Hull History Centre: Papers of Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith and Family of

U DAS Papers of Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith 14th cent.-1983 and Family of Winestead

Accession number: 1977/07; 2005/16; 2012/27

Biographical Background: Rupert Alexander Alec-Smith was born at , near , in 1913. He was the grandson of Alexander Smith, a founding partner of Horsley Smith and Company, a timber importing firm whose small collection of papers dating from 1864 to 1968 is also held at the Hull University Archives (U DHS; see separate entry). Rupert Alec-Smith's parents were Alexander Alec-Smith and Adelaide Horsley.

Rupert Alec-Smith was a man with an abiding interest in local and family history and he spent his life fighting to preserve both. In 1936, the demolition of the Georgian Red Hall in Winestead (originally built by the Hildyard family) left a profound impression on him and he founded the Georgian Society for East in 1937 (papers for Lord Derwent and the society are at U DAS/24/13; see also U DX99). He served with the Green Howards during the war and was in Cyprus and the Middle East making the rank of lieutenant colonel by 1944. On leave during the war he rescued fittings from the Georgian residences of Hull's old High Street as this was almost entirely destroyed by German bombs. After the war the Council showed no desire to restore what was left and Alec-Smith continued to salvage what he could from buildings as they were demolished (The Georgian Society for East Yorkshire).

In 1946 he bought the Old Rectory at Winestead, which had been built in 1728 for the Hildyard family, probably on the site of the rectory in which was born, a fact that pleased Alec-Smith [see U DAS/20/1]. An inventory at U DAS/20/3 indicates that this house was fitted with a chimney piece from the demolished Etherington Buildings at 50 High Street, Hull, and the library had doors rescued from the Red Hall. Other inventories and sale catalogues in the papers indicate that Alec-Smith devoted himself to this operation of recovery and restoration of Georgian fittings. In an account of the Old Rectory written by Alec-Smith at U DAS/20/1 the following is recorded: 'Lovers of houses so often seek permanence for the things they love'. Alec-Smith sought permanence for Georgian fittings in the Old Rectory, but he also was responsible for the continued existence of two of Hull's few remaining Georgian buildings, the Maister House at 160 High Street, which was handed over to the National Trust in 1968, and at 6 High Street which was given to the Georgian Society of East Yorkshire in 1971.

The Maister House was of particular significance for Alec-Smith. The Old Rectory stood in the grounds of one of the Maister country houses at Winestead, the White Hall, and he spent his life tracing furniture belonging to the family by writing to contemporary descendants and purchasing portraits of the family dispersed after their fall from fortune in the nineteenth century (U DAS/26/9- 10, 38, 40; U DAS/27/64, 69). The source of his fascination with this family seems to have been his 'enchantment' with Winestead (note in a file U DAS/26/40), though Alec-Smith liked to describe himself as 'merchant of Kingston upon Hull' and it may have been his sense of affinity with the mercantile history of Hull that drew him to the greatest of Hull's merchant families.

Alec-Smith was an important member of the Hull and establishment. He was lord lieutenant of and he spent a year as lord mayor of Hull from 1970. He was an honorary brother of the closed society Hull Trinity House and he held an honorary doctorate from Hull University. He died in 1983.

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Custodial history: Deposited by Colonel and Mrs Alec-Smith, Winestead, 1 December 1977

Description: Most of U DAS comprises the family papers of Colonel Rupert Alexander Alec-Smith, though embedded within these is a collection of papers belonging to the Maister family (U DAS/26).

The collection includes title deeds, settlements, rentals, maps and plans for a number of places in East Yorkshire, and also includes papers on the medieval church history and civic history of , papers regarding the White Hall and Old Rectory of Winestead, a programme of entertainment by the Coons, manorial records for , papers regarding a gift of houses to All Souls in Oxford (U DAS/22), and enclosure acts (U DAS/23), sale catalogues, and a collection of papers regarding the Maister family embedded within the family papers of Rupert Alec-Smith can be found at U DAS/26.

Also included in the collection are the papers and correspondence of Rupert Alexander Alec-Smith (1913-1983) and his family (U DAS/24-25). These include the correspondence of his parents, Alexander Alec-Smith and Adelaide Alec-Smith (nee Horsley) and some miscellaneous papers of his father's including his birth certificate and papers from the First World War. The family correspondence is largely of a personal nature, including letters from Adelaide Horsley to her future husband written between 1904 and 1905 and letters from Alexander Alec-Smith to Adelaide Horsley during three periods of separation from 1903 to 1906, during the First World War from 1915 to 1918 and briefly in 1934. Adelaide Alec-Smith also received letters from her three brothers (Arthur Clive Horsley, Cecil Horsley and Wilfred Horsley) whilst they were away on active service. There are also letters from Rupert Alexander Alec-Smith to and from his parents and sister, Diana Tarleton. There is some military correspondence from his time as staff captain in Cyprus. The latter covers the period 1939 to 1967 as he later sat on their regimental council. There are some miscellaneous items from his war service such as a photograph taken in 1941 in front of a pyramid, a 1941 diary of a Cypriot and material related to entertainment for the troops in Cyprus and the Middle East.

Arrangement: U DAS/1 Bartin Dale (Hunmanby), 1703-1704 U DAS/2 Beverley, 1911 U DAS/3 , 1797-1898 U DAS/4 Cottingham, 1885 U DAS/5 Easington, 1754 U DAS/6 Ellerby, 1714 U DAS/7 Elstronwick, 1647-1935 U DAS/8 , 1766 U DAS/9 Hedon, 1366-1897 U DAS/10 , 1812-1977 U DAS/11 Holderness, 1664-19th cent. U DAS/12 Hull, 16th century - 1856 U DAS/13 , 1817-1839 U DAS/14 , 1729-1797 U DAS/15 , 11th cent.-1866 U DAS/16 , 1751 U DAS/17 Sutton In Holderness, 1867 U DAS/18 , 1832-1866 U DAS/19 , 1764-1797 U DAS/20 Winestead, 1949-1975

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U DAS/21 , 1654-1708 U DAS/22 Oxford, mid-18th cent. U DAS/23 Acts of Parliament, 1763-1802 U DAS/24 Colonel R. A. Alec - Smith, 1931-1982 U DAS/25 Correspondence, 1772-1970 U DAS/26 Maister Family, 1729-1976 U DAS/27 Sale catalogues, 1921-1977 U DAS/28 Wills, 1686-1874 U DAS/29 Miscellaneous, 14th cent.-1956

Extent: 21 boxes

Related material: Records of Horsley Smith & Co. [U DHS] Records of the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire [U DGS - was U DX99]

Finding aids: Entry in Landed family and estate papers subject guide

Access conditions: Some of the records in this collection are closed at the request of the depositor. To enquire about access to closed records please contact [email protected] , clearly outlining your interest and timescales.

U DAS/1 Bartin Dale par. Hunmanby 1703-1704 3 items

U DAS/1/1 Assignment of a mortgage 6 Apr 1703 (i) Robert Ellys late of Kilham, now Sigglesthorn, , son and heir of John E of gentleman deceased (ii) Thomas Goulton of , gentleman and (iii) Robert Gibson of Kilham and Ralph Bainton of gentlemen: for £64 to R E and £636 to T G by R G and R B manor, farm and grange of Bartondaile. Hewbankes farm in with 10 oxgangs: Recites a mortgage for £600 by J E to William Bower of merchant (20/21 Sep 1694) and assignment to T G (28/29 Sep 1701) Witness Michael Staveley, Thomas Bainton, Tim Remington, Jo Grimston 1 item

U DAS/1/2 Agreement between Robert Gibson and Ralph Bainton, as 2 Sep 1704 DAS/1/1 Stating that they have an equal interest in DAS/1/1 and that neither shall benefit by survivorship, Witness Jo Grimston, Richard Staveley 1 item

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U DAS/1/3 Agreement between Robert Gibson and Ralph Bainton c.1704 Counterpart of U DAS/1/2 1 item

U DAS/2 Beverley 1911 1 item

U DAS/2/1 Programme of entertainment by the Beverley Coons in the 27-28 Jan Assembly Room, Norwood 1911 1 item

U DAS/3 Burstwick 1797-1898 3 items

U DAS/3/1 Admission in Burstwick manor court of Robert Bell second son 9 Aug 1797 of Robert Bell of Ryhill, formerly of Welwick, gentleman deceased, under Will of the father allotment (38 ac. 2 r. 16 p.) inclosed from South Field 1 item

U DAS/3/2 Surrender in Burstwick manor court by Robert Bell (the son) of 11 Oct 1797 , gentleman, Regarding the uses of his Will and states that all copyhold estate in Lelley was inherited from his father 1 item

U DAS/3/3 Opinion of A Brown, Lincoln's Inn, 2-9 Nov 1898 Regarding validity of a form of Surrender in Burstwick manor court, 3 Nov 1898. Includes relative correspondence 1 bundle

U DAS/4 Cottingham 1885 1 item

U DAS/4/1 Particulars of Sale 25 Mar 1885 Part of manorial rights of the manor of Cottingham Sarum and for rents in Salt Ings in Cottingham 1 item

U DAS/5 Easington 1754 1 item

U DAS/5/1 Admission, in manor court, of John Cooper, eldest son of 22 Apr 1754 Thomas C deceased, garth near Buck Gate and 5 acres in the fields 1 item

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U DAS/6 Ellerby 1714 1 item

U DAS/6/1 Lease and Release 14-15 Jul Ralph Wilbraham of Hull barber chirurgeon and wife Elizabeth 1714 (nee Wilson) and Ann Lorrymer of Ellerby widow of John L to John Cowper of Hull bricklayer and wife Mary, for £15. 14. 4. due from Ann Lorrymer to John Cowper under a recited mortgage of the premises (8 Apr 1709) and £30 to Ralph and Elizabeth Wilbraham. Regarding provision for redemption of the mortgage by Ann Lorrymer for 2 cottages and garths, and Crump Garth. Witness Charles Robinson, John Robinson, and Richard Pockley. Includes Bond. 2 items

U DAS/7 Elstronwick 1654-1935 DAS/7/3-37 relate to the manor of Elstronwick 37 items

U DAS/7/1 Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor account book 1654-1704 Relates to the parish of Elstronwick [also Elsternwick], contains accounts of named overseers of the poor detailing dispersements made in relation to the execution of poor law, also contains assessments for the poor rate detailing inhabitants' names and amounts contributed. Note that the book appears to only relate to overseers accounts. 1 volume

U DAS/7/2 Sale Plan of estate in Elstronwick, and South 20 Aug 1872 Frodingham 1 item

U DAS/7/3 Court Roll 1647-1698 1 item

U DAS/7/4 Court Roll 1698-1719 1 item

U DAS/7/5 Court Roll 1720-1734 1 item

U DAS/7/6 Court Roll 1734-1783 1 item

U DAS/7/7 Court Roll 1786-1826 1 item

U DAS/7/8 Court Roll 1830-1935 1 volume

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U DAS/7/9 Jury verdicts 1764-1865 42 items

