Collection

BFTAMA Council Minutes, 1947-48; AFIA Council Minutes, 1948-75; British Clothing Industry Association, Executive Council Minutes, 1980; reports of EDC meetings, 1978; minutes and related papers of Finance and General Purposes Committees, 1947-60; AFIA and BAMA correspondence and related material, 1958-81; publications, 1942-81; minute book of Cottage Homes and Porters' Trade Appeal, 1943-69; undated press-cuttings. The collection forms part of the archive of the British Clothing Industry Association (MSS.222), in which the records of various predecessor and related organisations are contained.

42 boxes

The Apparel and Fashion Industry's Association was formed in 1948 when the British Fashion Trade and Apparel Manufacturers' Association was renamed (MSS.222/APW). In 1978, it merged with the British Mantle Manufacturers' Association (MSS.222/APM) to form the British Apparel Manufacturers' Association. BAMA joined the British Clothing Industry Association in January 1982.

This collection has been weeded for duplicates.

There are no restrictions on access to these papers.

Open

The records of similar associations can also be found within MSS.222.

English