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handwritten from various sources
Music by Scott Skinner, Alexander Troup et al -'
handwritten from various sources
RSCDS
Notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Notes on the history of the RSCDS and Scottish Country Dancing
Minutes and papers of the Public Relations sub-Committee
Minutes and papers of the Public Relations Sub Committee of the RSCDS, after March 1997 the committee was renamed the Marketing Committee and after May 2001 was known as the Marketing and Public Relations Sub Committee.
Five Favorite Country Dances for 1822
By Nathanial Gow Descriptions of: Kenilworth; The Pirate; Blue Bonnets over the Border; Kenmure's on & Awa; Fight about the Fireside
Nathanial Gow
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
San Gabriel Valley Branch
Newsletters for 1983, 1984, 1985, 1997 (2 issues),1998 (2 issues), 1999 (1 issue), 2000 (1 issue), 2003 (3 issues), 2004 (3 issues), 2005 (3 issues), 2006 (3 issues), 2007 (3 issues), 2008 (3 issues), 2010 (3 issues), 2011(3 issues), 2012 (3 issues), 2013 (3 issues), 2014 (3 issues), 2015 (3 issues), 2016 (3 issues),2017 (2 issues), 2024 (1 issue);
Historical Review of the Branch ("20 Years On" written in 1983).
All items located: D:\Digital Repository\SCD-8\SCD-8-6\File 9 Wirral Branch
RSCDS Archivist
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
New York Branch
De Tartan Hague and District Branch Newsletter
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
International Branch Newsletter
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
International Branch
Published quarterly containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
York and N Humberside Branch
Published quarterly containing items of news from branches and dance activities for junior dancers.
Australian RSCDS Branches
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Dundee Branch
A quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Perth and Perthshire Branch
A quarterly publication listing Scottish Country dances and their location and details.
Delf Branch
A annual publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Tokai Branch
Publish three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Edinburgh Branch
Bi-monthy newsletter contain items of Scottish interest.
Scottish Historic and Research Society of the Delaware Valley Inc
The Thistle Magazine of the West Point Grey SCD Club B.C. Canada
A hand produced newsletter/journal published in February, May, October and December from 1961. The publication features: descriptions and comments about SCDs; Articles relating to Dance Masters, Books, Ballroom Guides and items of general interest to Dancers. Most issues contain a Question/Answer section; Letters to the Editor; Advertisements. Several contributions from Hugh Thurston and Hugh Foss
Published in Vancouver
Hamilton and Clydesdale Branch Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 4 issues 1994-2000.
RSCDS Archivist
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 3 issues 1991-1993
RSCDS Archivist
The Tartan Times -Boston Branch
Branch news and other items of SCD interest, published bi-monthly. 48 issues 1983-2011 (incomplete)
RSCDS Archivist
A suite of three dances (Jig, Strathspey and Reel) with music. Tto commemorate the Commonwealth Games Scotland 1970. Music composed by Beryl Johnston and the dances devised by Anna Holden.
Beryl S Johnston (music); Anna Holden (Dances)
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 1
Issued by the Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Patterson, Sons & Co., Ltd (1924, 1925).
Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1926, 1929, 1930, 1934, 1937, c.1938, c.1943, c.1946, c.1947).
By the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1952, c.1955, 1956, 1957, 1985, 1998).
Dances: Petronella (R); The Triumph (R); Circassian Circle (R); The Nut (J); Meg Merrileees (R); The Flowers of Edinburgh (R); Strip the Willow or Drops of Brandy (J); Duke of Perth or Pease Strae or Broun's Reel (R);Rory O'More (J); Fight About the Fireside (R); Cumberland Reel (J); The Merry Lads of Ayr (R)
Issued by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Includes notes made by Ysobel Stewart (2000).
Scottish Country Dance Society
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 2
Issued by the Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Patterson, Sons & Co., Ltd (1925).
Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1928, 1930, 1933, c.1945, c.1946, c.1947, c.1950).
By the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1953, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960).
Dances: La Tempete (R); The Bumpkin or Ninesome Reel (J); The Glasgow Highlanders (S); Speed the Plough or Inverness Country Dance (R); The Perth Medley R); The Soldier's Joy (R); The Princess Royal (R); Grieg's Pipes or The Cameronian Rant(R); Delvine Side (R); THe Bob O' Dowally (R); The Haymakers or Sir Roger de Coverley (J); The Eightsome Reel (R)
Music arranged by Murial A. Johnstone and J. Michael Diack. Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (1985, 1998).
