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200th Anniversary of Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York. 1756-1956
200th Anniversary of Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York. 1756-1956
Photograph of Jean Milligan with members of the International Team in Bavaria
Minutes of committee meetings from 1956 - 1969
Derby Branch RSCDS
Paper 'Dramatic Jigs in Scotland' by J F &T M Flett
Read before a meeting of the English Folk Dance and Song Society 18 January 1956 and reproduced in the the Journal of the English Folk Dance and Song Society
Kilmarnock Branch committee Minutes 1936-2014
Kilmarnock and District Branch
Twelve New Scottish Country Dances (1946-1957)
A leaflet of eight dances for 5 couple sets taken from the Glendarroch Leaflets:
Polharrow Burn, Loch Skerrow, Loch Doon Castle, Kinfauns Castle,Earlstoun Loch, Cairnsmore of Carsphairn, Airie Bennan, The Black Mountain Reel. Two of the copies contain Scheihalion and the Inverness Reel as included leaflets.
By H. A. Thurston. Published by Hugh Ansfrid Thurston
H A Thurston
Examination Book: 3 April 1957 - 30 June 1964
Details Teacher Candidate Examinations: Dates; Venues; Examiners; Candidate Lists; Results
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
By Malcolm Arnold. Published by Paterson's Publications Ltd
Parlophone GEP 8641 EP published by EMI Records Ltd. Hayes.
S1: Ca' the Yowes tae the Knowes
S2: Eightsome Reel
Archivist RSCDS
1 Box Correspondence from 1957-2000 and RSCDS Montreal Branch "The Scottish Dance Calendar" Newsletter 1981-1991 and Silver Jubilee Edition of RSCDS Montreal Calendar March 1983
Archivist RSCDS
2 Boxes. 1st Box is: 1957-1994 includes: Correspondence: 1957-1993 . "Scottish Country Dances A Centennial Collection" booklet, Accounts 1987/1988, Photocopy of Newspaper article the Toronto Star 25th January 1988 "Burns and rich culture of Scotland offer something special to all of us, Life Members List 1980/1981, 1978 Scottish World Festival Tattoo programme and photocopy of newspaper article and Constitution.
2nd Box: 1994-1997. Correspondence: RSCDS Toronto Constitution, Extract from Toronto Branch Newsletter April 1997, Secretary's Report - 39th Annual General Meeting Saturday 26th April 1997,Dancing in The Park May 27th-24th June 1997 Programme, RSCDS Toronton Branch Licence Agreement, RSCDS Toronto Branch Report 31st May 1996, RSCDS Toronto Branch Accounts 31st March 1995 and Auditors Report 1995.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist
Video Material (Non-RSCDS) Digitised
Photograph Album Perth Dance Groups 1950s
photographs of Inchside Dance Group's visit to International Folk Festival, Paris, 1954 and of the St Johnstoun Dance Group's visit to Monte Carlo and Nice, 1957
RSCDS Archivist
Extended Play 45 rpm Gramophone Records
Parlophone No. 45-R 4386 S1: Bothy Ballads for the Gay Gordons, S2:The Letham Ladies
Ian Powrie Band
File regarding the publication of non traditional dances
Includes letters from branches to the R.S.C.D.S. secretary and a list of recently composed dances,
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 19
Music arranged by Herbert Wiseman. Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Newspaper article (Scottish Newsways 22/1/57) regarding a commission given to Nan Main by Patersons Publishers to compose 23 new tunes for the RSCDS plication “101 Country Dances”. Article also contains some background information about Nan Main.
