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Re-opening of Manhattan Works, 1951. DUNIH 2008.5.1

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Re-opening of Manhattan Works, 1951.

Photograph, black and white, relating to the opening of the reconstructed, Manhattan Works July 1951. Photograph of Lord Bilsland addressing the staff standing on a stage with company directors. Lord Bilsland performed the official opening ceremony and was chairman of Scottish Council Development and Industry. Photograph labelled on back 'Left to right: G.H. Pilcher, W.R.Hutton, W.H. Pilcher, Lord Bilsland, W.G.N. Walker, ?, James Strachan, B.C.Walker'. Photo reference 'No. 1430'. Also photographers stamp on back, 'Norman G. Brown: Press, Technical and Marine Photographer 36, North Lindsay Street, Dundee'.

Number: DUNIH 2008.5.1
Name: Re-opening of Manhattan Works, 1951.
Date: 1951
Maker: G Brown
Location: In Store