, Dorset and Campbeltown, Argyllshire

1950 - 1961 : Sales Journals, Petty Cash Books, Correspondence etc of Campbeltown net

manufactory NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 20

Will iam Herbert, solicitor (1) Rothesay, Buteshire1842 - 1899 : Sederunt Books and misc records

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute (DR1/ 45)

I nveraray Steam Ferry Co Ltd (1) Inveraray, Argyllshire1875 - 1907 : Letter Books, Accounts

see Accessions to repositories 1975

Duncan MacColl, Farmer (1) Inveraray, Argyllshire

1903 - 1912 : Account Book NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR 1/ 86/ 14

H ugh Macdonald, Wholesale Stationer (1) Oban, Argyllshire1936 - 1939 : Day Book, Receipt Book

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 1/ 164

J Macfarlane, Grocers and General Merchants (1) Tobermory, Argyllshire1927 - 1961 : Account Books, Ledger, Grocery and Drapery Counter Books, Note Books,

Cash BookNRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 1/ 175

Macintyre family, Salmon Fishermen and Farmers (1) Kerrera, Argyllshire1879 - 1962 : Account Books, Notebooks, Diaries etc

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 21

John MacIntyre, Wright and Joiner(1) Inveraray, Argyllshire1862 - 1881 : Account Books 1862 - 1867, 1875 - 1881

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR 1/ 86/ 6-7

David MacKintosh, Architect(1) Oban, Argyllshire1888 - 1891 : Letter Book

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DRI/ 11

C & D Mactaggart, Solicitors (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1837 - 1945 : Records


McConnell & McCarthy, Drapers and Outfitters(1) Rothesay, Buteshire1917 - 1932 : Financial Records


John McIntyre & Son, Timber Merchants(1) Cardross, Dunbartonshire

1873 - 1969 : Day Books, Ledgers, Journals, Purchases BooksNRA 43556 McIntyre DR/ 18


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A McNair, Farrier and Blacksmith(1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1844 - 1847 : Ledger and Cartwright Work

NRA 27756 Colville

Donald Munro, Fish Merchant (1) Furnace, Argyllshire1858 - 1870 : Account Book

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR1/ 60

Peter Murray, Builder(1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1854 - 1855 : Ledger

NRA 27756 Colville

Oban Bay Shipyard L td (1) Oban, Argyllshire1947 - 1951 : Minutes, Accounts, Reports

NRA 43975 MacArthur DR/ 13

Parlane MacFarlane, Farmer(1) Faslane, Dunbartonshire1829 - 1867 : Memorandum Books


Reid & Colvilles, Whisky Distillers(1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1832 - 1919 : Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journal, Balance Sheets, Specifications,

Estimates etcNRA 27756 Colville

Alexander Robertson & Sons (Yacht Builders) Ltd (2) Sandbank, Argyllshire1900 - 1981 : Minutes, Board Papers, Ledgers, Technical Records, Plans, Photos etc

NRA 24413 Robertson1898 - 1977 : Costings Book, Plans and Calculation Book of David Boyd, Naval Architect


John Rodger, Chemist (1) Inveraray, Argyllshire1879 - 1893 : Private Letter Book

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR 1/ 86/ 1

Rothesay Gas & Light Co (1) Rothesay, Buteshire1839 - 1843 : Minutes, Accounts


Salen (Mull) Pier Co Ltd (1) Salen, Argyllshire

1903 - 1946 : Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, PlansNRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR1/ 42

Sproat & Cameron, Solicitors (1) Tobermory, Argyllshire19th cent: papers


Grocer (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1832 - 1839 : Ledger

NRA 27756 Colville

Merchant (1) Inveraray, Argyllshire1830 - 1869 : Account BookNRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR 1/ 86/ 5


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Tailor (1) Inveraray, Argyllshire1896 - 1900 : Measure Book


Organisation Records (110) held at Argyll and Bute Council Archiveshttp:/ / www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ nra/ searches/ subjectList.asp?subjectType=O&LR=245

All Saints Church, Inveraray (1) Inveraray, Argyllshire1885 - 1971 : Minute Books, Accounts, Service Registers, Papers

NRA 41095 Argyll EC/ 2

An Comunn nan Coisir Ghaidhlig (The Gaelic Choirs Association) (1)1949 - 1977 : Minute Book

