Sainsbury's centenary (1969) correspondence and other papers

Includes letters of congratulation and telegrams sent on the occasion of Sainsbury's centenary by suppliers and others.

Also includes letters and telegrams of thanks from those who attended events organised by Sainsbury's to celebrate the 100 years anniversary e.g. the centenary dinner held at the Savoy hotel on 14th April 1969 and those who received a copy of the 'JS100' publication. Contains replies from members of the Sainsbury family and also letters responding to examples of positive press coverage of the centenary.

Also contains internal correspondence relating to arrangements for centenary events organised by Sainsbury's, a list of centenary activities, paperwork relating to the centenary research grant, and transcriptions of speeches made at centenary events.