Letter from John M Duthie to Ysobel Stewart
- RSCDS-YS-4-6
- Unidad documental simple
- 1948
Parte deYsobel Stewart Papers
Remarks on interpretation of dances in the Society's books
Letter from John M Duthie to Ysobel Stewart
Parte deYsobel Stewart Papers
Remarks on interpretation of dances in the Society's books
Photograph of a studio portrait of Jean Milligan
Notes on the origins of the Scottish Country Dance Society
Parte deYsobel Stewart Papers
Handwritten recalling the formation of the SCDS. Includes typed version
Photograph of a group of dancers dancing a circle
Note on the back reads: 'Hope Little - lady in the circle facing the top of the set'
Photograph of dancers dancing 'The Triumph' at Summer School
Includes: Tihi West, Sir Ewan Forbes, Isobel (Tibbie) Cramb, Archie Patterson, Alice MacLennan, Lily Keith
Photograph of a class dancing outside
Photographs of dancers at Summer School
Framed photographs of one set dancing outside (one frame cracked)
Photograph of The International Team on styage at the Aberfeldy Games
Scottish Waltz; Hamilton House
Parlophone Record No F.3388
Jimmy Shand and his Band
Photographs of dancers at Summer School
Framed photographs of one set dancing outside (one frame cracked)
Photograph of a group dancing outside
Includes: Iain Robertson and Duncan MacLeod
Parlophone Record No F.3395
Jimmy Shand and his Band
Photographs of dancers at Summer School
Framed photographs of one set dancing outside (one frame cracked)
Photograph of the demonstration team at the Younger Hall
Note on the back: 'Left to right Men - Leslie Cumming, Peter Gowans, Jack Johnstone, Bill Clement; women: Margaret Moir, Tihi West, Irene Grant, Margaret Horne'
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
Music notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Parte deJean Milligan Papers
Manuscript notebook containing music and dances.
Music notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Parte deJean Milligan Papers
Manuscript notebook containing music and dances.
Highland and Traditional Scottish Dances
By D G Maclennan. Published by Scotpress. Research on traditional dancing written by an experienced dancer
Photograph of Isobel 'Tibbie' Cramb
Note "Alighting from Frank's bus at University Hall, St Andrews". Mounted on board
Music notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Parte deJean Milligan Papers
Manuscript notebook containing music and dances.
Music notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Parte deJean Milligan Papers
Manuscript notebook containing music and dances.
Notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Parte deJean Milligan Papers
Includes diagrams for dance formations and lists of dances included in various RSCDS publications
Notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Parte deJean Milligan Papers
Includes notes on the history of dances and dance descriptions.
Photograph of the Edinburgh Branch demonstration team
A collection of Island and Highland tunes set to English (or Anglo-English) words and arranged by Hugh S Roberton` (published by Curwen and Sons, London).
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Country Balls and Village Halls
Reports about Bals and Dances from the "Border Advertiser" 18-59-1946
Ion C B Jamieson
Advertisments for Dance Classes 1858-1921
Details of advertisements for Dance Classes which appeared in the "Border Advertiser" 1858-1921
Ion C B Jamieson
Kerr's Cornkisters (Bothy Ballads)
Printed music and wordsfor29 ballads with sol-fa, piano and Accordion accompaniments.. Published by James S Kerr, Glasgow.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Photograph taken at the Edinburgh Branch Ball, 1950s
Military Dance Events 1861-1917
Reports about Military Balls and Dances from the Border Advertiser
Ion C B Jamieson
Correspondence from Ysobel Stewart to the secretary's of the RSCDS
Parte deYsobel Stewart Papers
Topics discussed include: AGMs, origins of dances and the establishment of the Society.
