Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1957-2010 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
8 bundles
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
In 1953, founders Richard and Mary Cave were frustrated at the lack of treatments and support available for Mary's MS. So they decided to do something about it. They set up their first meeting in West London, a small number of people came and the MS Society was born. Today, the Society has around 30,000 members and groups in every part of the UK. Richard and Mary's work has inspired thousands of volunteers, supporters and staff members to make a difference to the lives people affected by MS.
The York branch was started in the same year as the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and it is believed that it continues to this day.
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Includes minute books, annual reports, a history of the group, branch rules, branch directory and booklets produced by, and retained by, the branch.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Partially restricted access (Data Protection Act). See individual catalogue entries for details of restrictions.
Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.
Conditions governing reproduction
Images are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.
Language of material
- English