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York City Football Club
YCF · Fonds · 6 October 1923-11 January 2020

Includes an extensive collection of match-day programmes, fanzines, newspaper and magazine cuttings, fixture and club cards and publications. Please see series and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.

York City Football Club
CCR · Fonds · 1914-1935

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.

York Choral Society papers
YCS · Fonds · 1837-1867

Collection contains two minute books (1837-1857) and seven other volumes relating to accounts including information on receipts, cash and subscription (1818-1867). YCS/2 is currently missing.

York Choral Society
York Choral Competitions
YCC · Fonds

Includes two minute books and one sub-committee minute book. The society was renamed York Choral Competitions before 1932.

York Childcare Ltd
YCL · Fonds · 1987-2012

Includes correspondence, company information, project papers, press cuttings and annual reports and accounts.

York Childcare Ltd
York Charity Cricket Cups
CUP · Fonds · 1930-2014

Includes meeting minutes, financial papers, rules and changes to the rules, correspondence files, agendas for meetings and newspaper cuttings. Please see file leve descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

York Charity Cricket Cups
York Chapbooks
CBK · Fonds · 1805-1822

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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York Chamber of Trade
YCT · Fonds

Includes notices of annual general meetings, reports of the General Secretary to members, annual reports and one journal.

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CVS · Fonds · 1984-1988

At present this collection only comprises an incomplete set of York Community File, an indexed listing of voluntary organisations in York, and other local agencies.

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York Centre for Voluntary Service
CON · Fonds · 1881-1994

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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York Central Conservative Club
York Cemetery Company
CEM · Fonds · 1641-1980

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

York Celebrations Choir
CHO · Fonds · 1971-1976

This collection includes minutes and financial papers, programmes of events and newspaper cuttings about the choir, as well as photographs.

York Business Paper Bags
BAG · Fonds · 1904-c1980s

Various paper bags featuring designs and locations of various local York shops and businesses.

TEM · Fonds · 1909-1925

This collection currently comprises one minute book of the League and photograph of delegates at the annual league conference.

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BPS · Fonds · 2009-2013

At present this collection only includes issues of the society newsletter.

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MySight York
York Bibliographical Society
BIB · Fonds · 1987-1999

Includes membership information, society leaflets, correspondence and committee meeting minutes. Arranged into quarterly bundles.

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York Bibliographical Society
AWG · Fonds · 1989 - 2012

The York Association of Women Graduates collection contains minutes, membership lists, details of finances and other documents relating to the running of the Association.

AVG · Fonds · 1950-2001

Includes meeting minutes, training materials, financial papers, general correspondence files, photograph album and historical notes produced to support the guides.

CPF · Fonds · 1800-1862

Includes two minute books, list of subscribers and posters relating to a lost dog; stolen cucumbers; and slaughtered sheep.

York Association for the Prosecution of Felons, Cheats etc.
CYG · Fonds · 1880-1960s

Collection contains minute books, annual reports relating to the running of the association and a uniform belt and visitors book with a signature from J. W. Rowntree. It also includes a large collection of legal and financial documents relating to a divorce.

York Association for the Care of Young Girls and York Training Home for Girls
York Assembly Rooms Records
ARO · Fonds · 1730 - 1952

This collection contains minute books, accounts and various scrapbooks of the York Assembly Rooms.

York Assembly Rooms
York Arts Centre
ACY · Fonds · 1968-1986

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 Centre
York Art Society
ASO · Fonds · 1920-1992

Records relating to the history and work of the York Art Society including minutes, lists and log books, press cuttings and photographs.

York Art Society
York Architectural workshop
YAW · Fonds · 20th century

Research notes for a project on the Albert Street and Hope Street areas in Walmgate. Most of the items have been photocopied from elsewhere in the York City Archives collections. Includes papers relating to Walmgate, Albert Street and Hope Street, compulsory purchase orders, maps of the areas and additional documents.

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York Archaeological Trust
YAT · Fonds · September 1979-2018

Includes correspondence, Northern Archaeology magazine, Yorkshire Archaeology Today and editions of the Interim bulletin. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.

