Sainsbury Family; Sainsbury's Director; arts patron
The second son of John Benjamin Sainsbury, Robert James read history at Pembroke College, Cambridge, then studied accountancy, later becoming a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Joining the family firm in 1930, Robert James become joint General Manager alongside his brother Alan (later Lord Sainsbury) on his father's illness and retirement. He took particular responsibility for personnel and administration, and had a genius for solving personnel issues and making changes amenable to the company's staff.
Alongside his career with Sainsbury's, he is best known as a major patron of the arts. He was an early supporter of artists Henry Moore, Francis Bacon, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani and Charles Despiau, and later Giacometti. He was particularly supportive of African works of art, first encountered on a trip to Paris in 1935, and was an early patron of the National Art Collections Fund.
Robert James was a major philanthropist, making donations to hospitals and to Kew Gardens. In 1973 he donated his large art collection (of more than 400 works) to the University of East Anglia, where they commissioned the then-little known architect Norman Foster to design an art gallery. In 1979 the Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts was opened.
Robert James was knighted for services to the arts in 1967.
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1906- 2000
Waverley, 33 Eton Avenue, Hampstead, London
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Image included in 'JS Journal' June-July 1966, p.4, with the caption "Mr. R. J. Sainsbury holding hand of his grandson, James Clark, and talking to Lord Sainsbury. Between them is Gertrude Hermes, sculptor and engraver, who lives in Chelsea. In the left background, Mr. R. J.'s daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, is talking with Mr. Timothy Sainsbury." Image probably by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint general manager Robert James Sainsbury outside 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch on opening day
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/60
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Shows, from left to right, Elizabeth Clark (Robert James Sainsbury's daughter), Robert James Sainsbury (holding hand of his grandson James Clark), Gertrude Hermes (sculptor and engraver), and Celia Sainsbury[?] (Robert James Sainsbury's daughter). Image probably by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint general manager Robert James Sainsbury entering 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch on opening day
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/61
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Shows Robert James Sainsbury and daughter Celia Sainsbury[?] holding hands of Robert James Sainsbury's grandson James Clark. Also shows Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Alan Sainsbury, chairman of Sainsbury's) in background. Image probably by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint general manager Robert James Sainsbury in 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch on opening day
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/63
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Image included in 'JS Journal' December 1969, p.13. Image probably by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint presidents Sir Robert Sainsbury and Alan Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Drury Lane in 330 Northolt Road, Harrow branch on its opening day
SA/BRA/7/H/15/5/10
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO11 frame [36?]).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: Robert, Alan, and John Davan Sainsbury
SA/FAM/10/2/24
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Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Photographer's reference number 2509/1/8A.
Image of Lord Alan Sainsbury's 80th birthday dinner: James Sainsbury and Robert Sainsbury
SA/FAM/3/33/4/34
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Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Caption on back of print identifies guests as: "L-R Mr RJ [Robert Sainsbury], Max Justice, retired director and current president of the veterans association and Jim Woods, retired senior manager." Photographer's reference number 2509/3/4.
Image of Lord Alan Sainsbury's 80th birthday dinner: Sir Robert Sainsbury, Max Justice and Jim Woods
SA/FAM/3/33/4/52
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A Cheese sampler belonging to Robert Sainsbury. The handle consists of dark wooden ends inserted into a brass grip. The tang of the sampler is inserted into the grip. Upon the tang are inscribed 'HERBERTS & SONS, WEST SMITHFIELD'. On the reverse of the tang is written within an oval, 'HISLOP, EDINb' next to this are '2F'. The sampler is placed within a leather holder to protect it. At the open end there is a number '2' embossed. The sheath has been shaped to hold the sampler.
Cheese sampler
SA/FAM/4/1
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Includes black and white photographs of Robert, Alan and John Davan Sainsbury handing out pieces of the centenary cake to customers. Also includes black and white photographs of a banquet at the Savoy, a press lunch at the Savoy and the Design Centre exhibition. Also contains colour transparencies of the Bistro Kids and Hugon's Atora trade mark used on pages 50 - 51 of JS 100: The story of Sainsbury's. There are also two black and white photographs of the centenary logo on Sainsbury's lorries.
Images of Sainsbury's centenary (1969) celebrations, and images used in 'JS 100...' book
SA/HIS/JS100/IMA/4
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2 copies of a transcript with either Alan or Robert Sainsbury (1950s); draft policy (1960s); Memo from Group Administration on behalf of the Chairman to Senior Managers, Depots and Branches concerning market share (12 April 1995).
