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NUJ · Fonds · 1959-1983

Minute book covering an important period in the history of the Union where production of the Evening Press was halted by a dispute with the print workers' union NGA.

National Union of Journalists, York County Press
NPP · Fonds · 1996-2000

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

Nether Poppleton Parish Council
MSM/1/9 · Item · 1907
Part of Mennell Sawmill

MacDonald's English Directory, Gazetteer Section, giving the location, population and other local statistics of cities, towns, parishes and villages in England and Wales, with postal, telegraphic and shipping information. Includes railway attached map of England and loose notes.

Cash Book
MSM/1/17 · Item · October 1957 - January 1961
Part of Mennell Sawmill

Cash book detailing accounts held with other firms.

Account book
MOR/4/1 · Item · 1824-1851
Part of Account books of the Morrell family

Entitled 'William Morrell in account with Francis Arnitt' 1824-1826, and 'Morrell's executors' from 1826 onwards.

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Sale catalogue
MOR/5/1 · Item · 1816-1817
Part of Account books of the Morrell family

Sale catalogue relating to household furniture belonging to Mr Wilson, Clavering Place, Newcastle, which was sold by auction, 28 October 1816. Also includes information relating to household accounts.

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Handbooks
MNT/2 · Series · 1956-1964
Part of Yorkshire Mountaineering Club

Incomplete series of published handbooks for members. Includes details of individual members.

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My Future York project
MFY · Fonds · 2017

This collection currently comprises two oral history testimonies - one with the original recording and one with a transcript only.

My Future York
Minute Book
MFS/1 · Item · 1832-1850
Part of York Mechanics' Friendly Society

Contains minutes of meetings, letters and a pamphlet containing information about the society.

York Mechanics' Friendly Society
Art certificates
MEY/1 · File · 1895-1897
Part of Violet K C Meysey-Thompson papers

Includes:
Certificate for the examination in Model Drawing, 1895;
Certificate for the examination in Drawing in Light and Shade, 1896;
Certificate for the examination in Freehand Drawing of Ornament, 1896;
Certificate for the examination in Modelling, 1897;
Certificate for the examination in Freehand Drawing of Ornament (Elementary Stage), 1897;
Certificate for the examination in Drawing in Light and Shade (Advanced Stage), 1897;
Certificate for the examination in Freehand Drawing of Ornament (Advanced Stage), 1897.

MBN/1/1 · File · 1930-1931
Part of Milburn & Sons, tailors

The household and professional invoices are interspersed, and arranged in annual bundles. Original order has been preserved by the archivist.

This collection has been severely damaged by rodents before transfer to the archive, leaving the invoices very fragile. They require conservation cleaning and stabilisation before they can be made available to the public.

MBN/1/6 · File · 1935
Part of Milburn & Sons, tailors

The household and professional invoices are interspersed, and arranged in annual bundles. Original order has been preserved by the archivist.

This collection has been severely damaged by rodents before transfer to the archive, leaving the invoices very fragile. They require conservation cleaning and stabilisation before they can be made available to the public.

