Series of invoices, statements, consignment and delivery notes received by M Challah Export and Albert Jones (Textiles) Ltd. The material covers domestic and international trade and illustrates the range of textile companies in the North West of England, along with the links between Manchester and global textile markets. Some items in the series also highlight attempts made by the company to diversify with the import of squash and tennis rackets from Japan. It also includes invoices relating to the day-to-day running of the business and premises. Some items within the series contain textile samples. Invoices, Account Statements and Receipts
Series of financial records for Albert Jones (Textiles) Ltd and M Challah Export. Includes annual reports and accounts, cash books, invoices and statements. The invoices relate to domestic and international textile trading. Financial Records
Business archive relating to Albert Jones (Textiles) Ltd and M Challah Export, consisting of order confirmations; purchase contracts; letters in Arabic with fabric samples attached; bills of lading; shipping particulars; consignment notes; delivery notes; cash books; purchase invoices; sales invoice books; annual reports; copy letter books; example cheque stubs from the Bank of West Africa, 1953-2010 and general correspondence. The archive contains evidence of a textile trader moving to Manchester from Lebanon and establishing a business to export textiles to the Middle East, Africa and South America. The records that cover the period 1970-2010 also show how the company adapted to survive a changing market landscape. Business archive of Albert Jones (Textiles) Ltd and M Challah Export
Invoices and correspondence relating to Mr Mounir Challah's personal matters such as the rental of a flat; electricity supply; purchase of baby equipment; a car and coal. Correspondence and invoices relating to personal matters.
Correspondence between Mr Mounir Challah and the Home Office relating to the ongoing renewal of his passport. The correspondence includes detailed information about the value of goods and destinations exported to by M Challah Export. Correspondence relating to the renewal of Mr Mounir Challah's passport
Brown envelope containing bundle of cheque stubs issued from the Bank of West Africa account of 'Mr Mounir Challah'. The stubs taken are a sample and are individually numbered, date stamped and signed. Bundle of cheque stubs issued from the Bank of West Africa
Bundle of 13 copy letter books written in Arabic. Letters sent by M Challah Export. Some letters have extra pieces of correspondence or textile samples attached to them. The bundle has been split across two files due to size. Bundle of copy letter books
Large bundle of correspondence, the majority handwritten in Arabic with textile samples attached, sent to M Challah Export by A.R. Jamaleddine in Lagos; Challah Freres in Beirut; Akkad & Tabbah in Damascus; Rafat Haffar in Damascus and Naamani Brothers Inc. in New York. The bundle also includes correspondence between M Challah Export and various textile merchants/manufacturers and haulage companies in the UK concerning textile samples and distribution. Also included is correspondence relating to the potential export of cement to Bahrain and a sample paper bolt end design featuring a deer motif. The bundle has been split across 12 folders due to the amount of correspondence and bulk of the textile samples. Bundle of correspondence, invoices and textile samples.
Bundle of correspondence and textile samples sent between M Challah Export and various companies including Philippe G Ghosn of Beirut; A R Jamaleddine of Homs in Syria and Akkad & Tabbah of Damascus. The bundle also includes correspondence with pension scheme providers, haulage companies, the Bank of West Africa and Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Bundle of correspondence and textile samples.
Series of correspondence produced by M Challah Export and Albert Jones (Textiles) Ltd. The series includes letters and telegrams covering topics such insurance; textile imports and exports; setting up of trading partnerships; haulage and banking. Other letters from third parties concern wider national issues such as increases in haulage rates; entry into the European Economic Community (EEC); decimalisation and the change of use within Britain to North Sea Gas. Many items within the series also have order confirmations; invoices and textile samples attached. Correspondence
Series of delivery records for M Challah Export and Albert Jones (Textiles) Ltd. The documents cover global exports and include Bills of Lading; Notice of Arrivals for destinations such as Beirut; Lagos; Monrovia; Quito and Japan. There are also records for trade with various Manchester based textile merchants and manufacturers. Delivery Records
International Driving Permit No. 24901 for Mr Mounir Challah issued by the Ministry of Transport. Permit is dated 22 September 1949 and is valid for one year. The permit features a black and white photograph of Mr Challah. International Driving Permit for Mr Mounir Challah.
