Reference number
  • AFI
Date
  • 1942-1986
Level
  • Collection
Description
  • 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.
Extent
  • 42 boxes
Admin history
  • 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.
Appraisal
  • This collection has been weeded for duplicates.
Access conditions
  • There are no restrictions on access to these papers.
Access status
  • Open
Related material
  • The records of similar associations can also be found within MSS.222.