The collection contains papers from the society's inception until its dissolution, with a small amount up until 1984. It includes registers of members and society rules as well as finances including details about pensions, sick pay, funds and investments. It also contains miscellaneous documents, many of which concern amendments to society rules as well as correspondence, newspaper cuttings and reports. It also contains a publication by co-founder Catherine Cappe.
York Female Friendly Society papers
This material is held atExplore York Archives
- Reference
- GB 192 YFF
- Dates of Creation
- 1786-1986
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 13 Boxes Archives - Non-digital
Scope and Content
Access Information
Open
Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.
Appraisal Information
This collection has been appraised.
Custodial History
The first deposit was in 1965, followed by deposits in 1981, 1982 and 1999. The final three deposits by Moyra Johnson. The records in this accrual remained in the custody of Moyra Johnson, former secretary of the Society until her death in 2012. They were brought to the archive by Winifred Derbyshire, her executor.