A Summary Description of the papers of the National Cyclists' UnionTABLE OF CONTENTS |
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A Summary Description of the papers of the National Cyclists' UnionThe cataloguing of this material was supported by the National Cycle Archive and the Heritage Lottery Fund. We are grateful for their support. Summary
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative/Biographical HistoryThe Bicycle Union was formed in 1878. It amalgamated with the Tricycle Association in 1882, and in 1883 was re-named the National Cyclists' Union. In 1959 the National Cyclists' Union amalgamated with the British League of Racing Cyclists to become the British Cycling Federation. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentBundles of completed application forms to race as an amateur under National Cyclists' Union rules, 1897-1899, and of posters respecting exhibitions, shows, warnings against reckless cycle riding, etc. of the Lincolnshire Centre of the National Cyclists' Union, with other printed matter and some correspondence, c. 1898-1900, printed lists of amateur riders from several centres (Leicester, West Riding etc.), holding licences to compete at meetings under National Cyclists' Union rules, 1897-99, programme for National Cyclists' Union English amateur and professional championships, 1900; and a few issues of The Cyclist ..., 1899-1900, The Wheel ... ,1899, The Automotor & Horseless Vehicle Journal ,1898, Cycling ,1900, Bicycling News, 1900, and M.A.P,, 1898. Return to the Table of Contents System of ArrangementThe Modern Records Centre uses a classification scheme. For further details of the scheme, see http://www.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/mrcclass.shtml. It is compatible with ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description (2000). Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationImmediate Source of AcquisitionThis collection was deposited in the Centre by the National Cycle Museum Trust, 3 July 2003. AccrualsFurther deposits are not expected. Access ConditionsThere are no restrictions on access to these papers. Copyright/ReproductionThere are no restrictions on the use of this archive, apart from the requirements of copyright law. Return to the Table of Contents Additional Sources of InformationFinding AidsAn authority record exists for National Cyclists' Union (GB 0152 AAR0036). Related Units of DescriptionFor other records of the National Cyclists' Union see MSS.328/BU. Deposits by the National Cycle Archive (MSS.328). Return to the Table of Contents Index Headings
National Cyclists' Union Lincolnshire Centre
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