U DAS/7/10 Surrenders, admissions and enfranchisements 1725-1935 c.200 items

U DAS/7/11 Rentals 1872-1934 20 items

U DAS/7/12 Accounts of fines and fees 1816-1914 9 items

U DAS/7/13 Appointments of steward 1849-1924 4 items

U DAS/7/14 Correspondence 1898-1939 c.40 items

U DAS/7/15 Extracts from Court Rolls 1644-1668 1 bundle

U DAS/7/16 Index to Court Rolls 1734-1835 1 item

U DAS/7/17 Receipt for fine paid by Marmaduke Nelson 1774 1 item

U DAS/7/18 Precedents for holding courts leet and court baron c.1794 1 item

U DAS/7/19 Jury lists c.1824 3 items

U DAS/7/20 Precept to pennygrave to seize forfeited land in South Field 16 Dec 1817 1 item

U DAS/7/21 Copy of Will of Francis Smith of Elsternwick yeoman 15 Nov 1843 1 item

U DAS/7/22 Table of fees c.19th cent. 1 item

U DAS/7/23 Lists of copyholders c.1860 2 items

U DAS/7/24 Plan of lands in Elstronwick 1863 Includes survey 1 item

U DAS/7/25 Plan of C J Battersby's farm c.1863 1 item

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U DAS/7/26 Precept to bailiff to summon court 5 Apr 1865 Includes jury list 1 item

U DAS/7/27 Observations and form of petition against Copyhold 1882 Enfranchisement Bill 1 item

U DAS/7/28 Particulars of sale for the manor of Elstronwick 20-21 May Regarding lands in , , Elstronwick, 1812 Marton, Dimbleton, , , Beilby, Reighton, and Tithes in , , , Storkhilll, Sandholme and 1 item

U DAS/7/29 Extract from Will of Thomas Thompson of Hull, banker 27 May 1824 1 item

U DAS/7/30 Abstract of Title to Elstronwick manor 1824-1865 1 item

U DAS/7/31 Agreement for Sale of Elstronwick manor for £1200 25 May 1865 From Vincent Thomas Thompson and others to William Watson of Hedon, gentleman 1 item

U DAS/7/32 Opinion on title 20 Jun 1865 1 item

U DAS/7/33 Copy of Declaration by James Alderson MD 4 Oct 1865 Relating to family of John Vincent Thompson, deceased 1 item

U DAS/7/34 Conveyance to William Watson 24 Nov 1865 Further to DAS/7/31 1 item

U DAS/7/35 Receipt from Hull Bank for £1200 purchase money paid by 28 Nov 1865 William Watson 1 item

U DAS/7/36 Deed of Covenants for production of title deeds 6 Apr 1866 1 item

U DAS/7/37 Abstract of Title of James Watson to Elstronwick manor 1874-1935 1 item

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U DAS/8 Great Cowden 1766 1 item

U DAS/8/1 Release for £270 20 Nov 1766 John Taylor of Bridlington, gentleman, to Christopher Porter of Brandsburton, yeoman, regarding 2 Collinson Oxgangs. Witnesses Richard Hill junior and Frances Simpson 1 item

U DAS/9 Hedon 1366-1897 20 items

U DAS/9/1 Rough lists of mayors and bailiffs, 1366 - 1667 c.1804 1 bundle

U DAS/9/2 Translation of extracts from accounts of the keepers of the 1833 fabric of the churches of St. Nicholas (1384-5; 1470-2; 1436-7), St. Augustine (1370-1; 1372-3; 1453-4), and St. James (1462- 3); of the procurators of the chantry of the BVM (1403-4 ; 1481- 2), and of the bailiffs (1401-2). (Watermark 1833) 1 item

U DAS/9/3 Translation of Charter of Elizabeth I, 7 November 1565 19th cent. 1 item

U DAS/9/4 Copy of Bill in Chancery of Henry, Viscount Dunbar versus c.1801 Hedon Corporation, circa 1625 Regarding a dispute as to whether lands in the towns are held by the manor of Burstwick. Includes reply. 1 item

U DAS/9/5 Copy of byelaw c.1794 Regarding the admission of freemen or burgesses, 23 July 1696 1 item

U DAS/9/6 Notes on Members of Parliament for Hedon, 1669 - 1831 c.1831 1 bundle

U DAS/9/7 Copy of order of Corporation c.1794 Regarding the enrolment of apprenticeship indentures, 24 February 1752/3 1 item

U DAS/9/8 Note by [William Iveson] c.1794 Regarding proceedings at assemblies to elect mayor and aldermen, and a byelaw for making honorary freemen, 27-28 September 1753 1 item

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U DAS/9/9 Note c.1794 Regarding burial fees at St. Augustine's and fees for the admission of freemen, 1763 1 item

U DAS/9/10 Copy of Corporation rental 1797 1 item

U DAS/9/11 Note on the history of Hedon c.1799 1 item

U DAS/9/12 Photograph of a painting of Cross, now erected in 1818 Hedon 1 item

U DAS/9/13 Note on the legend Drogo da Beivere and the murder of his 19th cent. wife Albina in the castle of Hedon Includes drawings of an arch erected using stones from St. Augustine's, the north transept of St. Augustine's, and the ''supposed castle.'' 1 item

U DAS/9/14 Copy of sermon preached by the Ven. Robert Isaac 26 May 1845 Wilberforce, Archdeacon of the East Riding, in St. Augustine's, on the opening of the restored chancel 1 item

U DAS/9/15 Release for 10 s. Henry Cautley of Hedon surgeon (surviving 11 Jan 1859 trustee of Jane Ombler of Hedon, widow) to John Baxter of Hull, customs officer, and wife Mary (nee Ombler) Regarding house on South side of Chapel Lane. Recites Will of Jane Ombler leaving the premises in trust for her daughter, Mary Clark, for life, and then to granddaughters Mary and Jane Ombler. 1 item

U DAS/9/16 Letter from Pease, Hoare and Pease, Hull Old Bank to William 13 Apr 1859 Watson, solicitor, Hedon Regarding receipt of cheque for £41, credited to Commissioners 1 item

U DAS/9/17 Photograph of Memorial window to William Watson on South 20th cent. side of South nave aisle in St. Augustine's 1 item

U DAS/9/18 Lease from Lieutenant Colonel Haworth to Daniel Smith of 30 Mar 1889 Hedon Regarding farm with 16 acres 3 r. 39 p. (scheduled) in Hedon and Preston 1 item

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U DAS/9/19 Programme of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Hedon 20-22 Jul 1 item 1897

U DAS/9/20 Two hymn sheets and form of Prayer for Diamond Jubilee 20 Jul 1897 Thanksgiving Service in Hedon Church 3 items

U DAS/10 Hessle 1912-1977 5 items

U DAS/10/1 Register of electors 1912 1 volume

U DAS/10/2 List of property owners and occupiers, from district rate book 1914 1 item

U DAS/10/3 List of owners and tenants, by F C Heaven 1919 Includes diagrammatic street plans 1 item

U DAS/10/4 Diagrammatic street plans, by F C Heaven 1920 Showing manholes and ventilating shafts of sewage system, 1 item

U DAS/10/5 'The Bridge', journal of British Bridge Builders Ltd (builders of 1977 Bridge) Contains an article on Woodleigh, Hessle, West Hull 1 item

U DAS/11 Holderness 1664-19th 2 items cent.

U DAS/11/1 Copy and translation of Letters Patent 31 Dec 1664 Granting the liberty of Holderness to John, Viscount Dunbar 1 item

U DAS/11/2 Extracts from a history of Holderness 19th cent. Comprising: Chapter 2 “A chronological account” of the holders of the honor Chapter 3 “The names of the townships within the four divisions...” Chapter 4 “Of the Wapentake Court” 3 items

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U DAS/12 Hull 1500-1856 3 items

U DAS/12/1 Incomplete copy of charter of [Henry VI], Hull 16th cent. 1 item

U DAS/12/2 Lease for a year: Mary Blaydes widow and Elizabeth Barron 24 Jun 1728 spinster to Hannah Eles widow, all of Hull Regarding messuage and shop in Lowgate, to lead to a Release. Witnesses Thomas Hobson, Junior Wilkinson, John Fisher 1 item

U DAS/12/3 Photographs of plans c.1580- Plans show Hull, the , and the North c.1856 and East Ridings 17 items

U DAS/13 Humbleton 1817-1839 3 items

U DAS/13/1 Grant from Robert Bell senior to his son Robert Bell junior, both 11 Nov 1817 of Humbleton Regarding annuity of £150 from his property there 1 item

U DAS/13/2 Undertaking of Robert Bell junior to Robert Bell senior 11 Nov 1817 To execute a defeasance of grant (DAS/13/1) if called upon to do so, the Grant having been made only to qualify him to kill game. Not executed. 1 item

U DAS/13/3 Covenant to stand seised: Robert Bell of Humbleton to his 30 Jan 1839 eldest son James Bell of Beverley, esquires. Regarding 2 acres being South part of House Close. To be used by James Bell for life. 1 item

U DAS/14 Patrington 1729-1797 3 items

U DAS/14/1 Extract from customs of the manor 19th cent. 1 item

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U DAS/14/2 Surrender in the manor court by George Dickinson of Whitby, 18 Dec 1729 gentleman Regarding messuage, barn, orchard and 7 closes in Patrington Thorpe, to be used by himself and wife Martha for the rest of their lives, and then to be passed on to their heirs 1 item

U DAS/14/3 Surrender in manor court by Robert Bell of Roos, gentleman, 19 Oct 1797 only son of Robert Bell of Ryhill, gentleman deceased. Regarding the estates of his father in the manor: To be put to the uses specified in his Will. 1 item

U DAS/15 Paull 11th cent.- 2 items 1866

U DAS/15/1 Extracts from public records relating to Paul Holme 11th cent.- 1 bundle 1558

U DAS/15/2 Sale plan: Newton Garth and 264 ac. 22 p. 1866 1 item

U DAS/16 Sunk Island 1751 1 item

U DAS/16/1 Partnership Agreement between Joseph Thompson of Hull, 24 Jun 1751 gentleman and Robert Bell of Welwick, gentleman Regarding a farm which they have leased from Margaret Gylby, widow. Witnesses Jo Midgeley and Robert Dyneley junior. 1 item

U DAS/17 Sutton in Holderness 1867 1 item

U DAS/17/1 Receipt and Undertaking: Thompson and Cook, solicitor, 30 May 1867 Hedon Regarding an estate at Sutton mortgaged by William North to John Taylor Dickinson for £2,000 1 item

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U DAS/18 Thorngumbald 1832-1866 2 items

