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Title
Photographic Prints and Negatives - Photographic Department of Ferguson Pailin Ltd
Reference
YA2003.62
Production date
01-01-1913 - 31-12-1999

Creator

Ferguson, Pailin Limited Biography Biography
Makers of heavy duty electrical switchgear and general electrical engineers, based in Higher Openshaw, Manchester. The company was formed in 1913 by Samuel Ferguson and George Pailin, who had worked for Ferranti as switchgear engineers. Ferranti Ltd sold its switchgear patents and stock to Ferguson, Pailin Ltd. in 1913. The company was acquired by Associated Electrical Industries in 1928, but continued to operate as a separated entity until 1960, when it was merged into AEI Switchgear. The Openshaw factory was eventually closed in 2003, having operated as part of GEC (the General Electric Company), and later GEC Alsthom.

Scope and Content
The collection mostly comprises photographic prints, negatives and photo albums, with the benefit of the original photographers' day-books. The images document the company products, but also includes many images of staff. The collection also includes some product catalogues.
Extent
3.5 linear metres
Language
English
Archival history
The collection was donated to The Museum of Science and Industry in 2003 by Ferguson Pailin.
Level of description
TOP
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum

Associated people and organisations

Ferguson, Pailin Limited Biography Biography
Makers of heavy duty electrical switchgear and general electrical engineers, based in Higher Openshaw, Manchester. The company was formed in 1913 by Samuel Ferguson and George Pailin, who had worked for Ferranti as switchgear engineers. Ferranti Ltd sold its switchgear patents and stock to Ferguson, Pailin Ltd. in 1913. The company was acquired by Associated Electrical Industries in 1928, but continued to operate as a separated entity until 1960, when it was merged into AEI Switchgear. The Openshaw factory was eventually closed in 2003, having operated as part of GEC (the General Electric Company), and later GEC Alsthom.

Subject
Electrical equipment
Electrical apparatus
Employees
Factories
Parties
Air Raid Shelters
Children's parties
Research facilities
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.
External document
Box list
Finding aids
Manual catalogue available.

Related Archives

Ferguson Pailin Instruction BookletsYA1990.245Collection of trade literature from Ferguson Pailin Ltd and successor companies.YA2010.38Ferguson, Pailin Limited Complete Catalogue, 1937.YA2008.47/3

Appraisal
Material has been appraised in line with the Museum of Science and Industry's policies at the time of acquisition.
System of arrangement
Material has been arranged in box order and no attempt has been made to impose a series order on it.