Catalogue description Barnsley Photographic Society records

Inaugurated on 21 May 1924, the Barnsley Photographic Society was created for anyone who was interested in any branch of photography, amateur or professional. Comprising:

1. Minutes 1924-1982: Including, Minute book 1924-1940, 1940-1982;

2. Financial 1930-1981: Including, General account book 1930-1970, 1970-1981, Payment book 1969-1975;

3. Subscription 1969-1974: Comprising Subscription and membership book;

4. Photographs: Comprising:

1. The Sid Jordan Collection, 20th century: Comprising over 90 photographs;

2. Alan Brown Collection 1950s-1980s: Comprising over 140 photographs;

3. European Architectural Heritage Year Collection 1975: Comprising over 80 photographs;

4. Miscellaneous photograph collection 20th century:

Comprising 19 black and white photographs;

5. Printed material 1944-1989: Comprising:

1. Barnsley Photographic Society 1944-1989: Comprising, Annual Exhibition Programmes 1959-1966 (incomplete), Syllabus of lectures 1944-1989;

2. The Yorkshire Photographic Union 1950-1970: Comprising, Annual Conference Programme 1950-1970 (incomplete);

3. The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain 1967-1971: Comprising:

1. Year Book, Syllabus Section 1967;

2. Year Book, Directory Section 1967;

3. Handbook 1971;

6. Certificates 1930-1978: Comprising, 14 certificates relating to Society;

7. Miscellaneous 1988-1991: Comprising:

1. Bundle of newspaper cuttings concerning members of the society 1988-1991;

2. Leaflet for the Barnsley in Focus Open Photographic Competition 1989.

Barnsley Photographic Society

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• Jordan, Sid, fl 20th century, photographer, of Barnsley
• Brown, Alan, fl 1950-1980, photographer, of Barnsley
• Kaye, G F, fl 1924, photographer, of Barnsley
• Short, R J, fl 1954-1956, photographer, of Barnsley
• Stooke, F L, fl 1957, bank accountant, of Barnsley
• Midgley, R, fl 20th century, photographer, of Barnsley
• White, T, fl 1957, pharmacist, of Barnsley
• Tasker, E G, d 1989, photographer and local historian, of Barnsley
• Jordan, S F J, fl 1954-1956, grocer, of Barnsley
• Frankton, J, fl 1953-1958, pawnbroker, of Barnsley
• Oddy, G H, d 1958, industrial photographer, of Barnsley
• Jagger, F, d 1955, local government officer, of Barnsley
• Cass, J S, fl 20th century, of Barnsley
• Austin, W, fl 1949-1951, electrical engineer, of Barnsley
• Burkinshaw, H, fl 1954-1958, of Barnsley
• Kilvington, W, fl 20th century, of Barnsley
• Frankton, Jack, fl 20th century, of Barnsley
• Denton, Jim, fl 20th century, of Barnsley
• Barnsley, South Yorkshire
• Photography

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