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D5395 - Robinson and Sons Ltd of Chesterfield, textile and packaging manufacturers - 1769-1997

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D5395/20
Title	Charles Portland Robinson (1844-1916) personal papers and general family papers
Date	1839-1915
Description	This section also includes miscellaneous papers relating to other 19th century Robinson family members, perhaps collected by Charles Portland Robinson.
Extent	21 items
Level	Series
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Robinson and Sons Ltd of Chesterfield, textile and packaging manufacturers
Administrative History	Charles Portland Robinson was the second son of the founder, John Bradbury Robinson. On his father's death in 1869, Charles became a partner. He became one of the three directors on the formation of the limited company in 1893. On the death of his brother William Bradbury Robinson in 1911, Charles became Chairman. He was elected to Chesterfield Borough Council in 1892 and was Mayor from 1902 to 1903. He was a member of the Soresby Street Congregational Church and later of the Brampton Congregational Church.

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