GLP/2 · Series · 1777-1883
Part of George Leeman's Deeds and Papers

Letters, legal documents, notices, policies etc regarding various legal matters not connected to property and land. Includes:
-Copy of last will and testament of George Earle 28.11.1777
-Letter re payment of compensation of ten guineas to Jonathan Hopwood to Viscount Irwin for trespasses and damages to Foss Island 09.01.1779
-Extracts from will of Henry Waite, deceased, free 30.05.1781
-Probate of last will and testament of Jonathan Hopwood 20.05.1784
-Copy of letters of administration to the effects of Margaret Hopwood granted to her daughters 08.10.1787
-Copy of extract from will of John Atkinson, deceased, 08.04.1807
-Minute regarding grounds of exemption of the close outside Peasholme Green Postern from the payment of tithes resulting from the demand of tithes made on William Gray 18.06.1809
-Extract from will of James Whitwell March 1816
-Acknowledgement by William and George Lawton to William Gray re windows and potential trespass on his property adjoining theirs in Postern Close 03.02.1825
-Copy of last will and testament of George Earle 15.02.1825
-Extract from General Meeting Book of the Market Committee re meeting of the trustees of Harle and Barley 26.08.1833
-Probate of the will of John Johnson, deceased, 02.11.1833
-Certificate of payment to the court by Harle and Barley 17.05.1834
-Copy of affidavit orders to Harle and Barley 05.08.1834
-Administration of the effects of Richard Waite 22.02.1836
-Fire and Life Insurance Policy for three dwellings in Powell Place 26.02.1836
-Extract from General Meeting Book of the Market Committee - order for sales involving Lockwood and trustees and also Waite and Hard 30.01.1837.
-Fire and Life Insurance Policies for dwelling houses in Patrick Pool, Church Street and Carmelite Street, taken out by John Powell and George Chlomley 28.11.1837
-Loan agreement for loan of £3,182/10/6 from John Powell to George Leeman in connection with planned erection of a bridge over the River Wharf 20.04.1838
-Fire and Life Insurance Policies on properties on Parliament Street and Church Street (includes Albion Hotel), taken out by John Powell and George Chlomley 28.10.1839
-Fire and Life Insurance Policies on properties on Parliament Street and Church Street (includes Albion Hotel), taken out by John Powell and George Chlomley 29.09.1840
-Certificate to show that Elizabeth Aitken was of full age and competent understanding in relation to a mortgage agreement 03.04.1844
-Account with Richard Powell from George Leeman 24.11.1844
-Extract from the Registry of the Prerogative Court of York - administration of the goods of Rachel Wilson, deceased, 09.01.1845
-Legacy receipt of stamps and taxes for the estate of George Earle 14.08.1847
-Release relating to trust legacy of £200 bequeathed by the late Ann Elin to George Leeman 19.12.1874
-Copy of will of John Johnson 07.09.1875
-Copy of last will and testament of George Leeman 26.07.1882

Leeman; George (1809-1882)
Manuscripts of William Giles
GIL · Fonds · 19th century

This collection consists of one volume, entitled 'The Rebellion in England between 1640 and 1653', comprising notes taken from the York Corporation House Books and additional sources.

Giles; William (c.1845-1921)
GHT · Fonds · 1953-1957

Includes articles and music written by him, and one letter and newspaper cutting relating to the Nursery Rhyme reform campaign.

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Handley-Taylor; Geoffrey (1920-2005); FRSL
The Gryphon magazine
GHT/4 · File · Spring 1953
Part of Geoffrey Handley-Taylor papers

Includes an article entitled 'The Big Bad Wolf.' Also includes a loose article on Geoffrey Handley-Taylor from Yorkshire Illustrated.

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Lists of members
GEO/3 · Series · March 1953-December 1976
Part of Yorkshire Geological Society

Published lists of members, including names and contact details. In some cases personal addresses are given rather than business ones.

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Society Rules
GEO/4 · Series · 1936-1955
Part of Yorkshire Geological Society

One set of rules as amended in 1936, and the other set is a proposed set of amendments as at 1955.

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GEE/12 · File · 1985-1986
Part of Dustin Gee (Gerald Harrison) papers

The volumes include press cuttings and photographs, covering his partnership with Les Dennis and including personal letters of condolence on his death.

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Photograph album
GAN/1/1 · Item · 1930s
Part of Gansolite, York

The album includes photographs of the interior and exterior of the factory, showing employees at work. In a presentation volume.

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Friends Group outings
GAL/8 · Series · 1982-2005
Part of Friends of York Art Gallery

Includes organisational paperwork and correspondence relating to outings by the Friends of York Art Gallery.

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Newsletters
GAL/9/3 · File · 2007-2017
Part of Friends of York Art Gallery

Copies of newsletters issued to members of the Friends of York Art Gallery. Incomplete series.

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General correspondence files
GAL/11 · Series · 1989-2017
Part of Friends of York Art Gallery

General correspondence files, including for the organisation of meetings and events and between members.

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York Family Service Unit
FSU · Fonds · 1953-1959

At present this collection only comprises annual reports.

York Family Service Unit
Friends of Rowntree Park
FRP · Fonds · 1948 - 2021

This collection includes records created and collected by the Friends of Rowntree Park. The collection includes meeting minutes and correspondence, and material relating to the refurbishment and redevelopment of Rowntree Park including material relating to a National Lottery Fund bid. The collection also includes photographs of park events, newsletters from the Friends of Rowntree Park, and material on the history of the park.

Friends of Rowntree Park