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
Sans titreThe plans are for alterations to the former York Mechanics' Institute Library in Clifford Street.
Sans titrePoster 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'.
Sans titreIncludes an article on the first page regarding proposals for a free library in York.
Sans titreFree Library, June 1892 - Design of umbrella stand, bookcases, side tables
Sans titreFree Library Counter and Details. No. 4
Sans titreFree Library designs for furnishings
Sans titreThe plans are for alterations to the former York Mechanics' Institute Library in Clifford Street.
Sans titreThe new wing was opened by Sir John Marriott, and the autograph collection of Reginald Hunt was presented to the City at the same time.
Sans titreSlip 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
Sans titreThe leaflet gives public information on the Library.
Sans titreThe leaflet includes details of nominees (in cats 0-5, 6-8, 9-11) with the eventual winners noted.
Sans titreThe poster also includes a proposal for a free Art Gallery, and outlines the reasons why the move should be adopted.
Sans titreVolume 2. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs.
Sans titreVolume 3. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs. Incomplete.
Sans titreIncludes assorted press cuttings from local papers, relating to the Library and its events, fundraising and appeals.
Sans titrePlan of the York Central Library. Drawn up by Brierley, Rutherford and Syme, architects.
Sans titrePlan showing the proposed use of York Central Library as an information bureau for the Air Raid Precautions Department.
Sans titreDrawn by Charles J. Minter. Prepared by JCOS. Ref no. B1971.
Sans titreLayour plan and design of the counter.
Sans titreFront, side and rear elevations, plan and block plan. Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Ref no. C1493.
Sans titreDrawing showing proposed alterations to the branch library at Dringhouses. Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Original reference: D/1485/2
Sans titreDrawings of the temporary branch library, Front Street Acomb. Drawn by Charles J. Minter and prepared by GTC. Original reference: C15651.
Sans titreDrawing showing proposed alterations at Dringhouse branch library. Drawing by Charles J. Minter.
Sans titreDrawing showing alterations to York Central Llibrary, including the toilet area. Drawn by E. Firth. Original reference: B/649/.
Sans titrePlan of the Children's Library and Magazine Room at York Public Library. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne, Architects.
Sans titreDrawings for the proposed branch library at Tang Hall (Fifth Avenue Site). Drawn by E. Firth.
Sans titreDrawings for the proposed branch library at Tang Hall (Fifth Avenue Site). Drawn by E. Firth.
Sans titreDrawing 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.
Sans titreSections and elevations of Tang Hall branch library. Drawing by E.Firth.
Sans titrePlan of the proposed shelving at Tang Hall branch library. Drawn by E Firth. Original reference: D1381.
Sans titreDrawing of the proposed information desk at York Public Library. Drawn by E. Firth. Ref. B/922/1.
Sans titreDrawing of Tang Hall branch library showing interior wall elevations and fittings. Drawn by E Firth. Ref no. D17081.
Sans titreDrawing of Tang Hall branch library showing details of the control desk. Drawn by E. Firth, City Architect.
Sans titreDrawing of the York Central Library book enquiry desk. Drawn by E Firth. Ref. D/1886/1.
Sans titrePlans of Acomb Branch library. Drawn by E Firth. Ref. D. 2077.
Sans titrePlan of the lending library at York Public Library showing fittings. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne.
Sans titreDrawing of the Children's library counter at York Central library showing proposed modification. Drawn by E. Firth. Ref. C/1844/1.
Sans titreDrawing of Dringhouses library proposed control and enquiry counters. Drawn by E. Firth. D/2280/.1.
Sans titreDrawing no. E655.1002.45.1.
Sans titreDrawing of the York Central Library staff enclosure. Drawn by Brierley and Rutherford.
Sans titreDetails of the staff enclosure in the lending library of York Public Library. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne.
Sans titreThe Public Library York - details of staff encloisure in the lending library. Brierley, Rutherford and Syne
Sans titreThe Public Library York - details of staff encloisure in the lending library. Brierley, Rutherford and Syne
Sans titrePlan of the Hunt Collection Room at York City Library, showing the wood lining on the walls.
Sans titreThe photograph shows the staff and book stacks.
Sans titreThe photograph shows the entrance to the reference room.
Sans titreThis image appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/17.
Sans titreThe image is framed and has an inscription on the reverse.
Sans titreThis image appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/12.
Sans titreThe photograph was originally presented to Miss Dorothy Greetham. This appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/19 and 19/38.
Sans titreThe photograph shows staff and the reference counters.
Sans titreArthur Finney was City Librarian between 1929 and 1935.
Sans titreFeatured in the photograph are Christine Appleton, Patrick Coldfield, and Chris Maynard.
Sans titreDuplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/34.
Sans titreThe names of staff are included on the reverse.
Sans titreThe names of staff are included on the reverse.
Sans titreIncludes the names of staff members on the reverse: Finney, Bryant, Ross, Freeston, Arnott, Newbold and Young.
Sans titreThe staff members are named on the reverse.
Sans titreIncludes the names of the staff on the reverse.
Sans titreIncludes recommendations for future practice and improvements.
Sans titreIncludes recommendations for future practice and improvements.
Sans titreAlso contains accessions register dated 1896-1932. The stock-taking work mostly covers 1914-1915 and 1940.
Sans titreIncludes 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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