Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1880-1960s (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
2 Boxes
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The original home for girls was situated in Skeldergate and accepted around 12-14 girls, the price being 6/- per week. A Matron, Mrs Shann, was once president of the Home.
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collection contains minute books, annual reports relating to the running of the association and a uniform belt and visitors book with a signature from J. W. Rowntree. It also includes a large collection of legal and financial documents relating to a divorce.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Includes some items which are restricted access (Data Protection Act), until 01/01/2068. See item level catalogue entries for more details.
Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.
Conditions governing reproduction
Images are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.
Language of material
- English