Founding Documents
Details
Type of record: Archive
Title: Founding Documents
Classmark: SC/LPLS/01
Creator(s): Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society
Date(s): 1820-1998
Language: English
Size and medium: 3 boxes
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/617563
Collection group(s): Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society
Description
Material relating to the Foundation of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, consisting of records of the Laws and Regulations, Trust Deeds, Constitution and Article of Association of the Society.
The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society was created in 1819, with its official Founding Document’s being created in 1820, including a large volume: Laws and Members book which spans from 1820-1870. Another key element to these founding documents in the Trust Deeds and the evidence in the archive of its evolution, consisting of drafts, epitome’s and queries & instructions to re-settle the trust deed, from 1838-1904. The other two significant parts in this series are Constitution, with archive records spanning from 1995 - 1998 and the Articles of Association, with archive records spanning from 1921-1997.
Please note that similar, relevant material is held in a separate series. In 1920 Mr E. Cox borrowed some early records of the society and returned them to Henry Crowther on the 20th October of the same year. These items include a Prospectus of preliminary laws for the establishment of a Philosophical and Literary Society in Leeds, 1819, a notebook of draft minutes 1819-1823; and the Fiftieth report of the Council of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society 1869-70. These items, along with the corresponding letter have been placed within the Council series (SC/LPLS/02) and can be found with the reference SC/LPLS/02/3/2.
Arrangement:
SC/LPLS/01/1 - Laws and Regulations
SC/LPLS/01/2 - Trust Deed
SC/LPLS/01/3 - Constitution
SC/LPLS/01/4 - Articles of Association
SC/LPLS/01/5 - Other
Biography or history
These regular publications are now discontinued, but the Society still sponsors occasional publications, and maintains the traditions of publishing annual reports on its activities. There is a full set of these reports in the University’s Special Collections, where the Society’s archive is now deposited so that it is publicly accessible.
The Society organises a programme of public lectures each year, across the full range of its interests in the sciences, arts and humanities, and awards grants to groups, societies, and individuals, focusing on those whose projects have a particular connection with Leeds.
A history of the Society, based on a study of its minute books, was written by Edwin Kitson Clark and published in 1924 under the title The History of 100 years of life of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society.
System of arrangement
Records have been arranged by theme
Access and usage
Reproduction
Access
Some parts of this collection have not been listed in detail and the content may be protected under the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation. Please consult the relevant part of the catalogue for specific details. Where a detailed record does not exist, please contact Special Collections. Upon receipt of your request, a member of the team will discuss your requirements with you and review relevant material accordingly
These papers have been deposited on the understanding that anybody wishing to make substantial use of them, or to publish substantial extracts, shall first seek permission from the Secretary of the Society: http://www.leedsphilandlit.org.uk/.
Contact the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society for information on permissions and acknowledgement.
Material in this collection may remain in copyright but further details are unknown. Photocopies or digital images can only be supplied by the Library for research or private study. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder's permission to reproduce for any other purpose. Guidance is available for tracing copyright status and ownership.