| Collection | John Ellerman Foundation Collection |
| Description | Newspaper clippings about John Ellerman II and Ellerman Lines (including photocopies), correspondence, memorabilia, and photographs donated by Ellerman Lines Board member David Martin-Jenkins. For oversize items (On Line newspaper and other press articles) see oversize box.
Items primarily relate to shipping and Ellerman Lines (including a copy of On Line: Newspaper for all who work with the Ellerman Group, 1981), but also John Ellerman II and Lady Esther Ellerman. The file includes two letters addressed to David Martin-Jenkins from home secretary James Callaghan (1967) and Prince Charles (1981) . Photographs in the file include: 'Retirement Day, Ellerman Hall, Liverpool (December 1949) of Capt. Charles Hanman, Mr Wolfe, David Martin-Jenkins, Mr Shaw, and Mr Wilson; 'Ladies Table, President's Dinner, DFMJ/James Callaghan (November 1965)'; 'MV Darlington (1 July 1958)'; Photograph of framed painting captioned 'The Visit to the Chamber of Shipping of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II 18th November 1964' with 22 names on reverse; 'HDW City of Edinburgh [Ship] 5 March 1973; 'Silvio with Robb, Leith 30 November 1967' possibly Wilson Lines ship; 'City of Sydney, Clydeholm, Jan 61, Barclay Curle?'; 'Grosvenor Hotel April 63'; 'C / Liverpool 24/3/70 Caledon' referring to the City of Liverpool Ship (II) built by Rob Caledon, launched on 24 March 1970'; four photographs from the M. V. City of Durban launched 16 September 1977, including Lady Esther Ellerman; and 'City of Brisbane, Cammell Laird, 19 July 1951'.
Also included is a 15cm ruler with 'Wilson Line' written in gold lettering in the centre. |