G E Ley Smith
1 Box.
Archivist RSCDS
Examination Book 3 April 1957-30 June 1964
Details of Examinations held and results
Sent to the R.S.C.D.S. by Bill Clement
Paper: 'Social Dancing in Scotland, 1700-1914' by J. F. and T. M. Flett;
Published in Social Studies Volume 1, 1957 Edited by J Wreford Watson
A catalogue of Recordings by Scottish Artists published by E.M.I. (labels HMV, Columbia and Parlophone)
Archivist RSCDS
The tradition of Highland dancing and Scottish Country Dancing, reflecting some of its world-wide popularity.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Roxburghshire (Selkirk & Peebles) Branch Records
1 Box: Correspondence 1957-1993. & Colour photo.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist
Paper: 'Social Dancing in Scotland, 1700-1914' by J. F. and T. M. Flett;
Published in Social Studies Volume 1, 1957 Edited by J Wreford Watson
Morningside SCD Club Annual Accounts 1957 - 1992
Annual Income and expenditure accounts for the years: 1957-63, 1972, 1973, 1975 - 78, 1980- 90,
Morningside Scottish Country Dance Club
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
RSCDS Archivist
S1.Aikey Brae (Bothy Ballad) S2. Neeps Tae Pluck (Bothy Ballad)
Parlophone No. R. 4352 George Elrick with Annie Scott Shand and her Band
S1. Aiky Brae (Bothy Ballad)
S2. Neeps Tae Pluck (Bothy Ballad)
RSCDS Archivist
By Muriel Webster (dances) Dorothy Hume (music). Published by The Central Council of Physical Recreation
By Malcolm Arnold. Published by Paterson's Publications Ltd
Kirkcaldy Branch Minute Book 1957-1966
Minutes of the Branch Committee 1957-1966
By Muriel Webster (dances) Dorothy Hume (music). Published by The Central Council of Physical Recreation
The Glenfeshie Book of Scottish Country Dances
By L. Davison. Published by Fulwell Community SCD Group
Teaching notebooks belonging to Florence Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Envelope marked 'Correspondence with other Societies and Organisations to end of 1975' 1958-1975
Scottish Tartans Society 1965-1967;
A Complete Scottish Dance Programme
Fontana TFL 5097 S1; Jigtime Meledy, Jacobite waltz, Primrose Polka, Mari's Wedding, The Road to the Isles 4x32S, Military Two Step S2: Waltz Country dance, Lamb Skinnet, Gay Gordons, Highland Schottische, Reel of the 51st Division, Jigtime Polka
Jimmy Blair SCD Band
Angus Fitchet Scottish Dance Collection
Printed music for original and traditional melodies, composed and arranged by Ian McLeish and Angus Fitchet for Piano and Accordion, for : Duke of Perth; Two by Two; Maxwell's Rant; Dalkeith's Strathspey; Monnymusk; Ladies' Fancy; Caledonian Rant; Montgomerie's Rant; Cauld Kail; Elwyn'sw Fairy Glen; Mr. Wilson's Hornpipe; Miss Mary Douglas
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scots Disc No. TFE 170048 S1:Mair's Wedding 4 x 32R, Bonnie Anne J, S2: Mrs McLeod of Raasay 4 x 32R, The Robertson Rant S
Jimmy Blair
Parlophone No. GEP 8774 S1: Gay Gordons, Waltz Medley, S2: Ballantore Fishermen Polka, The Bridge of Nairn 4 x 32S
Jimmy Shand Band
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 R M Thackray. Published by G Bell & Sons Ltd, London
Branch correspondence various dates from 1958-2000
2000 Branch Report.
Photograph of dancers attending a Branch Christmas dance (n.d.)
Photograph of branch members dancing at Cowley Manor June 1983
Archivist RSCDS
Morningside SCD Club Cash Book 1958 - 1970
Cash transactions for the period April 4th, 1958 to 17th march, 1970
Morningside Scottish Country Dance Club
Morningside SCD Club Membership Lists 1958 - 2001
Contains details of: members ' names and contact information (lists for 1958-62 are sub-divided by gender); Office Bearers ad Committee lists for 1953-54 and 1959-60
Morningside Scottish Country Dance Club
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
Photograph of Jean Milligan standing in front of a car
Margaret McLaren Visit to South Africa 1958
Photographs, Press Cuttings and other Memorabilia , recording the visit of Margaret McLaren’s Teaching visit to South Africa, in August 1958.
Archivist RSCDS
Four Traditional Scottish Dances - 5th Set
Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Fontana No.TFE 17046 S1: Primrose polka; The Scotia Polka; The Royal Scots Polka S2: Waltz Country Dance; Jacobite Waltz Medley S1: Primrose polka; The Scotia Polka; The Royal Scots Polka S2: Waltz Country Dance; Jacobite Waltz Medley
Jimmy Blair and his Scottish Dance Band
Parlophone PMC 1069 S1: None so Pretty 8x40R, Duke of Athol's Reel 8x32J, Glasgow Highlanders 9x32S, Reelof the 51st Division 8x32R, S2: Hamilton House 8x32J, Hornpipe Selection 8x48R, Foursome Reel and Reel of Tulloch 32S 32R 64R, Waltz Country Dance, Eightsome Reel
Jimmy Shand and his Band
Scottish Country Dances in Diagrams, second edition
By F L Pilling, second edition. Published by F L Pilling
T.A.C. Teachers Association Canada Branch Records
1 box-Correspondence_ 1952-. Report 1957, 1958 and Colour photo of group seated at RSCDS Sydney Branch sixth Australian Winter School.