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York Archaeological Trust
York Angling Association
YAA · Fonds · 1960-1961

At present this collection only comprises one submission to the Inland Waterways Redevelopment Advisory Committee (April 1960) regarding Pocklington Canal, and suggested plans for the canal (1961).

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York Angling Association
TUR · Fonds · 1863

At present this collection only comprises a statement of accounts from 1863.

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YDT · Fonds · 1902-2009

Collection includes documents to the running of the trade council. It includes: minute books, attendance registers, annual reports, financial statements, correspondence, Sub-Committee papers and press cuttings.

York and District Trades Union Council
LCY · Fonds · 1956-2015

Various papers relating to the running of the York and District Lambretta Club including meeting minutes, financial information, memberships and publicity.

York and District Lambretta Club
CMS · Fonds · 1982-2017

Includes Executive Committee minutes, annual general meeting minutes, details of summer meetings, financial papers and general correspondence.

AUT · Fonds · 1987-1992

Includes minute book, newspaper cuttings about the activities of the Society and papers regarding a charity gala.

YAB · Fonds · Autumn 1927

At present this collection only comprises one photograph of the team receiving a new trophy for the league championship.

York Amateur Bowling Association
York Against the Iraq War
ATW · Fonds · 2003-2004

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

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York Adoption Society
ADO · Fonds · 1963-1981

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

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York Academic Trust
ADT · Fonds · 1960-1961

At present this collection only comprises one incomplete series of annual reports.

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York 41 Club
ONE · Fonds · 22 July 1946-2016

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York 41 Club
York 2000
TRA · Fonds · 1971-1986

The collection is a mixture of typical records (e.g. minutes, invoices), background materials (e.g. academic studies, government reports, pressure group literature) and materials which relate directly to York 2000's interests and method of working (e.g. the relationship with consultants, the drafts of evidence and the publication York 2000 People in Protest). The collection demonstrates how York 2000 went about its business. It also gives evidence of the close personal connections between the various conservation organisations in York and the extent to which the membership of those organisations overlapped.

York 2000
SPA · Fonds · 1957-1988

At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of annual year books.

YK Soul Music
YKS · Fonds · 2005-2016

Records relating to the operational activities of YK Soul including minutes, correspondence, set lists, event planning information, publicity and background information on the aims and objetives of the group.

YK Soul Music
World War Two collection
WAR · Fonds

This collection contains examples of some of the material held in York City Archives relating to World War Two, including pamphlets, printed lists and photographs. Other material relating to World War Two also exists elsewhere in the archive. The collection includes a number of items relating to the Baedeker Raid on York in April 1942.

WEA · Fonds · 1930-1970

Records relating to the operations of the Workers' Educational Association including minute books, log books, annual reports, history of the Assocation and published works.

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Workers Educational Association (WEA) York Branch
WRA · Fonds · 1971-2004

Includes minutes of meetings, account books and analysis, correspondence, financial papers and Inland Revenue documentation. Also includes the constitution of the association.

Woodthorpe Residents Association
RVS · Fonds · 1977-2003

These records relate to the Rydeale District between 1967 and 1995, and to York District from 1995 onwards. In 2013 the service changed its name to the Royal Voluntary Service, or RVS.

Royal Voluntary Service
WWI · Fonds · 1925-2020

Includes minutes of monthly members meetings, committee minute books, programmes and members lists, financial records, year books, handbooks, publications, correspondence file and copies of the play 'A Matter of Choice' by Bea Moulding.

Women's Institute, Wheldrake
William White collection
WHI · Fonds · 1 January 1782-28 June 1823

This collection contains notes and drawings kept and produced by William White.

White; William (1744-1790); Dr
William Varley papers
VAR · Fonds · 1916-1918

Collection contains papers relating to William Varley a conscientious objector from York. Includes postcards, letters and other correspondence relating to his imprisonment for objection against conscription as well as newpaper cuttings relating to the death of another conscientious objector and Varley himself. Also includes a pamphlet entitled "Sonnets from Prison".

Varley; William; Mr
PEC · Fonds · 1679-1797

The collection comprises a printed edition of John Guillim's 'Display of Heraldry' and correspondence and accounts relating to the business of William Peckitt.

