Identity area
Reference code
RB/CBS/BA
Unique identifier
GB 2198 RB/CBS/BA
Title
Records of the Bargees Club
Date(s)
- 1905-1961 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
5 volumes paper
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
On Sunday, May 7th 1905, a party of Caius College first year students made an expedition on a steam launch from Cambridge to Ely. On their return that evening they dined at Buol's restaurant on Kings Parade. These six men and eight others who made the trip to Ely were to become the original members of the Bargees Club. The Club met up for an annual dinner on the evening of the Oxford vs. Cambridge Rugby Match every December. This took place from 1905 - 1948 until the meeting was changed to the summer due to the age of the members.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Transferred from the originating body to the College Archive.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Records consist of minute books, a club history and the club song.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open access - no restrictions.