This collection currently comprises a purchase book for the timber and turning departments.
Collection mainly contains financial and operational records including burial registers, grave plan books, ledgers, cash books and various accounts books as well as day books and diaries of interments. Also includes correspondence, plans and title deeds leading up to the company's liquidation in 1966 and the subsequent development and ongoing management of the Cemetery by York Cemetery Trust and the Friends of York Cemetery.
A paid research service to assist researchers in indentifying names and graves is available via the database held by York Cemetery Trust. See their website for further details - www.yorkcemetery.org.uk
Papers of William Camidge, his son Frederick Adolphus Camidge and grandson William Gordon Camidge. The papers include correspondence, newspaper cuttings and photographs as well as a large number of manuscripts written by William Camidge.
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Minute books, correspondence, memorandums and reports relating to the operational activities of the York Citizens' Committee. Includes papers on the 1916 Zeppelin Raids in York and relief for families of men in the forces.
Includes a series of minute books for the club (not comprehensive) as well as photographs, newspaper cuttings and details of members and events.
Many of these chapbooks are undated, but all appear to be from the first quarter of the 19th century. They were printed and sold in York, and primarily aimed at children and adultsin the city. The chapbooks aimed at children all contain lavish woodcuts as illustrations throughout, and many contain a full Roman printed alphabet and Italian printed alphabet at either the beginning or the end. The chapbooks for adults do not contain illustrations.
The first 72 chapbooks are of a very small format (referred to as Penny Books) whereas the remaining nine are a larger format.
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Includes one correspondence file, newsletters and Group 4 registers.
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Printed history and detailed family trees of the Cattle family of the North of England, compiled by a member of the family.
Papers relating to the Castle Area Campaign Group's involvement in the proposals for Coppergate II including letters, newsletters, promotional materials, planning documents, press cuttings and photographs taken during the campaign. Also includes some additional promotional materials relating to the opposition to Monks Cross 2 campaign.
At present this collection includes a complete set of annual reports and balance sheets between 1956 and 1973, the proposal for the opening of the hostel for girls, and annual general meeting reminder cards.
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Records relating to the various functions of the York Branch. This includes records of a published Historic Pubs Guide as well as Yorkshire Regional Inventories, The John Bull pub, the York Pub Conservation Group and Pubs officer and records relating to the national database.
Collection consists entirely of day books and case files containing the names and addresses of enquirers, the subject of inquiry and a summary of the advice given.
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Includes books of ordinances, account files, minute books, correspondence files, file relating to William Audin, papers regarding the visit of HRH The Princess Royal to the Butchers' Guild meeting, annual excursion notice, papers relating to the Worshipful Company of Butchers in London, dissertations based on the Company, Breeches Bible, gold and enamel medal, papers relating to the York Mystery Plays and the Company's role within them and scrapbook compiled by Mrs Audin.
Company of the Butchers of the City of YorkCollection contains two prescription books including customer names and their prescribed medication.
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Administrative records of the guild. Includes meeting minutes and papers, correspondence, financial records, papers relating to events and dinners, and year books. Also includes papers from one of the guild committee members, Anthony Neal, which includes a large series of photographs of people and events which he took in his capacity as a photographer.
York Guild of BuildingAt present this collection only comprises business correspondence, mainly to Robert. Kite & Co., London, and Miln Haswell & Co, Agent at Batavia, Java. Also includes copies of some legal documents.
Benton was born and raised in York and worked on the railways. He signed up to fight during the First World War, and returned home injured in 1918 following the loss of his lower left arm and a bone in his right arm. The papers in this collection relate primarily to his war service. Please note digital copies of all items in this collection also exist.
Benton; Robert (1899-?)Historic Building Recording for Burnholm Social Club, Heworth, York.
