Identity area
Reference code
AR397
Title
Christmas Dinners for the Needy
Date(s)
- 1885-1902 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
Custodial:
Transferred from Local Studies Library collection S70(362.5)JOH
Administrative:
Probably compiled by A A Johnston (d.1916), who organised the food distribution. Johnston was a partner, and later sole owner, of Gillett Bland/Johnston, and represented West Ward on Croydon Council 1901-10.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Volume of accounts for Christmas dinners distributed to the poor, with newspaper clippings, 1885-1902. Also contains household accounts 1867-8.