Person Open DS/UK/15688 Miller; Sir; James (1905-1977); Scottish housebuilder, politician Miller James Sir 1905-1977 Scottish housebuilder, politician Male

Born in Edinburgh, the son of an architect, Miller was educated at George Heriot's School. With his brothers, Miller founded the Edinburgh-based housebuilders James Miller & Partners Ltd. in 1934. He was elected to the Edinburgh Town Council in 1936, becoming City Treasurer in 1947 and Lord Provost (1951-54), during which time he was knighted. He was appointed Lord Mayor of London in 1964. www.scottish-places.info International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 4/28/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 624cb28c-cda4-4416-a33f-77b19b53944e