Interview transcript, draft policy, agreement and memo
SA/HIST/1/31
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Some of the photographs feature in JS Journal April 1965 "News & Developments". Includes photographs featuring Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane, Mr R.J. Sainsbury, and David Sainsbury (later Lord Sainsbury of Turville). Includes: 3-7: Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane welcoming shoppers 14: David Sainsbury 16: David Sainsbury (back) and Mr R.J. Sainsbury (front) 26: Mr W. Hedges (Area Superintendent) with Mr H. Wright (Assistant Manager) 28: Mr R. Saville (Assistant Manager) 29-33: Mr D. Barclay (Spare Manager)
Images of 54/55 Chapel Market, Islington branch on opening day
SA/IMA/4/SG/18
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Includes photographs of Sainsbury's Low Fat Yogurt display, staff, customers, and J.D., Alan and R.J. Sainsbury chatting in the branch.
Images of Kentish Town (217/23 Kentish Town Road) branch
SA/IMA/4/SP/25
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Contains: 1. photocopy of small leaflet explaining Sainsbury's scheme for the fair distribution of certain 'short supply' foods, 2. damaged photograph of Miss Evelyn Boxhall posing as a customer with a ration book, 3-4. informative newspaper advertisements entitled 'At any Sainsbury's during registration' (n.d.) and 'Sainsbury's say it again' (1940), 5. photograph of 'emergency shop' van, 6. photocopy of newspaper article about Sainsbury's entitled 'Sold too much meat - firm is fined' (1941), 7. Air Raids Precautions Certificate issued to Mr G.H. Marshall by Sainsbury's (July 1939), 8-9. Food Control Committee 'Certificate of Registration' (1939) and Ministry of Food 'Licence to Sell Foodstuffs by Retail' (1941) for D. Hutchings, Branch Manager of 245 Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, Croydon, 1950 Branch Rationing Guide, newspaper cutting and image reporting that a store in North London was forced to improvise after it was bombed and served its customers from a counter in the road (1940), recipe for Almond Icing 'tested and recommended by Sainsbury's' (2 x copies) J. Sainsbury Ration Card (1946), J. Sainsbury's Ration Card, three J. Sainsbury Ration Cards (butter, sugar and meat), newspaper cuttings recording attack by Cassandra of the Daily Mail on Sainsbury's who were fined £360 with £10.10s costs for 18 meat rationing offences, and Mr Alan's reply, photocopy of staff circular to all members on National Service (1942), photocopy of wartime wages notice to Branch staff (1941), photocopy of letter from Mr Alan and Mr R.J. to K. Boston, Manager of 159 Queen's Crescent (1939) congratulating stafff on their efforts at securing and effecting registrations and awarding them a £5 cheque (attached to photocopy of a circular for noticeboards giving details of prizes for Registration achievements). 1989 commemorative newspaper pull-out 'Sussex at Peace 1946-51' with article entitled 'Another queue! Here we go again' that refers to Sainsbury's, documentation regarding the Firm's support for the Royal Air Forces Association 'Wings Appeal' on the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain (2000?), letter from H.W. Younger to Brian Shuel giving description of Stamford House during wartime extract from wartime memoirs concerning shopping at Sainsbury's Ealing branch during the blitz (1940-1941). newspaper cutting of illustration of horse-drawn vehicle in front of Sainsbury shop entitled: "Every provision shop is a Minister of Food, but transport problems often arise...", photocopy of newspaper article regarding fire destroying many tons of food belonging to Sainsbury's at Saffron Walden (1941), Policy of Insurance for Business Scheme forms (War Damage Act, 1941), form for renewal of insurance under the Business Scheme as from 1 April 1944, War Risks Insurance Policy for the Firm and related documentation including records of sums paid to Westminster Fire Office, newspaper report regarding the courts' imposition of a fine on J. Sainsbury for supplying butter without a coupon at the Angel Lane branch, Stratford; newspaper announcement and image of bomb damage to business premises opposite Eastbourne branch, magazine article comparing food prices in 1958 to those in 1998, letter from Ministry of Food regarding the decentralisation of depot work (1952) [does not relate to Second World War, see date, instead presumably relates to Cold War fears of nuclear attack] letters and photograph from cashier transferred to East Grinstead after branch was bombed decoration belonging to W.E. Adams, photocopies of a photograph of the Home Guards belonging to J. Sainsbury with letter and labels idenitifying a number of the men, transcript of conversation with Alan Kettley, veteran (1995) Sainsbury Ration Card and information card about Sainsbury's Scheme for the Fair Distribution of Certain 'Short Supply' Foods, handwritten notebook detailing wartime ration allowances and Sainsbury's systems, 1945 Branch Rationing Guide, 15. letter to Sir Henry Piggott from Mr R.J. concerning railway transport, Move to SA/EMP/5: 2. letter from Staff Department asking relative for the present address of a member of staff absent on National Service, 4. copy of letter to all Relief and Branch Managers informing them that the Firm would be appointing a small number of women Managers and enquiring whether Relief and Branch Managers would be willing to transfer if offered a vacant managerial position at another branch, 20. memo to Catford branch manager advising of wage increase to be awarded to those women who have successfully passed the course of lectures at Blackfriars and are awaiting appointment as Deputy Managers or Managers, and letters to proposed new female Branch Manager regarding an increase in her salary; 21. letter of thanks and appreciation to female Branch Manager for all her work during wartime, 22. 'update' letters from the Firm to a male member of staff (Mr Croft) on National Service in India, letter to Mr Croft's wife informing her that the couple had received a temporary National Service allowance and that the Firm would be willing to offer her a position with them, letters arranging Mr Croft's re-employment with the Firm, his being selected for attendance on National Service Refresher Course and his transfer to the Bognor District, 31. letter offering a former member of female staff the possibility of re-engagement (1940), 26. programme for training course for Manageresses, 36. letter from Alan Sainsbury to Mrs E. Shepperd complimenting her 'aptitude and enthusiasm' and offering her a promotion, following a period of training at Blackfriars [head office] (25 Apr 1941)/
