Basic Biographical Details Name: | James Elder | Designation: | | Born: | | Died: | | Bio Notes: | James Elder was an Associate of the Edinburgh Architectural Association by 1930 or 1931, at which time his address was 98 Channel Street, Galashiels. By 1939-40 he was at 4 Glenfield Crescent, Galashiels. No further details are yet known. He worked for a time as assistant to J & J Hall in Galashiels. In 1947 he set up practice in that town with George Mann Cairns with an office in Roxburgh Street. In 1953 the practice moved to 54 and 56 Island Street. In the same year Elder & Cairns worked with Charles Turnbull of Alexander Inglis & Partners of Hawick on the Gala Rugby Football Club stand at Netherdale. In 1957 Charles Turnbull became a partner in the Elder & Cairns firm whilst remaining as a partner with Alexander Inglis.
Further research is required to clarify significant dates in his career. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 98, Channel Street, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland | Private | | | | | 4, Glenfield Crescent, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland | Private(?) | 1939 | After 1956 | |
Employment and TrainingEmployersThe following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Elder & Cairns | 1947 | | Partner | | | J & J Hall | Before 1947 | | Assistant | |
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ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Bailey, Rebecca M | 1996 | Scottish architects' papers: a source book | | Edinburgh: The Rutland Press | p105 | | RIBA | 1930 | The RIBA Kalendar 1930-1931 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | | | RIBA | 1939 | The RIBA Kalendar 1939-1940 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | RIAS, Rutland Square | Records of membership | | |
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