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Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Sundry Writings Anent Scottish Dancing

The Booklet contains personal thoughts and commentaries on aspects of Scottish Country Dancing. The topics covered are diverse and include; Phrasing and Teamwork, Deportment and Technique, devising New Dances, Fringe (non RSCDS Dances), William Marshall, and Forgotten Ways. Interspersed among the main topics are personal interpretations of dances through prose.

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Kitchen Capers

9 modern Scottish Country Dances compiled By Priscilla Burrage and Silvia Miskoe. No information about the devisor(s) but possibly the co-authors. The booklet also contains tunes (with their sources) for the dances and a selection of recipes.

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Miscellaneous Dance Programmes

A collection of dance programmes from (mainly) non-Scottish Branches and Clubs 1950s to 1980s
Included is the RSCDS Golden Jubilee Ball Programme in bundle A.
A pdf file of this programme is at GB 3410 RSCDS-8-10
Includes programmes for the Strachur Smiddy Trust SCD 1990s to 2000s
Packet 9 contain programmes for Dances/Balls attended by Leslie Martin 1972-2002

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19th Century Dance Programmes

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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RSCDS Sydney Branch 70th Anniversary Booklet 1952-2022

The history of Sydney Branch, from its formation in 1952 to the 2022 , is documented through articles and photographs marking important dates. The booklet includes a section detailing dances with a connection to the Branch. Written by Diana Hastie and Debbie Baker, Brian Charlton and Morag Napier. Published by RSCDS Sydney Branch 2022.

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Nan Main- A Short Biography

A short biography of Nan Main and her association Scottish Dance and Music written by Jean Martin. The biography is two pags and the remaiing six are photocopies of some of her musical compositions. Include is a hand-written note from Jean Martin with additional information.

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Bonnie Brux

A 80 bar Strathspey and Reel Medley By Margaret A Catto in honour of Dr, E Forbes-Sempill of the Dancers of Don. Music by Alice MacLennan and arranged by Annie Shand Scott. Published by James Blair Ltd (original) and Ross-Shire Printing and Publishing Co Ltd. (Reprint)

Lord Maclay's Reel

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)

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