Material relating to World War Two
SA/WAR/2/2
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Photograph of a visit to the site of a new shopping precinct on Kings Road, Chelsea by the judges of a competition for a piece of sculpture for the precinct. The precinct included a new Sainsbury's branch (122 King's Road). The judges were Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore, and Sir Roland Penrose. They were accompanied on the visit by the architect for the development, Mr N.G.E. Turner. A work by John Wragg was selected as the winning entry. Pictured on the photo: Mr R.J. Sainsbury (facing against the camera), Henry Moore (opposite Mr Sainsbury facing the camera), and Sir Roland Penrose (looking through the fence). See 'JS Journal' March/April 1966 page 1 to 3 for more information.
Image of visit to 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch construction site
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/2
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Photograph taken at Kentish Town branch, presumably 217-223 Kentish Town Road on its opening day. Image by Brian Shuel, reference SP27.
Image of 217-223 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town branch: president Alan Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Drury Lane, chairman Sir Robert Sainsbury and vice-chairman John Davan Sainsbury
SA/BRA/7/K/4/6/7
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Photocopies of letters sent to Mrs H. Neale, a Sainsbury's employee, from R.J. Sainsbury concerning her husband's ill-health, her bereavement on his death, and her 85th birthday (telegram).
Letters sent to Mrs H. Neale from R.J. Sainsbury
SA/EMP/5/7
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO11 frame 30). There is also a cropped version of this picture included which shows just Alan and Robert Sainsbury.
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: John Davan, Alan and Robert Sainsbury
SA/FAM/10/2/21
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. This photo shows from left to right: Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Alan); Robert; John Davan; James; Simon; Timothy; and David Sainsbury. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO11 frame [32?]).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: at the checkouts
SA/FAM/10/2/22
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Photograph of Robert Sainsbury (Mr R.J. Sainsbury; later Sir Robert Sainsbury) and David Sainsbury (later Lord Sainsbury of Turville) at the opening of 54-55 Chapel Market, Islington, London store. The photograph featured in 'JS Journal' April 1965 page 6. Photograph by Brian Shuel.
Image of Robert and David Sainsbury at Islington branch
SA/FAM/10/2/3A
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The photograph depicts the seven members of the Sainsbury family who were on the company's board of directors. They are all sat by the till at a checkout in Sainsbury's Chelsea store. Front to back: Alan Sainsbury, R.J. Sainsbury, J.D. Sainsbury, James Sainsbury, Simon Sainsbury, Timothy Sainsbury, and David Sainsbury. The photograph was taken for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business (possibly by David Steen?). This photograph is featured in 'The Best Butter in the World' page 155. See SA/IMA/4/SO/8 for photographs showing the photo shoot for this photograph.
Image of seven Sainsbury family members at checkouts of Chelsea store
SA/FAM/10/2/4
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Mixed papers relating to Sir Robert Sainsbury's career and involvement with the arts. Also includes material relating to his memorial concert. Includes: Detailed information relating to his gift of his private art collection to the University of East Anglia in 1973. A paper entitled 'Trading hours and working hours in the retail food trade.' presented at the annual conference of the Institute of Shops Acts Administration in 1962. Speech given on his retirement in 1969, Photographs from his 80th Birthday celebration at The Dorchester, Park Lane in 1986. Some general black and white negatives of Mr RJ.
Papers relating to Robert Sainsbury
SA/FAM/4/3
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Photograph by University of East Anglia. It appears it was intended to accompany a press release dated 26 November 1973 (the press release is not included in this file). They are photographed with a Degas statue of a ballerina.
Image of Lady Lisa Sainsbury and Sir Robert Sainsbury at the University of East Anglia to donate their art collection
SA/FAM/4/8/3/33
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Photograph showing guests at tables at a dinner party including members of the Sainsbury family and some company directors. In the back row some people can be probably identified (this may not be fully correct, as some people cannot be seen clearly): Robert Sainsbury, Lady Sainsbury of Drury Lane (wife of Alan, Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane), James Sainsbury? (possibly - partially obscured), unidentified woman, unidentified man, Anya Sainsbury (wife of J.D. Sainsbury), Roy Griffiths (a Sainsbury's director), unidentified woman, J.D. Sainsbury (chairman; later Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover), unidentified woman, Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Alan Sainsbury), unidentified woman, unidentified man, and Simon Sainsbury. On the near table (back row, second from left) is Peter Davis (a Sainsbury's director). The filing of this picture (and another which appears to be of the same event) in the James Sainsbury file may indicate this event was in some way connected specifically with James Sainsbury but this is unclear and it may instead have been misplaced. Photograph by Rawood Ltd, London (reference 3699/17).
