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