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Reference NoDD2865/3/1/4
TitleRichard Irvin & Sons: File on Richard Irvin (Grandson of Founder)
DescriptionRichard Irvin was the son of John H Hannell and grandson of Richard Irvin (Founder). He joined the company in 1924 on leaving school, becoming fishsalesmen's clerk and then salesman on the Aberdeen Fish Market. Managed fleet of Trawlers and Fishselling business in Aberdeen. Became a director of the Company in 1926 and Chairman since 1952 on the death of his father.
Documents about his resignation from the company and letters of thanks following resignation from various Societal posts, including Aberdeen Steam Fishermens' Provident Soceity (RI was President of the Society for 25 years) 1977; Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland 1973; Aberdeen Harbour Board 1972; The British Fishing Vessels Mutual War Risks Association Limited 1970 (appointed in 1957); Scottish Trawlers' Federation 1970.
Date1970s
Extent1 file
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