Contents as follows: (1)-(8), (20) Minute books nos 1-9, 1890-1955; (9)-(12), (21) Finance Committee minute books nos 1-5, 1890-1955; (13)-(14) Annual output of members' collieries, 1889-1931; (15) Deed of Association, 1 May 1890; parchment copy, signed and sealed, with printed amendment slips to 1933; (16) Deed of Association, 1 May 1890. paper copy, with manuscript and printed amendments to 27 April 1909, belonging to Ben. Day, secretary; (17)-(18) Deed of Association, 1 May 1890; unbound copies, one similar to item (16), the other "Second issue. Office copy"; (19) Parcel containing lists of members etc. 1890-1947, with statement of output for year 1889-1946.
Minute books and papers of the West Yorkshire Coalowners' Association
This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 206 MS 148
- Dates of Creation
- 1889-1955
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 21 items, in 16 vols and 2 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The West Yorkshire Coalowners' Association was formed in February 1890, in the expectation that collective negotiation would strengthen the colliery owners' position in relation to the rapid growth of the Yorkshire Miners' Association
Access Information
Access is unrestricted
Acquisition Information
The gift of Major D.H. Currer Briggs
Note
In English