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Lawrence Leadley wrote the Fiddler of Helperby. The research was compiled by James Merryweather and Matt Seattle.

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At present this collection only comprises a minute book of committee meetings. The Friends group was originally a Committee of Management, attached to the Manor of Clifton.

Includes award volumes for Bishopthorpe, Marston Moor, Nether Poppleton, Acomb, Holgate, Knapton, Tockwith, Dringhouses, Thorpe Arch and Hessay, as well as awards (and in some cases plans) for Heslington, Fulford, Acomb and Holgate, Naburn, Rufforth, Askham Bryan, Heworth and Walmgate. Please see individual descriptions for more information.

Volumes relating to accounts of goods and passenger traffic at stations, number of passengers, record of water supplied from hydrant on York platform and a coal delivery account book.

Includes meeting minutes, and incomplete series of parish magazines (Village Cross and the Grapevine). Please see series and file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.

Includes photographs of premises and staff, notice of appointment of Frank N Geary as General Manager of William Dove & Co and advertisements for the company.

At present this collection only comprises an incomplete set of Seen, the newspaper of the York Diocese.

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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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This 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.

The collection consists of an extensive series of school magazines, two printed school registers and three volumes of printed school reports.

Anne 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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Fred and John Hawksby were York-based brothers, both of whom enjoyed careers in boxing, with Fred turning professional. This collection includes handbills for boxing matches, posters, newspaper cuttings, photographs, additional documents and personal papers of Fred Hawksby.

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At present this collection only comprises a small series of annual reports and balance sheets.

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The collection includes a Leeds City Police moon chart, 'stranger danger' posters, children's training materials on the history of the police, service and character book for John Raisbeck, papers on the career of Francis Denham, copies of images relating to police officers and the history of crime and punishment, typescripts regarding the history of policing in York and handwritten notes on other aspects of police history.

At present this collection only comprises a family Bible.

At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of prospectuses and one syllabus.

Includes reports and accounts for the organisation, as well as 'News from the Vale' magazine.

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Includes an incomplete series of year books, and one programme of activities.

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Team photographs of the Rowing Club and minute books of their operational activities.

Includes one apprenticeship indenture, genealogical notes and one family photograph.

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Includes photographs and photograph albums, certificates and additional papers.

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At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of The Yorkshire Regiment Journal.

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At present this collection only comprises the signed minutes from 1941-1945.

Includes administration files, paperwork regarding meetings, minutes and statements of accounts, lists of officers, papers regarding the annual essay writing competition, papers regarding a visit to Southern Region in 1965, examples of newsletters and correspondence sent to members and one file relating to the society's 50th anniversary celebrations in 1954.

Includes editions of the course syllabus, appointment of a teacher for the course, and general correspondence files. The correspondence files are arranged chronologically.

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Includes papers collected by Canon Purvis in his roles as Diocesan Archivist, member of the York Civic Trust Academic Development Committee and member of the York Summer Schools committee. Also includes papers created in the context of Purvis' work on the Mystery Plays and his subsequent book on the subject, as well as York Academic Trust, St Anthony's Hall and the Borthwick Institute.

At present this collection only comprises newsletters for the organisation.

At present this collection only comprises the family bible.

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These volumes include details of individual cases heard by Selby Magistrates Court (including the verdict for each case), and juvenile court.

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Various operational documents including meeting minutes and cash books for the York Settlement Literary Club.

Documents and research notes compiled by the Skelton History Group to form the Village archive. Records include copies of published and unpublished articles about the village, notes on parish records, wills and census returns. Also includes some further notes on Overton and various oral history interview transcriptions.

Includes 23 letters of Sydney John Holmes, as well as eight postcards and two photographs. The entirety was sent to his mother, father and sister between 1917 and 1918 from Ypres, whilst he was serving in the First World War. Also includes a copy of a published book by J E Mackfall, transcribing the letters.

At present this collection only comprises one notebook, completed by the Secretary of the club.