Includes lists of residents and how much money they were due for their meals and board, lists of supplies ordererd by the kitchens and meals made, lists of sundry debtors, log of claims made for vouchers in lieu of meals, receipt books, petty cash book, repairs book, and order book. Also includes a folder of education materials used with residents of the hostel.
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Peasholme CentreAt present this collection only comprises a set of employee salaried staff record book. In some cases the books have been disbound and repackaged by the archivist. The volumes include names of employees, dates of birth, insurance numbers (where applicable) as well as details of positions worked and grades. Also includes details of salaries and bonuses achieved. The volumes are predominantly from the 20th century, but in some cases relate to employees born in the 19th century.
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British RailAt present this collection only includes issues of the society newsletter.
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MySight YorkThis collection currently consists of two volumes of papers - one containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes (all about poetry) and the other containing miscellaneous documents, maps and correspondence relating to Yorkshire.
Whytehead; Thomas Bowman (1840-1907)Ledgers of those who registered for bankruptcy. See individual entries for more information. These volumes are indexed electronically and the indexes are arranged alphabetically by surname.
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Board of TradeThe collection consists of an extensive series of school magazines, two printed school registers and three volumes of printed school reports.
Bootham SchoolAt present this collection only comprises one tour schedule to Scotland in 1951, and one photograph from the Yorkshire Gazette dated 1953.
Bootham Bowling ClubAnne and Paul Bayliss wrote a book on York artist William James Boddy in 1996. This collection currently only comprises one file of their research notes.
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Bayliss; Anne (?-?)Includes general files, patent specifications, prototypes, documents relating to H E Bloor's interests, documents relating to the gas industry in York and elsewhere, the Gas Undertakings Bill 1934, newspaper cuttings and personal papers. See file level descriptions for more detailed information about this collection.
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Bloor; Harold Edgar (?-?)This collection consists of project job files and original plans for a variety of different projects undertaken by the firm. Due to the lack of an original structure for the collection, this archive has been arranged by project by the archivist, ensuring that job files and plans for the same project appear together in the catalogue structure. The collection has been catalogued using MPLP, meaning that project files do not necessarily appear in a chronological or alphabetical order. Original reference numbers have been retained when known. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about each project.
Brierley, Leckenby and Keighley, architects.Collection consists of recipe books for pills and perfumes in addition to documents relating to finances such as ledgers, cash books and cost books. It also includes a staff register, a pharmaceutical journal and a book entitled "Phillips' Pharmacopoeia". Also includes staff photographs and one scrap books.
Bleasdale's ChemistIncludes customer account ledgers, list of piano tuning engagements, day books, receipt book, volumes relating to festivals and new issues of music scores, list of published works of various composers, customer correspondence and publicity materials.
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Banks' Music RoomThis collection currently comprises two private ledgers for the partners.
Ben JohnsonIncludes background documents relating to the group, as well as correspondence, copies of district plans and proposals and papers regarding the activities of the group.
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Bishophill Action GroupIncludes membership information, society leaflets, correspondence and committee meeting minutes. Arranged into quarterly bundles.
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Borthwick Institute for ArchivesBenfield was a former Town Clerk of York. Includes photographs, press cuttings, certificates, booklet and medal.
Benfield; T C (? - 1986); Town ClerkThis collection currently comprises one volume of drawings, primarily created by Edwin Ridsdale Tate. Also includes family papers regarding George Benson, such as genealogical information, passports and family pedigrees.
Benson; George (1856-?)Includes customer account ledgers, estimate books, purchase and sales ledgers, wages books and letter books.
Bellerby's DecoratorsIncludes agenda papers and minutes, correspondence files, general file, financial papers, catering file, building condition report, legal papers, architects plans, 10th anniverary meal menus and a complete set of 'Modern Buildings, their planning, construction and equipment' by GAT Middleton (6 volumes).
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Bedern Hall CompanyThis collection currently comprises two volumes of accounts from c.1977-1982. The accounts are arranged by surname, with volume 1 covering names starting with the letters A-L, and volume 2 M-Z.
