Catalogue description J R Harrison Files

This record is held by Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society

Details of 0085
Reference: 0085
Title: J R Harrison Files
Description:

These files of cuttings, drafts and notes kept by J R Harrison include notes and drafts of articles on historical matters 1855-1887 and 1920s-1960s; notes and drafts of articles relating to the Normanby family and Mulgrave Castle 1930s-1960s; notes and drafts of articles on Captain James Cook and his links with the Whitby area 1930s-1960s; notes and drafts of articles on smuggling 1930s-1950s; notes and drafts of articles on the possibility that a lost castle once existed at the junction of Brunswick Street and Flowergate 1930s-1950s; newspaper cuttings from the Yorkshire and national press relating to Whitby news, personalities and events 1930s-1960s; cuttings of "History Notes" from the Whitby Times, giving a weekly breakdown of anniversaries in Whitby History, with additional notes added 19th century-20th century; alphabetical listing of events in Whitby History 1930s; notebook containing historical details about Whitby Inns, including lists of landlords and innkeepers 1930s.
Date: 19th century-1960s
Held by: Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

Harrison, J R, fl 1930s-1960s, journalist
Physical description: c18 volumes
Subjects:
  • Cook, James, 1728-1779, Captain RN, explorer
  • Whitby, North Riding of Yorkshire
  • Social history
Administrative / biographical background:

Harrison appears to have been the Whitby Correspondent for a number of Yorkshire papers and also to have submitted the occasional article to the national press

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