Enterprising York: Oral Histories

This material is held atBorthwick Institute for Archives, University of York

Scope and Content

This collection includes the recordings and accompanying written transcripts for a series of interviews relating to business and enterprise in and around the city of York. The interviews were recorded in 2023 and relate to the York Cattle Market and auction centre, and cycling businesses in York that have promoted sustainable, accessible local transport.
The oral histories were undertaken by business historians in the School for Business and Society and, besides supporting current research interests in the School, the project seeks to collect, preserve and make publicly available more diverse, inclusive, contemporary oral histories of business and enterprise in and around the city of York.

Administrative / Biographical History

The School for Business and Society launched on 1 August 2022 and was formed out the University of York Management School and the department of Social Policy and Social Work. The new school combines and amplifies strengths in responsible business management, social and public policy, social work and public management.

Arrangement

The interviews are arranged according to the thematic/academic focus or subject.

Access Information

Records are open to the public, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including data protection laws, and in line with the terms of recording agreements.

Acquisition Information

School for Business and Society

Note

The School for Business and Society launched on 1 August 2022 and was formed out the University of York Management School and the department of Social Policy and Social Work. The new school combines and amplifies strengths in responsible business management, social and public policy, social work and public management.

Archivist's Note

2023-10-05

Conditions Governing Use

A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the document. Copies are supplied in accordance with the Borthwick Institute for Archives' terms and conditions for the supply of copies, and under provisions of any relevant copyright legislation or agreements. Permission to reproduce images of documents in the custody of the Borthwick Institute must be sought.

Accruals

Further accruals are expected.

Additional Information

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