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Historical research into the Sainsbury family history

Late 20th century

Copies of mixed papers relating to the origins of the Sainsbury's founding family. Includes a monograph by Bridget Williams [Company Archivist]

SA/FAM/GEN/1

Historical research into the Sainsbury family history

Mixed Sainsbury family papers

20th century

Mixed papers relating to the Sainsbury Family. Magazine articles. Biographies of family members. Includes draft obituaries for Simon and John Davan Sainsbury

SA/FAM/GEN/2

Mixed Sainsbury family papers

Magazine articles on 'Britain's Rich'

[c. 1990s]

Magazine articles and the like that refer to the value and wealth and charitable giving of Sainsbury Family members. A typical example is the 'Britain's Rich' feature published by the Sunday Times...

SA/FAM/GEN/3

Magazine articles on 'Britain's Rich'

Key to John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury's Mausoleum

1928

These keys were issued to each of John James's children, and allowed them access to the family mausoleum. This particular one has gold letters A.S. embossed in the lid, showing that it belonged to...

SA/FAM/GEN/4

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Key to John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury's Mausoleum

Mixed Sainsbury family papers

1959-1998

These mixed papers cover a range of family members, including Simon, Timothy and David Sainsbury, some examples include: David Sainsbury: Information regarding the Sainsbury Laboratory. Observer...

SA/FAM/GEN/5

Mixed Sainsbury family papers

Silver napkin rings

[c. 1970-1980]

Thirteen silver napkin rings. Each has inscribed different capital letters on it: AJS, RJS, DJS, NCT, GCHM (*), TADS, JDS, WMJ, AST (*), JAS, BTR, FWS, and one blank. The ones marked with a * have a...

SA/FAM/GEN/6

Silver napkin rings

Mixed family papers

[c. 1980-1998]

Mixed papers relating to many of the Sainsbury family. Many are concerned with their external intersts from the company, and press releases generated because of such. Others related directly to...

SA/FAM/GEN/7

Mixed family papers

Birth and Death Certificates

[c. 1750-1980]

Mixed Birth and Death certificates relating to the Sainsbury family.

SA/FAM/GEN/8

Birth and Death Certificates

Sainsbury family history research

1700-2004

Includes family history research, family trees and articles on the Sainsbury family.

SA/FAM/GEN/9

Sainsbury family history research

Mixed volumes relating to the Sainsbury Family

1914-1984

/1: 1914 - 1963 One volume relating to the Cheyne Syndicate Ltd, Registers. /2: 1963 - 1984 One volume relating to the Cheyne Investments Ltd (JS Farms). /3: One Book: 'The lives of Simon van den...

SA/FAM/GEN/10

Mixed volumes relating to the Sainsbury Family

Mixed family correspondence

1970-1992

Papers concerning: Mr James (1992:246). Generally relates to his death, obituary, funeral and letters of condolence. Mr Simon (1992:247). General business correspondence from 1976 - 1979. Mr...

SA/FAM/GEN/11

Mixed family correspondence

Walking stick

[Mid 20th century]

Tapered wooden walking stick with a [bone] tip. The wooden handle is knarled and features decorative carving. This walking stick probably belonged to a member of the Sainsbury family.

SA/FAM/GEN/12

Walking stick

Walking stick

[Mid 20th century]

Tapered wooden walking stick with a black rubber tip. The curved wooden handle features a geometric Art Deco - style design constructed from inlaid wood of various colours. This walking stick...

SA/FAM/GEN/13

Walking stick

Walking stick

[Mid 20th century]

Tapered light brown wooden walking stick. There are three wooden collars just below the handle. The carved, dark brown, wooden handle is in the shape of a clasped hand and features the inscription,...

SA/FAM/GEN/14

Walking stick

Seating stick

[Mid 20th century]

Tapered wooden seating stick that was used both as a walking stick and a seat. The stick has two semicircular metal handles covered with a brown leather-effect textile. The handles are mounted on...

SA/FAM/GEN/15

Seating stick

Box in store

[Mid 20th century]

SA/FAM/GEN/18

Box in store

Family tree of William Sainsbury of Market Lavington, Wiltshire

1980s-1990s

Includes family tree of William Sainsbury of Market Lavington, Wiltshire. Born 1654-1655 and died in 1704. Last entry for a family member is 1847.

SA/FAM/GEN/19

Family tree of William Sainsbury of Market Lavington, Wiltshire