Identity area
Reference code
STR/01
Title
STOCK / SALES BOOKS
Date(s)
- 1966–2017 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
5 files
Context area
Name of creator
(1968–c.2004)
Name of creator
(b.1931)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The stock/sales books list every clock that went through the business. They record the stock number, date of purchase, description, supplier, cost, repair details (description, repairer, dates and cost), total cost, retail price, date sold, sales price and buyer's name and address. The unique stock number given to every item consists of a three- or four-digit month and year tag, followed by a sequential number.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
The books are arranged chronologically by stock number, i.e. purchase date. They were originally kept in twinlock binders.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Not available for general access due to data protection regulations.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
English