Peckitt; William (1731-1795); Mr
HAL · Fonds · 20th century

At present this collection only includes one set of 10 reproduction drawings by Hall, which appeared in the Yorkshire Gazette.

Hall; William Patrick (1906-1992)
William Leak, Draper
LEA · Fonds · 1854-c.1905

At present this collection only contains one commonplace book containing newspaper clippings.

William Etty Letters
ETT · Fonds · 1822-21st Century

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

Etty; William (1787-1849)
DOV · Fonds · 1930s-1956

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.

William Dove & Co, ironmongers
BAY · Fonds · 1949-1982

Includes meteorological records and weather reports, as well as detailed diaries.

Baynes; William (?-?); Mr
JAG · Fonds · 1926 - 1971

This collection comprises extensive accounts of the Jagger family, dating from 1926-1971. The accounts reflect Jagger's political, social, and religious leanings, his personal life and interests, and the day to day life of the Jagger family. They also provide and insight into the history of York as many mentions are made of local events and businesses. The collection includes accounts and balance sheets as well as expense information.

Jagger; William Arthur (c1897-1996)
Wigginton Parish Council
WIG · Fonds · 1894-1983

Includes minute books, volume of councillor declarations, copies of letters sent out, payment and account books, rent book, planning file and bank book. Please see item and file level descriptions for more detailed information about this collection.

Wigginton Parish Council
Weatherill family
WRL · Fonds · 31 October 1708-23 May 1797

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

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Waterton family papers
WTN · Fonds · 19 August 1862-1962

Includes marriage settlement and additional legal papers.

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Water Fulford Hall
WFH · Fonds · 18th century-20th century

Includes legal papers relating to transactions involving the Hall and its land, and small sections of maps. Also includes a field book detailing the size and value of estates owned by the occupants of the hall.

Vivian Stuart papers
STU · Fonds · 1968-1986

Includes manuscripts and typescripts of works created by Stuart. Please see series and item level descriptions for more detailed information about this collection.

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Stuart; Vivian (1914-1986)
MEY · Fonds · 1895-1897

At present this collection comprises art certificates obtained by Violet K C Meysey-Thompson during the course of her studies.

SBA · Fonds · 1984-1995

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

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UPP · Fonds · 1995-1999

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

Upper Poppleton Parish Council
Unwin and Barker
UNW · Fonds · 1921-May 1966

Includes sales department ledgers, downstairs day books, share certificate ledger and early parts department ledgers. The details of who the parts were being sold to, and how much they were being sold for.

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University of York
UOY · Fonds · October 1993-2013

At present this collection only includes an incomplete set of magazines.

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University of York
TRE · Fonds · 8 February 1757-15 January 1898

Includes abstracts of title, leases, releases and conyances relating to the titles of the Simpson and Matterson families to the property now known as Treasurer's House.

Treasurer's House, York
WID · Fonds · 1720s

The collection currently consists of one item - a manuscript copy of 'Analecta Eboracensis'.

Widdrington; Thomas (?-1664); Sir
Thomas Surbey papers
SUR · Fonds · 1699

At present this collection only comprises his Survey of the River Ouse.

Surbey; Thomas (?-1703)
BOW · Fonds · 1870s-1907

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.

Whytehead; Thomas Bowman (1840-1907)
Thomas Allis papers
ALS · Fonds · 1810-1899

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.

The Yorkshire Regiment
REG · Fonds · April 2007-2014

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

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Yorkshire Regiment
The Scout Association, York
SCO · Fonds · 1909-2015

Includes papers relating to the organisation of the association in York, minutes and accounts, annual reports, Snowball Plantation papers, events documentation - including local, national and international events, archives relating to the relatioship with Scouts in Malawi, Gang Show, Leaders and badges, and papers relating to a number of specific Scout groups. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.

The Scout Association, York
The Sayer Orchestra
SAY · Fonds · 1920-2006

Photograph of the Orchestra and covering note providing background information.

The Sayer Light Orchestra
The Samaritans: York Branch
SAM · Fonds · 1968-1994

At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of annual reports.