U DAS/18/1 Tenancy Agreement of John Vincent Thompson to James 1832 Greene junior of , farmer Regarding messuage and 12 ac. 10 p. in Thorngumbald, and messuage and 84 ac., 3 r. 30 p. in Ryhill. Not executed 1 item

U DAS/18/2 Sale Plan: 236 ac. 3 r. 39 p. 1866 1 item

U DAS/19 Welwick 1746-1797 5 items

U DAS/19/1 Lease and Release for £60, from Edward Gell of Roos, 27-28 Feb yeoman, and wife Margaret (nee Fisher) to Francis Farrah of 1746 , gentleman Regarding Coney Close and 20 acres. Reference to Frances Farrah mother of Francis Farrah and previously widow of Thomas Stutt, the Will of T S, his nephews Gabriel, John and Francis Stutt, the Will of G S, and his cousin Nicholas Clark of Roos, yeoman, father of Margaret Gell. Witnesses Hen Waterland, Robert Jarratt, Chris Hoyle. 2 items

U DAS/19/2 Final Concord for £60: Francis Farrah plaintiff and Edward Gell 9 Feb 1746 and wife Margaret deforceants Regarding 16 acres of land and 4 acres of pasture 2 items

U DAS/19/3 Surrender in manor court of Kelk in Welwick by Robert Bell of 3 Jan 1766 Welwick, gentleman, a son of Robert Bell of Ryhill, gentleman deceased Regarding all estates of his father in the manor. To be put to use as specified in his Will 1 item

U DAS/19/4 Survey of old inclosure in the lordship of Welwick 1768 1 item

U DAS/19/5 Surrender in manor court of Welwick Provost by Robert Bell of 18 Oct 1797 Roos, gentleman, a son of Robert Bell of Ryhill, gentleman, deceased Regarding all estates of his father in the manor. To be put to uses as specified in his Will 1 item

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U DAS/20 Winestead 1949-1979 3 items

U DAS/20/1 Account of Winestead Old Rectory, by Colonel R A Alec-Smith c.1949 1 item

U DAS/20/2 Inventory of furniture and pictures at Winestead by Colonel R A 1949 Alec-Smith 1 item

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U DAS/20/3 Guide to the Old Rectory, White Hall and St. German's Church 31 May 1975 Produced when they were opened to the public in connection with European Architectural Heritage Year 1 item

U DAS/21 Withernwick 1654-1708 5 items

U DAS/21/1 Mortgage for £40, by Robert Watson of Withernwick, 15 Jun 1654 husbandman, to Peter Watson of Marton, yeoman Regarding 1/2 oxgang in North End Field. Witnesses Anthonie North, Thomas Blackburne, Frances Bedell, Parcwall Newsam, Christopher Witt, G Bigland 1 item

U DAS/21/2 Mortgage: for £100 by Peter Watson (as DAS/21/1) to Thomas 5 Aug 1661 Dixon of , yeoman Regarding 2 oxgangs in Northend Field. Witnesses Marmaduke, Jane and Rebecca Dixon, Thomas Barker 1 item

U DAS/21/3 Mortgage for £20 by Robert Johnson of Beverley, butcher, and 15 Aug 1663 wife Elice (daughter of Bryan Bedell of Withernwick, husbandman deceased) to Edward Watson of Withernwick, husbandman Regarding cottage and garth late in occupation of Francis Beredge blacksmith. Witnesses John Norris, and John [Normanbie] 1 item

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U DAS/21/4 Lease and Release: (i) William Roberts of , mercer, and 10-11 Nov wife Mary (ii) Nicholas Hall of Furnivalls Inn, esquire and Henry 1708 Waterland of Hedon, Gentleman and (iii) Robert Ginson of Skipsea, gentleman Regarding messuage, kiln, barn, orchard and 2 garths, 2 1/2 oxgangs, messuage and little close, and a beastgate in Southend Field: To lead to a Common Recovery to use of R G. 2 items

U DAS/21/5 Counterpart of Release: (i) William Roberts of York, mercer, c.1708 and wife Mary (ii) Nicholas Hall of Furnivalls Inn, esquire and Henry Waterland of Hedon, Gentleman and (iii) Robert Ginson of Skipsea, gentleman 1 item

U DAS/22 Oxford mid-18th 1 item cent.

U DAS/22/1 Bill for Vesting in the Warden and College of All Souls in mid-18th Oxford, and their Successors, cent. Regarding certain houses and grounds belonging to the Parish of St. Mary in Oxford. 2 items

U DAS/23 Acts of Parliament 1763-1802 9 items

U DAS/23/1 Inclosure Act 1763 1 item

U DAS/23/2 Inclosure Act 1764 1 item

U DAS/23/3 Brigham Inclosure Act 1766 1 item

U DAS/23/4 Lelley Inclosure Act 1769 1 item

U DAS/23/5 Burstwick and Skeckling Inclosure Act 1773 1 item

U DAS/23/6 Preston Inclosure Act 1773 1 item

U DAS/23/7 Tunstall Inclosure Act 1777 1 item

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U DAS/23/8 Hollym and Inclosure Act 1793 2 items

U DAS/23/9 Holderness Drainage Act 1802 1 item

U DAS/24 Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1931-1974 151 items

U DAS/24/1 Journal of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1937-1939 1 volume

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U DAS/24/2 Journal of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1939-1940 1 volume

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U DAS/24/3 Journal of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1940-1941 1 volume

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U DAS/24/4 Journal of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1941 1 volume

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U DAS/24/5 Journal of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1946-1947 1 volume

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U DAS/24/6 Journal of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1947-1949 1 volume

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U DAS/24/7 Journal of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1949-1962 1 volume

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U DAS/24/8 Journal of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1962-1967 1 volume

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U DAS/24/9 Transcript of journals of Colonel R A Alec-Smith at U 20th cent. DAS/24/1-2 1 bundle

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U DAS/24/10 Diary of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1968 1 volume

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U DAS/24/11 Diary of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1969 1 volume

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U DAS/24/12 Diary of Colonel R A Alec-Smith 1970 1 volume

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U DAS/24/13 File. Lord Derwent (Georgian Society for East Yorkshire) 1936-1948 1 file

U DAS/24/14 File. The Parker Gallery 1936-1962 1 file

U DAS/24/15 File. J B Mortimer 1937-1940 1 file

U DAS/24/16 File. Francis F Johnson 1939-1955 5 files

U DAS/24/17 File. The Green Howards 1939-1967 1 file

U DAS/24/18 File. Military correspondence: Cyprus 1944-1945 1 file

U DAS/24/19 File. F W Elwell 1946-1951 1 file

U DAS/24/20 File. Sir Harold Wilberforce-Bell 1950-1954 1 file

U DAS/24/21 File. Digby Haworth-Booth 1952-1954 1 file

U DAS/24/22 File. Army: Northern Command 1952-1953 1 file

U DAS/24/23 File. Extensions at The Old Rectory, Winestead 1952-1953 3 files

U DAS/24/24 File. Lodge 1952 1 file

U DAS/24/25 File. Grant of armorial bearings 1952-1960 1 file

U DAS/24/26 File. Memorial to Alexander Smith and Alexander Alec-Smith in 1952-1959 Holy Trinity, Hull 1 file

U DAS/24/27 File. Gold Staff Officer at the Coronation 1953 1 file

U DAS/24/28 File. Presentation of silver waiters and salver to Hull 1953 Corporation 1 file

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U DAS/24/29 File. John Betjeman 1954-1973 1 file

U DAS/24/30 File. High Stewardship of Hull 1956-1973 1 file

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U DAS/24/31 File. Royal visit to Hull 1957 1 file

U DAS/24/32 File. Paintings of the Royal visit to Hull, by Terence Cuneo 1957 2 files

U DAS/24/33 File. William Dring 1958-1973 1 file

U DAS/24/34 File. Memorial to parents of Colonel R A Alec-Smith in Wawne 1959-1964 Church 1 file

U DAS/24/35 File. Hessle Church (St. Barnabas Chapel) 1965-1982 1 file

U DAS/24/36 File. Thomas Goode and Company (Spode china service) 1965-1968 1 file

U DAS/24/37 File. Royal visit to Hull 1969 1 file

U DAS/24/38 File. Presentation of steeple cup to the City of Hull 1970-1971 1 file

U DAS/24/39 File. Honorary Freedom of the City of Hull 1973 1 file

U DAS/24/40 File. High Sheriff of Humberside 1975 Letters of congratulation 1 file

U DAS/24/41 Poems by R A Alec-Smith May 1931- a) 'A pro-Religious verse on a Georgian House', May 1931 Aug 1940 b) 'It shall be so', 4 Aug 1940 2 items

U DAS/24/42 Programme. Reception by Sheriff of Hull at the City Hall 21 Jan 1932 1 item

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U DAS/24/43 'Instructions for Officers mounting guard' at [Bridlington] c.1939 1 item

U DAS/24/44 Testament of R A Alec-Smith 25 Apr 1940 With wording for and instructions on erection of memorial tablets in Holy Trinity Church, Hull, and Hessle Church 1 item

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U DAS/24/45 Programmes 7 Mar 1942 a) Playhouse Cinema, Durban b) 'Joseph Stalin Dance' in aid of Aid Russia Fund, Limassol 2 items

U DAS/24/46 Photograph of R A Alec-Smith and others in front of a pyramid Jul 1941 1 item

U DAS/24/47 'Leaves from my diary' by Anthony G Georgiades (a Cypriot) Jul-Nov 1941 1 item

U DAS/24/48 Menu. Dinner on board SS Mauretania from Durban to Suez 20 Jul 1941 1 item

U DAS/24/49 Table plan. Lunch at Palace Hotel, Limassol 19 Nov 1941 1 item

U DAS/24/50 Architectural plans 1941 Comprising: a) Facades (2) and plan for alterations at Wawne Lodge, by R A Alec-Smith, 1941 b) Facade of house at Wawne, for and by R A Alec-Smith, 1941 c) Facades (2) and plan of a rotunda, by R A Alec-Smith, n.d. 1 bundle

U DAS/24/51 List of members of Nicosia Rotary Club 1941-1942 1 item

U DAS/24/52 Verses on R A Alec-Smith by Captain Peter Oliver, written in 1942 Limassol 1 item

U DAS/24/53 Programme. 'Rigoletto' at the Theatre Royal, Cairo 11 Jan 1943 1 item

U DAS/24/54 Race card for Heliopolis Racing Club 14 Feb 1943 1 item

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U DAS/24/55 Invitations to R A Alec-Smith 1943-1944 8 items

U DAS/24/56 Order of service for Empire Day at Kasr-el-Nil Barracks 24 May 1943 1 item

U DAS/24/57 Private address list of Officers of 'Q' Branch, Cairo 1 Sep 1943 1 item

U DAS/24/58 Menu for 'Q' Branch Christmas Party, El-Gammal Restaurant, 21 Dec 1943 Cairo 2 items