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute NRA(S)3995

Anne and Jane Forbes Memorial Trust for Relief of Distress at Campbeltown (1)Campbeltown, Argyllshire

1918 - 1999 : Minute Books


Ardrishaig Common Good Trust (1) Ardrishaig, Argyllshire1947 - 1983 : Minute Book, Accounts, Statements


Ardrishaig Public Hall and L iterary Institute (1) Ardrishaig, Argyllshire1896 - 1976 : Commi ttee Records

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR 1/ 12

Ardrishaig Ratepayers and Electors Association (1) Ardrishaig, Argyllshire

1964 - 1969 : Collection Books, Bank Pass BookNRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 1/ 155

Ardrishaig Swimming Pool (1)1967 - 1990 : Scrapbook


Argyll and the Isles Diocese (1)1838 - 1972 : Diocesan Fund Papers, Confi rmation Register etc

NRA 41095 Argyll EC

Argyll Federation of Scottish Women's Rural Institutes (1) Argyllshire, Strathclyde1925 - 1988 : Minutes

NRA 42661 Argyll WRI WRI

Argyll Mountain Battery (1) Argyllshire, Strathclyde1915 : Nominal Roll of NCOs and Men


Argyll Square United Free Church, Oban (1) Oban, Argyllshire1897 - 1950 : Minute Books

NRA 15463 Mackinnon & Co NRA(S)0634

6th Argyllshire Artillery Volunteers (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1860 - 1866 : Papers relating to formation and organisation



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Argyllshire Sheriffs (3) Argyllshire, Strathclyde1740 - 1759 : Correspondence and Papers (Archibald Campbell)

GD141833 - 1842 : Letters from Sheriff to his Subsitute

NRA 8396 NRA(S)12851805 - 1817 : Letter Books of Sheri ff-Substi tute Duncan Campbell of I nveraray


Argyllshire Volunteers (2) Argyllshire, Strathclyde1799 - 1809 : Muster Rolls, Returns, Clothing and Equipment Vouchers

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR1/ 91/ 1-21803 - 1808 : Papers

NRA 9955 Campbell NRA(S)0322

Burnside Independent Chapel, Campbeltown (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1829 - 1865 : Records

NRA 27756 Colville DR4/ 6

Bute Nursing Benevolent Association (1) Bute, Buteshire1894 - 1968 : Records, with Rothesay District Nursing AssociationNRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR1/ 49

Bute Women Citizens Association (1) Buteshire, Strathclyde1953 - 2002 : Minutes, Cash Books, Membership Records


Buteshire Liberal Club (1) Buteshire, Strathclyde1899 - 1923 : Records


Cairndow Recreation Club (1) Cairndow, Argyllshire1909 - 1948 : Minute Books


Cairndow Television Club (1) Cairndow, Argyllshire1959 - 1979 : Account Book


Campbeltown Athenaeum (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1848 - 1866 : Minute Book


Campbeltown Charity Concerts Committee (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1904 - 1928 : Minute Book (1904 - 1906, 1928)


Campbeltown Coopers Society (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1777 - 1817 : Accounts Book

NRA 27756 Colville

Campbeltown Curling Club (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire

1881 - 1901 : Cash Book, Misc Paperssee R.W. Cox, Index to Sporting MSS in the UK (1995)


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Campbeltown N ursing Society (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1890 - 1951 : M inutes

NRA 30504 Campbeltown Nursing NRA(S)2842

Campbeltown Post Office (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1928 - 1969 : Sorting Office Diary

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR 1/ 171

Cardross Golf Club (1) Cardross, Dunbartonshire1895 - 1995 : Minute Books, Cash Books, Register of Members, Deeds and Papers

NRA 44450 DR23

Ceilidh Nan Gaidheal An Obain (1)Oban, Argyllshire1922 - 1931 : Minute Book


Christ Church English Episcopal Chapel, Dunoon (1) Dunoon, Argyllshire1846 - 1900 : Registers of Services, Bapt ismal Register


Christ Church, Lochgilphead (1) Lochgilphead, Argyllshire1851 - 1985 : Vestry Minutes, Service Registers, Papers


Church of The H oly Spirit, Ardchattan (1) Ardchattan, Argyllshire1886 - 1941 : Service Registers, Account Books, Communicants' Roll Book