Scottish Country Dance Society
Review of the Society's activities for 2010
RSCDS
Tributes written for Florence Adams on her death.
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Tributes written by Alastair MacFadyen and Elma See for Florence Adams on her death and printed in Glasgow Branch News Letter April 1997, and New Zealand Branch Kiwi News (May 1997) , respectively.s
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes of Youth Committee; Under 16's sub-Committee and Young Scottish Dancers Association
Topics discussed include: Comments from branches, under 16s membership terms, and outreach opportunities.
Photographs of J C Milligan's Visit to New Zealand
An album created by NZ Branch recording the visit of JCM 29th August - 22nd September, 1974. Includes a detailed itinerary and a collection of photographs taken during the visit.
New Zealand Branch RSCDS
Correspondence from Ysobel Stewart to the secretary's of the RSCDS
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Topics discussed include: AGMs, origins of dances and the establishment of the Society.
A 40 bar Reel for 4 couples devised by Miss D Robertson for the Glasgow Battalion of the Boys' Brigade for the Boys' Brigade Fanfare of 1954. Original music composed by D. J. Fyfe. Published by James S Kerr, Glasgow.
Miss D Robertso (Dance); Mr. D J Fyfe (Music)
Scottish Dance Archives Leaflets
Scottish Country Dances by various devisors published by Scottish Dance Archives Formby, Liverpool. (Editors R Clowes and R A Donald) 198 leaflet dances designated by: tempo, type, set size and grading with index. Discussion sheets on SCD topics. Highland steps description.
Editors Scottish Dance Archives
Biography of Ion Jamieson; Biography of J A Jamieson (Father); Copies of family wedding photographs
Jane Watkinson
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Twin Cities Branch
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Victoria BC Branch
Bi-monthly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Seattle Branch
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Washinton DC Branch
Bi-monthly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Sacramento Branch
Sydney Branch News and Information Bulletin
Published quarterly containing items of news and dance activities.
Sydney Branch
Publish three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Northern Virginia Branch
ad hoc publication containing items of branch news
Pretoria Branch
A Bhratach Dhealrach Central Kentucky Branch Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 264 issues 1979-1988. Published about 4 times annually
RSCDS Archivist
London (Ontario) Canada Branch Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 28 issues 1973-2000
RSCDS Archivist
Berks-Hants-Surrey Border Branch Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 39 issues 2000-2019
RSCDS Archivist
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 46 issues entitled "RSCDS Newsletter -Toronto Association" May 1997 - December 2004. 46 issues entitled "Set and Link" January 2005 - May 2011. Incomplete
RSCDS Archivist
The Dancing Brogla Collection Volumes 1-3
Three booklets of dances (Volumes 1-3) without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia. 49 dances comprising Jigs, Strathspeys and Reels.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
English Country Dances - Fallibroome Collection
English Country Dances (instructions and music) published by The English Folk Dance and Song Society (editor B J Bentley)
Book 1 17 dances from various sources 1713-c1800
Book 2 17 dances from "The Dancing Master" 1713-1728
Book 3 17 Dances from Johnson's Favourite Country Dances
Book 4 17 dances from various sources 1713-1799
Book 5 18 dances from various sources 1713-1790
Book 6 17 dances from various sources
English Folk Dance and Song Society
Country Dances (instructions and music) published by The English Folk Dance and Song Society suitable for indoor and outdoor recreation. Volumes 1-7
English Folk Dance and Song Society
Minutes of the Strategic Planning Sub Committee
Signed minutes.
The Scottish Country Dance, Festival Booklets Number 14, edited by F.H. Bisset.
An introduction to Scottish Country Dancing By Jean Milligan. This is the 1931 revision of the original (ca. 1925) and served as a first manual for the Scottish Country Dance Society. Published by Peterson Sons & Co Ltd (1931, 1926); A facsimile edition of the original was published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (1986)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A review of the Society's activities for 2012
RSCDS
Review of the Society's activities for 2015
RSCDS
A review of the Society's activities for 2016
RSCDS
The Garry Strathspey, The Jigtime Polka and The Old Barn Jig
A 32 bar strathspey for 4 couples in a longways set by James B Cosh., Music by George Keenan and Jimmy Blair. Published by Mozart Allan. Dance instructions and recommended music.
