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D5289 - Margaret Howard (nee May, formerly Oakley) - c1950-2000

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D5289
Title	Margaret Howard (nee May, formerly Oakley)
Date	c1950-2000
Description	personal papers, reports, etc relating to caving in the Peak District
Extent	4 boxes
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Margaret Howard (nee May, formerly Oakley)
Administrative History	This collection of papers relating to caving groups and activities was donated by Margaret Howard (nee May) formerly Oakley. Margaret Howard was an active member of the Operation Mole Mines Research and Exploration Group and the Peak District Mines Historical Society. She was a member of the Derbyshire Archaeological Society and the Derbyshire Family History Society, for which she has written articles and news items. The collection also includes personal records of Margaret Howard, relating to her activity in opposing planning applications and building schemes which threatened the environment. Personal papers of Alan Ashwell and Frank Sheen were donated with the collection.
Custodial History	These records were donated in August 2000.
Organisation Sub-Type	Local historians
Related Material	For more records relating to the Peak District Mines Historical Society see D2160.
Acknowledgements	Added to the catalogue as part of the FindersKeepers project with the help of volunteer MmF

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