Image of unidentified party: guests including family members and some company directors
SA/FAM/9/3/3/7
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Memorandum written by Robert Sainsbury [Joint General Manager (Personnel and Administration)] regarding the Jubilee Campaign (1869-1939). Idea behind the campaign was to use the occasion of the 70th Jubilee to advertise the "House of Sainsbury's"; theme was to be "The Evolution of the Modern Food Store 1869-1939". Includes details of advertising events.
Memorandum by Robert Sainsbury regarding 70th Jubilee Campaign
SA/MARK/ADV/4/1/15/1
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Press release (copy) announcing Lord Sainsbury [Alan Sainsbury] has relinquished the Chairmanship of J. Sainsbury Ltd and J. Sainsbury (Properties) Ltd. The decision was made "in view of Lord Sainsbury's approaching 65th birthday and his many public duties". He will remain a Director, and has accepted the office of President of J. Sainsbury Ltd. Mr R.J. Sainsbury is the new Chairman. In addition Mr John Sainsbury has been appointed Vice Chairman and Mr G.C. Hoyer Millar has been appointed as an additional Director.
Lord Sainsbury's retirement as Chairman press release
SA/PR/2/1/3/1
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Keywords: Alan Sainsbury, Robert Sainsbury, John Davan Sainsbury, G. C. Hoyer Millar pp.2-6, Basingstoke, depot p.7, Feltham pp.8-10, Kingsland p.11, Germany pp.12-16, potatoes pp.17-19; ladies football p.25; design p.32
'JS Journal', February 1967
SA/SC/JSJ/21/1
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Sets out how and why the company was being reorganised. Changes included changing the name of the company to J. Sainsbury (Properties) Limited and altering the Memorandum of Association.
J. Sainsbury (Properties) Ltd. reorganisation schedule
SA/SUB/2/4/6
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Larger print of an image included in contact sheet SA/BRA/7/B/38/6/20. Image by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint president Sir Robert Sainsbury and customer in 14/16 Churchill Square, Brighton branch
SA/BRA/7/B/38/6/22
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Photograph of a visit to the site of a new shopping precinct on Kings Road, Chelsea by the judges of a competition for a piece of sculpture for the precinct. The precinct included a new Sainsbury's branch (122 King's Road). The judges were Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore, and Sir Roland Penrose. They were accompanied on the visit by the architect for the development, Mr N.G.E. Turner. A work by John Wragg was selected as the winning entry. Pictured on the photo (left to right): Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Mr N.G.E. Turner, Henry Moore, and Sir Roland Penrose. See 'JS Journal' March/April 1966 page 1 to 3 for more information.
Image of visit to 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch construction site
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/1
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Shows Robert James Sainsbury and daughter Celia Sainsbury[?] holding hands of Robert James Sainsbury's grandson James Clark. Image probably by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint general manager Robert James Sainsbury in 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch on opening day
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/62
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Shows Robert James Sainsbury (with back to camera) and daughter Celia Sainsbury[?] holding hands of Robert James Sainsbury's grandson James Clark. Image probably by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint general manager Robert James Sainsbury in 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch on opening day
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/64
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Photograph of a visit to the site of a new shopping precinct on Kings Road, Chelsea by the judges of a competition for a piece of sculpture for the precinct. The precinct included a new Sainsbury's branch (122 King's Road). The judges were Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore, and Sir Roland Penrose. They were accompanied on the visit by the architect for the development, Mr N.G.E. Turner. A work by John Wragg was selected as the winning entry. Pictured on the photo (left to right): Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore, Sir Roland Penrose and Mr N.G.E. Turner. See 'JS Journal' March/April 1966 page 1 to 3 for more information. This photograph appeared on the front cover of 'JS Journal' March-April 1966.
Image of visit to 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch construction site
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/9
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Includes display of toothpaste including SR, Gleem and Signal branded products. Photograph by Maillard, London.
Image of joint general manager Robert Sainsbury and staff member[?] in 12 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City branch
SA/BRA/7/W/16/1/3F
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Signed and sealed agreement made between A.J. Sainsbury Esq., R.J. Sainsbury Esq., Davan Securities Limited (Mr Alan's Company) and Westmoreland Securities Limited (Mr Robert's Company) for option as to certain Ordinary Shares of J. Sainsbury Limited.
