York Citizens' Committee

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Type of entity

Corporate body

Authorized form of name

York Citizens' Committee

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    • York Citizens' Committee; 1914-1935

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      Description area

      Dates of existence

      1914-1935

      History

      The Committee was set up in 1914 by the Lord Mayor as part of a national scheme to support local people during the First World War. The Committee continued to provide support locally until 1935.

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      Functions, occupations and activities

      The Committee provided relief to the families of men in the forces, supported in the care of War refugees and managed paperwork regarding reparations to war damage particularly following the 1916 Zeppelin Raids. It also supported a number of other funds and after the First World War set up a Childrens' Holiday Camp and organised local events such as Flag Day.

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      General context

      The Committee was set up in 1914 by the Lord Mayor as part of a national scheme to support local people during the First World War. The Committee continued to provide support locally until 1935.

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      Authority record identifier

      GB0192-382

      Institution identifier

      GB0192

      Rules and/or conventions used

      International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa

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