Church of The H oly Spirit, Largie (1) Largie, Argyllshire

1890 - 1966 : Register of Services NRA 41095 Argyll EC/ 5

Civil Aviation Authority : Machrihanish Aerodrome (1) Campbeltown, Argyllshire1958 - 1964 : Aircraft Movement Log Books


Clydesdale Horse Society : Kilberry Branch (1) Kilberry, Argyllshire1883 - 1887 : Minutes


Connel Curling Club (1) Connel, Argyllshire1944 - 1972 : Minute Booksee R.W. Cox, Index to Sporting MSS in the UK (1995)

Cowal Choral Club (1) Argyllshire, Strathclyde1942 - 2001 : Minutes, Cash Books, Attendance Registers, Programmes


Craigmore (Bute) Bowling and Tennis Co Ltd, Rothesay (1) Rothesay, Buteshire1882 - 1894 : Minute Book

see R.W. Cox, Index to Sporting MSS in the UK (1995)

Dunoon Branch Labour Party (1) Dunoon, Argyllshire1950 - 1965 : Minutes and Accounts



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Garelochhead Mutual Improvement Association (1) Garelochhead, Dunbartonshire1883 - 1916 : Minute Books


Geilston H all and I nstitute, Cardross (1) Cardross, Dunbartonshire1958 - 1991 : Trustees Minutes, Correspondence etc.


Glasgow : Kintyre Literary Association (1) Glasgow, Lanarkshire1867 - 1879 : Minute and Cash Books


Glasgow : Kintyre Young Men's Literary Association (1) Glasgow, Lanarkshire1862 - 1863 : Minute Book


H elensburgh Amateur Dramatic Society (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1920 - 1934 : Minute Book, List of Members, Papers


H elensburgh Amateur Swimming Club (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1897 - 1971 : Minute Books


H elensburgh Burns Club (1)Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1911 - 1928 : Press Cuttings Book


H elensburgh Charity Organisation Society (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire

1933 - 1976 : Minute Book, Cash Books NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 1/ 206

H elensburgh Congregational Church (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1849 - 1981 : Minutes, Abstracts of Accounts

NRA 42462 Helensburgh DR/ 1/ 203

H elensburgh District N ursing Association (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1897 - 1943 : Minute Book


H elensburgh H ighland Associati on (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1907 - 1922 : Minute BookNRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 1/ 215

H elensburgh H ighland Games Committee (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1948 - 1953 : Minute Books


H elensburgh Lecture Association (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1895 - 1947 : Minute Book, Cash Book and List of Subscribers


H elensburgh Parish Church Guild of H onour (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1919 - 1921 : Minute book



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H elensburgh Toastmistress Club (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1964 - 1972 : Minute Book and Papers


Killean Parish H eritors (1) Killean, Argyllshire1822 - 1823 : Minute Book of Heri tors

NRA 27756 Colville

League of Nations Union : H elensburgh Branch (1) Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire1933 - 1946 : Minute Book


Lismore Agricultural Society (1) Lismore, Argyllshire1853 - 1862 : Minute Book (copy)


Lochgilphead Football Club (1) Lochgilphead, Argyllshire1906 - 1920 : Minute Book


Lochgilphead Gaelic Choir (1) Lochgilphead, Argyllshire1948 - 1994 : Minute Books, Photographs


Mid Argyll Provincial Mod (1) Argyllshire, Strathclyde1926 - 1935, 1960 - 1986 : Minute Books


Mid Argyll Sickness and Accident H iring Fund (1) Argyllshire, Strathclyde

1934 - 1951 : Minute Book, Cash Book NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 1/ 153

Mod Ionadach na Dreolluinne (1) Argyllshire, Strathclyde1937 - 1992 : Minutes (copy)

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DD/ 1/ 165

Mull and Morvern Agricultural Society (2) Tobermory, Argyllshire1892 - 1937 : Minutes

NRA 40421 Isle Isle of Mull Museum1927 - 1934 : Letter Book


Oban and District H otel and Boarding House Associati on (1) Oban, Argyllshire1956 - 1973 : Minute Book, Abstract of Accounts, Chairman's Reports, Press Cutt ings

BookNRA 43975 MacArthur DR/ 13

Oban and District Shopkeepers Association (1) Oban, Argyllshire1948 - 1968 : Minutes, Forms

