Records relating to the operations of the York Settlement Trust including minute books, account books and correspondence files. Also includes papers relating to the winding up of the Trust in 2011.
York Educational SettlementIncludes 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 (?-?)Account book for Thomas Morley's business relating to the period 1804-1839, with an an index of customers' names.
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Morley; ThomasTwo walking notebooks showing the activities of the club.
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St Leonard's Original Walkers, later St Leonard's Office Walkers, known as SLOWThe 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; ButchersAt present this collection only comprises his Survey of the River Ouse.
Surbey; Thomas (?-1703)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)Includes two files regarding the setting up of the centre and one on the use of redundant churches.
St Sampson's Old People's CentreThe college was previously known as the 'College of Ripon and St John.' Includes prospectuses, calendars, course information leaflets (1977 only), one handbook of regulations and a colour leaflet about the college. Also includes lists of books and pamphlets received by the College, and general information for the 1970 North of England Education Conference.
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York St John's UniversityIncludes minute books, yearbooks, details of member activities and papers relating to the affiliation of the Society with the Burns Federation. Also includes petty cash book, framed certificates and examples of the Society logo. Please see series and file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.
St Andrew Society of YorkIncludes three letters, one receipt and a label from a picture frame or folder.
[It is possible the items were previously held together in a frame or folder, and that the label has been taken from this.]
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Yorkshire and Humberside Sports CouncilIncludes minutes of meetings, financial papers, visitors books, account book, papers relating to the annual dinners, rules of the club, publications produced on the history of the Soroptimists, photographs of members, framed certificate of affilitation and a list of past presidents.
Soroptimist International York EborComprising around 300 monumental inscriptions cards, with photographs, for gravestones in the churchyard.
UnknownThis collection currently comprises one declaration of trust for the Institute.
This collection currently comprises annual reports and financial statements.
York Priory Ladies ChoirIncludes copies of the winter and summer syllabus, letter to members relating to a trip to Linton (near Wetherby) and notice regarding an exhibition held at York Public Library.
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Patefield; William (18th century)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); MrIncludes an act to establish the bank, memorandum and articles of association and covering letter.
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Collection contains a scrapbook of cuttings and postcards relating to the York Historic Pageant of 1909. Also contains the book of the York Pageant, two copies of the York Pageant music and a historic York Pageant souvenir book.
York PageantAt present this collection only comprises one minute book and one cash book for the association.
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 PressCollection consists of meeting minutes of the Parish Council regarding local matters such as planning and crime.
Nether Poppleton Parish CouncilThis collection currently comprises two oral history testimonies - one with the original recording and one with a transcript only.
My Future YorkCollection contains one minute book.
York Mechanics' Friendly SocietyThis 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)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); FRSLAt present this collection only comprises annual reports.
York Family Service UnitThis 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 ParkIncludes papers relating to the creation and organisation of the Friends of York City Archives, agendas and meeting minutes as well as other associated material and presentations.
Friends of York City ArchivesTansley was a collector, primarily of philately and postal history. Includes one letter and 15 receipts.
Includes research notes on members of the Fairfax family in the United Kingdom, as well as pictures and photographs, wills, census returns, civil registration copy documents, pictures and photographs of villages with Fairfax connections, war service records and papers specifically related to Robert Fairfax. The records were compiled in the 1990s and 2000s, but use various historical sources to create the Fairfax family trees. Also includes some later correspondence relating to specific family queries.
Fairfax SocietyRecords of astronomical, barometric and meteorological readings taken by Smyth, largely using the weather station and observatory in York Museum Gardens. The collection contains a comprehensive set of daily and summary weather readings for York. Also included are 3 photograph albums consisting of cloud formation images, taken from Smyth's home in Ripon in the 1890s.
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Piazzi-Smyth; Charles (1819-1900); astronomerCollection consists of photographs and slides of the plays and the buildings/sets that were used for the plays. Also includes sketch books, costume designs, and documents relating to rehearsal as well as a prompt book, newspaper cuttings about the plays, ticket, programmes and presentation box of Rev. J.S. Purves 'The York Cycle of Mystery Plays - A Complete Version', and two recordings of the 2010 and 2014 plays.
York Mystery PlaysRecords relating to the operations of the Educational Settlement including minute books, account books, log books and scrapbooks which contain various press and other clippings which relate to the settlement.
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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 CouncilIncludes notices of annual general meetings, reports of the General Secretary to members, annual reports and one journal.
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At present this collection only includes an incomplete set of magazines.
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Your Local LinkAt present this collection comprises two typescript copies of his play 'Sounding Brass' about George Leeman.
Includes seventeen photograph albums relating to areas of York, as well as one file of additional research notes. Many of the images are photocopies from third party collections.
Leeman; Philip (c.1934-2016)At present this collection only contains one commonplace book containing newspaper clippings.
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 ClubIncludes journals, one President's report and programmes of events.
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At present this collection only comprises one incomplete series of year books for the charity.
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Invalid Children's Aid AssociationIncludes minutes, correspondence with Ward, Ruddock & Ward architects, legal papers, licences, bill of quantities, specifications, accounts, press cuttings, catalogues, supplies of materials, delivery notes and vouchers.
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Includes staff newsletters, shareholder information, typescript notes on the history of Rowntrees, an agreement between National Union of Clerks and Rowntrees, copies of a promotional brochure about the Cocoa Works site and press supplement.
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Rowntree Mackintosh PLCAt present this collection comprises the annual reports of the Association.
Yorkshire Association of Change RingersIncludes minutes of the committee, 14th March 1939 - 27th June 1945 and five items of correspondence with the secretary.
York Refugee CommitteeThis collection comprises files relating to individual projects administered by Rural Action Yorkshire. The files primarily relate to Village Halls, and comprise correspondence, plans and associated papers. Many of the legal papers in this collection are copies of the originals sent to Rural Action Yorkshire.
Rural Action YorkshireIncludes 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)Includes 'In Tune' magazine, containing the radio listings, and one copy of the Hospital Radio Handbook.
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York Hospital RadioIncludes correspondence, company information, project papers, press cuttings and annual reports and accounts.
York Childcare LtdIncludes two minute books and one sub-committee minute book. The society was renamed York Choral Competitions before 1932.
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 TrustIncludes PhD thesis, published articles, photographs and slides all relating to John Carr, architect of York. Also includes the Life and Works of John Carr by Brian Wragg and edited by Giles Worsley. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Walker; John (?-?); MrVarious collected documents relating to York, including a copy of Papal Bull of 1223, public notices, charters, a deed for Archbishop Holgate's school, a notice of survey of River Ouse and a rough draft account of visit of Prince Albert to York in 1838.
The collection currently consists of one item - a manuscript copy of 'Analecta Eboracensis'.
Widdrington; Thomas (?-1664); SirThis collection contains notes and drawings kept and produced by William White.
White; William (1744-1790); DrAt present this collection only comprises one notebook of building materials.
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 BranchHome-Start York was a voluntary home visiting scheme for young families under stress. At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of annual reports.
Home Start YorkAt present the collection comprises three copies of a recording of retired farmer J W Cass talking to the group.
Huntington Local History GroupIncludes his source material on the Foss Navigation and railway companies and lines, as well as the Leeds and Liverpool canal.
At present this collection only includes minutes of the Steering Committee.
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Papers relating to the Gray family of York including geneological information, legal papers, accounts, correpondence as well as extensive diaries and travel journals. Also includes some further records relating to the Cawood family.
Gray; familyIncludes minute books, correspondence files, annual general meeting papers, lists of members, financial and insurance papers, papers regarding the York Mystery Plays, events and publicity materials, newspaper cuttings and papers relating to a change in the constitution.
York & District Guild of Spinners, Weavers and DyersRolled plan of the Manor of Dringhouses, showing enclosed and unenclosed land in the village. Includes the names of landowners and plot farmers. Also includes a surrogate copy.
One prescription book containing details of prescriptions dispensed by William Dewhurst's pharmacy at 61 Nunnery Lane, York. Also includes some loose papers concerning prescriptions.
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Includes cash books, balance sheets, bills paid, order books and completed orders, petty cash book and sheets, account book and cash receipts, papers regariding sale of the works, structural report, photographs, specimen letter type books, advertising materials, historical information and published histories. Also includes partnership contracts, sample wood border sheets, business cards, letter from R Delittle, Wayzgoose booklets and editions of DEFCO, the staff magazine.
Delittle Wood Letter ManufacturersIncludes wartime correspondence, photographs, papers kept by his family (including newspapers and his examination certificate) and papers relating to his death during the Second World War.
Deighton; Cyril (?-1944)Historic Building Recording for Burnholm Social Club, Heworth, York.