U DAS/24/59 Lists of hymns and psalms for a wedding and Christmas 21 Aug-25 broadcast from All Saints Cathedral Church, Cairo Dec 1943 2 items

U DAS/24/60 Dance programme 15 Jan 1944 1 item

U DAS/24/61 Programme 'Laburnum Grove' at the Papadopoulos Theatre, 15-16 Dec Nicosia 1944 1 item

U DAS/24/62 Concert Programme for 'Turkey Time' Dec 1944 1 item

U DAS/24/63 Notes by R A Alec-Smith c.1944 Regarding a dinner party given by the High Commissioner in Cyprus 1 item

U DAS/24/64 Poem 'Whygo' by Captain Gamon 1944 Orders for applying for a home posting from Cyprus 1 item

U DAS/24/65 Result of Poll for election to House of Laity 10 May 1945 1 item

U DAS/24/66 Christmas card from Sergeant. Lazouras 1945 1 item

U DAS/24/67 Christmas cards 1948-1974 Featuring illustrations connected with Hull 76 items

U DAS/24/68 Two programmes and an invitation 4 Aug 1969 Regarding a Royal visit to Hull 3 items

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U DAS/24/69 Programmes (20), menus (12) and photographs (10) from R A 1970-1971 Alec-Smith's year of office as Lord Mayor of Hull 42 items

U DAS/24/70 File. D.C. & A.D.C. Smith 1890-1979 Includes personal correspondence from Anthony D.C. Smith to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith and correspondence relating to the timber trade, Horsley Smith & Co, and the Company; copies of sale catalogues relating to the auction of the Hall Estate and assets (1972), and a draft typed article by Anthony D.C. Smith for submission to the Timber Trades Journal (1979). 1 file

U DAS/24/71 File. Winestead 1904-1963 Includes a typed 'Statement of Evidence by Colonel R.A. Alec- Smith of the Old Rectory, Winestead, in support of the refusal by the Holderness Rural District Council on behalf of the Local Planning Authority, of permission for the erection of a dwelling in Field O.S. No. 100 at Winestead' (1963); typed copy of an indenture made between Walter Samuel Bailey and Henry Croft relating to property in Winestead (1904); typed copy of an indenture made between Walter Samuel Bailey and Thomas Croft relating to property in Winestead (1904), and correspondence relating to improvements and repairs to the Old Rectory, Winestead. 1 file

U DAS/24/72 File. Vincent Galloway 1926-1960 Includes correspondence between Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith and Vincent Galloway, Director of the relating to various portraits held by the gallery. 1 file

U DAS/24/73 File. Finances 1937-1939 Includes handwritten details of expenditure and analysis of expenditure. 1 file

U DAS/24/74 File. Miscellaneous 1937-1951 Includes personal correspondence to Colonel Rupert Alec- Smith from various correspondents relating to personal news, his work, and subscriptions to and involvement in clubs, societies and other organisations. 1 file

U DAS/24/75 File. Income Tax Returns and Statements of Income and 1937-1963 Expenditure Includes typed statements of income and expenditure and income tax returns for Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith. 1 file

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U DAS/24/76 File. Waechter de Grimston 1939-1982 Includes personal correspondence from Lady Waechter de Grimston to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith. 1 file

U DAS/24/77 File. Rupert Alec-Smith to Diana Tarleton 1943-1983 Includes personal correspondence from Colonel Rupert Alec- Smith to his sister Diana Tarleton. 1 file

U DAS/24/78 File. Diana Tarleton to Rupert Alec-Smith 1943-1983 Includes personal correspondence from Diana Tarleton to her brother Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith. 1 file

U DAS/24/79 File. High Street, Hull 1944-1949 Includes correspondence relating to the restoration of Nos. 21- 24 High Street; typed notes on the preservation of Nos. 21-24; a history of negotiations between the local planning officers, the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire and other interested parties relating to the preservation of Nos. 21-24, and a typed report on suggested improvements and redecorations of No. 6 High Street ('Blaydes House'). 1 file

U DAS/24/80 File. Guildhall 1945 Includes a typed report, with addenda and handwritten draft, entitled 'An Appreciation of the Problem of the Redecoration of the Guildhall at Kingston Upon Hull'. 1 file

U DAS/24/81 File. Redecoration Guildhall Banqueting Hall 1945-1946 Includes correspondence relating to the proposed redecoration of the Guildhall Banqueting Hall, a copy of the report 'An Appreciation of the Problem of the Redecoration of the Guildhall at Kingston Upon Hull', and a rough sketch of the proposed redecoration. 1 file

U DAS/24/82 File. Monthly Statements of Income and Expenditure from the 1947-1962 time of establishing a household at Winestead in Oct 1947 Includes typed statements of Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith's personal and housekeeping accounts. 1 file

U DAS/24/83 File. Hull Silver 1947-1982 Includes correspondence relating to the purchase of various items for the Hull Corporation Silver collection, with some black and white photographs of individual items. 1 file

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U DAS/24/84 File. Winestead - General Matters 1948-1961 Includes correspondence relating to improvements and repairs to the Old Rectory, Winestead, and a coloured plan of the gardens and buildings at the Old Rectory (1961). 1 file

U DAS/24/85 File. Country Life 1948-1962 Includes typed, draft articles entitled ', Hull', 'Hedon, East Yorkshire', 'The King William Statue in Hull', 'High Street, Kingston-upon-Hull' and 'Welton Grange, East Yorkshire: An example of Hull rococo' by Colonel Rupert Alec- Smith for submission to Country Life Magazine, with related correspondence. 1 file

U DAS/24/86 File. A.L. Rowse 1949-1951 Includes personal correspondence between Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith and A.L. Rowse. 1 file

U DAS/24/87 File. Lady de Grimston 1949-1980 Includes personal correspondence from Lady Waechter de Grimston to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith. 1 file

U DAS/24/88 File. Corporation Plate 1950-1983 Includes correspondence relating to the Hull Corporation Plate and Guildhall Silver, specifically to the publication of a 'Catalogue of the Corporation Plate and Insignia' by Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith, with related invoices, typed extracts and photographs of unidentified items from the Hull Corporation Plate and Insignia. 1 file

U DAS/24/89 File. Letters of Condolence 1952-1957 Includes letters of condolence sent to Colonel Rupert Alec- Smith on the deaths of his mother and father. 1 file

U DAS/24/90 File. Parliament Street 1952-1962 Includes correspondence relating to a restoration and improvement scheme for Parliament Street, Hull, with a copy of the scheme, and correspondence relating to other proposed alterations and improvements. 1 file

U DAS/24/91 File. Lord Rosse 1953-1974 Includes personal correspondence from Lord Rosse to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith. 1 file

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U DAS/24/92 File. Holy Trinity - Hull 1959 Includes correspondence between Francis Johnson, architect, Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith and the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire relating to the restoration of the Georgian communion table at Holy Trinity Church, Hull. 1 file

U DAS/24/93 File. Sir John Dunnington-Jefferson 1961 Includes correspondence relating to the resignation of Sir John Dunnington-Jefferson as president of the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire and a typed draft statement by the Georgian Society relating to his resignation (31 May 1961). 1 file

U DAS/24/94 File. Monthly Statements of Accounts and Expenditure 1962-1970 Includes brief handwritten and typed statements of Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith's personal accounts. 1 file

U DAS/24/95 File. Horsley Letters 1962-1983 Includes general correspondence to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith from [old work colleagues from Horsley Smith & Co], and a menu for a dinner held by Horsley Smith Group Ltd. in honour of Derek Palmer Horsley (31 Mar 1967). 1 file

U DAS/24/96 File. Rev. Henry Thorold 1962-1983 Includes personal correspondence from Rev. Henry Thorold to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith. 1 file

U DAS/24/97 File. Francis Johnson 1964-1975 Includes personal correspondence from Francis Johnson, architect, to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith and correspondence relating to the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire and historic buildings in Hull and East Yorkshire. 1 file

U DAS/24/98 File. Miscellaneous Letters and Papers 1964-1983 Includes personal correspondence to Colonel Rupert Alec- Smith from various correspondents relating to personal news, his work, and his positions on various local committees, societies and organisations. 1 file

U DAS/24/99 File. Rev. Henry Thorold 1965-1979 Includes personal correspondence from Rev. Henry Thorold to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith. 1 file

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U DAS/24/100 File. Georgian Theatre, Richmond 1965-1983 Includes correspondence relating to Colonel Rupert Alec- Smith's chairmanship of the Yorkshire Committee for the National Trust and the restoration of the Georgian theatre in Richmond, with copies of related minutes. 1 file

U DAS/24/101 File. Blaydes House 1966-1969 Includes correspondence relating to tenancy arrangements and proposed alterations and repairs to Blaydes House, High Street, Hull. 1 file

U DAS/24/102 File. St Mary's Lowgate 1966-1973 Includes correspondence relating to suggested alterations and repairs to St Mary's, Lowgate, and its possible closure and merger with Holy Trinity Church, Hull. 1 file

U DAS/24/103 File. Sutcliffe 1968-1977 Includes personal correspondence between Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith and John Sutcliffe. 1 file

U DAS/24/104 File. Congratulations, municipal elections 1969 Includes letters of congratulations to Colonel Rupert Alec- Smith relating to the municipal elections in Kingston-upon-Hull. 1 file

U DAS/24/105 File. Photographs of the Hull Corporation Insignia and Plate c.1970s Includes black and white photographs of individual items from the Hull Corporation Insignia and Plate collection, with explanatory captions on the reverse. 1 file

U DAS/24/106 File. Congratulations on nomination for Lord Mayor 1970 Includes letters of congratulations on Colonel Rupert Alec- Smith's nomination for Lord Mayor of Kingston-upon-Hull. 1 file

U DAS/24/107 File. Lord Mayoralty 1970-1971 Includes letters of thanks and correspondence relating to the duties of Lord Mayor, the reorganisation of local government, the Corporation Plate, the City Arms, council business and civic occasions. 1 file

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U DAS/24/108 File. Blaydes House 1970-1971 Includes correspondence relating to tenancy arrangements and proposed alterations and repairs to Blaydes House, High Street, Hull. 1 file

U DAS/24/109 File. Lord Mayor of Kingston-upon-Hull 1970-71: Notes for 1970-1971 Speeches Includes typed copies of speeches made by Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith as Lord Mayor of Kingston-upon-Hull, and handwritten draft notes for various speeches. 1 file

U DAS/24/110 File. Lord Mayoralty 1970-1971 Includes letters of thanks to the Lord Mayor, Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith, and Lady Mayoress after hospitality on civic occasions, and black and white photographs of [Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith's installation as Lord Mayor]. 1 file

