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Obituary for Frances M Gordon RSCDS Archivist 1991-94 by Jean Martin
Obituary for Frances M Gordon RSCDS Archivist 1991-94 by Jean Martin
Programme for the Tribute and Dance for Dr. Alastair MacFadyen
Leaflet lists the order of events, the Speakers and the dance programme.
Glasgow Branch RSCDS
Obituaries for the Earl of Mansfield
Scottish country dance Index 1978 and 1988 editions
An index of Scottish country Dances classified by number of bars , formations and source. Compiled by Keith H Napeier, Syndny Branch, RSCDS. Published by Mission Publications of Australia, Lawson, NSW
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
New Zealand Journal of Physical Education No.15
Published by the Physical Education Society of New Zealand (Inc), Dunedin, July,1958. This issue of the Journal contains an extensive report and analysis of the introduction of SCD into the Physical Education syllabus of Kokopu Primary School, Northland. The report describes the search for suitable dances and music; the progress made and the reaction of the pupils to the learning process. The report ends with a summary of the benefits , both physical and mental, of learning SCD.
RSCDS
One booklet of 10 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
Ruby Anniversary Book of Scottish Country Dances from Connecticut
One booklet of 20 dances without music devised by teachers from New Haven Branch
New Haven Branch RSCDS
Fifty Figure and Character Dances for Schools
By Elizabeth Turner Bell. Published by Waverly Book Company Ltd, London. Contains fifty dances in 8 sections: Singing Games; Dainty Dances set to Olden Tunes; Dances Suitable for any Number of Dancers; The Seasons; Stately Measures; Dances Specially Adapted for developing graceful movements or arms, wrists, and fingers; Stories in Dance; Dances of Many Nations
Elizabeth Turner Bell
Instructions for the dance devised by David Anderson, Dundee (19thC), modified and renamed by Jack McConachie. 1952 . Published in 1976 by Caber Feidh Publications, Kings Langley.
David Anderson
A volume published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (SOBHD). It contains a brief historical overview; Detail s of Office Bearers (past and present), Independent and Honorary Members. Chapters about the Cowal Gathering. Examining Bodies, Affiliated Members and Highland Dance Teachers Association of England. A section of photographic memorabilia. Published by The Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing, Edinburgh, 2010.
Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing
Dufermline Branch 90th Anniversary Book
A collection of 16 Reels, Jigs and Strathspeys especially devised for the Branch's 90th Anniversary with a Foreward by Janette MacSporran, the Honorary Branch President.
Dunfermline Branch
Danses A Figures Du Repertoire Des Bals
The booklet contains descriptions and music for a selection of Pavanes, Bourees, Minuets and Contredancses. It includes a contredanse dedicatedto Miss Jean Milligan ((Miss Milligan's Rigaudon).
Jean-Sylvain Berthomieu
The front and back covers of the Assembly ticket and programme
19 recently devised ECD contributed by various callers. Selection prepared by Nibs and Jean Mathews. Published by the EFDSS, London 1973
Nibs and Jean Mathews
A collection of ECD with music by Colin Hume. Published by Colin Hume, London 1980.
Colin Hume
Edinburgh Branch Research Committee Questionnaire
An explanatory booklet related to: "An Investigation into the Origin and History of Scottish Country Dances" - a research project initiated by Edinburgh Branch RSCDS
Edinburgh Branch
The book covers some history of dance in Scotland; steps, formations nd technique; descriptions of Foursome Reel and three Country dances (with printed music). The text is illustrated with 4 colour plates. Written by Jean C Milligan and D G Maclennan and published by the Royal Academy of Dancing and the Ling Physical Education Association. Max Parrish and Co, London. Part of the series The National Dances of Europe" edited by Violet Alford.
Archivist RSCDS
A Booklet of dances commemorating the Delaware Valley Branch of the RSCDS 50th Anniversary. The Booklet contains descriptions of dances (with music) created by members and former members of the Branch. A short history of the Branch is inclded.
RSCDS Archivist
Issue 11 July August 2005. Alastair MacFadyen reflects on “Summer School Fifty Years On”.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
An article about the health benefits of dancing. Published by the British Heart Foundation in their magazine "Heart Matters", Autumn 2016
British Heart Foundation
Daily Record Newspaper 13/7/73
Contains an article about RSCDS 5th Anniversary Ball and photograph of HM Queen and Sir Ian Moncrieffe dancing Petronella
page 10
RSCDS Archivist
Notes regarding Scottish Country Dances, Border Dances, the origins of Highland Dancing. Biographical notes.. Miscellaneous papers related to dancing in the Borders
Ion C B Jamieson
Details of an Exhibition of Highland Dancing organised by Ion Jamieson and given at The Edinburgh Acadamy
Ion C B Jamieson
Notes on the Border Country Dances
A collection of notes for a talk. Personal views regarding the origin of the country dance related to the Scottish Borders and is mode of performance, followed by a description of the dances which were demonstrated as part of the talk.
Ion C B Jamieson
Reflections and observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Angus McIvor
Oral History interviews conducted by Rachel Winton. Interviewees: Rosemary Tilden, Mary Barker, Owen Meyer, Wilson Nicol
Rachel Winton
Interview with Andrew Kerr - East Lothian Branch
Transcript of an interview with Andrew Kerr on 22nd November, 2016
Sheena Chambers
A video made in 1986 by Independent Video Productions for the RSCDS. Introduced by Dr. Alastair MacFadyen the video recounts the life of Jean Callender Milligan a co-founder of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
RSCDS
An Interview with Dr. Alastair Macfadyen
Anita Mackenzie interviews Dr. Alastair Macfadyen, Past President of the RSCDS, about his life and times in Country Dancing
IVP
A collection of some of the best traditional and modern highland dances and popular ladies' step dances. Sixteen dances and graded highland steps are demonstrated. The dances demonstrated are: Scottish Lilt; Highland Fling; The Shepherd's Crook; Seann Truibhas; Blue Bonnets; The Glasgow Highlanders; Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks Johnny?; Deeside Lilt; Hielan' Laddie; Argyll Broadswords; Flowers of Edinburgh; Earl of Errol; Miss Forbes; Come Ashore Jolly Tar; Blue Bonnets Over the Border; Foursome Reel and Tulloch
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
This is a companion instructional video to "Step We Ceilidh". The video shows how to do an additional 17 popular Scottish social dances and ceilidh dances and the steps required. The dances demonstrated are: Eva Three Step; Virginia Reel; Kelvingrove Twostep; Stern Polka;Mississippi Dip; Pat-as-Cake Polka; Pinewoods Twostep; Veleta Waltz; The Old Lancers; Swedish Masquarade; Duke of Perth; Britannia Twostep; La Va; Waltz Country Dance; Bluebell Polka; Inverness Circle; Lomond Waltz
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
Scotland's Social Dances Part 2
Instructional DVD covering four different forms of Scottish Social Dancing: Old Time, Ceilidh, Sequence and Country.
Part 2: Ceilidh, Scottish Country and Quadrilles
Dances shown are:
Ceilidh:
Gypsy Thread, Waves of Tory, Strip the Willow (Square), Levi Jackson Rag.
