Fonds MS - Records of the Caius Musical Society

Identity area

Reference code

RB/CBS/MS

Unique identifier

GB 2198 RB/CBS/MS

Title

Records of the Caius Musical Society

Date(s)

  • 1865-2002 (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

5 volumes; 2 items paper

Context area

Name of creator

Untitled

Biographical history

The Caius Musical Society was founded on the 20th February 1865. It was managed by a committee consisting of a President, Secretary, Treasurer and four other members of the Society. Its aim was to organise musical concerts for the rest of the College.

Repository

Cambridge University, Gonville and Caius College Archive

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Transferred from the originating body to the College Library and then to the Archive.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Records consist of minutes and concert books.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open access - no restrictions.

Allied materials area

Related units of description

See also:-

  • the Precentors' records (PR)

  • the papers of Charles Oscar Brink (PPC/COB) for the proceedings of the Musical Activities Committee

  • the records of the Scales Club (CBS:SC).

Access points

Subject access points