NRA 43975 MacArthur

Oban and District Tourist Association (1) Oban, Argyllshire1959 - 1970 : Minute Books, Abstract of Accounts, PapersNRA 43975 MacArthur DR/ 13


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Railway Clerks Association : Oban Branch (1) Oban, Argyllshire1959 - 1972 : Register of Members


Rothesay Academy L td (1) Rothesay, Buteshire1861 - 1868 : Minutes


Rothesay Cricket Club (1) Rothesay, Buteshire1869 - 1871 : Minute Book


Rothesay District Nursing Association (2) Rothesay, Argyllshire1894 - 1968 : Records with Bute Nursing Benevolent Association

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR1/ 491895 - 1976 : Minutes and Accounts


Rothesay Marine Society (1) Rothesay, Buteshire1791 - 1844 : Minutessee Accessions to repositories 1975

Royal H ighland Yacht Club (2)1881 - 1973 : Records

Dep.354 link to online catalogue1881 - 1922 : Minute Books

NRA 15463 Mackinnon & Co NRA(S)0634

Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) (5)

1679 : Muster Roll of Troop of Horse Guards commanded by The Duke of MonmouthNRA 34806 Buccleuch GD224/ 903/ 62 link to online catalogue

Scottish Rural Workers Approved Society : Knapdale Branch (1)Knapdale, Argyllshire1929 - 41 : Records


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Ardrishaig Branch (1) Ardrishaig, Argyllshire1948 - 1971 : Account Book

NRA 42661 Argyll WRI

Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Argyll and Bute H ospital Branch (1) Argyllshire, Strathclyde1967 - 1981 : Minute BookNRA 42661 Argyll WRI

Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Barcaldine Branch (1) Barcaldine, Argyllshire1931 - 1986 : Minute and Cash Books


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Blairmore Branch (1) Blairmore, Argyllshire1945 - 1991 : Minute Books, Accounts, Members Roll


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Cairnbaan and District Branch (1) Cairnbaan, Argyllshire1958 - 1983 : Minute Book, Account Books



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Scottish Womens Rural Institute: Craignish Branch (1) Craignish, Argyllshire1957 - 1989 : Minutes, Accounts


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Dervaig Branch (1) Dervaig, Argyllshire1926 - 1997 : Minute and Letter Books etc.

NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute NRAS 4095

Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Drumlemble Branch (1) Drumlemble, Argyllshire1951 - 1980 : Minute Books, Accounts


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Dunbeg Branch (1) Dunbeg, Argyllshire1972 - 1985 : Account book


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Duror Branch (1) Duror, Argyllshire1949 - 1953 : Minute Book, Accounts


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Eredine Branch (1) Eredine, Argyllshire1965 - 1979 : Minute Books, Accounts


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Furnace and Cumlodden Branch (1) Argyllshire1931 - 1993 : Minute and Report Books, Cash Book


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Kames Branch (1) Kames, Argyllshire

1953 - 1982 : Minutes, Accounts, Bank BookNRA 42661 Argyll WRI

Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Kilmartin Branch (1) Kilmartin, Argyllshire1921 - 1976 : Minutes, Accounts, Press Reports Books


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Kirn and District Branch (1) Kirn, Argyllshire1975 - 1981 : M inute Books, Accounts


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Lochgilphead Branch (1) Lochgilphead, Argyllshire1929 - 1984 : Minute BooksNRA 42661 Argyll WRI WRI/ 20

Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Rashfield Branch (1) Dunoon, Argyllshire1926 - 1989 : Minute, Cash and Press Reports Books etc.

NRA 42661 Argyll WRI WRI/ 19

Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Skipness and D istrict Branch (1) Skipness, Argyllshire1960 - 1987 : Minute Books, Cash Books


Scottish Womens Rural Institute : Toward Branch (1) Toward, Argyllshire1931 - 1965 : Minute and Account Books



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St Adamnan's Church, Duror (1) Duror, Argyllshire1877 - 1967 : Registers of Services


St Brendan's Church, Furnace (1) Furnace, Argyllshire1887 - 1969 : Service Registers, Accounts, Papers


St Bride's Church, Nether Lochaber (1) Nether Lochaber, Inverness-shire1877 - 1971 : M inute Book, Service Registers


