You are viewing the catalogue description of the following item:
National Maritime Museum: Caird Fund Files and Accounts
Description and record details
| Reference | NMM 16 |
|---|---|
| Title | National Maritime Museum: Caird Fund Files and Accounts |
| Date | 1954-1970 |
| Description | Records relating to the administration of the Caird Fund |
| Held by | National Maritime Museum |
| Legal status | Not Public Record(s) |
| Language |
English |
| Creator |
National Maritime Museum, 1934 |
| Access conditions | No records held at The National Archives for this series |
| Accumulation dates | 1954-1970 |
| Administrative/ biographical background | Administra-tive History The Caird Trust Fund was set up after the death of the National Maritime Museum's benefactor Sir James Caird. It superseded the Sir James Caird Trust Fund which was set up by Sir James in 1942. James Caird (1854-1954) was a shipowner and a founder of the National Maritime Museum. He financed ship restorations, obtained valuable collections for the museum and made considerable personal donations. He was made baronet in 1928. |
How to order/download this record
- View this record page in Discovery – our catalogue
- Check viewing options
- Select an option and follow instructions
Note: Not all documents are available and options will vary.
View this record page in Discovery (link opens in a new window)