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Records relating to the running of the British Legion branch in York. This includes records relating to administration, financial aid given to members, personal papers for members, as well as printed booklets and pamphlets including information on benefits and the law.

Records relating to the management of the York branch including meeting minutes, deeds, financial records, registration and subscriptions.

Includes list of names of those on the board of directors and in the committee.

400 branch application forms. The reverse of each form advertises the British Legion Journal.

27 blue membership cards with names and addresses.

Hardback book with a-z list of names and addresses with membership numbers.

Hardbound book containing a-z list of names and addresses with membership numbers.

24 forms for the period 1942-1948, rest for the period 1943-1945.

From J.C. Bradshaw (registration officer).

Only one entry for December 1951 for transfer from Bridlington to York branch.

Five sheets.

Westminster Bank Ltd. paying in book.

Includes correspondence between Benevolent Agents and the National Scheme for Disabled Men, Martins Terrace, Leeds and 34a, Coney Street, York (1938-1951).

Includes list of names of those on the board of directors and in the committee. Also includes Service Committee Report (p.75-6) which reported on interviews, assistance and grants, house purchase loans, business loans, Prince of Wales pensions, disablement pensions, hospitals and sanatoriums, convalescent home treatment and employment.

Two photocopies of indenture. Parties: United Services Fund, British Legion York Branch and Edward Walker of 3 Museum Street, York, Lt-Col. Robert Ellis Key of 33 Heworth Green, York and Captain George James Penn of 11 Melbourne Street, York.

2 copies of a Deed of Transfer. Parties: United Services Fund and British Legion York Branch.

Three statements from National Provincial Bank Limited, 1 Market Street, York showing the Remembrance Day Collection account. Account holder is Walter Wright.

Payment Book covers the dates 23 March 1952- 30 September 1953. Includes: stationary, postage, travelling costs, subscriptions, sundries. Also allotment of credit to British Legion Northern Area Service Committee and application for further Allotment of Credit 1948-1952.

Includes list of names and addresses of persons in connection with job applications, pensions, applications fgor clothing, house purchase and vouchers etc.

Killed in action 1916.

Discusses when and by how much pensions and benefits will increase.

Various paper stationery items including headed letter paper, postcards and labels.

In each book the labels have fused together.

Covering: applicants age, service record, character, occupation, means, membership of British Legion.

1 A5 British Legion headed Service Committee Sheet.

Regulations covering the Ian Frazer Challenge Cup.

10 A4 sheets of British Legion headed note paper, 61 Micklegate, York.

3 small blue folded cards, one card for forces of the crown.

1 A5 British Legion headed form.

30 York branch postcards "A...meeting will be held at...on..".

17 York branch blank postcards.

2 copies of pink registration forms.

Covering: service record, medals, character, health, occupation, income, outgoings and membership.

Correspondence, applications and orders for individuals applying for and recieving financial aid such as employment support and pensions.

Records including administration letters and a warning/black list.

Folder contains 10 administration letters.

Four printed sheets of names. Warning List contains 3 persons and the Black List contains 3 persons.

Includes letters, pay books, Army service papers, forms and discharge papers for various individuals associated with the York British Legion.

Letter about vacancy for bandsmen for the Kings Dragoon Guards, the Green Howards and Regiments of the Light Infantry Brigade.

Soldier's statement of account to date of discharge, includes credit 7 debit in sterling.

Includes envelope containing effects of deceased soldier Private M Lawrence from the War Office to Regimental Paymaster, Bootham, York £1-15s-1d due from Army Funds being balance of pay and allowances. Also includes Killed In Action letter, letter from Ministry of Pensions & National Insurance, letter from Boeschepe Communal Cemetery, France and other certificates and documents relating to a soldier on discharge or transfer to the reserve.

Army forms D.426 parchment certificate for the army reserve giving name, address and description for two persons. Frederick Atkinson (1912) and Robert Jackson (1913).

Blank army form W.3194 with "Mr Wormold, Forton Hall, Flaxton and C Lacy 19th" written in pencil on the back.

Treatment card and West Yorkshire Regiment ID card for Sidney Walter Pollin 260831 Private of the Labour Corps.

