Arts Society church surveys

Scope and Content

Comprises church surveys completed by volunteers on behalf of the Arts Society (formally the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies). Surveys document churches within the York diocese and provide detailed accounts of memorials, metalwork, stonework, woodwork, textiles, paintings, libraries, windows, and other features of the church. Since 2015, surveys have been deposited as digital files.

Administrative / Biographical History

In 1968, eleven regional women's groups created to support arts education merged to form the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS). The number of societies associated with NADFAS grew in the following decade and NADFAS became a registered charity in the 1970s. During thsi time, NADFAS also launched its Church Recording, Young Arts, and Heritage Volunteering initiatives. In 1984, a society in Germany became the organization's first international member, followed by societies from across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In 2017, NADFAS was renamed The Arts Society.

Access Information

Records are open to the public, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including data protection laws.

Acquisition Information

The Borthwick Institute for Archives receives copies of church records in its capacity as holder of the York diocesan archive. Church surveys are deposited by the recorder upon completion on behalf of the Arts Society (formally the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies).

Note

In 1968, eleven regional women's groups created to support arts education merged to form the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS). The number of societies associated with NADFAS grew in the following decade and NADFAS became a registered charity in the 1970s. During thsi time, NADFAS also launched its Church Recording, Young Arts, and Heritage Volunteering initiatives. In 1984, a society in Germany became the organization's first international member, followed by societies from across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In 2017, NADFAS was renamed The Arts Society.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

The archive includes digital records. Access to digital material may be restricted due to technical requirements, please contact the Borthwick Institute for more information.

Archivist's Note

Created by D. Waugh, 20/11/2019.

Conditions Governing Use

A reprographics service is available to researchers. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the document. Copies are supplied in accordance with the Borthwick Institute for Archives' terms and conditions for the supply of copies, and under provisions of any relevant copyright legislation. Permission to reproduce images of documents in the custody of the Borthwick Institute must be sought.

Accruals

Further accruals are expected.

Additional Information

Published

GB 193