Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
York Association for the Care of Young Girls and York Training Home for Girls
Parallel form(s) of name
- York Association for the Care of Young Girls; York Training Home for Girls
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- York Association for the Care of Young Girls and York Training Home for Girls; 1886-1960s
Other form(s) of name
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
1886-1960s
History
The original home for girls was situated in Skeldergate and accepted around 12-14 girls, the price being 6/- per week. A Matron, Mrs Shann, was once president of the Home.
Places
Legal status
Functions, occupations and activities
Home for the care of young girls who faced difficult circumstances. Also provided a home for young girls who required training for domestic service. Only girls over school age were accepted.
Mandates/sources of authority
Internal structures/genealogy
General context
The original home for girls was situated in Skeldergate and accepted around 12-14 girls, the price being 6/- per week. A Matron, Mrs Shann, was once president of the Home.
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Access points area
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Control area
Authority record identifier
GB0192-384
Institution identifier
GB0192
Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa