Copy of the 1855 Act for further promoting the Establishment of Free Public Libraries and Museums in Municipal Towns, and for extending it to Towns governed under Local Improvement Acts and to Parishes
Sin títuloThe plans are for alterations to the former York Mechanics' Institute Library in Clifford Street.
Sin títuloPoster entitled 'Public Library for York: Speeches delivered at the Citizens' Meeting on Thursday, November 3rd, in favour of a Public Library for York' - kept in an envelope headed as follows: 'City of York - The Public Libraries (England) Acts 1855-1890 Poster - dated 17 October 1891'.
Sin títuloIncludes an article on the first page regarding proposals for a free library in York.
Sin títuloFree Library, June 1892 - Design of umbrella stand, bookcases, side tables
Sin títuloFree Library Counter and Details. No. 4
Sin títuloFree Library designs for furnishings
Sin títuloThe plans are for alterations to the former York Mechanics' Institute Library in Clifford Street.
Sin títuloThe new wing was opened by Sir John Marriott, and the autograph collection of Reginald Hunt was presented to the City at the same time.
Sin títuloTwo copies.
Sin títuloOne copy.
Sin títuloSlip 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
Sin títuloThe leaflet gives public information on the Library.
Sin títuloThe leaflet includes details of nominees (in cats 0-5, 6-8, 9-11) with the eventual winners noted.
Sin títuloThe poster also includes a proposal for a free Art Gallery, and outlines the reasons why the move should be adopted.
Sin títuloVolume 2. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs.
Sin títuloVolume 3. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs. Incomplete.
Sin títuloIncludes assorted press cuttings from local papers, relating to the Library and its events, fundraising and appeals.
Sin títuloPlan of the York Central Library. Drawn up by Brierley, Rutherford and Syme, architects.
Sin títuloPlan showing the proposed use of York Central Library as an information bureau for the Air Raid Precautions Department.
Sin títuloDrawn by Charles J. Minter. Prepared by JCOS. Ref no. B1971.
Sin títuloLayour plan and design of the counter.
Sin títuloFront, side and rear elevations, plan and block plan. Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Ref no. C1493.
Sin títuloDrawing showing proposed alterations to the branch library at Dringhouses. Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Original reference: D/1485/2
Sin títuloDrawings of the temporary branch library, Front Street Acomb. Drawn by Charles J. Minter and prepared by GTC. Original reference: C15651.
Sin títuloDrawing showing proposed alterations at Dringhouse branch library. Drawing by Charles J. Minter.
Sin títuloDrawing showing alterations to York Central Llibrary, including the toilet area. Drawn by E. Firth. Original reference: B/649/.
Sin títuloPlan of the Children's Library and Magazine Room at York Public Library. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne, Architects.
Sin títuloDrawings for the proposed branch library at Tang Hall (Fifth Avenue Site). Drawn by E. Firth.
Sin títuloDrawings for the proposed branch library at Tang Hall (Fifth Avenue Site). Drawn by E. Firth.
Sin títuloDrawing 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.
Sin títuloSections and elevations of Tang Hall branch library. Drawing by E.Firth.
Sin títuloPlan of the proposed shelving at Tang Hall branch library. Drawn by E Firth. Original reference: D1381.
Sin títuloDrawing of the proposed information desk at York Public Library. Drawn by E. Firth. Ref. B/922/1.
Sin títuloDrawing of Tang Hall branch library showing interior wall elevations and fittings. Drawn by E Firth. Ref no. D17081.
Sin títuloDrawing of Tang Hall branch library showing details of the control desk. Drawn by E. Firth, City Architect.
Sin títuloDrawing of the York Central Library book enquiry desk. Drawn by E Firth. Ref. D/1886/1.
Sin títuloPlans of Acomb Branch library. Drawn by E Firth. Ref. D. 2077.
Sin títuloPlan of the lending library at York Public Library showing fittings. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne.
Sin títuloDrawing of the Children's library counter at York Central library showing proposed modification. Drawn by E. Firth. Ref. C/1844/1.
Sin títuloDrawing of Dringhouses library proposed control and enquiry counters. Drawn by E. Firth. D/2280/.1.
Sin títuloDrawing no. E655.1002.45.1.
Sin títuloDrawing of the York Central Library staff enclosure. Drawn by Brierley and Rutherford.
Sin títuloDetails of the staff enclosure in the lending library of York Public Library. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne.
Sin títuloThe Public Library York - details of staff encloisure in the lending library. Brierley, Rutherford and Syne
Sin títuloThe Public Library York - details of staff encloisure in the lending library. Brierley, Rutherford and Syne
Sin títuloPlan of the Hunt Collection Room at York City Library, showing the wood lining on the walls.
Sin títuloThe photograph shows the staff and book stacks.
Sin títuloThe photograph shows the entrance to the reference room.
Sin títuloThis image appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/17.
Sin títuloThe image is framed and has an inscription on the reverse.
Sin títuloThis image appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/12.
Sin títuloThe photograph was originally presented to Miss Dorothy Greetham. This appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/19 and 19/38.
Sin títuloThe photograph shows staff and the reference counters.
Sin títuloArthur Finney was City Librarian between 1929 and 1935.
Sin títuloFeatured in the photograph are Christine Appleton, Patrick Coldfield, and Chris Maynard.
Sin títuloDuplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/34.
Sin títuloThe names of staff are included on the reverse.
Sin títuloThe names of staff are included on the reverse.
Sin títuloIncludes the names of staff members on the reverse: Finney, Bryant, Ross, Freeston, Arnott, Newbold and Young.
Sin títuloThe staff members are named on the reverse.
Sin títuloIncludes the names of the staff on the reverse.
Sin títuloIncludes recommendations for future practice and improvements.
Sin títuloIncludes recommendations for future practice and improvements.
Sin títuloAlso contains accessions register dated 1896-1932. The stock-taking work mostly covers 1914-1915 and 1940.
Sin títuloIncludes photographs, leaflets, notices, posters, cuttings, programmes relating to the celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, held in the City of York. Also includes a list of local schools which participated.
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