The new wing was opened by Sir John Marriott, and the autograph collection of Reginald Hunt was presented to the City at the same time.
York Public LibraryOutlines services available through the Central Library and Dringhouses, Acomb and Tang Hall branches.
Outlines the current service and plans for the future, as well as information on the library association conference 1976.
News summary for everyone working in the Library and Archives Service.
Pamphlet giving information about services in York's Libraries
Details the functions of computers.
Includes a description of the libraries.
Includes a description of the libraries.
Slip for entering the National Library Week Competition of 1966. Text as follows: "I estimate the [_] books will be borrowed from York City Library during National Library Week, 14th to 19th March". Results to be published in the Yorkshire Evening Press, 24th March, 1966
York Public LibraryThe leaflet gives public information on the Library.
York Public LibraryThe leaflet includes details of nominees (in cats 0-5, 6-8, 9-11) with the eventual winners noted.
York Public LibraryThe poster also includes a proposal for a free Art Gallery, and outlines the reasons why the move should be adopted.
York Public LibraryThe course was entitled 'How Can I Help?', and regarded providing library services for people with special needs. Includes reports written by members of staff who attended the course.
Record of numbers of items issued to borrowers each day, for the period 1927-1943.
Record of numbers of items issued to borrowers each day, for the period 1928-1949.
Includes details of committee meetings 30th March 1919-31st October 1950, and library attendances 31st March 1919-October 1950. Also includes information on delegations between December 1926 and 11th October 1952.
Library attendances and committee meetings.
Record of all enquiries made to the Information Service each day.
Includes assorted press cuttings from local papers relating to the Library and its events, fundraising and appeals.
Newpaper arcticle entitled 'York public Library: Its Early Vicissitudes' detailing a lecture given by A.H. Furnish arranged by the York Education Committee.
Volume 1. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs.
Volume 2. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs.
York Public LibraryVolume 3. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs. Incomplete.
York Public LibraryIncludes assorted press cuttings from local papers, relating to the Library and its events, fundraising and appeals.
York Public LibraryPlan of the York Central Library. Drawn up by Brierley, Rutherford and Syme, architects.
York Public LibraryPlan showing the proposed use of York Central Library as an information bureau for the Air Raid Precautions Department.
York Public LibraryDrawn by Charles J. Minter. Prepared by JCOS. Ref no. B1971.
York Public LibraryLayour plan and design of the counter.
York Public LibraryFront, side and rear elevations, plan and block plan. Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Ref no. C1493.
York Public LibraryDrawing showing proposed alterations to the branch library at Dringhouses. Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Original reference: D/1485/2
York Public LibraryDrawings of the temporary branch library, Front Street Acomb. Drawn by Charles J. Minter and prepared by GTC. Original reference: C15651.
York Public LibraryDrawing showing proposed alterations at Dringhouse branch library. Drawing by Charles J. Minter.
York Public LibraryDrawing showing alterations to York Central Llibrary, including the toilet area. Drawn by E. Firth. Original reference: B/649/.
York Public LibraryPlan of the Children's Library and Magazine Room at York Public Library. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne, Architects.
York Public LibraryDrawings for the proposed branch library at Tang Hall (Fifth Avenue Site). Drawn by E. Firth.
York Public LibraryDrawings for the proposed branch library at Tang Hall (Fifth Avenue Site). Drawn by E. Firth.
York Public LibraryDrawing of Dringhouses branch library, showing proposed staff accommodation. Drawn by E Firth. Original reference: B/954/1. Also includes a covering letter from the architect.
York Public LibrarySections and elevations of Tang Hall branch library. Drawing by E.Firth.
York Public LibraryPlan of the proposed shelving at Tang Hall branch library. Drawn by E Firth. Original reference: D1381.
York Public LibraryDrawing of the proposed information desk at York Public Library. Drawn by E. Firth. Ref. B/922/1.
York Public LibraryDrawing of Tang Hall branch library showing interior wall elevations and fittings. Drawn by E Firth. Ref no. D17081.
York Public LibraryDrawing of Tang Hall branch library showing details of the control desk. Drawn by E. Firth, City Architect.
York Public LibraryDrawing of the York Central Library book enquiry desk. Drawn by E Firth. Ref. D/1886/1.
York Public LibraryPlans of Acomb Branch library. Drawn by E Firth. Ref. D. 2077.
York Public LibraryPlan of the lending library at York Public Library showing fittings. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne.
York Public LibraryDrawing of the Children's library counter at York Central library showing proposed modification. Drawn by E. Firth. Ref. C/1844/1.
York Public LibraryDrawing of Dringhouses library proposed control and enquiry counters. Drawn by E. Firth. D/2280/.1.
York Public LibraryDrawing no. E655.1002.45.1.
York Public LibraryThe drawings shows the proposed plan.
Drawing of the York Central Library staff enclosure. Drawn by Brierley and Rutherford.
York Public LibraryDetails of the staff enclosure in the lending library of York Public Library. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne.
York Public LibraryThe Public Library York - details of staff encloisure in the lending library. Brierley, Rutherford and Syne
York Public LibraryThe Public Library York - details of staff encloisure in the lending library. Brierley, Rutherford and Syne
York Public LibraryPlan of the Hunt Collection Room at York City Library, showing the wood lining on the walls.
York Public LibraryThe photograph shows the staff and book stacks.
York Public LibraryThe photograph shows the entrance to the reference room.
York Public LibraryThis image appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/17.
York Public LibraryThe image is framed and has an inscription on the reverse.
York Public LibraryThis image appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/12.
York Public LibraryThe image was taken to mark the retirement of the City Librarian. The staff pictured are named: R. Gilligan, J. Kent, D. Willdon, G. Southwood, F Gore-Brown, A. Thompson, N. Farmery, M. Watson, E. Oates, A. Finney, A. H. Furnish, R. Doherty, V. F. Tucker, E. Shirley, D. Greetham. Mounted and framed. This appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/19 and 19/38.
The photograph was originally presented to Miss Dorothy Greetham. This appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/19 and 19/38.
York Public LibraryThe photograph shows staff and the reference counters.
York Public LibraryArthur Finney was City Librarian between 1929 and 1935.
York Public LibraryFeatured in the photograph are Christine Appleton, Patrick Coldfield, and Chris Maynard.
York Public Library