Scottish Country Dances:
Shiftin’ Bobbins, Reel of the 51st Division, Postie’s Jig, Duke of Perth, Irish Rover, Black Mountain Reel, Nottingham Lace,
Quadrilles:
La Russe, Waltz Cotillion (Half), First Set of Quadrilles (6 figures)
Independent Video Productions
Interview with Jo Dickensen Liverpool Branch
Reflections and Observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Liverpool Branch
Interview with Joyce Stewart Liverpool Branch
Reflections and Observations on Scottish Country Dancing
Liverpool Branch
Video Interview with Angie Chang Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Angie Chang about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Aberdeen Branch
Video Interview with Arthur Littlejohns Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Arthur Littlejohns about his thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Elizabeth and Les Berry Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Elizabeth and Les Berry about their thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Twelve New Scottish Country Dances (1946-1957)
By H. A. Thurston. Published by Hugh Ansfrid Thurston
MacFayden lecture on RSCDS Archives at TAC 26 Aug 1984
A recording of a talk give at TAC Summer School on 26th August 1984 by Alistair MacFadyen, on the subject of Archives.
Recorded by Mel Briscoe
RSCDS Archivist
Commemorative Ornament 60th Summer School
Commemorative Glass Goblet engraved "RSCDS 1997 Summer school Sixty years"
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Country Dancing: Profile of dancers, movivation, organisation
A thesis, by Raphaelle Orgeret presented to the University Jean Moulin Lyon for a Masters degree. The thesis examines Scottish Country Dancing from the aspects of motivation, organisation and dancers' perspective.
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 11: 1967 part one
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Petronella; Highland Schottische
Parlophone Record No F.3383
Jimmy Shand and his Band
Notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Notebook including poems, prose and plays written by Jean Milligan.
Notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Includes diagrams for dance formations and lists of dances included in various RSCDS publications
Notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Includes notes on the history of dances and dance descriptions.
Photographs of RSCDS 75th anniversary souvenirs
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
Notebook belonging to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Contains dance descriptions and accompanying music mainly from John Walshs 'The Complete Country Dancing-Master, Being a Collection of all the Celebrated Country Dances now in Vogue. Perform'd at Court, the Theatres, Masquerades, and Publick Balls With Proper Tunes and Directions to each Dance. The Tunes fitted for the Violin, Hoboy, or German Flute'.
Notebook belonging to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Dances from Johnson's Caledonian Country Dances 1748'
Notes on the origins of the Scottish Country Dance Society
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Handwritten recalling the formation of the SCDS. Includes typed version
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.
Notebook recording teaching plans for classes given by Florence Adams at various weekend schools
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notebook of classes for weekend schools
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notebook recording teaching plan for an advanced class given by Adams at Summer School
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Also includes notes of a teachers meeting held 30/12/1981
Notes class plans given at weekend schools in Gilslana Spa and Duns
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talks given to McDonald Memorial Womens Guild
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Programme for talk given at Bandon or Cairns Church to Bandon/Cairns Mens Fellowship
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Copy of a speech to the Glasgow branch with handwritten notes by Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk given to Crosshill Church Mens Fellowship
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk given at Hamilton Quincentenerary Celebration
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk given to Burnbankchurch Woman's Guild Hamilton
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk given at an RSCDS Adjudicators course
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Includes course timetable and notes from the British Federation of Music Festivals
Notes on the formation and history of various dances
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notes on a book being written by a colleague of Florence Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Letter from Jean Milligan to Florence Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Florence Adams' SCD Instructor Certificate
Part of Florence Adams Papers
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
A Pocket Book in the style of an aide-memoire. Describes the instructions for Quadrilles, Circle Dances and Country dances.
The introduction gives advice on the etiquette of attending dances. There is advice on Quadrille and Circle dancing.