Agreement regarding Ordinary Shares
SA/CO/9/3
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO11 frame 21).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: Simon and Robert Sainsbury
SA/FAM/10/2/15
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO11 frame 22).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: Simon, David, Robert and James Sainsbury
SA/FAM/10/2/16
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Photograph of David Sainsbury (later Lord Sainsbury of Turville) and Robert Sainsbury (Mr R.J. Sainsbury; later Sir Robert Sainsbury). The photograph was perhaps taken at the opening of 54-55 Chapel Market, Islington, London store like SA/FAM/10/2/3A but this has not been confirmed. Photograph by Brian Shuel.
Image of David and Robert Sainsbury at (Islington?) branch
SA/FAM/10/2/3B
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Photograph showing Sir Robert Sainsbury (left) and Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (right) at the annual general meeting of J Sainsbury plc.
Image of Sir Robert Sainsbury and Lord Alan Sainsbury at Sainsbury's AGM
SA/FAM/10/2/51
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO9 frame 1).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: Robert and John Davan Sainsbury
SA/FAM/10/2/7
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Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Harold Dyer, retired superintendent, Robert Sainsbury and Bernard Ramm, retired director appear to be pictured in this photograph. Photographer's reference number 2509/2/2.
Image of Lord Alan Sainsbury's 80th birthday dinner: guests at dinner
SA/FAM/3/33/4/42
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Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Sir Robert Sainsbury (left), Max Justice, retired director and current president of the veterans association (centre) and Jim Woods, retired senior manager (right) pictured in photograph. Photographer's reference number 2509/3/10.
Image of Lord Alan Sainsbury's 80th birthday dinner: Sir Robert Sainsbury, Max Justice and Jim Woods
SA/FAM/3/33/4/55
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Includes lists of centenary activities, two duplicates complied on 2 January 1969 and one on 6 February. The lists outline the type of activities taking place, the date they were due to commence, the cost and the stage of preparation. Also includes a menu for a dinner held on 19 May for senior staff at Grosvenor House, and a collar for a bottle. The collar features Sainsbury's centenary logo, four stylised candles and '1869 1969' printed below them in orange, and a greeting in English, French and German, 'With Compliments, and Best Wishes for a successful Congress, from SAINSBURY'S who are celebrating their Centenary this year.' There is a copy of a press release containing a speech proposing a toast at the centenary banquet by Sir Robert Sainsbury, the Chairman on 14 April. Also includes a file, 'J. Sainsbury Ltd. - centenary advertising 1969. April - June 1969. 17th January , 1969' containing the costs of the advertising. There is also a file, 'J. Sainsbury Ltd. Centenary advertising revised television plan April/May 1969 7-1-69'.
Sainsbury's centenary (1969) advertising paperwork and lists of activities
SA/HIS/JS100/6/1
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Frames include: 28: Mr J.D. Sainsbury and Mr Timothy Sainsbury 31: Mr R.J. Sainsbury holding hand of his grandson James Clark and talking to Lord Sainsbury. In the background on the left Mrs Elizabeth Clark (daughter of Mr R.J. Sainsbury) talking to Mr Timothy Sainsbury. 32: Gertrude Hermes (sculptor and engraver) on left 34: Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Alan Sainsbury) with Mrs May Taylor (first customer of the new branch)
Images of Chelsea branch on opening day
SA/IMA/4/SI/31A
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Contact sheet of photographs. Includes joint presidents Alan Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Drury Lane and Sir Robert Sainsbury, chairman John Davan Sainsbury, deputy chairman Simon Sainsbury and Annabel Sainsbury (daughter of Robert). Images by Brian Shuel, reference SQ 46.
Images of Sainsbury family members, staff and customers in 14/16 Churchill Square, Brighton branch
SA/BRA/7/B/38/6/20
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Larger print of an image included in contact sheet SA/BRA/7/B/38/6/20. Image by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint president Sir Robert Sainsbury, daughter Annabel Sainsbury and customers in 14/16 Churchill Square, Brighton branch
SA/BRA/7/B/38/6/21
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Larger print of an image included in contact sheet SA/BRA/7/B/38/6/20. Image by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint president Sir Robert Sainsbury and customer in 14/16 Churchill Square, Brighton branch
SA/BRA/7/B/38/6/23
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Larger print of an image included in contact sheet SA/BRA/7/B/38/6/20. Image by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint president Sir Robert Sainsbury and customer in 14/16 Churchill Square, Brighton branch
SA/BRA/7/B/38/6/24
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Photograph showing five men in the shopping precinct outside the Sainsbury branch at 122 King's Road, Chelsea. They are talking to each other shortly before the opening, standing near to the John Wragg sculpture in the precinct. From left to right: (possibly Mr N.G.E. Turner, the architect?), Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Mr J.D. Sainsbury (later Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover), Timothy Sainsbury, and unidentified man.
