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Tombs, G.I. : Papers relating to Whitcombe and Tombs Limited

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Reference NumberMisc-MS-1743CreatorTombs, G.I.DescriptionThe collection contains miscellaneous items relating to Whitcombe and Tombs Limited. These include a deed giving Felix Tombs Power of Attorney (1893), letter of condolence from George H. Whitcombe to Mrs Tombs on the death of Felix Tombs (1901), correspondence from managing directors of the company (1917, 1922, 1945, 1950), telegrams regarding Whitcombe and Tombs application for position of Government Printer (1896), publications, and blank examples of the company's stationery.
Only a small part of this collection is digitised and available through Digital Collections. Information about other items can be found on the Hākena catalogue, through the Library Catalogues link above.History / BiographyIn 1871 George Whitcombe set up as a bookseller and in 1882 he went into partnership with George Tombs, establishing Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd. These papers were collected by G.I.Tombs who was employed by Whitcombe and Tombs. He was the grandson of Felix Tombs, the company's managing director, and great-grandson of George Tombs.

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Whitcombe and Tombs puzzle bookmarks

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SubjectsPrinters and printingBusiness enterprises - Dunedin

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