U DAS/24/111 File. Blaydes House Plans 1970-1973 Includes floor, location and elevation plans for Blaydes House, High Street, Hull; black and white photographs of the exterior; a Specification for reinstatement, repairs and alterations required to Blaydes House for the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire (1973); an Alteration to form new lavatory accommodation (1970), and related correspondence. 1 file

U DAS/24/112 File. Civic and Parliamentary 1970-1974 Includes correspondence relating to the Humberside County Council Armorial Bearings, civic dignitary positions after local government reorganisation, the presentation of a portrait of Joseph Rank to the Corporation and functions at the Guildhall. 1 file

U DAS/24/113 File. Francis Johnson 1970-1983 Includes personal correspondence from Francis Johnson, architect, to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith; correspondence relating to the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire and historic buildings in Hull and East Yorkshire, and a plan of proposed restoration of eaves and gutters to the south front of Reighton Hall, Filey. 1 file

U DAS/24/114 File. Blaydes House 1971-1972 Includes correspondence relating to proposed alterations and repairs to Blaydes House, High Street, Hull. 1 file

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U DAS/24/115 File. Kingston upon Hull Corporation Misc. 1971-1979 Includes correspondence relating to the deposit of papers at the Hull City Archives by Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith, the submission of the City's 'Inner City Programme' to the Department of the Environment (1978), Colonel Rupert Alec- Smith's nomination for election as an Honorary Alderman, and Lord Mayoral expenditure. 1 file

U DAS/24/116 File. Francis Johnson's Portrait Presentation 1972 Includes correspondence relating to the presentation of a portrait to Francis Johnson; a black and white copy of the portrait; a short typed biography of Francis Johnson, and a list of contributions to the Francis Johnson Portrait Fund. 1 file

U DAS/24/117 File. Blaydes House (Trustees) 1973 Includes correspondence relating to tenancy arrangements and proposed alterations and repairs to Blaydes House, High Street, Hull, and minutes of [Blaydes House Trustees] meetings (28 Aug and 26 Sep 1973). 1 file

U DAS/24/118 File. The Town Clerk 1973-1974 Includes correspondence relating to civic ceremonial traditions and the presentation of a portrait of Joseph Rank to the Corporation. 1 file

U DAS/24/119 File. Letters to R.A.A-S in Hospital 1974 Includes correspondence to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith from various correspondents relating to his recent hospital stay and his health. 1 file

U DAS/24/120 File. Blaydes House (Trustees) 1974 Includes correspondence relating to an appeal for financial assistance to enable restoration works on Blaydes House, High Street, Hull. 1 file

U DAS/24/121 File. Letters to Suzette Alec-Smith about Rupert Alec-Smith 1974 Includes correspondence to Suzette Alec-Smith about her husband Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith when he was in hospital at St Paul's London. 1 file

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U DAS/24/122 File. High Sheriff of Humberside 1974-1975 Includes correspondence relating to the duties of the High Sheriff of Humberside, Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith's swearing- in as High Sheriff, the appointment of Under Sheriffs, attendance at events. 1 file

U DAS/24/123 File. Blaydes House 1974-1975 Includes correspondence relating to insurance, portraits held at Blaydes House, tenancy arrangements, and proposed alterations and repairs to Blaydes House, High Street, Hull. 1 file

U DAS/24/124 File. Knighthood 1974-1979 Includes correspondence between various correspondents relating to the possibility of awarding Colonel Rupert Alec- Smith a knighthood. 1 file

U DAS/24/125 File. Silver 1974-1980 Includes correspondence relating to the Hull Corporation Silver concerning weights and values of specific items with copies of related extracts from the Corporation minutes. 1 file

U DAS/24/126 File. High Sheriff of Humberside - Hull Luncheon 1975 Includes correspondence relating to the planning of the High Sheriff of Humberside Hull Luncheon, with a list of invitees, possible menus, table plans and a programme for the visit of Mr Justice Boreham. 1 file

U DAS/24/127 File. High Sheriff of Humberside 1975-1976 Includes correspondence relating to the duties of the High Sheriff of Humberside, the compilation of an official list of High Sheriffs of Humberside, the High Sheriff of Humberside Hull Luncheon, and expenses occurred by the High Sheriff. 1 file

U DAS/24/128 File. High Sheriff of Humberside - Beverley Luncheon 1975-1976 Includes correspondence relating to the planning of the High Sheriff of Humberside Beverley Luncheon, invitation acceptance letters, and a seating plan. 1 file

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U DAS/24/129 File. Georgian Misc. 1975-1978 Includes correspondence relating to the Hull 'Inner City Programme' (1978), development on High Street, the Hedon Central Area Redevelopment, Rowley, Blaydes House and the Humber Pilot Office, and a floor and elevation plan for houses on Prince Street. 1 file

U DAS/24/130 File. Maister House 1975-1982 Includes correspondence relating to proposed alterations and repairs to Maister House, Hull; floor plans; plans for improvements to doors and windows, and plans for new stone steps to the main entrance. 1 file

U DAS/24/131 File. Holy Trinity Appeal 1975-1983 Includes correspondence, minutes and plans relating to the Holy Trinity Church Hull Restoration Appeal Fund 1 file

U DAS/24/132 File. Blaydes House 1976 Includes correspondence relating to portraits held at Blaydes House, proposed alterations and repairs, tenancy arrangements and the purchase of property adjacent to Blaydes House, High Street, Hull, and notes relating to the Blaydes family. 1 file

U DAS/24/133 File. Grimsby High Sheriff's Luncheon 1976 Includes correspondence relating to the planning of the Grimsby High Sherriff's Luncheon, with a list of invitees, possible menus, table plans and a programme. 1 file

U DAS/24/134 File. Duke of Gloucester 1976-1977 Includes correspondence relating to a visit by the Duke of Gloucester to Hull and his possible patronage of the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire; a programme for the visit (13 Sep 1977), and a copy of the Report and Accounts for the Year Ended 30 June 1977 of the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire. 1 file

U DAS/24/135 File. Blaydes House 1977 Includes correspondence relating to portraits held at Blaydes House, a visit by the Duke of Gloucester; Blaydes family trees, and proposed alterations and repairs to Blaydes House, High Street, Hull, and elevation plans for the restoration of panelling. 1 file

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U DAS/24/136 File. Dr Ivan Hall's Book 1977-1980 Includes correspondence relating to the publication of the book 'Georgian Hull' by Dr Ivan and Elisabeth Hall. 1 file

U DAS/24/137 File. Charterhouse Trustees 1977-1983 Includes correspondence relating to trustees meetings, improvements and alterations, the building of new flats, and other general business; sketches of proposed pendants to chandeliers in the Charterhouse chapel; an elevation plan of Sigglesthorne Rectory; plans for new flats (1983), and sketches of proposed plaques to mark the renovation (1981). 1 file

U DAS/24/138 File. Hull Old Town 1978 Includes correspondence relating to the establishment of a Conservation Area incorporating Hull Old Town, improvement schemes in the Old Town, and a planning proposal for a new Crown Court, and related newspaper cuttings. 1 file

U DAS/24/139 File. Blaydes House 1978-1981 Includes correspondence relating to insurance, tenancy arrangements and proposed alterations and repairs to Blaydes House, High Street, Hull, and an elevation plan for the restoration of panelling. 1 file

U DAS/24/140 File. Hull University D.Litt 1979 Includes correspondence to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith from various correspondents relating to his award of an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from Hull University; a copy of the Congregation processional order (6 Jul 1979), and Congregation Programmes (6-7 Jul 1979). 1 file

U DAS/24/141 File. Blaydes House 1979-1981 Includes correspondence relating to tenancy arrangements and proposed alterations and repairs to Blaydes House, High Street, Hull. 1 file

U DAS/24/142 File. Correspondence re. appointment as Lord Lieutenant 1980 Includes correspondence to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith from various correspondents relating to his appointment as Lord Lieutenant for Humberside. 1 file

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U DAS/24/143 File. Lord Rosse memorials 1982 Includes correspondence relating to the dedication of a memorial to the 6th Earl of Rosse in Womersley Church; a copy of the address given by Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith at the Service of Blessing and Dedication (13 Jun 1982); an order of service for the dedication, and draft handwritten notes. 1 file

U DAS/24/144 File. Correspondence re. resignation as Lord Lieutenant 1983 Includes correspondence to Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith from various correspondents relating to his resignation as Lord Lieutenant for Humberside. 1 file

U DAS/24/145 File. [The Architectural Preservation and Development of Hull] n.d. Includes handwritten notes by [Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith] entitled 'The Architectural Preservation and Development of Hull. 1 file

U DAS/24/146 Diary of Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith 1978 Includes handwritten notes and comments on the day's events. 1 volume

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U DAS/24/147 Diary of Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith 1979 Includes handwritten notes and comments on the day's events. 1 volume

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U DAS/24/148 Diary of Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith 1980 Includes handwritten notes and comments on the day's events. 1 volume

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U DAS/24/149 Diary of Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith 1981 Includes handwritten notes and comments on the day's events. 1 volume

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U DAS/24/150 Diary of Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith 1982 Includes handwritten notes and comments on the day's events. 1 volume

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U DAS/24/151 Diary of Colonel Rupert Alec-Smith 1983 Includes handwritten notes and comments on the day's events. 1 volume

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U DAS/25 Correspondence 1772-1970 12 bundles

U DAS/25/1 Letters to Alexander Alec-Smith Aug 1904-Apr Comprising: 1942 a) From his future wife, Adelaide Horsley (62), Aug 1904-Dec 1905 b) From his son, R. A. Alec-Smith (34), Oct 1938-Apr 1945 c) War time correspondence (c. 50), Jan 1917-Apr 1919 d) Miscellaneous correspondence (30), Dec 1937-Apr 1942 c.176 items

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U DAS/25/2 Letters to Mrs Adelaide Alec-Smith (nee Horsley) Aug 1903- Comprising: Aug 1942 a) From her husband, Alexander Alec-Smith (477) Aug 1903- Apr 1906; May 1915-May 1918; May 1934 b) From her brother, Arthur Clive Horsely (17) Sep 1915-Jul 1918 c) From her brother Cecil Horsley (12) Nov 1915-Jul 1918 d) From her brother Wilfred Horsley (23) Feb 1916-May 1917 e) From her son R A Alec-Smith, i) From Bournemouth (8) Jun-Oct 1926; ii) From Malvern School (24), Apr-Jul 1932; iii) From Stockholm, Sundsvall, Helsinki, Leningrad, Moscow, Archangel, and Berlin (7), Apr-May 1934; iv) From London (2), Sep 1934; v) From Canes (3), Jun 1939; vi) War-time (244), Dec 1939-May 1945 f) Miscellaneous correspondence (4) 817 items