James Cosh (Dance); George Keenan and Jimmy Blair (Music)
By James Donaldson. Published by Mozart Allan
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
San Diego Branch
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Teachers Association (Canada)
Bi-monthly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
San Francisco Branch
Bi-monthly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Ottawa Branch
Published 10 months per year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Winnipeg Branch
Derbyshire N E Branch Newsletter
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Derbyshire NE Branch
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Queensland Branch
A quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Delf Branch
Publish three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Detroit Branch
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 54 issues 1976-2015. Published about 3 times annually
RSCDS Archivist
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 18 issues 1976-1981
RSCDS Archivist
The Kiwi News and NZ Junior Association Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 95 issues 1981-2019 Kiwi News; 19 issues 1995-2009 Junior Newsletter
RSCDS Archivist
The New Zealand Scottish Country Dancer
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 33 issues 1975-2019
RSCDS Archivist
Twenty-Three booklets (I to XXIII) containing 468 dances devised by Marie Boehmer of Kitchener-Waterloo Branch, Canada.
In 3 Parts
Archivist RSCDS
A teaching manual for teachers of young children, teenagers and young adults. The text contains: Notes taken from J C Milligan's talks; Teaching Aids for junior or beginner teachers; Hints and Ideas for children's and teenager cla.sses; Section on suitable Music for junior classes (written by Frances E Wilson); Notes regarding participation in SCD Festivals; Selection of suitable dances for young people; Singing Games; History of Strathcona Junior Dancers (illustrated). Published by Jean Burns Douglas, Ontario
Jean B Douglas
The Foursome Reel and other Dances
Description of the dance and steps . By John A Brune. Published by Theodore Brun
RSCDS Archivist
The Scottish Gift Book: Issued By the Girl Guides Association
Published by Paterson's Publications.
Activity book for girls, includes twelve SCDs (with music), legends, psalm tunes, singing games, songs and recipes
A collection covering all aspects of Scottish music and song, including SCD (I LP)
Reader's Digest Association
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 3
By the Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1926, 1927, 1931, 1936, 1937, c.1945, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1950). By the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1952, 1954, c.1955, 1958, 1964). By the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by Muriel A. Johnstone and J. Michael Diack. Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1985, 2001).
Dances: Scottish Reform (J); The Dashing White Sergeant or Highland Reel (R); Saint Patrick's Day; Jenny Come Down to Jock (J); Blue Bonnets (J); The Fairy Dance (R); The Rock and the Wee Pickle Tow (J); Rachael Rae (R); The Duke is Welcome to Inverness (R); The Eighjt Men of Moidart (R); The Foursome Reel (R); The Reel of Tulloch (R).
Scottish Country Dance Music
Four Scottish Country Dances 1978
Instructions and music for four Scottish Country Dances published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, 1978:
Fife Ness (R); Cullins of Skye (S); Staffin Harvest (S); Her Majesty is Welcome (M)
Review of Society activities for 2013
RSCDS
Minutes and papers of the 75th Anniversary Sub Committee
The 75th Sub Committee was set up to organise preparations for the Society's 75th anniversary celebrations. Topics discussed include: the production of commemorative items, celebratory events and a visit from The Queen.
Dancing Feet: Reminiscences of a demonstration dances
By Ruth Beattie
Ruth Beattie
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Hunter Valley Branch
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Windsor (Ontario) Branch
Vancouver Brnch Newsletter (later The White Cockade)
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Vancouver Branch
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Western Australian Branch
A quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Tokyo Branch
Published three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
RSCDS Archivist
Published quarterly containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Canberra Branch
Croydon and District Branch Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest, published Quarterly
RSCDS Archivist
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 11 issues 1998-2005
RSCDS Archivist
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 1 issue 1986. Included is the 17th Annual Hawaiian Scottish Festival Programme
RSCDS Archivist
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 3 issues 1992-2005.
RSCDS Archivist
Twelve New Scottish Country Dances (1946-1957)
By H. A. Thurston. Published by Hugh Ansfrid Thurston
3 dance programmes for dances held in the West Carse Hall, Glencarse (Perth). Annual Tea and Dance dated 31/12/1894: Grand Annual Tea and Dance dated 20/11/1896; Annual Supper and Dance dated 28/10/1898. Each programme includes an engagements page. The letter from Chris Saunders (Glasgow Branch Chairman) give some provenance for the programmes,
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