Family Biographies
Dances and Balls in the Borders
Notes on Elwyndale
Ion C B Jamieson
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
Photograph of the Summer School Preliminary Test Class, 1951
Includes Miss Jarvis (teacher), Jean Milligan, Miss Gray (pianist) Miss Hadden and George Lawson
Photograph of a group set dancing
Note on the back: Alice McLennan & Iain Robertson with June Powrie & Bill Little, Vera Seddon & I Lamont, Hope Wright (Little) & B. Murray
Photograph of set dancing, taken outside
Participants include Mary Findlay, Iain Robertson, Lesley Martin & I. Grant
Photograph of a group set dancing, taken outside
Includes: Iain Stuart Robertson, Lesley Martin, Bobby Watson, Jean Yeatts and Bill Ireland
Photograph of a group set dancing, taken outside
Includes: Bobby Watson, Jean Yeatts, Bill Ireland, Iain Stuart Robertson and Lesley Martin,
Jimmy Shand Scottish Dance Album Book 2
Printed music for 14 country dance tunes arranged for the Accordion. Published by James Kerr, Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Printed music for the "Bluebell Polka" composed by F. Stanley and arranged by Marion McClurg. Published by Essex Music Ltd.., London
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minute book of Examinations Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
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)
Photograph of Jean Milligan and her sisters Margaret (l) and Gertrude (r) in their garden at Biggar
Photograph of a group dancing outside
Photograph of a large group taken outside
Minute book of the Annual General Meetings of Members of the Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
The Foursome Reel and other Dances
Description of the dance and steps . By John A Brune. Published by Theodore Brun
RSCDS Archivist
Photograph of a group dancing a Foursome reel, outside
Photograph of the International team in South Africa Dancing The Glasgow Highlanders at Camps Bay
Notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Parte deJean Milligan Papers
Contains dance descriptions and notes on her correspondence
Photograph of participants dancing in the Men's Highland Class, at Summer School
Photograph of the International team dancing in South Africa
Photograph of a demonstration at the Younger Hall
Photograph of Jean Milligan with members of the International Team in Bavaria
Printed music for 21 tunes arranged for piano with piano-accordion parts included. Gem Series No. 100 published by Banks music House, Leeds
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Photograph of the Men's Highland class
Photograph of Men's Highland class 'Do it like this' - teaching point
Photograph of the demonstration team performing at Younger Hall.
Photograph of Jean Milligan with members of the International Team in Bavaria
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
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)
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
Notebook of Summer School class plans
Parte deFlorence Adams Papers
Photograph of Jean Milligan sitting outside University Hall
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
Photograph of a large group sitting outside
Photograph of dancers including Kitty McLauchlan, Isobel Cramb and Forbes Semple at the AGM
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
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
Photograph of Jean Milligan dancing the Axum Reel in the Younger Hall
Notebook belonging to Ysobel Stewart
Parte deYsobel Stewart Papers
Catalogue of the "Glen" Collection
Photograph of dancers performing the Eightsome Reel taken from the air in the
Book of Graded Scottish Country Dances
Instructions and music for twenty-four traditional Scottish Country Dances published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, 1960: Leap Year (J); Watson's Reel (J); The Merry Reapers (J); Davy's Locker (R); Galloway House (R); The Highland Fair (J); Lady Catherine Bruce's Reel (J); The Honeymoon ((R); Mr. Watson's Favourite (R); Mrs, Cholmondeley's Reel (R); The Moray Reel (J); Mrs. Stuart Sinton's Reel (J); Miss Welsh's Reel (J); Berwick Johnnie (J);The Isles (J); Duff's House (J); Miss Betty Boyle (R); Wedderburn's Reel (R); Kitty Campbell's Reel (J); Tarry A While (J); Regent's Favourite (R); Kendall's Hornpipe (J); Argyll's Fancy (J); Miss Flora's Favourite (R)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Printed music for the "Six-Twenty Two Steo" composed by Jimmy Shand and arranged for the Piano and Accordion by Ian MacLeish. Published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow. Instructions for the "White Heather Jig" devised by James B Cosh. With the musical adaptation ofthe Six-Twenty Two Step to suit the dance.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Printed music for the tune compose by Jimmy Shand (Published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Photograph of Jean Milligan outside University Hall
Photograph of the International Team in South Africa
Braemar Dancers with Mrs. MacNab
Taken in Vancouver 1965 a visit by Jean Milligan
Vancouver Branch RSCDS
The Speyside Collection od Scottish Country Dance Music Book 1
A selection of 36 tunes from the John Young MS (18th) compiled by Jack McConnachie and arranged byt Edith MAcpherson
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Photograph of Jean Milligan speaking to an audience in Bedford, New Hampshire
Jean Milligan talking to a group in Bedford, New Hampshire (More information required)
A group of unknown dancers at an event in Bedford NH
Unknown dancers at an event in Bedford NH (more information required)
Printed music for 18 tunes (original and traditional0 arranged for the Accordion
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Jimmy Shand Favoutites containing original compositions arranged for Piano and Accordion: Howard M Lockhart (Polka), Sid Chalmers (Jig). Tim Whelan’s Hornpipe, Lily of Ardmore (Hornpipe), Jim Barrie (March). Bobby Watson (March), Road to ‘Muchty (March). Guid Luck Go Wi’Ye
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Photograph of Jean Milligan at Crawford House
Photograph of Jean Milligan and others following a piper
Jean Milliganat an event in Bedford, New hamshire (More information required)
Francis Day's Album of Scottish Country Dancing
Dance instructions with music for: Duke of Perth, Hamilton House, Petronella, La Russe, Strip the Willow
RSCDS Archivist
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
The Speyside Collection of Scottish Country Dance Muis Book II
A selection of 36 tunes from the John Young MS (18th) compiled by Jack McConnachie and arranged byt Edith MAcpherson (publisher Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Front Row: Nancy Lane, Allan Miller, Doris Rice, David Bailey, