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Includes three copies of a 1960s booklet on the history of Rowntrees, and a York Evening Press supplement from 1990 celebrating the centenary of the business at its Haxby Road site.

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Includes paperwork relating to the production of greetings cards by the society (and two examples), as well as occasional papers and advertising leaflet.

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At present this series only comprises one publication - An East Yorkshire Anthology.

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Publications printed by author and local historian T P Cooper during the course of his working life. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Includes The History of the Women's Institute Movement in England and Wales (1953), North Yorkshire East: Let's Celebrate our first year (1984) and The Federation of Women's Institutes Jubilee Book (1965).

Books, magazines, yearbooks and brochures relevant to York City FC..

Publications and printed literature on smoke abatement and atmospheric pollution

Includes one submission to the Inland Waterways Redevelopment Advisory Committee regarding Pocklington Canal (April 1960) and suggested plans for the canal (1961).

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At present this series comprises one copy of 'The Golden Wheel in York', and one copy of 'More about the Golden Wheel in York', both by Cy Read.

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Publications printed by author and local historian T P Cooper during the course of his working life. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Printed publications produced by George Benson during the course of his lifetime. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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At present this collection only comprises one booklet entitled 'Snippets of Strensall Oral History.'

Printed publications, both by the York Group and by other publishers, but retained by the York Group.

Includes historical information and research notes on the development of public toilets in York city centre. Includes some secondary source material. In particular the information relates to the outbreaks of cholera.

These volumes include indexes.

Public Library Committee,
1 1909-26
2 1926-42
3 1942-53
Library and Publicity Committee from 1949
4 1953-62
5 1962-73

Papers concerning the establishment of the Public Assistance Committee and the transfer of responsibilities from the York Poor Law Union to York Council.

Minutes and agenda of the meetings of the Public Assistance Committee (renamed the Social Welfare Committee from 17 Jul 1947 to Aug 1948). Comprises approved and draft minutes.

The Pubic Assistance Committee met to discuss and approve a range of matters relating to the administration of the poor law.

The minutes may include references to named individuals if there was a reason for bringing an individual case to the attention of the Committee .

Note that agenda only exist for the period Feb1946-July 1948.

Includes quarterly and annual reports (and associated papers) of the Public Analyst to the Mayor and councillors of York. The reports record the number and nature food samples analysed, as well as a summary of results.

Includes the Provision of Meals Sub-Commttee & Maintenance Grants and Meals Sub-Commttee, 1912-18 and 1922-32, and the Provision of Meals Sub-Committee 1932-34.

At present this series only includes hand made exampkes of motor mower repair order forms for use by Minster Engineering.

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Three files of research notes comprising information about property held by the Hartley family.

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Includes papers relating to the redevelopment of the 20-27 High Ousegate site,

Includes correspondence regarding the conversion of 24 St John Street to Juniper's second house, a proposal for alternative accommodation for the Juniper Communities, and an estate agent prospectus for 24 St Mary's, Bootham.

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This is a selection of the civic archive containing the records which are currently available for access only. Further historical and modern records will be added to this section as they are catalogued.

Records relating to land and factory of the Glassworks. Included are deeds relating to land and property ownership, plans of the site and factory, inventories and valuations on the machinery and assets of the company. Also included are specifications relating to specific elements of the factory's upkeep and paperwork regarding the return of stock upon the closure of the Plant.

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One leaflet for the association from 1932, and two copies of a booklet advertising the proposed Alexandra Residential Club, York.

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Promotional materials produced by the City of York YMCA to advertise their mission and services. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Includes handbills of boxing events, and large format posters for matches. Some of the matches include Fred Hawksby on the bill. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Correspondence and associated paperwork regarding projects Kingsway Area Residents Association were involved in, including housing issues, planning issues (including the proposed closure of Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School), felling of trees in the area and the Reinvigorate York consultation.

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Printed programmes for performances by the Players. Includes performances held at the Cocoa Works Theatre, Joseph Rowntree Hall and Rowntree Theatre, as well as programmes for All England Theatre Festival productions and British Theatre Association productions. Also includes interspersed AGM reports for the organisation, as well as tickets, photographs and press comments for some performances.

Programmes for performances by York based professional and amateur groups.

Programmes for performances held at York theatres and venues.

Programmes for performances and other events held at York festivals, civic events, and other celebrations.

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Includes programmes, performance notes, fliers and posters for various concerts and contests.

Concert tickets and programmes can also be found in the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir scrapbook compiled by a previous musical director (reference: YPC/12/4).

Contains administrative papers and promotional material, including publications and news cuttings, relating to the festival. The conductor of the York Musical Society, T. Tertius Noble, acted as the secretary for the festival.

Lists of programme activity and member details (including contact details in some cases). First volume is incomplete, but covering note explains which years are present.

Incomplete series.

At present this series only comprises one bundle of sports programmes for events. Includes LNER Athletics Championships programmes.

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At present this series only comprises an incomplete set of programmes.

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Incomplete series of programmes of activities for members.

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At present this series only comprises one programme - for 1954.

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Includes legal papers and correspondence relating to the family estates, as well as details of official appointments held by members of the family. Also includes correspondence relating to Rev. John Forth as Agent to Lord Carlisle at Castle Howard.

Includes probate of the wills of Jane Clifton, Margaret Horner, William Joliff and Stamp Brooksbank, as well as settlement of estate, settlement on the part of Marian Catherine Hague, demise of hereditaments and release relating to Garwood of Acomb. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Includes probate of the will and codicil of John Raines of Burton Constable, and Henry Cholmley of Howsham. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Includes probate of the wills of Mrs Hannah Ward deceased, Mr John Lund deceased, William Blanchard deceased and William Brown deceased. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Probates of the wills of John Smith, William Agar, Lucy Wimbush and Catherine Mary Croft. Also includes draft transfer of mortgage and release from trusts. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Probate of the wills of Michael Ellis, Robert Sharp, Sarah Waite, William Croft and Reverend Charles Maude Meysey-Thompson.

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Includes probate of the wills of Thomas Chatterton (late of Bridlington Quay); Mary Hubie (late of Barlby) and Reverend Edmund Gray (late of Foston Lodge).

Includes William Boswell, Thomas Smith, William Silversides, Elizabeth Hudson, Mary Hudson. Benjamin Dodswort, Thomas Dennison, Mary Dennison and Clare Dodsworth. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Probates of the wills of various clients of Gray, Dodsworth and Co. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about those individuals covered in this series.

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Includes probate of the will of William Middleton, John Hall and James Middleton.

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Includes probates of John Harker, John Croft and the Reverend W Richardson, as well of letters of administration for H J Croft, mortgage and certificate of redemption. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information.

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Various legal documents, including probate of wills; appointment of trustees and property transactions. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information.

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Includes copy of her will, funeral invoice, valuation of residence, probate of the will and additional probate documentation.

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This collection currently comprises two personal ledgers for the business.

Series of printing blocks retained by J W Knowles & Sons, depicting various stained glass windows, including York Minster.

At present this collection only comprises boxes of wooden printing blocks with copper plates (and in some cases steel plates), used in the production of J B Morrell's publications. The plates are primarily uncatalogued, and relate to a number of different works. The blocks also come in a variety of different sizes, depending on the size of the original illustration.

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The Acts and bills relate to the railways in north east England primarily. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Various pamphlets include those on disability, pensions, National Service, age and employment and returning to work.

Printed material by other individuals. Includes:
-Observations des hauteurs faites avec le Barometre, au mois d'Aoust 1751 sur une partie des Alpen by Mr Needham 1760
-Further Observations Upon Lightning by Benjamin Wilson 1774
-Description of a Method of Taking the Differences of Right Ascension and Declination with the Reticule Rhomboide of Dr Bradley by H.E. 1784
-Tables of the Apparent Places of the Comet of 1661, Whose Return is Expected in 1789. by Sir Henry Englefield 1788

Various published material relating to and collected by the Gray family including memoirs, notes and press cuttings.

Unpublished annotated working documents and other printed works, largely created by Geoff Hodgson and David Lodge on the history of Acomb and Holgate.

Various printed booked owned by R W Anderson and Sons Ltd., Tailors. Books relate to the practice of managing a business and the tailoring business. There are additional texts relating to hunting groups and the military as the firm produced a lot of clothing for these groups.

Various booklets on subjects such as fundraising, how to run a branch and service guides.

