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York Subscription Library
Y/EDU/5/1 · Sub-series · 1823-1842
Part of York Civic Archive

This series includes three catalogues of books held in the York Subscription Library, as well as a pen and ink sketch of the interior of the building.

York Public Library
Y/EDU/5/3 · Sub-series · 1842-2011
Part of York Civic Archive

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.

York Public Library

Published year books of the York Poor Law Union.

Information within the year books varies from year to year but may include: general regulations and standing orders governing the union; committees serving the Union and Out-Relief Unions; lists of elected Guardians and other officers including length of service; committees; lists of parishes within the Union; and workhouse dietaries.

Y/EDU/5/2 · Sub-series · August 1845-1891
Part of York Civic Archive

Includes a pamphlet 'A friendly Parting Shot at the Defeated and Discomfited Free Library Committee' (with covering letter), a flyer entitled 'Mr. George Leeman's Last Words to his Fellow Citizens, November 11th, 1881', one catalogue of books held in the library, a collection of newspaper articles collected by the York Free Library Committee, correspondence files and architectural drawings.

York City Asylum
Y/HEA/6/1/4 · Sub-series · 1906-1935
Part of York Civic Archive

Comprises records concerning the opening of the asylum; governance; staffing; and buildings.

York Cemetery Trust accounts
CEM/5/19 · Sub-series · 1995-1997
Part of York Cemetery Company

Includes cheque books, financial papers, invoices, receipts and associated financial correspondence.

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Year Books and Hand Books
MYC/7/2 · Sub-series · 1930s-2003
Part of York Motor Yacht Club

Year Books and Hand Books given to members of the Club including names of members and details of rules and regulations for using the River.

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Women's Voluntary Services
Y/ORD/4/6/8 · Sub-series · 1938-1949
Part of York Civic Archive

Includes the ten year report, the knitting report and one correspondence file regarding the work of the service.

Wistow Church
BLK/1/40 · Sub-series · 1936-1937
Part of Brierley, Leckenby, Keighley and Groom

At present this collection comprises one job file regarding work carried out.

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West Indies
MAR/5/23 · Sub-series · 1922-1939
Part of Sir John Arthur Ransome Marriott, M.P.

Includes newspaper cuttings and reports relating to the West Indies.

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Welfare files
Y/ORD/4/7/98 · Sub-series · 1950-1985
Part of York Civic Archive

Includes files on evacuations, information and rest centres, air raid warnings, care and development, and associated correspondence.

Includes relief lists of the York Poor Law Union, and, after 1930, the Public Assistance Committee.

Information recorded varied over time. Name of pauper and amount of relief received each week are always recorded; age and residence of pauper were also included at various periods. A statistical portion recording the classification of paupers appears in books from Sep 1848. Non-settled poor and Common Charges (irremovable poor and vagrants) are recorded in the back of books where relevant. Children boarded-out are also recorded for a short time in the early twentieth century. In some instances entries may indicate if an individual was sent to an institution (for example, the workhouse or the asylum).

From 1837 to 1848 records were divided into quarterly periods (March, June, September and December); from 1849 to 1948 they were divided into half-yearly periods. Please note that not all records survive.

Between 1898 and Mar 1904 the York City District was divided into City District 1 and City District 2; between 1905 and 1935 the City District was organised into East, West and North Districts; and from 1936 to 1948 it was organised into East, West, North and Central districts.

Wage Books
CEM/2/6 · Sub-series · 1856-1974
Part of York Cemetery Company

Books detailing wages for various paid positions at the York Cemetery Company. Includes details of memebrs of staff and salaries paid for different roles.

Visitors
CON/2/6 · Sub-series · 1952 -1991
Part of York Central Conservative Club

Bound volumes of vistors books, detailing names of visitors and purpose of visit to the club.

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Registers of smallpox vaccinations kept by the Vaccination Officers (District Medical Officer) of the York Poor Law Union.

Details for each registered child include: date of birth; place of birth; child's name; parents' names; address; and father's occupation. Further columns record the date of vaccination and whether it was successful.

Volumes PLU/8/1/2/17-PLU/8/1/2/26 include inserted correspondence relating to individual vaccination cases. This correspondence primarily concerns notices of vaccination and/or notes from parents detailing reasons why vaccination is delayed or not necessary.

Registers of smallpox vaccinations kept by the Vaccination Officers (District Medical Officers) of the York Poor Law Union.

Details for each registered child include: date of birth; place of birth; child's name; parents' names; address; and father's occupation. Further columns record the date of vaccination or whether vaccination was not carried.

Volumes PLU/8/1/1/18 -PLU/8/1/1/27 include inserted correspondence relating to individual vaccination cases. This correspondence primarily concerns notices of vaccination and/or notes from parents detailing reasons why vaccination should be delayed or is not necessary.

NOTE: volumes 8-18 are MISSING as at Nov 2016

United States of America
MAR/5/22 · Sub-series · 1900-1939
Part of Sir John Arthur Ransome Marriott, M.P.

Includes papers and newspaper cuttings relating to relations between America and Europe, as well as American neutrality at the start of the Second World War.

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Turkey
MAR/5/21 · Sub-series · 1934
Part of Sir John Arthur Ransome Marriott, M.P.

Includes newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes relating to Turkey.

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Transport and bridges
Y/PPT/6/2 · Sub-series · 19th-20th century
Part of York Civic Archive

Comprises plans relating to public transport (including trams)
improvements to river navigation (including canals and locks)
and bridge plans (including structural drawings).

Training exercises
Y/ORD/4/6/16 · Sub-series · 1939-1944
Part of York Civic Archive

Includes electrical and radio notes for wireless operators, training reports, correspondence regarding enemy weaponry, premises papers and details of exercise 'Leap'.

The Gallant
STU/1/4 · Sub-series · 1986
Part of Vivian Stuart papers

The book was part of the Australians series. Written under Willian Stuart Long.

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The Explorers
STU/1/3 · Sub-series · 1982
Part of Vivian Stuart papers

The book was part of the Australians series. Written under Willian Stuart Long.

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The Brave Captains
STU/1/2 · Sub-series · 1968
Part of Vivian Stuart papers

The book was part of the Philip Hazard series.

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Terrier maps
Y/LEG/2/7/2 · Sub-series · 1990s-2000s
Part of York Civic Archive

These maps relate directly to the references on the terrier cards (see Y/LEG/2/7/1). The maps are not individually labelled other than by sheet numbers, therefore users must consult the cards first to establish which maps they would like to consult.

Strike campaign papers
NAL/2/14 · Sub-series · 1980-1989
Part of National Association of Local Government Organisations (NALGO)

Various documents and leaflets about the Strike Campaign from NALGO members in 1989 concerning a pay 'offer' and the loss of negotiating rights. Also includes papers on Liverpool strike action between 1980 and 1982.

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Street renumbering
Y/PPT/2/3/1 · Sub-series · 1898-c1955
Part of York Civic Archive

Comprises records of the system of house numbering and renumbering for York's streets.