Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1929 - 2006 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
41 boxes and 1 oversize item
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Leeds Architectural Society was established in 1876, with architect George Corson as its first President. The Society amended its name to The Leeds and Yorkshire Architectural Society in 1883 being formally affiliated to the Royal Institute of… Read more
Archival history
These are journals and some accumulated records of various functions of the West Yorkshire Society of Architects. Previously stored in Woodhouse Square premises. Latterly they were stored in The Tetley until 2017 when they were transferred to the Archive… Read more
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
John Thorp
Content and structure area
Scope and content
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… Read more
System of arrangement
There was no obvious order to these records on receipt so where appropriate they have been arranged by date and subject matter.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Language and script notes
English
Description control area
Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD (G) 2nd edition
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
22 November 2019
Archivist's note
Arranged and described by Keith Rowntree