Survey map of Fanham Hall Farm
1716Framed reproduction of colour survey map of Fanham Hall Farm, Hertfordshire showing use of the land and boundaries.
SA/EMP/TRAI/FH/2
'Field report slides - a testimonial to good sanitation practices' (pack from Super Market Institute)
20th centuryContains 80 slides showing various stages of the food process from its arrival, through to its packaging and presentation on the shelves. Also includes a pad of sheets containing twenty five...
SA/BR/10/14/4
Branch management book
Jan 1914Photocopy of booklet issued by Branch Management Department to provide guidence in order to bring about a universal form of management. Covers: opening times; duties before breakfast, despatch,...
SA/BRA/3/1/1/11
"Scotch beef: A few interesting points for the information of Staff" card
[c. 1930s-1950s]Card to be issued to staff or displayed in staff areas. The card feature information which can be passed on to customers, including: connection between Sainsbury's and Scottish farmers; contact...
SA/BRA/3/1/1/54
"Tradesmanship" card, c. 1935
c. 1935"Tradesmanship" card, c. 1935. Includes text: 'Means the Knowledge of the Goods we sell; The Prices of the Goods we sell; The Handling of the Goods we sell; The introduction of the Goods we sell', and...
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/9/184
Material relating to World War Two
[c. 1939-1998]Contains: report on deliveries by rail and road including examples of short deliveries and minor damage occurring by rail, report on interview of Mr Alan an d Mr R.J. with Mr Lloyd of The Board of...
SA/WAR/2/1
Reference material relating to World War Two and Rationing
1939-1954Contains reference material which is either photocopied or modern reproductions. Subject areas include the occupation of the Channel Islands, study packs on the home front, VE and VJ celebration...
SA/WAR/2/3
Training material
[1940s-1990s]Includes: Company induction pack. Leaflet and internal memoranda relating to training. Egg training notes. Guides to training and development. Instructors' guidelines for training. Cashier...
SA/EMP/TRAI/9
Invite to training school letter for female colleague
25 Apr 1941SA/WAR/2/1/z/5
J. Sainsbury training manual
[c. 1950s]Two training manuals. Files have been separated into the following sections: bacon, cooked meats, cheese, dairy, eggs, poultry, grocery, cash register, self-service, recapitulation, students, packer...
SA/EMP/TRAI/5
Painting of meat and diagram of cuts
1950-1969Framed painting of meat and diagram of meat cuts obtainable by F. W. Edwards.
SA/EMP/TRAI/14
"Six questions and answers: Talking Turkey" leaflet
[1950s-1960s]Leaflet for staff working in Sainsbury's shops, regarding the ordering of Christmas poultry (turkeys, chicken, geese, pheasants), and giving suggestions on how to answer customer queries. In...
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/5/1/241
Training material
1952-1999Includes: Company induction pack. Staff information leaflet on the supply chain. Training checklist manual for all departments. Imitation coins and notes for cashier training. Recruitment...
SA/EMP/TRAI/7
Training material
1952-1999Includes: Material for training in general office e.g. e-mail and information technology guides. Training notes for butchery. Training notes for trainers. Laminated cards with training tips. Mouse...
SA/EMP/TRAI/8
"clean, fresh, quick, cheap, easy add up to shopping at Sainsbury's" booklets
[1957]Two copies of the same booklet, differing in the branches mentioned on the back page.
SA/CO/8/4/1
Food preparation training notes and guidelines
1959-[1960s]Includes teaching notes for Sainsbury's Training Centre instructors on food preparation and presentation practices.
SA/BRA/4/1/3/15
"Biscuit Packing: A Practical Examination for the Graduate Course" film by the Institute of Work Study Practioners
[1960s-1970s]Film by the Institute of Work Study Practioners for use in an examination on its graduate course. The film shows a factory worker packing biscuits, in order that the student could carry out a work...
SA/EMP/4/15/2
Training hint card and strategy cards
1960s-1990sConsists of two cards giving information on how to instruct members of staff and duplicate copies of 'Our Strategy' explaining how to become the customer's first choice.
SA/EMP/TRAI/11
Note regarding cheese
31 Mar 1964Note from the Retail Trading Department to the Training Centre requesting information regarding a new way of cutting processed cheese.
SA/BRA/3/1/1/48
"A Work Study Case Example 1965" film
1965Film showing work in the cut and wrap section at Sainsbury's poultry packing station at Bury St Edmunds. The film shows the impact of a work study (a study to assess current methods of work and...
SA/EMP/4/15/1