| Description | Containing the Society's own records, including Council minutes from 1874; accounts 1927-1981; correspondence, 1885-1958; archaeological reports and plans 1940s-1960s and publications, 1950s-1970s.
Also including illustrations, photographs, title deeds and other papers collected by the Society, but not created by them. |
| Administrative History | Derbyshire Archaeological Society was founded in 1878 as the Derbyshire Archaeological and Natural History Society to encourage interest in the County’s archaeology and natural history. The reference to natural history was dropped in 1961. The Society first published its Journal in 1879 and it has been published every year since. The Society also publishes Derbyshire Miscellany (a six monthly local history magazine) and a six monthly newsletter. All of which can be consulted in the Local Studies Library.
The Society funds archaeological and historical research, conservation and publication with grants to volunteer groups, schools, museums and academic/professional researchers. It supports local historical societies in studying the historical environment, holds study days, lectures and visits.
Membership is open to everyone with an interest in the archaeology and history of Derbyshire.
Several Special Interest Groups have been established over the years. As of August 2020, there are four active sections: Archaeological Research Group (ARG), Architectural Section (AS), Local History Section (LHS) and Industrial Archaeology Section (IAS). Each group is responsible its own programme of lectures during the winter months and visits during the summer months.
Source: Derbyshire Archaeological Society website, August 2020 |
| Custodial History | These records were deposited by the Derbyshire Archaeological Society with Derbyshire Record Office in 1966, with additions made up to 2020, April 2022 and July 2023. |