Majority of records cover the post-war period from the mid-1940s up to mid-2000s, geographically covering Leeds, West Yorkshire and the wider county. Includes Society published journals, minutes and agenda of WYSA ruling body, lease of premises, articles of association, accounts, trusts and scholarships.

Carnegie cricket books; Yorkshire Training College of Housecraft ephemera including college magazines and book presented by Mary Princess Royal; City of Leeds Training College notebooks, visitors book and Leeds School of Art record of student careers.