Includes reports from the Board of Control, The Incorporation of National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control; The Royal Albert Institution in Lancaster; the Yorkshire Association for Mental Welfare; and the Mental After Care Association. Also includes minutes of the East Riding and York Joint Board for the Mentally Defective; a printed volume of medical PR actioners approved by the Board of Control; and copies of the Mental Deficiency Acts.

Records concerning marketing, publicity and media relations relating to York City Council..

This is a selection of the civic archive containing the records which are currently available for access only. Further historical and modern records will be added to this section on a regular basis as they are catalogued..

Records concerning marketing, publicity and media relations relating to local government..

This is a selection of the civic archive containing the records which are currently available for access only. Further historical and modern records will be added to this section on a regular basis as they are catalogued..

Records concerning marketing, publicity and media relations relating to education.

This is a selection of the civic archive containing the records which are currently available for access only. Further historical and modern records will be added to this section on a regular basis as they are catalogued..

Press cuttings and press reports compiled and issued by Hugh Bayley MP in the course of his career as Member of Parliament for York.

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Includes files of original, and copies of, articles and press cuttings relating to the work of the YMS and to reviews of their performances.

Many items in this collection were deposited in the York Reference Library primarily, by a number of different people, many of whom are now unknown. The cuttings are arranged into series by the year in which they were catalogued.

Many items in this collection were deposited in the York Reference Library primarily, by a number of different people, many of whom are now unknown. The cuttings are arranged into series by the year in which they were catalogued.

The items in this collection were deposited in the York Reference Library primarily, by a number of different people, many of whom are now unknown. The cuttings are arranged into series by the year in which they were catalogued.

The items in this collection were deposited in the York Reference Library primarily, by a number of different people, many of whom are now unknown. The cuttings are arranged into series by the year in which they were catalogued.

The items in this collection were deposited in the York Reference Library primarily, by a number of different people, many of whom are now unknown. The cuttings are arranged into series by the year in which they were catalogued.

Books of newspaper cuttings referring to the work of the Rotary Club of York. The author of the first volume was unknown, but the second volume was compiled by member Frank Paterson.

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Newspaper and magazine coverage relating ot York City FC.

A collection of press cuttings concerning the River Foss Society and the River Foss.

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Includes two files of general newspaper clippings and several files of clippings relating to specific individuals and places.

Includes cuttings from the York Mystery Plays and Festival of the Arts

News articles collected by Joe Murphy for research for his book.

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Items given to presidents of the York Society of Magicians.

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Includes papers relating to the opening of new branches in Beverley and Selby.

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The records includes plans and correspondance regarding maintanence, refurbishment/extension to the club (at St Leonard's), and movement to new premises at Museum Street. Also included are inventories and valuations of furnishings, and papers relating to licensing of the premises.

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Collections of memoranda on a wide variety of subjects such as elections, courts, orders, measures. Detailed information on the contents can be found in the Giles Catalogue (1909). When ordering please state the E number in addition to the reference number.

E32. Vol 1. (c.1461-1509)
E33. Vol 2. Titled: 'Ouse bridge presidents 1' (c.1600s)
E34. Vol 3. Titled: 'Ouse bridge presidents 2' - Contains index (c.1600s).
E35. Vol 4. Titled: 'Ouse bridge presidents 3' (c.1600s)
E36. Vol 5. Includes copies of judgments and resolutions (c.1489-1610)
E37. Vol 6. Precedent book (c.1600-1700s)
E38. Vol 7. Predecent book (c. 1603-1625)
E39. Vol 8. Precedent book (c. 1461-1471)
E40. Vol 9. (1484-1834)
E40A. Vol 10. (unknown)
E40B. Vol 11. (unknown)
E40C. Vol 12. (unknown)

Includes legal papers, such as leases and releases, relating to the Prebend of Strensall. See item level descriptions for more detailed information of the contents of the series.

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Includes information about telephone company contracts, a dinner card, information booklets, notes on gas poisoning, papers relating to housing schemes, circulars and copies of the Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps.

Includes images of Darjeeling, India, Calcutta and the SS Kaiser-le-Hind ship.

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Photographs of Sydney John Holmes, particularly during his war service. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Two unsent postcards, one depicting Joseph Rowntree, the other showing a colour postcard of a New Earswick street.