Comprises: (1) Membership lists, correspondence, symposia papers, and publications from the 1970s and 1980s; (2) Minute books for 1837-1871 and 1887-1964 in 7 vols; (3) Petty cash books for 1838-1847 and 1876-1881 in 2 vols.; (3) Council minute book for 1951-1962 in 1 vol.
Papers and correspondence of the Yorkshire Geological Society
This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 206 MS 1560
- Dates of Creation
- ca.1837-1990
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 4 boxes held on 2 shelves
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Yorkshire Geological Society, was founded in 1837, and its first President, from 1837-1858, was the Earl of Fitzwilliam. It is an internationally recognised scientific organisation with an interest in all aspects of geology, with particular reference ro the North of England and surrounding areas
Access Information
Access is unrestricted
Acquisition Information
Probably deposited by the Society
Note
In English