St Columba' Chapel, Iona (1) Iona, Argyllshire1894 - 1942 : Service Registers


St Columba's Church, Bridgend, Islay (1) Bridgend, Argyllshire1887 - 1982 : Service Registers, Church Papers


St Columba's Church, Gruline (1) Gruline, Argyllshire1868 - 1874 : Register of Services


St Columba's Church, Kilmartin (1) Kilmartin, Argyllshire1931 - 1984 : Register of Services


St Columba's Church, Portree (1) Portree, Inverness-shire

1955 - 1970 : Register of Services NRA 41095 Argyll EC/ 20

St Columba's Parish Church, Oban (1) Oban, Argyllshire1872 - 1958 : Minute Books of Trustees, Congregational Board and Committee to Build A

New ChurchNRA 15463 Mackinnon & Co NRA(S)0634

St Finan's Church, Kinlochmoidart (1) Kinlochmoidart, Inverness-shire1869 - 1936 : Service Registers


St Kilda's Church, Lochbuy (1) Lochbuy, Argyllshire1875 - 1927 : Register of Services, Register of Baptisms, Funerals and Confi rmations,

PapersNRA 41095 Argyll EC/ 12

St Mary's Chapel, Lunga (1) Lunga, Argyllshire1909 - 1916 : Register of Bapt isms


St Mary's Church, Fasnacloich (2) Fasnacloich, Argyllshire

1818 - 20th century : Records including Vestry Minute BookNRA 15463 Mackinnon & Co NRA(S)06341879 - 1903 : Vestry Minute Book, Cash Book, Account Book



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St Mary's Church, Strontian (1) Strontian, Argyllshire1905 - 1921 : Register of Services


St Paul's Church, Kinlochleven (1) Kinlochleven, Argyllshire1908 - 1980 : Minutes, Service Registers, Papers


Torosay Library Committee (1) Torosay, Argyllshire1897 - 1908 : Minute Book


West H ighland Ploughing Match Society (1) Argyllshire, Strathclyde1914 - 1967 : Minutes, Prize and Judges' Books, Papers

NRA 42461 West Highland DR/ 1/ 152

Women's Voluntary Service for Civil Defence : Helensburgh District Committee (1)Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire

1940 - 1946 : Minute Book NRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 1/ 217

Family and Estates Records (10) held at Argyll and Bute Council Archiveshttp:/ / www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ nra/ searches/ subjectList.asp?subjectType=F&LR=245

Campbell family, Dukes of Argyll (23) VARIOUS

Campbell family of Craignish (2)1590 - 19th century : Deeds, Legal and Estate Papers, Household Papers

Acc.6223 link to online catalogue

1486 - 1856 : Charters and Paperssee Accessions to repositories 1985

Campbell family of Kilberry (1)1632 - 1955 : Fami ly and Estate Papers


Campbell family of Ormidale (1)1778 - 1905 : Fami ly and Estate Papers


Crawford family of Aros, Mull (2)1840 - 1900 : Papers

see Annual return 19931854 - 1941 : Estate Papers

NRA 40421 Isle Isle of Mull Museum

Fleming family of Kinlochlaich, Appin (1)1852 - 1858 : Factor' s Account Book


Fletcher family of Dunans (1)

1822 - 1830 : Minute Book of Tutors and Curators appointed to his children by JohnFletcher of Dunans, including the inventory of Dunans House



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Mackinnon family, baronets, of Balinaki ll, Clachan, Argyll (2)1820 - 1893 : Estate Accounts and Papers, Loup Rentals and Crops

NRA 10515 Mackinnon PP MS 1 link to onlinecatalogue

1872 - 1882 : Factor' s Account BookNRA 25012 Argyll and Bute DR/ 1/ 256

MacTavish family of Dunardry (1)1650 - 1869 : Fami ly and Estate Paperssee Accessions to repositories 1991

Malcolm family of Poltalloch (2)1562 - 1935 : Family, Estate and Personal Papers relating to estates in Jamaica and

ScotlandNRA 15645 DR/ 2 link to online catalogue

1833 - 1843 : Argyllshire (Poltalloch) Deeds and PapersNRA 17508 Shirley CR 229 link to online catalogue

Personal Records (2) held at Argyll and Bute Council Archiveshttp:/ / www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ nra/ searches/ subjectList.asp?subjectType=P& LR=245

