Identity area
Reference code
RB/CBS/SC
Unique identifier
GB 2198 RB/CBS/SC
Title
Records of the Scales Club
Date(s)
- 1894-1926 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
3 volumes and 1 box
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Scales Club was founded in 1894 and met approximately fourteen times a term. It was open to members of the College and elected a President, Vice-President and Secretary. It aimed to provide meetings where music was played and social intercourse was encouraged.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Records consist of minute books and a photograph album
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
2020 1 mounted photograph 1933 club
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open access - no restrictions.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
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See (PR) Precentor's records for later material on the Scales Club, and (CH) Chapel Records for additional material regarding music in the Chapel.
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See papers of Charles Oscar Brink (PPC/COB) for the proceedings of the Musical Activities Committee
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See the records of the Musical Society (MS).