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Operational records and photographs of York Public Library, including drawings, stock books, accessions registers and papers regarding the foundation of the library in 1892. Also includes papers regarding the new premises for the library in Museum Street.

Papers and architectural drawings relating to the formation of the York Public Library.

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.

Additional item: Duplicate Book Flyer.

Includes leaflets and other marketing materials both created by the library and retained by the library, with the latter relating to events held in the building.

5 copies.

Includes three copies of the 'Supplement to the October book list' (most likely 1972), as well as 'A selection of new books', February 1972, and 'New Records', Summer 1972. Also includes leaflets entitled 'Introducing York City Libraries' and 'Introducing York City Record Library.'

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.

The fund financed Purchase Grant Funding.

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

Two copies.

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.

Files of library staff who left during the period 1945-1963.

A collection of staff circular newsletters - Roundabout (11 issues), North Yorkshire County Library News (1 issue); North Star (1 issue); Bubbles (1 issue); Library Lookahead (1 issue).

Includes cuttings relating to the opening of Selby Library in September 1984.

Includes various newspaper cuttings related to the York Library Service. Publicity for events, campaigns, appeals, and bequests. Items are individually dated.

Includes cuttings from Selby Chronicle and the York Evening Press

A photocopied collection of newspaper articles reviewing local and national press coverage.

A photocopied collection of newspaper articles reviewing local and national press coverage.

A photocopied collection of newspaper articles reviewing local and national press coverage.

Selection of loose newspaper cuttings from the early 90s

A photocopied collection of newspaper articles reviewing local and national press coverage

Two copies.

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.

Drawing showing proposed new shelving for York Public Library. Drawn by T.W. Spurr, city engineer.

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 the library fines box at Acomb Library Drawn by E. Firth. Original reference. B/1432/1. Attached is a plan for the York Central Library Fines Box. Drawn by E. Firth. Original reference B1433/1.

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.

Plan of newspaper room at York Public Library showing fittings. Original plan drawn by Brierley, Rutherford and Syne; also showing proposed site improvements by Charles J. Minter, city engineer and surveyor. Original reference: B4242.

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.

Includes photographs of York Public Library (including the Childrens and Reference libraries) as well as images of Acomb, Tang Hall and New Earswick branch libraries.

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.