Image of shopping precinct at King's Road, Chelsea: Sainsbury family directors and others next to sculpture
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/29
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Photograph of a visit to the site of a new shopping precinct on Kings Road, Chelsea by the judges of a competition for a piece of sculpture for the precinct. The precinct included a new Sainsbury's branch (122 King's Road). The judges were Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore, and Sir Roland Penrose. They were accompanied on the visit by the architect for the development, Mr N.G.E. Turner. A work by John Wragg was selected as the winning entry. Pictured on the photo (left to right): Henry Moore, Mr N.G.E. Turner, Mr R.J. Sainsbury, and Sir Roland Penrose. See 'JS Journal' March/April 1966 page 1 to 3 for more information.
Image of visit to 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch construction site
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/3
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Photograph of a visit to the site of a new shopping precinct on Kings Road, Chelsea by the judges of a competition for a piece of sculpture for the precinct. The precinct included a new Sainsbury's branch (122 King's Road). The judges were Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore, and Sir Roland Penrose. They were accompanied on the visit by the architect for the development, Mr N.G.E. Turner. A work by John Wragg was selected as the winning entry. Pictured on the photo (left to right): Mr N.G.E. Turner, Sir Roland Penrose, Mr R.J. Sainsbury, and Henry Moore. See 'JS Journal' March/April 1966 page 1 to 3 for more information.
Image of visit to 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch construction site
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/5
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Photograph of a visit to the site of a new shopping precinct on Kings Road, Chelsea by the judges of a competition for a piece of sculpture for the precinct. The precinct included a new Sainsbury's branch (122 King's Road). The judges were Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore, and Sir Roland Penrose. They were accompanied on the visit by the architect for the development, Mr N.G.E. Turner. A work by John Wragg was selected as the winning entry. Pictured on the photo (left to right): Mr N.G.E. Turner, Sir Roland Penrose, Mr R.J. Sainsbury, and Henry Moore. See 'JS Journal' March/April 1966 page 1 to 3 for more information.
Image of visit to 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch construction site
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/6
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Photograph of a visit to the site of a new shopping precinct on Kings Road, Chelsea by the judges of a competition for a piece of sculpture for the precinct. The precinct included a new Sainsbury's branch (122 King's Road). The judges were Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore, and Sir Roland Penrose. They were accompanied on the visit by the architect for the development, Mr N.G.E. Turner. A work by John Wragg was selected as the winning entry. Pictured on the photo (left to right): Mr N.G.E. Turner, Sir Roland Penrose, Henry Moore, and Mr R.J. Sainsbury. See 'JS Journal' March/April 1966 page 1 to 3 for more information.
Image of visit to 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch construction site
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/7
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The letter concerns a pay increase for Howard. The reverse is inscribed with a note by Howard.
Letter from RJ Sainsbury to George Howard
SA/EMP/5/18/1/8
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO11 frame 20).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: Simon, John Davan, Timothy, Robert and David Sainsbury
SA/FAM/10/2/14
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. This photo shows from left to right: Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Alan); Robert; John Davan; James; Simon; Timothy; and David Sainsbury. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO11 frame [33?]).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: at the checkouts
SA/FAM/10/2/23
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO11 frame [37?]).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: Robert, Alan, and John Davan Sainsbury
SA/FAM/10/2/25
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Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Caption on back of print identifies Ron Perry, Senior manager of Wines and Spirits (right) pictured. Sir Robert Sainsbury (left) also pictured in photograph. Photographer's reference number 2509/3/27.
Image of Lord Alan Sainsbury's 80th birthday dinner: Sir Robert Sainsbury and Ron Perry
SA/FAM/3/33/4/59
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Audio recording of speeches made a dinner held (at Grosvenor House) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company. The dinner appears to be for Sainsbury's employees. Contents: 1. introduction by male speaker 2. Mr R.J. [Sir Robert Sainsbury, Chairman of Sainsbury's] 3. toast to colleagues past and present 4. Mr James [James Sainsbury] reading Mr Alan's [Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane] speech (Mr Alan was unable to attend due to illness) 5. toast to the future of the firm 6. Mr J.D. [John Davan Sainsbury, Vice-Chairman of Sainsbury's]
Audio recording of Sainsbury's centenary dinner speeches, 1969
SA/HIS/JS100/18/4
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Audio recording of speeches made at a banquet held at the Savoy Hotel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company. The banquet was attended by various distinguished guests including the High Commissioner for Australia and Chairman of Unilever. An article about the banquet is included in JS Journal July 1969 (staff magazine) including transcriptions of the speeches. Contents: 1. introduction by male speaker 2. Sir Robert Sainsbury, Chairman of Sainsbury's 3. The Hon. Sir Alexander Downer (High Commissioner for Australia) 4. Lord Cole of Blackfriars (Chairman of Unilever Ltd) 5. Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (President of Sainsbury's) 6. The Hon J.D. Sainsbury (Vice Chairman of Sainsbury's) 7. conclusion by male speaker
Audio recording of Sainsbury's centenary banquet speeches, 1969
SA/HIS/JS100/18/5
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Audio recording of speeches made at the centenary celebrations to an audience of Sainsbury's veterans (retired staff) in the Westbourne Suite. Speeches 1. Mr Alan [Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane] 2. presentation of bouquet from veterans to Lady Sainsbury 3. Mr R.J. [Sir Robert Sainsbury] 4. Mr (Durth?) (Veterans Group representative) 5. announcement regarding prize draw Tape is very quiet until 04.00 mins.
