This collection consists of records relating to Escrick and District Co-operative Society including reports and balance sheets, correspondence, order receipts, rough notes regarding distribution of surplus and papers regarding the Federal Superannuation Fund.
Escrick and District Co-operative Society
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- ReferenceGB 1499 X29
- Dates of Creation1926-1962
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description38 Items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Escrick and District Co-operative Society was formed in 1872 along the principles of the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society. The society had a presence in the village throughout the twentieth century and also established a branch store at Wheldrake. The society operated until 1971 when it merged with York Co-operative Society.
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Acquisition Information
Transferred to the National Co-operative Archive from the Co-operative Union Library in 2000.
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Adam Shaw, Archivist, September 2012.