Fonds GEO - Yorkshire Geological Society

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Reference code

GEO

Title

Yorkshire Geological Society

Date(s)

  • 1867-1994 (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

18 bundles

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Name of creator

(1837-present)

Administrative history

Founded in 1837, the Yorkshire Geological Society was the first geological society in the North of England. A membership-led organisation with a governing council and President, its main objective is to promote and record the results of research in geosciences in Yorkshire.

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Scope and content

Includes meeting minutes, reports of proceedings, lists of members and society rules. Some sets of minutes and proceedings also include details of members and proposed new members, and are therefore covered by the Data Protection Act. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.

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Restricted Access (Data Protection Act)

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

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    legacy

    Y550.6

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