Identity area
Reference code
JJ
Title
Joicey Coal Mining Archive
Date(s)
- 1848 - 1932 (Creation)
Level of description
Archive Collection
Extent and medium
1 box and 2 bound volumes (2 linear metres)
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
This archive was deposited in Newcastle University Library in February 1967 by Lord Joicey.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This is a small collection of material relating to the James Joicey (d. 1863) mining company, and its successor bodies, which operated several collieries in the West Durham coalfield including pits at Beamish and Tanfield. The material covers the period 1843-1929 and includes an invoice book, letter book, memoranda and copies of leases and plans, including a volume of copies of leases and plans of coal mines and cottages near or at Beamish.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
No further material is expected to be added to the collection
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Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English
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Sources
Archivist's note
Date first made available to the public: unknown