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U DAS/25/3 Letters to R A Alec-Smith Mar 1926- Comprising: May 1970 a) From his father Alexander Alec-Smith(40), Jul 1932; Sep 1939; Apr 1945 b) From his mother Mrs Adelaide Alec-Smith (263), Jun-Jul 1932; May 1934; May 1940; Apr 1945 c) From his sister Diana (168), May 1940; Jan 1941; Apr 1945; May 1970 d) Miscellaneous correspondence (183), Mar 1926; Oct 1934; Sep 1945; Mar 1965; May 1970 e) Congratulations to Colonel and Mrs R A Alec-Smith on birth of their daughter (c.80), Oct 1954 c.734 items

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U DAS/25/4 Letters to Diana Alec-Smith (Mrs P N Tarleton), from her Nov 1935-Apr brother R A Alec-Smith 1945 69 items

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U DAS/25/5 Letter from Sir Charles Saunders (MP for Hedon) to the [Mayor 26 Feb 1772 of Hedon] Recommending that Mr Corthine, Collector of Customs for Hull, be made a freeman of Hedon 1 item

U DAS/25/6 Letter from John Ion, Barlby, to James Iveson, Hedon 7 Jun 1843 Asking for plan of 1 item

U DAS/25/7 Copies of letters Aug-Oct 1855 Comprising: a) George Mackereth to W Watson, Hedon, regarding a dispute over a marriage settlement. Received from Mr ' [Aug 1855]. b) Reverend Joshua Wood, Headmaster of Kirkby Hill Grammar School and Hospital, Richmond to John England, Hull, regarding suitability of William Robinson, solicitor, Richmond, as a trustee for Mrs Mackereth, 22 Oct 1855. 2 items

U DAS/25/8 Letter from J E Roberts, Welwick 2 Oct 1873 Receipt of £10, being the balance of £100 given by the late Thomas B Baron of Welwick towards a school there 1 item

U DAS/25/9 Letter from Christopher Sykes, Berkeley Square 21 Jun 1882 Sending an order for admission to the gallery of the House of Commons 1 item

U DAS/25/10 Letter from James Blashill, Withernsea 2 Mar 1922 Account of a gypsy's curse (Bee family, Skeffling) 1 item

U DAS/25/11 Letter from Reverend A George Patrick, Preston to WH Todd 5 Jun 1930 Congratulating him on his marriage to Miss Watson 1 item

U DAS/25/12 Copies of letters from [Alexander Alec-Smith] to Pat, and to 17 Oct 1947- Mrs R du B Taylor, Lagos 24 May 1950 2 items

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U DAS/26 Papers of the Maister family, merchants, of Hull 1715-1976 A collection of papers of or about the Maister family embedded within the family papers of Rupert Alec-Smith. The collection contains correspondence between Nathaniel Maister and Henry Maister as well as copies of letters to William Maister, who was the family factor in Stockholm, and letters from Henry Maister and Nathaniel Maister to their friends and business associates, the Grimstons. There are also family papers, which include notes and articles regarding family history, copies of Wills, marriage settlements, as well as letters between Alec- Smith and descendants of the Maister family. c.320 items

U DAS/26/1 Letters between Nathaniel Maister, Hull, and his brother Henry 4 Feb 1738- Maister MP, London 13 May 1738 45 items

U DAS/26/2 Letters from Nathaniel to Henry Maister (both as DAS/26/1) 12 Oct-8 Dec With copies of letters from their brother William in Stockholm 1744 and others 12 items

U DAS/26/3 Letters from Nathaniel Maister to John Grimston, 1753-1763 32 items

U DAS/26/4 Letters from Henry Maister, Hull and Winestead, to John 1780-1804 Grimston, Kilnwick 31 items

U DAS/26/5 Letter from A[rthur] Maister late 18th Regarding his dying uncle cent. 1 item

U DAS/26/6 Copy letter from Arthur Maister, Hull, to his brother Captain 2 Jun 1796 John Maister, Exeter Regarding elections at Hull, Beverley and Hedon, and at York for the county 1 item

U DAS/26/7 Letter from George Meynell, York to W C & J Iveson, 26 Oct 1815 solicitors, Hedon Regarding sale of copyhold land at [Patrington] by Arthur Maister to Reverend William Allott 1 item

U DAS/26/8 Letters from Arthur Maister to Reverend William Potchett 1819-1821 Relating to the sale of land at Patrington 13 items

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U DAS/26/9 Letters to R A Alec-Smith 1936-1969 Relating to Maister portraits 49 items

U DAS/26/10 Letters to R A Alec-Smith and members of Maister family in 1937-1976 England and South Africa 112 items

U DAS/26/11 Letter and postcard from Lady Waechter de Grimston to R A Jan-Aug Alec-Smith 1947 2 items

U DAS/26/12 Copy of Will of Henry Maister of Hull, esquire 28 Mar 1743 1 item

U DAS/26/13 Copy of Will of Jane Lazenby of Hull, widow 29 Aug 1753 1 item

U DAS/26/14 Copy of Will of Arthur Maister of Hull, esquire 22 Jan 1787 1 item

U DAS/26/15 Copy of Will of Henry Maister of Hull, esquire 22 Jul 1803 1 item

U DAS/26/16 Copy of Will of Henry Maister of Winestead, esquire 31 May 1811- With copy codicil, [6 Jan 1812] and includes letter from James 24 Feb 1947 Watson, Hedon, to R A Alec-Smith, 24 Feb 1947, which encloses the above and two letters from England and Company, Hull, to his grandfather, William Watson, Feb-Mar 1869. 1 bundle

U DAS/26/17 Copy of Will of Henry Maister of Winestead, esquire 31 May 1811 1 item

U DAS/26/18 Copy of Will of Arthur Maister of Winestead, esquire 26 Jan 1814- With copy codicil, 13 Dec 1817 13 Dec 1817 2 items

U DAS/26/19 Copy of Will of Esther Maister of , widow 9 Apr 1814 1 item

U DAS/26/20 Extracts from headings of Patrington manor court rolls, 18th cent. shewing lords of the manor, 1658-1739 Including note relating to pointing of Patrington Church steeple, 14 Aug 1715 1 item

U DAS/26/21 Abstract of surrenders made to Henry Maister of copyhold 1729-1768 property in Patrington 1 item

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U DAS/26/22 Copy of Schedule of deeds to ground at Trippett in Hull 1743-1822 Regarding 2 houses, a windmill for crushing linseed, counting houses and sheds, property of Arthur Maister and mortgaged to H J and T H Shepherd for £4,000 1 item

U DAS/26/23 Accounts between Thomas Grimston and Nathaniel Maister 1748-1749 2 items

U DAS/26/24 Copy of Lease from Henry Maister of Hull, lord of the manor of Nov 1758 Patrington, to Joseph Walls of Patrington, yeoman Regarding 756 square foot part of the Growths and fronting of 1 item

U DAS/26/25 Account current of John Grimston with Maister and Rennards 1776-1777 1 item

U DAS/26/26 Photographs of sections of Warburton (Lansdowne) in British mid-20th Museum: rough drawings of 'Mr Maister's house at Winestead' cent. (late 18th century) 1 bundle

U DAS/26/27 Copy of Abstract of Marriage Settlement: (i) Henry Maister 5 Dec 1760 esquire; (ii) Warton Warton esquire and daughter Margaret; (iii) Ralph Pennyman esquire and Nathaniel Maister merchant; (iv) James Pennyman esquire and Arthur Maister merchant Written prior to marriage of Henry Maister and Margaret Warton, regarding the manor of Patrington with estates there in Weeton, Welwick and Skeffling 1 item

U DAS/26/28 Copy of Agreement: (i) Nathaniel Maister esquire (ii) his 27 Dec 1771 nephew Arthur Maister merchant, both of Hull; (iii) John Rickaby of Bridlington Key esquire and his natural daughter Esther Thompson, spinster; (iv) Henry Maister of Hull esquire, brother of Arthur Prior to marriage of Arthur Maister and Esther Thompson. Nathaniel Maister to pay £5000 to Arthur Maister. John Rickaby to pay to Arthur Maister £3000 as marriage portion of Esther Thompson., and a further £1000 after 3 years and £1000 at his death if she be living. 1 item

U DAS/26/29 Copy of Appointment of Arthur Maister as Colonel of the East 12 Feb 1808 Riding and Hull Militia 1 item

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U DAS/26/30 Copy of Appointment by Henry Maister, Vice Lieutenants of the 22 Mar 1808 East Riding and Hull, of Manuel Kirkby, gentleman, as Ensign in the Militia 1 item

U DAS/26/31 Copy of Appointment by Henry Maister of Richard Ginnison as 14 May 1808 Ensign in the Middle and South Holderness Volunteer Corps of Infantry 1 item

U DAS/26/32 Part of label ['Tetley's Indian Pale Ale'], 'Maister and Company, early 19th Hull' cent. 1 item

U DAS/26/33 Notices from Arthur Maister to William Barrett, William Thorp 5 Oct 1819 and John Escreet To quit lands at Patrington 3 items

U DAS/26/34 Copy of Lawyer's Account: Arthur Maister debtor to W & J 1826-1830 Iveson Regarding work in connection with the manor of Patrington 1 item

U DAS/26/35 Copy of letter from G B Blyth, Beverley to Mrs Maister 11 Apr 1837 Enclosing school account in respect of Master S Maister, and commenting upon him 1 item

U DAS/26/36 Copy of survey and valuation of property in Hull of Colonel 13 Nov 1840 Arthur Maister deceased 1 item

U DAS/26/37 Copy of Agreement for Sale for £5000: Reverend Henry Nov 1842 Maister of Stockton on Tees, eldest son and devisee of Arthur Maister of Winestead, deceased, to Joseph Robinson Pease of Hesslewood House and Henry William Maister of Beverley esquire Regarding Lots 1,2,3,16 and 17 in Particulars of Sale (Missing). 1 item

U DAS/26/38 Sale Catalogue (Sotheby & Company) 21 May 1935 Includes 3 Maister portraits 1 item

U DAS/26/39 Sale Catalogue (Sotheby & Company) 13 Jul 1938 Includes 2 Maister portraits and a landscape, the property of Reverend A G Maister of Horsham 1 item

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U DAS/26/40 File. 'Maister Family Portraits' by R A Alec-Smith 1948 Includes a list and notes regarding the portraits, the family; a genealogical table; a reprint of article `Maister's House' by R A Alec-Smith, and photographs. 1 file

U DAS/27 Sale catalogues 1921-1977 82 items

U DAS/27/1 Sale catalogue 18 Jan 1921 Regarding plans of Hotham Hall estate 1 item

U DAS/27/2 Sale catalogue 18-19 Feb Regarding 'Lambert House', Hedon 1931 1 item

U DAS/27/3 Sale catalogue 28-29 May Regarding 'Rangalla', Cottingham 1931 1 item

U DAS/27/4 Sale catalogue 17-25 Sep Regarding 1931 1 item

U DAS/27/5 Sale catalogue 23-25 May Regarding 'St John's Villa', 1933 1 item

U DAS/27/6 Sale catalogue 23-25 May Regarding 'St John's Villa', Driffield 1933 1 item