Archivist RSCDS
Queen Victoria Public School (Canada)
A description (with illustrations) of the 22nd season of SCD and Ceilidh dancing at Queen Victoria Public School)
Archivist RSCDS
Scottish Country Dances to celebrate the 70th Summer School Book 42
Music arranged by Maureen Rutherford and Muriel A. Johnstone. Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Book 44
Music arranged by Maureen Rutherford. Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Scottish Country Dances Book 45
Music arranged by Maureen Rutherford and George Meikle. Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Book 48 15 Scottish Country Dances
Instructions and music for: Newburgh Jig(J); The Rutland Reel (R); The Golden Years (S); Monica's Way (J); Rye Twist (R); City of Belfast (S); Sunshine and Sweetie's Jig (J); The Tri-Mariner (R); A Summer Meeting (S); The Festival Man (J); The Fireworks Reel (R); Rougemount Castle (S); Lady in Red (J); Farewell to Helensburgh (S); McLeod's Wedding (R)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Book 49 12 Scottish Country Dances
Instructions and music for the following dances: Neil M Grant (J); Orpington Caledonians (R); Midsummer Common (S); The First Rain of Spring (J); Miss Eleanor (S); The Ruby Rant (R); Round and Roundabout (Rundumadum) (S); Flora's Fancy (J); The Library of Birmingham (S); John Cass (J); MacDonald of Keppoch (M); The Countess of Dunmore's Reel (R)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Country Dances Books 13-18
Descriptions of dances published in Books 13-18 but without music.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Country Dances for Children Revision 1998
Instructions and music for ten Scottish Country Dances for Children published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, 1981:
The Dhoon (J); Le Papillon (J); A Jig for Mrs. Dunn (J); The Misses Cramb of Linlithgow (J) Miss Falconer's Fancy (R); The Old Man of Storr (R); The Maids of Currie (R); The Edinburgh Castle Reel (R); The Braes of Balluder (R); Come Under my Plaidie (J)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Contents: Photograph ? ?Dashing White Sargent?;
Annual Report, 1931 ? 32;
Branch reports from the following: Aberdeen, Angus, Banffshire, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Western Dunbartonshire, Edinburgh Fife, Glasgow, Inverness, Lochaber, London, Morayshire, Perthshire, Renfrewshire, Stirlingshire, Portsmouth Scottish Clans Dancing Society, Vancouver British Colombia;
The Scottish Country Dance Teachers Certificate;
Alterations to Books;
Notes on New Book;
Pace at which Strathspeys and Reels should be played.
Contents: Editorial;
Propaganda;
News from Abroad;
Petronella;
The Duke of Perth;
Progression in Scottish Country Dance;
Minutes of Annual General Meeting 5 November 1932;
Names and Addresses of Office Bearers;
?The County Meeting? by Lad Nairne;
?Red Steps? taken from ?Sketches relative to the art of dancing? Peacock 1805;
Notes at Random.
Contents include:
Editorial;
Minutes of Annual General Meeting 3 November 1934;
List of Dance Leaflets;
An Old Shetland Sword Dance;
International Folk Dance Festival;
Names and Addresses of Office Bearers;
Terms of membership;
Answers to Correspondence;
Summer School Notice and Application form.
Contents include:
Annual Report 1934 - 1935;
Branch reports from the following: Aberdeen, Angus, Ayrshire, Banffshire Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Western Dunbartonshire, Edinburgh, Fife, Glasgow, Hamilton Inverness, London, Newtown-Stewart, Perth, Renfrewshire, Stirlingshire, East Stirlingshire, Wigtownshire;
Reports from Affiliated Groups: Leicester Scottish Dance Society, the Scottish Country Dance Society of British Columbia, St Andrews Society of Otego;
Answers to Correspondence;
Financial Report;
Account of International Folk Dance Festival;
Account of SCDS stand at Highland and Agricultural Show;
List of Perth Hotels;
Autumn School notice.
