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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

The plans are for alterations to the former York Mechanics' Institute Library in Clifford Street.

Poster 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'.

Includes an article on the first page regarding proposals for a free library in York.

Free Library, June 1892 - Design of umbrella stand, bookcases, side tables

Free Library Counter and Details. No. 4

Free Library designs for furnishings

The plans are for alterations to the former York Mechanics' Institute Library in Clifford Street.

The new wing was opened by Sir John Marriott, and the autograph collection of Reginald Hunt was presented to the City at the same time.

Two copies.

One copy.

Slip 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

The leaflet gives public information on the Library.

The leaflet includes details of nominees (in cats 0-5, 6-8, 9-11) with the eventual winners noted.

The poster also includes a proposal for a free Art Gallery, and outlines the reasons why the move should be adopted.

Volume 2. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs.

Volume 3. Includes general newspaper cuttings from Yorkshire Evening Press, with photographs. Incomplete.

Includes assorted press cuttings from local papers, relating to the Library and its events, fundraising and appeals.

Plan of the York Central Library. Drawn up by Brierley, Rutherford and Syme, architects.

Plan showing the proposed use of York Central Library as an information bureau for the Air Raid Precautions Department.

Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Prepared by JCOS. Ref no. B1971.

Layour plan and design of the counter.

Front, side and rear elevations, plan and block plan. Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Ref no. C1493.

Drawing showing proposed alterations to the branch library at Dringhouses. Drawn by Charles J. Minter. Original reference: D/1485/2

Drawings of the temporary branch library, Front Street Acomb. Drawn by Charles J. Minter and prepared by GTC. Original reference: C15651.

Drawing showing proposed alterations at Dringhouse branch library. Drawing by Charles J. Minter.

Drawing showing alterations to York Central Llibrary, including the toilet area. Drawn by E. Firth. Original reference: B/649/.

Plan of the Children's Library and Magazine Room at York Public Library. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne, Architects.

Drawings for the proposed branch library at Tang Hall (Fifth Avenue Site). Drawn by E. Firth.

Drawings for the proposed branch library at Tang Hall (Fifth Avenue Site). Drawn by E. Firth.

Drawing 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.

Sections and elevations of Tang Hall branch library. Drawing by E.Firth.

Plan of the proposed shelving at Tang Hall branch library. Drawn by E Firth. Original reference: D1381.

Drawing of the proposed information desk at York Public Library. Drawn by E. Firth. Ref. B/922/1.

Drawing of Tang Hall branch library showing interior wall elevations and fittings. Drawn by E Firth. Ref no. D17081.

Drawing of Tang Hall branch library showing details of the control desk. Drawn by E. Firth, City Architect.

Drawing of the York Central Library book enquiry desk. Drawn by E Firth. Ref. D/1886/1.

Plans of Acomb Branch library. Drawn by E Firth. Ref. D. 2077.

Plan of the lending library at York Public Library showing fittings. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne.

Drawing of the Children's library counter at York Central library showing proposed modification. Drawn by E. Firth. Ref. C/1844/1.

Drawing of Dringhouses library proposed control and enquiry counters. Drawn by E. Firth. D/2280/.1.

Drawing no. E655.1002.45.1.

Drawing of the York Central Library staff enclosure. Drawn by Brierley and Rutherford.

Details of the staff enclosure in the lending library of York Public Library. Drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne.

The Public Library York - details of staff encloisure in the lending library. Brierley, Rutherford and Syne

The Public Library York - details of staff encloisure in the lending library. Brierley, Rutherford and Syne

Plan of the Hunt Collection Room at York City Library, showing the wood lining on the walls.

The photograph shows the staff and book stacks.

The photograph shows the entrance to the reference room.

This image appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/17.

The image is framed and has an inscription on the reverse.

This image appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/12.

The photograph was originally presented to Miss Dorothy Greetham. This appears to be a duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/19 and 19/38.

The photograph shows staff and the reference counters.

Arthur Finney was City Librarian between 1929 and 1935.

Featured in the photograph are Christine Appleton, Patrick Coldfield, and Chris Maynard.

Duplicate of Y/EDU/5/3/19/34.

The names of staff are included on the reverse.

The names of staff are included on the reverse.

Includes the names of staff members on the reverse: Finney, Bryant, Ross, Freeston, Arnott, Newbold and Young.

The staff members are named on the reverse.

Includes the names of the staff on the reverse.

Includes recommendations for future practice and improvements.

Includes recommendations for future practice and improvements.

Also contains accessions register dated 1896-1932. The stock-taking work mostly covers 1914-1915 and 1940.

Includes 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.