Reference number
  • OVM
Date
  • c1944-1983
Level
  • Collection
Description
  • Includes: Council minutes, 1954-1979 (incomplete), lists of members, 1974; correspondence, 1964-1983; annual reports, 1946-1981 (incomplete); publications, 1977-1983. 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
  • 12 boxes
Admin history
  • The OMA was formed in July 1940 for the furtherance of the interests of all firms engaged in the manufacturer of overalls and protective clothing. It became the Workwear Section of the British Clothing Industry Association on 1 January 1982.
Appraisal
  • This collection has been weeded for duplicates.
Access conditions
  • There are no restrictions on the use of this archive, apart from the requirements of copyright law.
Access status
  • Open
Related material
  • The records of similar associations can also be found within MSS.222. There are permanent displays of workwear and protective clothing at the Science Museum, London, SW7, and at Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Cheshire.