Identity area
Reference code
AR547
Title
War Charities Registration Papers
Date(s)
- 13 April 1988 (Creation)
- 1914-1927 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 bundle
Context area
Name of creator
(1889 - 1965)
Administrative history
In 1883 Croydon recieved a charter of incorporation to become a borough and became a County Borough in 1889. County Borough Status meant that the Borough was responsible for all its own services such as Fire, Police, Education etc. rather than these being provided at County level by Surrey.
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
Custodial:
Transferred from Local Studies Library, 1.1.1999.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
1 bundle
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Details of local charities registered under the 1916 War Charities Act. Include aims of each charity, date of establishment, names and addresses of officers.