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BBC Radio YorkIncludes meteorological records and weather reports, as well as detailed diaries.
Baynes; William (?-?); MrIncludes family letters, postcards, photographs and a diary belonging to Battrick.
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Battrick; Nellie (?-?)At the moment the collection comprises a set of school magazines.
Bar Convent SchoolVarious paper bags featuring designs and locations of various local York shops and businesses.
The collection comprises two lists of shareholders, a list of directors and one catalogue of fruit trees supplied by the nursery.
Backhouse NurseriesThe York Association of Women Graduates collection contains minutes, membership lists, details of finances and other documents relating to the running of the Association.
Includes meeting minutes, training materials, financial papers, general correspondence files, photograph album and historical notes produced to support the guides.
Includes minute book, newspaper cuttings about the activities of the Society and papers regarding a charity gala.
At present this collection comprises research notes, paperwork relating to talks, short booklet entitled 'The Colonel's Vision', and a history of York's Burmese Bell.
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At present this collection only comprises one VHS video created by the group.
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Records relating to the history and work of the York Art Society including minutes, lists and log books, press cuttings and photographs.
York Art SocietyIncomplete series of magazines, covering 1968-1969 and 1998-2003 only.
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This collection contains minute books, accounts and various scrapbooks of the York Assembly Rooms.
York Assembly RoomsThis collection currently comprises one day book for the business, as well as receipts for goods and interior fittings purchased, insurance policies, income tax and business rates demands and utility bills.
At present this collection only comprises one set of company newsletters.
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At present this collection only comprises five tickets.
At present this collection comprises an incomplete series of annual reports.
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York and District Animals' HospitalRecords relating to the finances and operations of R W Anderson and Sons Ltd. Also includes some pattern books, club colour books and a selection of printed material used for reference by the company.
The collection comprises one published history of the Ambler family by Louis Ambler, as well as correspondence and research notes produced during the production of the volume.
The files all appear to be correspondence received by Thomas Allis, and articles and research compiled by him, during the course of his working life.
This collection consists of the diaries of Ebenezer Brown Allen, copies of letters and prayers of Samuel J. Allen, historical notes and sketches, poems, printed lectures and sermons.
At present this collection only comprises nine editions of the Museums Alive! magazine, published annually.
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Includes minutes of meetings, general correspondence, details of events, fundraising and lists of members.
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Papers of the Aitken family, principally relating to Henry Martin Aitken, his wife Elizabeth Aitken, and their children. Most of the collection consists of personal letters between members of the family sent between 1851 and 1896, but also includes some associated items, including collages, cards, and a mourning card, as well as some papers from the late 20th century relating to the genealogy of the Aitken family.
Many of the letters include detailed accounts of their personal lives, visits to Europe, and other events of significance, such as a visit to the Great Exhibition in London in 1851.
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Aitken; familyAt present this collection only comprises one set of 12 newsletters.
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Collection contains a trustees minute book and teachers register.
At present this collection only comprises one incomplete series of annual reports.
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At present this collection only comprises a small series of annual reports.
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At present this collection only comprises copies of the magazine. Issues 1-37 with issue 15 missing.
At present this collection only comprises one letter announcing the opening of the new Arts Centre, annual reports and programmes.
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York Arts CentreRecords largely consisting of research and lecture/talks notes created by members of Acomb Local History Group; 2000-Present. Research is focussed around local buildings, locations and people in Acomb and has often involved records held by the City Archives (now Explore York Libraries and Archives) and the Bothwick Institute.
Acomb Local History GroupAt present this collection only comprises four photographs of various teams and, in some cases, their families. Due to the very poor condition of the photographs and mounting boards, these photographs cannot be produced and will require conservation work.
Acomb Bowling ClubBetween 1979 and 1996 the panel was called the York Group for the Promotion of Planning.
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York Conservation Areas Advisory Panel