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
Zonder titelThe plans are for alterations to the former York Mechanics' Institute Library in Clifford Street.
Zonder titelPoster 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'.
Zonder titelIncludes an article on the first page regarding proposals for a free library in York.
Zonder titelFree Library, June 1892 - Design of umbrella stand, bookcases, side tables
Zonder titelFree Library Counter and Details. No. 4
Zonder titelFree Library designs for furnishings
Zonder titelThe plans are for alterations to the former York Mechanics' Institute Library in Clifford Street.
Zonder titelThe new wing was opened by Sir John Marriott, and the autograph collection of Reginald Hunt was presented to the City at the same time.
Zonder titelSlip 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
Zonder titelThe leaflet gives public information on the Library.
Zonder titelThe leaflet includes details of nominees (in cats 0-5, 6-8, 9-11) with the eventual winners noted.
Zonder titelThe poster also includes a proposal for a free Art Gallery, and outlines the reasons why the move should be adopted.
Zonder titelVolume 2. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs.
Zonder titelVolume 3. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs. Incomplete.
Zonder titelIncludes assorted press cuttings from local papers, relating to the Library and its events, fundraising and appeals.
Zonder titelPlan of the York Central Library. Drawn up by Brierley, Rutherford and Syme, architects.
Zonder titelPlan showing the proposed use of York Central Library as an information bureau for the Air Raid Precautions Department.
Zonder titelDrawn by Charles J. Minter. Prepared by JCOS. Ref no. B1971.
Zonder titelLayour plan and design of the counter.
Zonder titelFront, side and rear elevations, plan and block plan. Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Ref no. C1493.
Zonder titelDrawing showing proposed alterations to the branch library at Dringhouses. Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Original reference: D/1485/2
Zonder titelDrawings of the temporary branch library, Front Street Acomb. Drawn by Charles J. Minter and prepared by GTC. Original reference: C15651.
Zonder titelDrawing showing proposed alterations at Dringhouse branch library. Drawing by Charles J. Minter.
Zonder titelDrawing showing alterations to York Central Llibrary, including the toilet area. Drawn by E. Firth. Original reference: B/649/.
Zonder titelPlan of the Children's Library and Magazine Room at York Public Library. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne, Architects.
Zonder titelDrawings for the proposed branch library at Tang Hall (Fifth Avenue Site). Drawn by E. Firth.
Zonder titelDrawings for the proposed branch library at Tang Hall (Fifth Avenue Site). Drawn by E. Firth.
Zonder titelDrawing 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.
Zonder titelSections and elevations of Tang Hall branch library. Drawing by E.Firth.
Zonder titelPlan of the proposed shelving at Tang Hall branch library. Drawn by E Firth. Original reference: D1381.
Zonder titelDrawing of the proposed information desk at York Public Library. Drawn by E. Firth. Ref. B/922/1.
Zonder titelDrawing of Tang Hall branch library showing interior wall elevations and fittings. Drawn by E Firth. Ref no. D17081.
Zonder titelDrawing of Tang Hall branch library showing details of the control desk. Drawn by E. Firth, City Architect.
Zonder titelDrawing of the York Central Library book enquiry desk. Drawn by E Firth. Ref. D/1886/1.
Zonder titelPlans of Acomb Branch library. Drawn by E Firth. Ref. D. 2077.
Zonder titelPlan of the lending library at York Public Library showing fittings. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne.
Zonder titelDrawing of the Children's library counter at York Central library showing proposed modification. Drawn by E. Firth. Ref. C/1844/1.
Zonder titelDrawing of Dringhouses library proposed control and enquiry counters. Drawn by E. Firth. D/2280/.1.
Zonder titelDrawing of the York Central Library staff enclosure. Drawn by Brierley and Rutherford.
Zonder titelDetails of the staff enclosure in the lending library of York Public Library. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne.
Zonder titelThe Public Library York - details of staff encloisure in the lending library. Brierley, Rutherford and Syne
Zonder titelThe Public Library York - details of staff encloisure in the lending library. Brierley, Rutherford and Syne
Zonder titelPlan of the Hunt Collection Room at York City Library, showing the wood lining on the walls.
Zonder titelThe photograph shows the staff and book stacks.
Zonder titelThe photograph shows the entrance to the reference room.
Zonder titelThis image appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/17.
Zonder titelThe image is framed and has an inscription on the reverse.
Zonder titelThis image appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/12.
Zonder titelThe photograph was originally presented to Miss Dorothy Greetham. This appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/19 and 19/38.
Zonder titelThe photograph shows staff and the reference counters.
Zonder titelArthur Finney was City Librarian between 1929 and 1935.
Zonder titelFeatured in the photograph are Christine Appleton, Patrick Coldfield, and Chris Maynard.
Zonder titelDuplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/34.
Zonder titelThe names of staff are included on the reverse.
Zonder titelThe names of staff are included on the reverse.
Zonder titelIncludes the names of staff members on the reverse: Finney, Bryant, Ross, Freeston, Arnott, Newbold and Young.
Zonder titelThe staff members are named on the reverse.
Zonder titelIncludes the names of the staff on the reverse.
Zonder titelIncludes recommendations for future practice and improvements.
Zonder titelIncludes recommendations for future practice and improvements.
Zonder titelAlso contains accessions register dated 1896-1932. The stock-taking work mostly covers 1914-1915 and 1940.
Zonder titelIncludes 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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