Certificate of Identity and Provisional Protection Certificate for Sidney Walter Polin of the Labour Corps.

Forms of Record of Service for Private G. Dale and Edward Hough

Certificates for four persons.

Medical discharge form for J. Knight Private 13088757, born 23rd November 1905.

Royal Army Corps form X202/B Certificate of Transfer to the Army Reserve 1947 for George Bell, Trooper, 14411089, dated 31st July 1947. Also a certificate for entitlement to wear the 1939/45 Star and Burma Star Twelfth Army No. 1028 dated 28th June 1945.

One letter and two forms (A20 19a & C348) concerning Lance Corporal P.D.J. Hill no. 22771582.

Army Reserve Service Wallets (Army Form B.2067 A) containing discharge certificates for two individuals and an appointment in the Land Forces for one individual.

Untitled form for Private C. Lacy 205404 of York, Clifton Branch.

Service and release book for Charles Henry Webb, Warrant Officer, No. 1604965

Born 8th March 1905 in York. Service No. JX272357.

Born 12th November 1875 at Whitburn, Fauldhouse, Liulithgow.

Death certificates for four individuals.

Information includes description, rank, next of kin, unit, campaigns, training, trade, medals awarded and medical record for 12 individuals.

Army forms A.2038 War Department driving permits for G.A. Bell no. 14411089 and Private Moreland.

Certificates of four individuals.

Release books class "A" for Patrick Egan (Pioneer Corps) and F. Moreland (Royal Army Service Corps).

Army forms B.2079 Certificate of Discharge and attached British Legion letter regarding financial assistance for funerals for six individuals.

Frant Beaumont Private 2264 4th Dragoon Guards

Certificate of Discharge for William Henry Meers No.4523042 from the Territorial Army dated 1928. Certificate of the Transfer Re-transfer to Army Reserve for Lewis Linley No.7880945 dated 1942.

Unidentified photographs of individuals, presumably related to the British Legion.

Signed 'Lily Runell 10 weeks'.

Possibly Lily Runell in school uniform aged about 10 years.

Back reads John Rolling son of George Rolling, plus untitled fragment of army service form for George Rolling.

Includes notification of meeting and Income Tax notice, both from the Ministry of Labour and National Service.

For: Mr G. Teb of 4 Cycle Street, Hull Road.

For: Mr F. Moreland of 3 Emfield Crescent.

Collection of letters headed Emergency Relief Scheme for James Fraser of Hartoft Street, York and the York County Court, Frank Close & Partners being in heavy debt.

Various booklets on subjects such as fundraising, how to run a branch and service guides.

Includes the following headings: objects, powers, membership, officers, national executive council, annual conference, management, areas, branches, finance, office, rules.

Containing totals collected for British Legion Area and County Groups throughout the country and overseas. Front cover signed G.W. Tebb.

Various pamphlets include those on disability, pensions, National Service, age and employment and returning to work.

4 page paper outlining the Bye-Laws supplementary to the Royal Charter of the Legion in which the branch falls.

4 page paper. The first report of the National Advisory Committee L.E.C. 28/17

2 page paper outlining the provision for the increase of service retired pay, service pensions, widows and children's pensions, V.C. annuities and other awards.

Army Orders December 1920 (annotated) 4 pages.
J.A.L. "Back to Work" reprinted from the British Medical Journal 8 September 1951 vol. ii, p.601. 4 page paper dealing with appointment and conditions of service, removal from regular service, classification of officers, relinquishment of commission (years of service), limitations of age.

Circulars for May 1952, June 1952, September 1953, October 1953. Extracts from June 1952, October 1952, September 1953, October 1953, November 1953.

Rehabilitation units of the Ministry of Labour. Covering objectives and aims and availability of courses.

4 page paper dealing with disability pensioners, war widows, pension payments and general welfare of pensioners.

4 page paper as a guide only to speakers and others discussing the legions case.

4 page paper outlining national Health Insurance Acts, widows, orphans and Old Age Contributory Pensions Acts and Unemployment Insurance Acts.

4 page paper.

12 page pamphlet concerning the promotion for the employment of older men and women with regards to population changes and people living longer.