Audio recording of speeches at the Centenary Dinner for Sainsbury's veterans, 1969
SA/HIS/JS100/18/6
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Consists of: a letter dated 8 Jan 1991 from Jenny Lo, B.B.C. Producer of "Manna to Microwave", to Bridget Williams, Company Archivist, informing her that "Manna to Microwave" was going to be broadcast on the B.B.C. World Service in English from March 1991 as part of a 6-programme series about food and religion, health and medicine, trade and empire, war, industry, and culture [Bridget was involved in the making of the "Food and Industry" episode]. A draft memo dated 11 Oct 1991 from Mr C.J. Leaver to Mr Alan enclosing the questions sent in by Rupert Parker, the Producer of "F for Food" (Channel 4), which he wanted to ask Mr Alan at a pre-arranged interview on 17 Oct; the questions refer to Mr Alan's 1949 visit to the USA to look at the supermarket operation, and the impact of introducing self service into Sainsbury's stores in Britain; Mr Leaver also suggests in the letter that Mr Alan may like to have Bridget Williams with him at the interview as a prompt. Also includes: several annotated drafts of Mr Alan's answers for the "F for Food" interview; a copy of a fax dated 21 Oct 1991 from Harriet Bakewell, Researcher from Stephens Kerr production company, to Bridget Williams thanking her for being present during Mr Alan's interview and for "contributing the occasional prod" and informing her of the illustrative material now needed to accompany the script for the "History of Sainsbury" story; photocopies of two archive documents: an interview of Mr Alan and Mr R.J. with Mr Lloyd of The Board of Trade, Friday 16 Sept 1938 [WAR/-/7878], and a letter dated 10 Feb 1940 from Mr Alan to Mr F. Carter informing him that he has been selected to attend the Sub-Committee on Trade and Economic Warfare; photocopy of an article from the J.S. Journal Sep 1949 about Mr Alan and Mr Salisbury's trip to America.
Material relating to television and radio programmes
SA/MARK/ADV/4/10/2
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Photograph of a visit to the site of a new shopping precinct on Kings Road, Chelsea by the judges of a competition for a piece of sculpture for the precinct. The precinct included a new Sainsbury's branch (122 King's Road). The judges were Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore, and Sir Roland Penrose. They were accompanied on the visit by the architect for the development, Mr N.G.E. Turner. A work by John Wragg was selected as the winning entry. Pictured on the photo (left to right): Sir Roland Penrose, Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Mr N.G.E. Turner, Henry Moore, and unidentified person. See 'JS Journal' March/April 1966 page 1 to 3 for more information.
Image of visit to 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch construction site
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/4
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Shows in foreground, from left to right, Celia Sainsbury[?] (Robert James Sainsbury's daughter), Robert James Sainsbury, James Clark (Robert James Sainsbury's grandson), and Elizabeth Clark (Robert James Sainsbury's daughter). Also shows Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Alan Sainsbury, chairman of Sainsbury's) in background with back to camera. Image probably by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint general manager Robert James Sainsbury in 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch on opening day
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/65
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Photograph of a visit to the site of a new shopping precinct on Kings Road, Chelsea by the judges of a competition for a piece of sculpture for the precinct. The precinct included a new Sainsbury's branch (122 King's Road). The judges were Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore, and Sir Roland Penrose. They were accompanied on the visit by the architect for the development, Mr N.G.E. Turner. A work by John Wragg was selected as the winning entry. Pictured on the photo (left to right): Mr N.G.E. Turner (facing away), Mr R.J. Sainsbury, Henry Moore and Sir Roland Penrose. See 'JS Journal' March/April 1966 page 1 to 3 for more information.
Image of visit to 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch construction site
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/8
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It is unclear who the man to the right of Sir Robert Sainsbury is. Image probably by Brian Shuel.
Image of joint president Sir Robert Sainsbury in 330 Northolt Road, Harrow branch on its opening day
SA/BRA/7/H/15/5/11
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Photograph taken at Kentish Town branch, presumably 217-223 Kentish Town Road on its opening day. Image by Brian Shuel, reference SP27.
Image of 217-223 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town branch: president Alan Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Drury Lane, chairman Sir Robert Sainsbury and vice-chairman John Davan Sainsbury
SA/BRA/7/K/4/6/6
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Image included in 'JS Journal' October 1955, p.15, with the caption "Mr. R. J. Sainsbury on one of his visits to the shop examines the operation of a new type of machine. Behind him Mr. Nash, centre Mr. Drury, seated Mrs. Larkin." Photograph by Maillard, Weymouth Street, London, W1 (reference 6873).