RSCDS Archvist
Scottish Country Dances in Diagrams, second edition
By F L Pilling, second edition. Published by F L Pilling
Notebook of Summer School class plans
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Branch correspondence and outputs
Correspondence between HQ and Branches
Photograph of Jean Milligan sitting outside University Hall
Long Playing 33 rpm Gramophone Records
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
Amateur made film of the Edinburgh Fancy Presentation for 1958
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
By R M Thackray. Published by G Bell & Sons Ltd, London
The Garry Strathspey, The Jigtime Polka and The Old Barn Jig
By James B Cosh, George Keenan and Jimmy Blair. Published by Mozart Allan
Photograph of a large group sitting outside
Photograph of dancers including Kitty McLauchlan, Isobel Cramb and Forbes Semple at the AGM
By Muriel Cuthbertson. Published by J Curwen & Sons Ltd, London
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 20
Music arranged by Winifred M. Carnie. Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Sheet music booklet. 28 pages. Published by James Kerr, Glasgow
RSCDS Archive
Parlophone7457 No. TFE 17085 S1: New Rigged Ship 8 x 48J, S2: Fidget 8 x 32R, Kenmure's On and Awa' 4 x 48J
Jimmy Blair SCD Band
Fontana No. TFE 17201 S1: The Lad O' Kyle 4 x 32R,The Winding Road 4 x 32S, S2:
Jimmy Blair SCD Band immy Blair SCD Band
Paxton Records No. EPD 006 S1: The Alewife and her Barrel 32R. S2: Just as I was in the Morning 40J
Tim Wright
Paxton Records No. EPD 002 S1: New Park 32S. The Rakish Highlandman 32J
Tim Wright
Parlophone No. 45-R 4615 Published by EMI Records Ltd. Hayes. Ian Powrie Band 1959
S1:Cock A Bendie (George Ross's Farewell to the Black Watch. Mrs H L Macdonald of Dunach) . S2: Scottish Waltz (Road to Dundee, The Starry Song, The Wells O' Weary, Glens of Angus)
Archivist RSCDS
Fette et Jeux du Berry Festival du Nohant 1959
Leaflet and programme, including French newspaper cutting reporting on the participation of the Clan Hay Dancers in the Festival de Nohant. A souvenir booklet for a "Grand Scottish Concert" held in the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 9th August, 1958 in in aid of the Delgatie Castle (Clan Hay Centre) restoration fund. The booklet contains shot histories of Delgatie castle and the Clan Hay.
Clan Hay Dancers
Parlophone No. TFE 17080 S1: General Stuart's Reel 4 x 32R, The Shepherd's Crook 1 x 72S, S2: Lord McLay's Reel, Light and Airy 4 x 32J
Jimmy Blair SCD Band
Paxton Records No. EPD 004 S1:The Sandal 8 x 48R, S2: Two and Two 8 x 32J
Tim Wright Band
Paxton Records No. EPD 005 S1: Eightsome Reel 1x456R. S2: Petronella 8x32R
Tim Wright
Paxton Records No. EPD 001 S1: The Sandel 32R. Two and Two 32J
Tim Wright
Paxton Records No. EPD 003 S1: None so Pretty 40R. S2: Lochiel's Rant 32S
Tim Wright
Scottish Country Dances No.14 - Jimmy Blair and his Band
Fontana TFE.17209 Extended Play published by Fontana Records, 1959 Jimmy Blair and his Band
S1: 1 Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh R8x40. 2 The Foursome Reel S32 + R32
S2: 1 Earl of Errol J200. 2 Monymusk S4x32.
Archivist RSCDS
Photograph of a group taken outside University Hall
Back row (LtoR): Joseph Blundon (USA), (Malcolm) Foggo (South Africa), Elspeth (Ella) Ford (Kenya), P Lambley (Holland), Jean Milligan, Ysobel Stewart (South Africa), (Helene) Jensen (Denmark). Front row (LtoR): (Gwynne) Blundon, (Winnie) Foggo & (Drudi) Minderman (Holland). Signed by Pamela Long and Ron Brown
1 Box.
Archivist RSCDS
The film records the events at the Ball and includes scenes of HM Queen dancing
RSCDS
Jean Milligan Summer School Lesson
A film recording of Jean Milligan conducting a class at Summer School , Includes a brief interview in which she talks about her "new" knees.
The film shows the steps for Reel, Jig, and Strathspey and examples of the dances. Directed by J C Milligan.
Scottish Film Archive
Mr. Menuhin's Welcome to Blair Castle
BBC produced film about Mr. Menuhin's introduction to the Scottish Fiddle style
BBC
BBC produced film about HM Queen's attendance at the RSCDS Jubilee Ball, 1973
BBC Enterprises
Amateur made film of the Edinburgh Fancy Presentation for 1959
D H Marshall
By David Webster. Published by William Collins Sons & Co.
By Anneliese Schmolke & Herbert Langhans. Published by M?seler Verlag Wolfenb?ttel
The Reel of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
By Iain Robertson. Published by Rae Macintosh & Co.
Robin Orr- Colin's Cattle, freely arranged for mixed voices Mixed Voices
Published by Hinrichsen Edition Ltd
Paxton Records No. EPD 004 S1: Admiral Nelson 8 x 64R, S2: St. Andrew's Night
Tim Wright Band
Beltona No.EPD 006 S1: Hamilton House 32J; Flowers of Edinburgh 32R S2:The Burning of Paddy's Breeches; Cadgers on the Canongate 32R
Boby MacLeod Highland dance Band
Letters from the secretary of the RSCDS to the 10th Duke of Atholl
Letter enquiring whether late Duke had left any records or books relating to Scottish country dancing. Reply: probably not.
Edinburgh in Festival Mood 1959
Amateur made film of the Edinburgh Festival Ambiance 1959
D H Marshall
By Douglas Henderson. Published by Mozart Allan
By Douglas Henderson. Published by Mozart Allan