Croydon Archives: Collections

Womens International League: Committee Minute Books

AR56/1
Series
1918-1976

Part of Womens International League Records

Rogers Family Papers: Diary of Alice Rogers and Related Material

AR57/1
Series
1880 - c.1960s/1970s

Consists of diary of Alice Rogers 1880-1905 and related material including 3 cast lists from theatre programmes 1891-1901, a poem entitled Lines written on joining HMS Orion by W H Ford 27 April 1855, a letter MMS to the three little loving birds 15 May 1902, pressed flowers c.1893-c1902, a letter from Alice Rogers to Edward William Rogers 9 September 1907 and 2 sets of extracts from diaries c.1960s-1970s.

Rogers Family Papers: Business Ephemera

AR57/4
Series
c.1880s - c.1950s

Part of Rogers Family Papers

Consists of E.Rogers billhead incorporating a drawing of the shop premises and E.W. and S. Rogers Ltd delivery label.

Rogers Family Papers: E W Rogers Cuttings Album

AR57/2
Series
1891 - 1958

Part of Rogers Family Papers

Contains newspaper cuttings relating to the Rogers business and the Rogers and Skinner families; productions of the Croydon Stagers and other amateur theatrical groups (Millie Rogers was a member of the Croydon Stagers) and various other matters. The album is inscribed With love to Dear Dady. From Mother and Millie.Xmas 1904.

Rogers Family Papers: Rogers and Associated Family Records

AR57/3
Series
1859 - c.1970s

Part of Rogers Family Papers

Consists of four birth, death and marriage certificates, two transcripts of gravestone inscriptions and one photocopy of the Rogers family tree.

Rogers Family Papers: Photographs

AR57/5
Series
c.1890s - c.1920s

Part of Rogers Family Papers

Consists of five photographs, the wedding of Edward William Rogers and Alice Skinner 6 September 1893, Edward William Rogers and Alice Rogers (not dated) c. 1890s, Alice Rogers and Millie Rogers 29 July 1894, Edward William Rogers (not dated) c. 1920s and Miss Hammond, family friend, (not dated)c.1914-c.1918.

John Hook: Ledgers

AR5/1
Series
1903 - 1945

Part of Ledgers of John Hook, Undertakers

Addiscombe Military Seminary: List of Cadets Names

AR65/2
Series
(c. Feb) 1824

Part of Addiscombe Military Seminary: Records

A manuscript table of names, probably used for the issuing of uniforms.

Addiscombe Military Seminary: Abstracts of Uniform Clothing

AR65/3
Series
Jun 1835; Dec 1848

Part of Addiscombe Military Seminary: Records

Consists of two stock lists comprising totals of uniform items acquired, disposed of and in store. 2 pieces.

Addiscombe Military Seminary: Account of Weekly Pay Issued to the Gentlemen Cadets

AR65/4
Series
Feb - Jun 1846

Part of Addiscombe Military Seminary: Records

A printed form, completed in manuscript. Lists Cadets names, with details of sums deducted for payments to Seminary servants, purchase of uniform items and final pay due.

Addiscombe Military Seminary: Progress Reports

AR65/6
Series
1850 - 1855

Part of Addiscombe Military Seminary: Records

Consists of six printed pieces with some MS annotations. Lists Cadets names, arranged under class etc, with details of Rank in the Several Studies (ie. performance in different subjects); Behaviour in Study; Character out of Study and Extra Drills. The pieces cover May 1850; Nov 1851; May 1852; May 1853; May 1854 and May 1855. A copy of the Report for May 1851 is bound into AR30.

Addiscombe Military Seminary: List of Gentlemen Cadets Brought Forward for Public Examination

AR65/7
Series
Dec 1859; Jun 1860

Part of Addiscombe Military Seminary: Records

Consists of two printed lists of Cadets names; rank; age; by whom nominated; and general character during the term, in study and out of study.

Addiscombe Military Seminary: Prize Roll

AR65/5
Series
10 Dec 1858

Part of Addiscombe Military Seminary: Records

Lists names of prizewinners.

Addiscombe Military Seminary: Abstracts of Uniform Clothing Issued to Gentlemen Cadets

AR65/1
Series
1824 - 1861

Part of Addiscombe Military Seminary: Records

Printed forms, completed in manuscript, drawn up for half yearly terms (February-June or August-December). Lists Cadets names, with details of items of uniform issued to each, and his signature. Slightly over half the abstracts originally produced in this period have survived.

Broad Green Fire Station Occurrence Book

AR67/1
Series
14 Jul 1887 - 28 Feb 1896

Part of Broad Green Fire Station Occurrence Books

Includes details of fires, other incidents and deliveries of equipment. Item has been rebound.

Broad Green Fire Station Occurrence Book

AR67/2
Series
04 Mar 1903 - 12 Apr 1905

Part of Broad Green Fire Station Occurrence Books

The label on the cover reads Occurrence Book/ No.6 Station/ Broad Green This volume is mainly concerned with routine inspections, testing of fire alarms, and maintenance work. Includes details of duty firemen and occasional incidents. Entries are mostly signed by F Hadfield, Fireman -in-Charge.

Notebooks of George Harrison Wright

AR719/1
Series
c.1929

Part of George Harrison Wright

Notebooks presumed to be study aids, with notes made relating to Mr. Harrison Wrights job with the council.

Certificate of George Harrison Wright

AR719/2
Series
3rd May 1929

Part of George Harrison Wright

Certificate awarded for passing the examination on the duties of a Relieving officer.

Grantham Dames: Minute Books

AR74/1
Series
1885 - 1916

Part of Grantham Dames Records

Grantham Dames: Subscription Records

AR74/3
Series
1923 - 1938

Part of Grantham Dames Records

Account book of membership subscriptions.

Grantham Dames: Award Certificates

AR74/4
Series
1932 - 1939

Part of Grantham Dames Records

10 certificates of awards made by the Primrose League to the Grantham Dames Habitation, for success in selling the Primrose League Gazette effciency, and success in recruitment.

Grantham Dames: Register of Knights and Dames