Image of 132-136 Lewisham High Street branch: joint general manager Robert James Sainsbury with staff in meat preparation room
SA/BRA/7/L/11/3/17A
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Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SW4 frame [33]). The photograph is included in 'JS Journal' September 1971.
Image of 68-71 Arndale Centre, Wandsworth branch: president Robert Sainsbury and director, buying and marketing Joe Barnes
SA/BRA/7/W/7/1/13F
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Appointment agreements between Robert Sainsbury and J. Sainsbury Limited dated 1934, 1941, 1958, 1967 and 1973.
Robert James Sainsbury appointment agreements
SA/CO/7/1/4
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Correspondence to George Howard concerning salary increases, appointmentsVE Day, war memorial and his 40 years service anniversary. Letters are from different persons including JB Sainsbury, Alan J Sainsbury, RJ Sainsbury and John Sainsbury.
Correspondence
SA/EMP/5/18/1
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The letter concerns a pay increase for Howard in his role as Leading Salesman.
Letter from RJ Sainsbury to George Howard
SA/EMP/5/18/1/5
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO9 frame 8).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: Robert and James Sainsbury
SA/FAM/10/2/10
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO10 frame 1).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: John Davan, Alan, Timothy, James and Robert Sainsbury
SA/FAM/10/2/12
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO10 frame 2).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: Robert, Alan, and John Davan Sainsbury
SA/FAM/10/2/13
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. This photo shows from left to right: Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Alan); Robert; John Davan; James; Simon; Timothy; and David Sainsbury. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO8 frame 16).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: at the checkouts
SA/FAM/10/2/5
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Photograph showing members of the Sainsbury family who were directors of the Sainsbury's business at Chelsea branch. The family directors visited the store to be photographed for a Sunday Times magazine article on the centenary of the business - that photograph (see SA/FAM/10/2/4) showed the family directors at each of the checkouts. Brian Shuel (photographing on behalf of Sainsbury's) took pictures of the directors arriving in the store, walking around it and chatting with each other, and of the photograph at the checkouts being taken. This photo shows from left to right: Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Alan); Robert; John Davan; James; Simon; Timothy; and David Sainsbury. Photograph by Brian Shuel (reference SO8 frame 17).
Image of Sainsbury family directors at Chelsea branch: at the checkouts
SA/FAM/10/2/6
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Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Caption on back of print identifies Ron Perry, senior manager of wines and spirits (right) pictured. Sir Robert Sainsbury (left) and Steve Cody (background right) also pictured in photograph. Photographer's reference number 2509/3/16.
Image of Lord Alan Sainsbury's 80th birthday dinner: Sir Robert Sainsbury and Ron Perry
SA/FAM/3/33/4/58
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Copies of two essays written by Bernard Ramm bound together as a spiral bound booklet. The essays relate to the development of the company and its management from the 1950s to 1980s. The two essays are: "Sainsbury's in The 1950's and 60's" dated November 1978, which was intended to supplement the book "JS 100" about Sainsbury's history, and discusses the management of the company (including the people involved) and developments during this period. Includes information about post-war restrictions such as customer registration, the expansion of the company, the principles by which the company was run, regular management meetings, pricing, window displays, difficulties with the Blackfriars depot and factory for the expanding company, new depots, the administration of the company, and the Sainsbury family. "Sainsbury's - The Fourth Generation" dated July 1980, about the development of the company after John Davan Sainsbury took over as Chairman in 1969, the management style of the company and new Chairman, the engagement of consultant Ned Harwell to introduce a new system of supplying the shops, flotation of the company on the stock market, financial systems, the pension scheme, changes to the senior management, diversification, and design.
"Sainsbury's in The 1950's and 1960s" and "Sainsbury's - The Fourth Generation" essays by B.T. Ramm
SA/HIS/7/1
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Audio recording of speeches made a dinner held (at Grosvenor House) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company. The dinner appears to be for Sainsbury's employees. Contents: 1. introduction by male speaker 2. Mr R.J. [Sir Robert Sainsbury, Chairman of Sainsbury's] 3. toast to colleagues past and present 4. Mr Alan [Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane, President of Sainsbury's] 5. toast to the future of the firm 6. Mr J.D. [John Davan Sainsbury, Vice-Chairman of Sainsbury's]
Audio recording of Sainsbury's centenary dinner speeches, 1969
SA/HIS/JS100/18/3
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Some of the photographs feature in JS Journal April 1965 "News & Developments". Includes: 4-8: Mr R.J. Sainsbury 9-11: Mr R.J. Sainsbury and his son David Sainsbury. 14: [Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Alan Sainsbury)] 19-20: Mr F. Paine (Head Butcher)
Images of 54/55 Chapel Market, Islington branch on opening day
SA/IMA/4/SG/16