Contents include:
Photograph of Teams dancing at Empire Exhibition
Bulletin No. 20, December 1942
Contents include:
Branch reports from Aberdeen, Adelaide, Airdrie, Coatbridge and District, Annan, Arbroath, Auchterarder, Ayr, Ayrshire North West, Banffshire, Bath, Belfast, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Birmingham, Blair Atholl, Boston, Cape Town, Carlisle and Border, Carnoustie, Castle Douglas, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries, Dundee, Dunfermline Duns and District, East Lothian, East Surrey- West Kent, Ecclefechan, Edinburgh, Elgin, Forfar, Forres, Friockheim, Gatehouse of Fleet, Glasgow, Hamilton and Clydesdale, Hamilton Ontario, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Kirkcaldy, Kirkcudbright, Lanark, Leven, Liverpool, Lockerbie, London, Manchester, Moffat, Nairn, Newcastle Upon Tyne and District, Newton Stewart, Peebles, Perth and Perthshire, Peterhead, Portrush, Renfrewshire west, Richmond, Rochdale, St Andrews, St Helens, Southport, Stirlingshire, Stirlingshire east, Stockport, Stonehaven, Sydney, West Lothian, Whitehead, Winchester, Wolverhampton;
Minutes of Annual General Meeting, 30 October 1954;
The Bergen Festival, 1955;
The Summer School of 1955;
News from Overseas.
Contents include:
Branch reports from Aberdeen, Adelaide, Airdrie, Coatbridge and District, Annan, Arbroath, Auchterarder, Ayr, Ayrshire east, Ayrshire North West, Banffshire, Bath, Belfast, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Birmingham, Boston, Cape Town, Carnoustie, Castle Douglas, Cheltenham, Clackmannanshire, Derby, Dumfries, Dunbartonshire west, Dundee, Dunfermline Duns and District, East Lothian, East Surrey- West Kent, Ecclefechan, Edinburgh, Elgin, Forfar, Forres, Fort William, Friockheim, Gatehouse, Glasgow, Hamilton and Clydesdale, Hamilton Ontario, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Kinlochleven, Kirkcaldy, Kirkcudbright, Ladysmith, Lanark, Leven, Liverpool, Lockerbie, London, Lorn Argyll, Manchester, Moffat, Montreal, Narin, Nairobi, Nether Lochaber, Newcastle Upon Tyne and District, Newton Stewart, New York, N.W. Craven, Norwich, Nottingham, Peelbles, Perthshire, Peterhead, Portrush, Renfrewshire west, Richmond Yorks, Rochdale, Roxburghshire, Sheffield, St Andrews, Southport, Stirlingshire, Stirlingshire east, Stockport, Stonehaven, Stranraer, Sydney, Tee-Side, Toronto, West Lothian, Whitehead, Wolverhampton;
Minutes of Annual General Meeting, 5 November 1960;
Summer School 1961;
Furth of Scotland.
Contents include:
Branch reports from Aberdeen, Adelaide, Airdrie, Coatbridge and District, Annan, Arbroath, Auchterarder, Ayr, Ayrshire North West, Banffshire, Bath, Belfast, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Birmingham, Boston, Bristol, Cape Town, Carlisle and Border, Carnoustie, Castle Douglas, Cheltenham, Clackmannanshire, Derby, Dumfries, Dunbartonshire west, Dundee, Dunfermline Duns and District, East Lothian, East Surrey- West Kent, Ecclefechan, Edinburgh, Elgin, Forfar, Forres, Fort William, Friockheim, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Glasgow, Hamilton and Clydesdale, Hamilton Ontario, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Kirkcaldy, Kirkcudbright, Ladysmith, Lanark, Lemington Spa and District, Leeds, Leven, Liverpool, Lockerbie, London, London Ontario, Lorn Argyll, Manchester, Moffat, Montreal, Nairobi, Nether Lochaber, Newcastle and District, Newton Stewart, New York, N.W. Craven, Norwich, Nottingham, Peelbles, Perthshire, Peterhead, Portrush, Renfrewshire west, Richmond, Rochdale, Roxburghshire and District, San Francisco,, Sheffield, St Andrews, Southport, Stirlingshire, Stirlingshire east, Stockport, Stonehaven, Stranraer, Sydney, Tee-Side, Toronto, West Lothian, Whitehead, Winchester, Wolverhampton;
Minutes of Annual General Meeting, October 1961;
Summer School 1962;
Scottish Dance Pumps.