U DAS/27/7 Sale catalogue 7-9 Jun 1933 Regarding 'Kingston Lodge', Hessle 1 item

U DAS/27/8 Sale catalogue 4-5 Jul 1933 Regarding 'Braffords', near Cottingham 1 item

U DAS/27/9 Sale catalogue 29-30 Nov Regarding 'Dunelm', Westfield Park, Elloughton 1933 1 item

U DAS/27/10 Sale catalogue 10-13 Apr Regarding 'Hotham House', Hotham 1934 1 item

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U DAS/27/11 Sale catalogue 5-7 Jun 1934 Regarding antique furniture, china and glass of the Antique business of Major Cyril Earle, 35 North Bar Within, Beverley 1 item

U DAS/27/12 Sale catalogue 17 Apr 1936 Regarding The Vicarage, 1 item

U DAS/27/13 Sale catalogue 22 Apr 1936 Regarding 'Boreas Hill', near Paull 1 item

U DAS/27/14 Sale catalogue 14-15 May Regarding 'Newgate House', Cottingham 1936 1 item

U DAS/27/15 Sale catalogue 3-5 Jun 1936 Regarding Haworth Hall, near 1 item

U DAS/27/16 Sale catalogue 9 Jun 1936 Regarding Haworth Hall Library 1 item

U DAS/27/17 Sale catalogue 10-14 Jul Regarding Henry Oppenheimer collection of drawings by old 1936 masters 1 item

U DAS/27/18 Sale catalogue 14-17 Jul Regarding 'The Bungalow', Cottingham 1936 1 item

U DAS/27/19 Sale catalogue 29 Jul 1936 Regarding Dowthorpe Hall, 1 item

U DAS/27/20 Sale catalogue 1-4 Sep 1936 Regarding Thorngumbald Hall 1 item

U DAS/27/21 Sale catalogue 18-19 Nov Regarding 'The Elms', Roos 1936 1 item

U DAS/27/22 Sale catalogue 19-22 Oct Regarding the remaining contents of Clumber 1937 1 item

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U DAS/27/23 Sale catalogue 20 Oct 1937 Regarding Hall 1 item

U DAS/27/24 Sale catalogue 25-27 Oct Regarding Clumber, residue of library 1937 1 item

U DAS/27/25 Sale catalogue 29 Mar 1938 Regarding Routh estate. Includes plan. 1 item

U DAS/27/26 Sale catalogue 14 Jun 1938 Regarding The Vicarage, Colgate, Sussex, on resignation of Reverend A G Maister 1 item

U DAS/27/27 Sale catalogue 12-14 Jul Regarding 'The Cottage', Welton 1938 1 item

U DAS/27/28 Sale catalogue 11-22 Oct Regarding Rufford Abbey 1938 1 item

U DAS/27/29 Sale catalogue 13-16 Dec Regarding 'Wood gates', 1938 1 item

U DAS/27/30 Sale catalogue 21-22 Mar Regarding Cave Castle estate and plans 1939 1 item

U DAS/27/31 Sale catalogue 12-14 Jul Regarding 'Tranby Croft', 1939 1 item

U DAS/27/32 Sale catalogue 26-27 Sep Regarding auction sale at the City Hall, Hull, in aid of the Lady 1940 Mayoress' Comforts Fund 1 item

U DAS/27/33 Sale catalogue 2-4 Dec 1945 Regarding 'St. Mary's Manor', Beverley 1 item

U DAS/27/34 Sale catalogue 28 Jul 1942 Regarding Silver and silver gilt from Rise Park 1 item

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U DAS/27/35 Sale catalogue 5 Aug 1943 Regarding outlying portions of Brocklesby estate. Includes plan 1 item

U DAS/27/36 Sale catalogue 29 Sep 1943 Regarding furniture, oil paintings and silver at Victoria Mart, Hull 1 item

U DAS/27/37 Sale catalogue 6 Jul 1945 Regarding furniture, china and glass at Victoria Mart, Hull 1 item

U DAS/27/38 Sale catalogue 13-19 Jul Regarding Tranby House, Hessle 1945 1 item

U DAS/27/39 Sale catalogue 20 Jul 1945 Regarding 'Lanes End', Elloughton 1 item

U DAS/27/40 Sale catalogue 22 Mar 1946 Regarding silver, china, glass, ivories and miniatures at Victoria Mart, Hull 1 item

U DAS/27/41 Sale catalogue 20-21 Jun Regarding furnishings from Clumber, at Corn Exchange, 1946 Retford 1 item

U DAS/27/42 Sale catalogue 11-12 Jul Regarding Goulceby House, Louth 1946 1 item

U DAS/27/43 Sale catalogue 12-13 Jul Regarding Park 1946 1 item

U DAS/27/44 Sale catalogue 25 Jul 1946 Regarding books, plates and engravings, the property of J G Sleight, at Victoria Mart, Hull 1 item

U DAS/27/45 Sale catalogue 30 Jul 1946 Regarding Winestead Rectory 1 item

U DAS/27/46 Sale catalogue 18-21 Sep Regarding Neswick Hall, Bainton 1946 1 item

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U DAS/27/47 Sale catalogue 19-22 Sep Regarding Rise Park 1946 1 item

U DAS/27/48 Sale catalogue 22 Nov 1946 Regarding Library at Rise Park 1 item

U DAS/27/49 Sale catalogue 10 Dec 1946 Regarding 'Glenrock', Brough 1 item

U DAS/27/50 Sale catalogue 18 Mar 1947 Regarding 'Ivy Cottage', Willerby 1 item

U DAS/27/51 Sale catalogue 8 Aug 1947 Regarding 'Glebe House, 1 item

U DAS/27/52 Sale catalogue 13 Oct 1948 Regarding 'Langholm', Beverley 1 item

U DAS/27/53 Sale catalogue 1-4 Nov 1948 Regarding Howsham Hall 1 item

U DAS/27/54 Sale catalogue 16-17 Nov Regarding 'Grimston Garth', Garton in Holderness 1948 1 item

U DAS/27/55 Sale catalogue 4-9 Jul 1949 Regarding Wentworth Woodhouse 1 item

U DAS/27/56 Sale catalogue 21-23 Nov Regarding Boynton Hall, Bridlington 1950 1 item

U DAS/27/57 Sale catalogue 19-22 Jun Regarding Hall 1951 1 item

U DAS/27/58 Sale catalogue 10 Sep 1952 Regarding Wardour Castle, Tisbury, Wilts 1 item

U DAS/27/59 Sale catalogue 11-12 Dec Regarding Tickton Hall 1952 1 item

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U DAS/27/60 Sale catalogue 27-28 May Regarding Thicket Priory, Thorganby 1954 1 item

U DAS/27/61 Sale catalogue 22-23 Sep Regarding Kirkleatham Hall, Redcar 1954 1 item

U DAS/27/62 Sale catalogue 14 Oct 1954 Regarding Kirk Bramwith Rectory, near Doncaster 1 item

U DAS/27/63 Sale catalogue 24 Jul 1956 Regarding 'Grange Farm', Winestead 1 item

U DAS/27/64 Sale catalogue 10 Apr 1957 Regarding drawing and paintings, Sotheby & Company 1 item

U DAS/27/65 Sale catalogue 27 Aug 1957 Regarding 'Hilyroad House', Baxtergate, Hedon 1 item

U DAS/27/66 Sale catalogue 21 Apr 1960 Regarding Ossington Hall, Newark 1 item

U DAS/27/67 Sale catalogue 16 Mar 1961 Regarding silver and plate, Sotheby & Company 1 item

U DAS/27/68 Sale catalogue 22 Nov 1962 Regarding 'Hall Garth', 1 item

U DAS/27/69 Sale catalogue 2 May 1963 Regarding picture's (Bonham's) 1 item

U DAS/27/70 Sale catalogue 14 May 1963 Regarding jewels, Sotheby & Company 1 item

U DAS/27/71 Sale catalogue 29 Jun 1967 Regarding furniture, B L Wells & Son 1 item

U DAS/27/72 Sale catalogue 11-13 Mar Regarding Priory 1969 1 item

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U DAS/27/73 Sale catalogue 15-17 Jun Regarding Hall, Howden 1971 1 item

U DAS/27/74 Sale catalogue 6 Apr 1972 Regarding 'Westlands Farm', Winestead 1 item

U DAS/27/75 Sale catalogue 30 Nov 1971 Regarding gold boxes and works of art, Christie's 1 item

U DAS/27/76 Sale catalogue Mar 1972 Regarding silver, J H Boulton-Smith Ltd 1 item

U DAS/27/77 Sale catalogue 16-17 Oct Regarding Rudding Park, Harrogate 1972 1 item

U DAS/27/78 Sale catalogue 21 Dec 1972 Regarding objects of art, clocks, furniture, rings and carpets (Christie's) 1 item

U DAS/27/79 Sale catalogue 10 Feb-3 Mar Regarding Winter Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery, Hull 1973 1 item

U DAS/27/80 Sale catalogue 10 Mar 1976 Regarding books and documents (Christie's) 1 item

U DAS/27/81 Sale catalogue 10 Feb 1977 Regarding silver, Sotheby & Company 1 item

U DAS/27/82 Sale catalogue 7 May 1977 Regarding auction sale of Memorial Hall, , in aid of the Queen's Silver Jubilee Appeal Fund 1 item

U DAS/28 Wills 1686-1874 4 items

U DAS/28/1 Copy of Will of John Dymoke of Beverley, alderman and 12 Oct 1686 gentleman 1 item

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U DAS/28/2 Copy of Will of Robert Bell of Wyton esquire 4 Oct 1842- With codicil, 1 Mar 1843, and probate 2 Aug 1847. Also 1848 includes copy of admission, on his death in manor court of Elstronwick of Dr Robert Bell regarding allotments in North Field, 1848. 1 item

U DAS/28/3 Copy of Will of Robert Bell of Wyton MD 1 Feb 1846- With probate, 18 Apr 1859 18 Apr 1859 1 item

U DAS/28/4 Photocopy of Will of William Watson of Hedon, solicitor 2 May 1874 1 item

U DAS/29 Miscellaneous 14th cent.- Including papers of the Watson family of Hedon 1956 c.80 items

U DAS/29/1 Seal matrix. God and BVM, a kneeling figure. ''S MAGRI 14th cent. SIMONIS DOM...MARIE''. With cast. Vesica 1 item

U DAS/29/2 Re-print of a map of the North and East Ridings, by John 19th cent. Speed, 1610 1 item

U DAS/29/3 Extract from 'Old Clocks and Their Makers', by Britten. 20th cent. (Richard Vick; John Cotton; William Scott. 1695-1794) 1 item