Legal papers relating to clients of Munby and Scott, York solicitors, including probate materials, papers relating to the Manor of Acomb and Holgate with Clifton and property deeds relating to Petergate, Silver Street and Marygate. Also includes property

At present this collection comprises one bundle of magazines entitled 'Sweet facts.

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At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of newsletters. The newsletters were generally issued three or four times a year.

Records of the York Musical Theatre Company, formerly known as the York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. Includes material relating to governance of the group, material from it's dramatic productions, and published and audio material and correspondence of the Company.

The collection includes various documents relating to the Society, such as minute books, visiting books, and reports and correspondence from the Ladies Committee. It also features annual reports from other similar institutions nationwide.

The Brian Hartley Papers is a collection of information and pedigrees on various Yorkshire families and businesses. Also includes newspaper cuttings on various happenings in York. The research papers within the collection focus on history that dates from the 17th century through to the 21st century.

Includes correspondence, memoirs, transcripts, audio cassettes, photographs and negatives. The material primarily relates to New Earswick, where Murphy based his local history research. Please see item and file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.

The collection consists of signed postcards, original letters and framed items collected by Reginald Hunt, a member of a Yorkshire brewing family. Items relate to an array of personalities of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, including European politicians, military leaders, European composers, European and American actors and actresses and sports personalities.

Includes invoice book, ledgers, property papers and plans, financial papers, photographs and glass plate negatives, examples of stationary, half-yearly catalogues, advertising signs and materials, fabric samples, printed books, papers relating to the incorporation of the company and its winding up, sales catalogues, legal papers, newspaper cuttings, third-party advertisements, Midland Bank coin bags, papers relating to the involvement of the Harding family with the Merchant Taylors Company, Econasign stencilling set and framed photograph of the premises under construction. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.

Minutes, correspondence, financial papers, publicity materials and details of social events held by the Ebor Cycling Club.

Correspondence between William Etty and a variety of other individuals on subjects such as art, his work, travel, family and current events.

Collection consists of meeting minutes of the Parish and Village Council regarding local matters such as planning and crime.

Contains volumes relating to accounts. This includes information on staff wages, expenses for supplies such as groceries, household goods and surgery and dispensary items. Also includes cash books and store books with accounts of food stocks and receipts for purchase of miscellaneous items.

This collection primarily consists of documents relating to Edna Crichton's Mayoral Year (1941-1942) and Honorary Freedom of the City (1955).

This collection contains documents recording the operational running of the City of York Company of Cordwainers and various annual events held by the Company. It also records the establishment of the Bedern Hall Company in the 1980s.

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The records relate to the club's governance including minute books (1884-1990), agendas, property deeds and leases, club history and club administration.

There are also records relating to membership, finance, staff and premises.

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Includes material created and collected by the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir. The collection includes administrative records including meeting minutes, financial accounts and material relating to choir membership; as well as memorabilia that includes material from choir visits to various destinations in Europe, programmes from concerts and contests, and newspaper cuttings.

Contains one scrapbook of correspondence and miscellania, one file of loose correspondence and two legal deeds.

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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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At 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.

Includes guild yearbooks, 1955-1970, one bundle of miscellaneous papers relating to guilds, and seven files of correspondence, meeting minutes, annual general meeting papers and records of dinners and services.

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At 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.

At present this collection only comprises one VHS video created by the group.

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This 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.

Records 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.

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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At present this collection only comprises one set of 12 newsletters.

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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.

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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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.

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.

Administrative records and publicity material relating to both the original York Musical Society (c. 1767-1855) and to the reformed York Musical Society (from 1876). Also includes some research files relating to the history of the societies and to significant performers and conductors.

Includes minutes of meetings of various committees and of annual general meetings, financial records and account books, annual reports, administrative papers and correspondence, papers relating to performance and rehearsal administration, concert programmes, lists of members, papers relating to the history of the society, general files, floppy disks and a small amount of promotional material. Also contains editions of the Musical Times. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.

The collection comprises two lists of shareholders, a list of directors and one catalogue of fruit trees supplied by the nursery.