Bundle of invoices and statements from various Manchester textile merchants issued to Mr M. Challah. It also includes invoices relating to haulage. The bundle has been split across three files due to size. Bundle of invoices and account statements from Manchester textile merchants.
Bundle of invoices relating to exports issued to M Challah Export from various Manchester textile merchants and manufacturers. These include Albert Jones; S Challah; Goldtex Fabrics; I Hussamy & Sons; G Markarian and A Labaton Ltd. There are also statements of account with suppliers for other goods; bills of lading issued by Gracie, Beazley & Co; consignment notes and account statements issued by hauliers LEP Transport Ltd and Austin Wilkinson Ltd. The invoices have previously been hand-numbered 1229 to 1452 and are split across two folders due to size. Bundle of invoices, account statements, bills of lading, consignment notes and receipts.
Bundle of invoices and statements from various Manchester textile merchants and manufacturers issued to M Challah Export. The bundle also includes invoices relating to rent increases and haulage. The bundle has been split across four files due to size. Bundle of invoices and account statements from Manchester textile merchants.
Bundle of invoices from Manchester textile merchants and manufacturers to M Challah Export. Suppliers include Albert Yadid; Ashton Whitworth & Co; Albert Jones; Shuffleton & Son and E & J Tawil. Some invoices have accompanying manuscript notes. The bundle has been split across two files due to size. Invoices from Manchester textile merchants.
Series of cheque stubs issued from the Bank of West Africa account of Mr Mounir Challah. Cheque Stubs
Bundle of order confirmations and contracts for purchase of fabrics from M Challah Export from companies including J A Shammah & Sons; Chekerdjian Freres of Beirut and Akkad & Tabbah of Damascus. The bundle also includes correspondence with the Bank of West Africa in Lagos; letters from shipping agents concerning increases to fees due to the rise in petrol costs; letters of enquiry to potential suppliers across the UK for wool jersey and disputes for goods damaged in transit. Some letters also include fabric samples for umbrella cloth; voile; poplin; brocade; wool jersey and typewriter cloth. The bundle has been split across three files due to size. Bundle of correspondence, order confirmations and textile samples.
Bundle of delivery notes relating to textiles delievered to M Challah Export from various Manchester textile merchants and manufacturers. These include H Kouyoumdjian; M & S Glicher; Albert Jones; L Littlewood along with delivery notes issued by M Challah Export to M & L Barclay (Exporters) Ltd. The notes are mix of handwritten and typed documents and detail the type and amount of fabric or cloth delivered. Some are on official letterheaded paper, others are handwritten on scraps of paper. It includes extra annotated sheets with workings out and occasional details of onward shipping information. The bundle has been split into two files due to size. Bundle of delivery notes and receipts.
Large bundle of correspondence and telegram communications between M Challah Export and various other parties. Includes initial letters of introduction to merchants in Manchester and correspondence setting up contacts in the area. The bundle also includes letters between M. Challah Export and various insurance and textile merchants; the Manchester Chamber of Commerce Testing House and Laboratory; various banks including Midland Bank; Joseph Law and & Fils and the Bank of West Africa. These letters also contain textile samples. Some letters have handwritten accompanying notes in Arabic. The bundle has been split across four files due to its size. Bundle of correspondence and telegram communications.
Bundle of bills of lading for named ships, some manuscript other typescript, which document freight sent and charges due. Destinations covered include Beirut; Lagos; Monrovia and Quito. Bills of lading
Large bundle of correspondence, the majority handwritten in Arabic with textile samples attached, sent to M Challah Export by Challah Freres in Beirut; Akkad & Tabbah in Damascus; Mouhammad Dallal in Damascus; Le Chic Parisien and M J Chediak in Quito Ecuador. The bundle also includes correspondence between M Challah Export and various textile merchants and haulage companies in the UK relating to textile samples and distribution. Also included is correspondence concerning the application for a visa for Mr Wafic Challah, the brother of Mr Mounir Challah. Bundle of correspondence and textile samples.