U DAS/29/4 Bond of £150: Mary Blaydes, widow, and Elizabeth Barron, 25 Jun 1728 spinster, to Hannah Eles, widow, all of Hull For performance of covenants of release of same date 1 item

U DAS/29/5 Account of Robert Bell debtor to William Constable 1754 Regarding rent and tithe in Lelley and at Patrington Haven 1 item

U DAS/29/6 Writ Quominus for arrest of Edward Carter and William 27 Apr 1814 Boynton at suit of Elizabeth Parrott, widow 1 item

U DAS/29/7 Illustration of 'The Old Lock Gates at the Eastern End of the early 19th Dock' (Queen's Dock, Hull) cent. 1 item

U DAS/29/8 List of seigneurs of Holderness (1067-1747) 8 Aug 1834 1 item

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U DAS/29/9 Note 8 Aug 1934 Relating to 'the Church trees' 1 item

U DAS/29/10 Ms. Play, 'The Demoniack of Holderness' by John Galt of 1836 Greenock Regarding the murder by Droge de Bewere of his wife, Albina, in his castle at Hedon. Includes a copy of a letter from the author suggesting the subject and a second copy of the play. 2 items

U DAS/29/11 Copy of Agreement binding William Watson, writer, to James 27 Aug 1844 Iveson, attorney, both of Hedon 1 item

U DAS/29/12 Lawyer's bill: William Calpham, exor. of Will of Leonard 1845-1847 Harland, debtor to James Iveson, 1847 Endorsed on printed account of Treasurer of Holderness Agricultural Society, 1845 1 item

U DAS/29/13 Marriage Licence between William Watson and Mary 25 Jan 1848 Matthews, both of Hedon 1 item

U DAS/29/14 Map of South-East part of East Riding and North part of mid-19th cent 1 item

U DAS/29/15 Crutchley's Railway and Telegraphic Map of Yorkshire mid-19th 1 item cent.

U DAS/29/16 Map of the Country Forty Miles Round the Old Corn Exchange, mid-19th Hull cent. 1 item

U DAS/29/17 'The Victim of Fatality or the Claimant of Ashton Court. (near c.1852 Bristol)... being the Life History of the Plaintiff in the late trial of Smyth versus Smyth. Written by himself', by R W Smith 1 item

U DAS/29/18 Account for a dinner mid-19th 1 item cent.

U DAS/29/19 Lampoon. 'Alderman Snob', of Hedon mid-19th 1 item cent.

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U DAS/29/20 Election broadsheet: Letter from J B Barkworth to Editor of 'Hull 25 Apr 1859 Advertiser' Denying being a dupe of Anthony Bannister in bringing forward Mr Hoare as a Conservative candidate for Hull 1 item

U DAS/29/21 Electoral squib: 'The Timber Merchant and the Jesuit' c.1859 Mentions John Boulderson, J B Barkworth, Anthony Bannister, and Hull election 1 item

U DAS/29/22 Scrap book 1860-1961 Consists mainly of news items relating to South Holderness and illustrations, and includes views, cartoons, and sporting events 1 volume

U DAS/29/23 'New Year's Hymn' 1862 1 item

U DAS/29/24 Notebook of James Watson 1869 Consists mainly of legal notes 1 item

U DAS/29/25 Notebook of [James Watson] c.1870s Includes a list of attorneys in Hull, 1871-1876 1 item

U DAS/29/26 Press cuttings book 1798-1887 Regarding Holderness and general references. Also contains: a) Poem. Hedon Church Bazaar, 1843 b) Invitation to dine with mayor of Hedon, 22 Dec 1848 c) Ticket for Sheriff's Ball, Hull, 23 Feb 1876 d) A national anthem, 10 Mar 1863 e) Menu. Dinner at Withernsea on opening of Hull and Holderness Railway, 26 Jun 1854 f) Songs at wedding of Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra, 10 Mar 1863 g) Copies of letters (2) from J Iveson to Major of Hedon and Alderman Thorpe, regarding letting of gates in the Westlands, 14 May & 9 Jul 1798 1 volume

U DAS/29/27 Ticket for admission to the Vatican museum 1 Feb 1872 1 item

U DAS/29/28 Appointment of James Watson of Hedon as Commissioner for 15 Jun 1874 Affidavits 1 item

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U DAS/29/29 Bank book of William Watson with Samuel Smith, Brothers & 1875-1876 Company, Hull 1 item

U DAS/29/30 Share Certificates of Alexander Smith in Sandiacre Wagon 1878 Company Ltd 100 items

U DAS/29/31 Printed Judgement of Dooby versus Watson c.1879 Regarding investment by William Watson of money arising from sale of Mrs Dobby's estate in which he acted as her solicitor 3 items

U DAS/29/32 Funeral card of William Watson of Hedon, solicitor 25 Jan 1879 1 item

U DAS/29/33 Passport of James Watson and wife Margaret 5 Sep 1879 1 item

U DAS/29/34 Addresses of candidates and election cards for the Hull 1880 election 7 items

U DAS/29/35 Addresses of candidates for the East Riding election 1880 5 items

U DAS/29/36 Printed Judgement on appeal in Harland & Garbutt 12 Jul 1881 Regarding insanity of William Harland, and validity of contracts for purchase of building near Hull 1 item

U DAS/29/37 Account of 'James Watson in account with the office box' 1884-1903 1 item

U DAS/29/38 Address of candidate, G R Bethell, for the East Riding election 1886 1 item

U DAS/29/39 Appeal by Archbishop of York and list of subscribers to York 4 Apr 1887 Clerical Distress Fund 1 item

U DAS/29/40 Copy of note of conversation between Joseph H Horsley and 23 Mar 1888 Alexander Smith, by JHH Proposal by Smith to settle capital on his family to the detriment of their joint firm 1 item

U DAS/29/41 Address book late 19th 1 item cent.

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U DAS/29/42 Invitation to Mr & Mrs James Watson to view a picture 'The late 19th Coming of Arthur', by J Walter West cent. 1 item

U DAS/29/43 Press cutting of Obituary of Archdeacon Wrangham late 19th 1 item cent.

U DAS/29/44 Invitation to William Watson to inspect the stock of the late 19th Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd cent. 1 item

U DAS/29/45 Menu for Dinner at Lambert House, Hedon 9 Nov 1891 1 item

U DAS/29/46 Photographs, Boats at river side, Cambridge late 19th 2 items cent.

U DAS/29/47 Sheet of notepaper from Horsley, Smith & Company c.1910 1 item

U DAS/29/48 Proposed list of members of Cavendish Association, Hull early 20th 1 item cent.

U DAS/29/49 Pencil drawing by [James Watson] early 20th 1 item cent.

U DAS/29/50 List of confirmation candidates at Radley College 22 May 1934 1 item

U DAS/29/51 Form of service for the Jubilee of George V 6-12 May 1 item 1935

U DAS/29/52 Lists of scholars at St. Peter's College, Radley 1936-1937 3 items

U DAS/29/53 Certificate accompanying Coronation Medal awarded to James 12 May 1937 Watson 1 item

U DAS/29/54 Notebook of James Watson. 1938 Regarding lectures on air raid precautions (gas course) 1 item

U DAS/29/55 Notebook of Mrs A Alec-Smith 1938-1952 Containing mainly her speeches made when opening various functions 1 item

U DAS/29/56 Extract from 'In the Steps of St. Paul' by H V Morton (Cyprus) mid-20th 1 item cent.

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U DAS/29/57 Sheets of engravings of Hull mid-20th 4 items cent.

U DAS/29/58 Domestic poultry keeper's ration card 1945-1946 1 item

U DAS/29/59 Draft speech by Alexander Alec-Smith mid-20th Supporting Parliamentary candidature of his son, R A Alec- cent. Smith 1 item

U DAS/29/60 Extract from 'Kings Town Journal' mid-20th Article regarding John Ward, marine painter cent. 1 item

U DAS/29/61 Poster of Municipal Association Group: 'Clean up Hull' mid-20th 1 item cent.

U DAS/29/62 Birth certificate of Alexander Smith 25 May 1877 1 item

U DAS/29/63 Share certificate for the Hull and East Riding Club 10 Sep 1877 Issued to Alexander Smith, 1904 1 item

U DAS/29/64 Hunting cards for the Holderness Fox Hounds Jan-Feb 1900 5 items

U DAS/29/65 Share allotment of Alexander Smith, Hull Golf Club 16 Oct 1905 1 item

U DAS/29/66 Cheque book of Alexander Smith May 1916- Whilst in France Mar 1918 1 item

U DAS/29/67 Code book of Alexander Smith (Codliver Code) c.1910 1 item

U DAS/29/68 Movement Order for 63rd Divisional Artillery 10-11 Oct 1 item 1917

U DAS/29/69 Officer's Pay Advance Book Nov 1917- 1 item Feb 1918

U DAS/29/70 Order of Christmas Service at the Western Front 1917 1 item

U DAS/29/71 Memorandum of expenditure, Alexander Smith 1925 1 item

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U DAS/29/72 Plans and account for air raid shelter at Wawne Lodge Oct 1940 1 bundle

U DAS/29/73 Alterations and additions to offices of Horsley, Smith and 1887 Company, Dock Street, Hull 6 items

U DAS/29/74 New engine house at Hedon Road, Hull for Horsley, Smith & 1893 Company 1 item

U DAS/29/75 Addition to office of Horsley, Smith & Company, Hedon Road, 1929 Hull 1 item

U DAS/29/76 Birth certificate of William Edward Prior Watson 25 Mar 1920 1 item

U DAS/29/77 Envelope addressed to Alison Rutherford Todd 20 Jul 1917- Containing: 8 Feb 1956 a) Declaration of Alison Rutherford Watson and certificate of her enrolment in a Voluntary Aid Detachment, 20 Jul 1917 b) Printed letter of thanks for services to the Army. Adjutant General to Mrs W.H. Todd, May 1946 c) Appointment of Mrs A.R. Todd as Honorary Vice President of the E. Riding Branch of the British Red Cross Society, 8 Feb 1956 3 items

U DAS/29/78 Scroll commemorating Lieutenant Colonel William Watson 1919 With accompanying printed message from George V 1 item

U DAS/29/79 Address of welcome to Hon Edward Prior, Lieutenant Governor 29 Sep 1920 of British Colombia from the Corporation of New Westminster 1 item

U DAS/29/80 Envelope addressed to Alison Rutherford Todd Dec 1945- Containing: Jul 1946 a) Letters to Mrs A.R. Todd from Lady Deramore (2) and Lady Middleton (2) on award to her of the Red Cross Distinguished War Service Certificate, Dec 1945-Feb 1946 b) Invitation to Buckingham Place for the award of the Certificate, 24 Jul 1946 c) Certificate, 24 Jul 1946 d) War Service Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, and Order of St. John of Jerusalem, awarded to Mrs A.R. Todd, [1946] 7 items

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