At 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 YorkCollection 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 papers relating to insurance held by Leonard Birch for 3 Melbourne Street, York, and papers relating to the estate of Mrs. Emily Key which was administered by W.H. and W.G. Birch.
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Borthwick Institute for ArchivesIncludes 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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Barron & BarronAt the moment the collection comprises a set of school magazines.
Bar Convent SchoolAt present this collection only comprises one set of newsletters for the period.
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Yorkshire Water Authority, Estates and ValuationDocuments relating to the planning and organisation of the festivals, including programmes, finances, correspondence, tickets and advertisements. Also includes various additional documents including lists of performers and those attending and running the festivals.
Yorkshire Music FestivalIncludes 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 ClubIncludes records of the York branch: minutes and reports, membership documentation, correspondence files, financial papers, York branch files, papers on the regrading of roles and the personal protection of pay, Local Charter and conditions of service, copy of Ebor Digest, papers of the Health, Safety and Welfare policy, NALGO branch rules, sports and social clubs accounts, papers regarding a staff social lub and staff training file. Also includes more general files relating to NALGO as a whole: meeting minutes, correspondence files, general papers of NALGO, policies and procedures, annual reports by Local Authorities, subcommittee meetings, Castle Museum papers, publications and circulars, North Yorkshire County Working Party files, Yorkshire and Humberside District files, Yorkshire Provincial Council Papers, papers relating to job regrading, strike campaign papers, York Municipal Officers Guild, newspaper cuttings, questionnaires, job descriptions, Joint Shop Steward Committee papers and papers concerning individual NALGO employees.
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Includes personal papers, scrapbooks, papers relating to Marriott's career at Oxford University and as the local Member of Parliament, papers relating to Wolverhampton and papers relating to various regions and states of the world. Also includes general correspondence files, papers relating to the British Empire, trade and industry, the Commonwealth, English history, Queen Victoria, UK parliament and politicians, autograph books and notes on the First and Second World Wars. The collection also comprises extensive bundles of newspaper cuttings on a variety of different topics, as well as notebooks of manuscripts relating to Marriott's articles and lectures.
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Marriott; Sir; John Arthur Ransome (1859-1945)At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of annual reports.
This collection primarily includes papers of John Ward Knowles and his son John Alder Knowles, which form a research collection predominantly on churches (including York Minster), glass manufacture and stained glass, as well as original design artwork (KNO/1-24). The collection also includes a small amount of business papers relating to the glass painting business they founded and managed - J W Knowles & Sons (KNO/23). In addition to the research collection are personal papers relating to both John Ward Knowles and John Alder Knowles (KNO/25 and 26), as well as items relating to their relative Christopher Milward (KNO/27), a former Lord Mayor of York. Some of the items can be attributed to the family as a whole but not individual family members (KNO/28).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Drawing of the Judges Lodging, drawn by donor.
Includes a very extensive collection of correspondence, primarily sent to William Gray Junior as Secretary of the Association. Also includes returns from various regional areas, an address to the York Association, 1781, petitions, publicity materials, resolutions of the Committee, forms of the association, canvassing books and papers for the 1780 and 1784 elections, bills and vouchers and additional papers.
Yorkshire AssociationThis collection currently only comprises one photocopied minute book from the association.
At present this collection only comprises an incomplete series of annual year books.
Collection consists of meeting minutes of the Parish Council regarding local matters such as planning and crime.
Upper Poppleton Parish CouncilAt present this collection comprises an annual report and balance sheet for 1917.
The papers of Teasdale solicitors were found co-located within the papers of Gray, Dodsworth & Co, however no direct link has yet been found to prove that Teasdale was a constituent business. This collection comprises legal papers for individuals and properties, most likely in connection with clients of the business, as well as receipted household accounts for Mr Teasdale, and accounts for two customers of the businss. In addition, the collection includes a number of boxes relating to the collection of bad debts on behalf of J Terry and Sons Ltd. At times in its history the business was also referred to as simply Teasdale solicitors. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.
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Includes details of the work completed by Frederick Bell, architects. The drawings are arranged chronologically by date.
Includes papers on the formation of the Society, financial papers, membership details, meetings minutes and papers, material relating to annual dinners, photographs, newspaper cuttings, sundry publications, files relating to organised visits, lecture programmes and attendance list, general correspondence and events programmes.
York Society of EngineersLedgers 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 TradeThis collection currently comprises one autograph and seal.
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