Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 1834-1970 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
390 bundles; 56 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The committee of trustees appointed in 1833 were reappointed by the corporation when it took formal responsibility for the navigation.
Function transferred from Trustees of the Ouse navigation (Original) in 1835.
Name of creator
Administrative history
Appointed by York Corporation as Ouse Navigation Trustees.
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This extensive collection includes volumes detailing the registration of canals using the lock, as well as other traffic passing through and the monies owed. Also includes wages books for staff operating the lock, correspondence files to and from the lock keeper, and extensives notes on river levels and soundings. .
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Contains many its which are closed due to conservation reasons. See individual item catalogue entries for more information.
Restricted access (Data Protection Act)
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
Script of material
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Existence and location of originals
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