British Southern Slav Society (formerly British Yugoslav Society) The collection consists of papers of the British Yugoslav Society (BYS), which became the British South Slav Society (BSSS). It includes annual reports, membership papers, journals, newsletters, correspondence, publications and documents regarding the administrative history of the Society; as well as papers relating to events, meetings and membership campaigns. Additionally, the collection includes some of the Society's financial papers including accounts, bank statements and books as well as details of fundraising campaigns. The collection also contains donated items, for example plates, plaques, a field marker and a "gusla" (string fiddle). 1945-1998