The Ramblers (York Group)
RAM · Fonds · 1968-2010

Includes Group constitution and committee minutes, annual reports and annual general meeting minutes, sub-committee minutes regarding footpaths, newsletters and papers regarding local campaigns. Also includes papers on Sustrans and the River Foss Society, family rambling days, walks descriptions and publicity materials.

The Ramblers (York Group)
FRY · Fonds · 1955-1973

The Trust had a home which was located in Acomb Road, York. At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of annual reports, and leaflets about the Elizabeth Fry Home.

Telford and Whitaker papers
TEL · Fonds · 1743-3 October 1811

Includes copybook of Thomas Read Whitaker, five letters (mainly from Thomas Evans to Samuel Hailstone, solicitor) and the marriage settlement of John Telford and Elizabeth Hailstone.

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Tate Wilkinson Theatres
TAT · Fonds · 1776-1784

The volumes for 1779 and 1780 are missing.

Wilkinson; Tate (1739-1803)
T P Cooper, York Historian
TPC · Fonds · c.1910-1982

Includes published works produced by T P Cooper during his career as a local historian. The publications relate to various aspects of the history of York, including folklore, Dickens, clockmakers and churches. Some of the works are published by local and national printers, whilst other works are in typescript or handwritten form.

Cooper; T P (?-?)
T P Cooper, York Historian
TPC · Fonds · c.1910-1982

Includes published works produced by T P Cooper during his career as a local historian. The publications relate to various aspects of the history of York, including folklore, Dickens, clockmakers and churches. Some of the works are published by local and national printers, whilst other works are in typescript or handwritten form.

T C Benfield papers
BFD · Fonds · 1940s-1980s

Benfield was a former Town Clerk of York. Includes photographs, press cuttings, certificates, booklet and medal.

Benfield; T C (? - 1986); Town Clerk
Sydney John Holmes papers
SJH · Fonds · 1910s-c.2018

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.

Holmes; Sydney John (?-?)
Sydney H Smith papers
SHS · Fonds · 1897-1932

Includes pocket diaries, transcripts of diaries, notebooks, correspondence and additional family papers. It is believed that Sydney H Smith later worked for J Walker & Co, coal merchants.

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Swifts Plumbers, Selby
SWI · Fonds · 1877-1912

Includes one accounts ledger, wages book, ready reckoner and a volume entitled 'Warnes Discount & Commission Tables.'

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Swann Family Papers
SWN · Fonds · 1598-19th century

Includes:
Swann Family records, mainly deeds, late 16th - 19th centuries;
Will of Robert Carr (father of John Carr) of Horbury, 1756;
Papers relating to the Whitaker Family of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire, 18th - 19th century;
Sale conditons of estates belonging to William Taylor, a bankrupt, 1807.

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Swales Family papers
SWA · Fonds · 25 June 1830-c.1920

The collection of personal and business records of the Swales family, a family Butchers business based in Goodramgate. The earliest document is a Baptism Certificate, which shows the birth of a John Swales in 1853, although the Freemen records mention another John Swales (Butcher) who was apprenticed in 1812.

The main part of the collection features the life of John Thomas Swales, who was born in 1869, and appears to have taken over the family business in 1896. John Thomas became a Methodist Lay Preacher, an influential member of local trade organisations, and was nominated for a vacancy on the Board of Guardians in 1907. The documentation also shows his marriage to Ada Plummer in 1897, and some information on their two children, Hilda Mary (who later became an American citizen) and Thomas, (who carried on the family profession of a Butcher).

Swales; family; Butchers
Strickland Papers
STK · Fonds · c. 1800 - c. 1900

Diaries, logs and papers of Sir William Strickland and his son Eustachius Strickland. Includes:
-William Strickland's diaries and log of his voyage to America
-Strickland Family Papers - papers of William and Eustachius Strickland on a wide variety of subjects - history, agriculture, botany, law, and religion. Compiled or written in the 18th and early 19th centuries, but the subject matter dealt with covers a historical period from 921BC-1830.

Strickland; William (1753-1834); 6th Baronet of Boynton; naturalist