Durand, Sir Edward Law (1845-1920), 1st Baronet, Colonial Administrator (2)1900 - 1914 : Misc Correspondence

NRA 10124 Campbell NRA(S)28331882 - 1947 : Correspondence and Papers of him and his wife

Acc.10838 link to online catalogue

Ewing, Alexander (1814-1873) Bishop of Argyll and The Isles (4)1838 - 1871 : Private Ledger, Letters and Misc Papers

NRA 41095 Argyll EC1

Other Records held by Argyll and Bute Council Archives

BURIAL REGISTERS Historical Burial Registers

CONTACT Terry MarkwickE-MAIL [email protected] Dunoon 01369 708600LOCATION Variously in Operational Services and Area OfficesCH ARGE (if applicable) Free, Standard Charge for copying

ACCESS TYPE Public

CAMPBELL OF KILBERRY Family collection of papers held by the Council

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE Privately owned, public access


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COLVILLE COLLECTION Family collection of papers held by the Council

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCH ARGE (if applicable) On request

ACCESS TYPE Public

COUNCIL PUBLI C H EALTH RECORDSHistorical papers relating to hospital inspections and sanitation matters in Argyll and surrounding area.

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE Paper

EDUCATI ON - ARCH IVES Historical education archives, historical school records (pre 1948)

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774LOCATION Check with ArchivistCH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE A minority of these records may be withheld by the authority since

they pertain to still living individuals and as such are protected underThe Data Protection Act.

EPISCOPIAL DI OCESAN RECORDSSelection of episcopal records entrusted to the Council, some churches hold their own.


H ISTORICAL AREA NH S H OSPITALSHistorical papers relating to cottage hospitals and healthcare provision in Argyll and surrounding area.

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCH ARGE (if applicable) On RequestACCESS TYPE A minority of these records may be withheld by the Authority since

they pertain to still living individuals and as such are protected under

The Data Protection Act.


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H ISTORICAL TRANSPORTHistorical papers relating to transportation in Argyll and surrounding area.


CH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE Public

H OUSING - ARCHIVES Historical papers relating to housing matters in Argyll and surrounding area

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCH ARGE (if applicable) On Request

ACCESS TYPE A minority of these records may be withheld by the Authority sincethey pertain to still living individuals and as such are protected underThe Data Protection Act.

LI CENSING - ARCHIVESHistorical papers relating to Licensing of various types in Argyll and surrounding area.


CH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE Public

MACTAVISH OF DUN ARDRY Family collection of papers

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE Public

MALCOLM OF POLTALLOCH Family collection of papers held by the Council.



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MISCELLANEOUS SMALL COLLECTIONSMiscellaneous records of organisations of historical interest e.g. clubs, businesses, voluntaryorganisations.

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774

LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE Privately owned, public access. A minority of these records may be

withheld by the Authority since they pertain to still living individualsand as such are protected under The Data Protection Act.

PICTORIAL RECORDSLimited selection of pictorial images of the Argyll area and surrounding locales (postcards,drawings, photo's etc)

CONTACT Marina Campbell

E-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE Public

POOR RELIEF Historical papers relating to poor relief in Argyll and surrounding area


LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE A minority of these records may be withheld by the authority since

they pertain to still living individuals and as such are protected underThe Data Protection Act

PUBLIC BUILDINGSHistorical papers relating to Council buildings and ex-council buildings in Argyll and surrounding area

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected]

TEL 01546 604774LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCH ARGE (if applicable) On requestACCESS TYPE Public

VALUATION ROLLValuation Rolls (historical and current, usually accessed through relevant department).


LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCHARGE (i f applicable) Set by StatuteACCESS TYPE Public


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VOTERS ROLLS Voters Rolls (public version)

CONTACT Marina CampbellE-MAIL [email protected] 01546 604774LOCATION Archives Section, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QUCHARGE (i f applicable) Set by statute

ACCESS TYPE Public

OTHER RECORD SOURCES

I N VERARAY JAI L Online archive with records of 4345 former prisonershttp:/ / www.inverarayjail.co.uk/ prison-records/ index.asp

AND

" The Scotsman" Newspaper Archives Online records from 1817 to 1950http:/ / archive.scotsman.com/

Documents

Argyll and Bute Council Archives - Updated to June 26, 2006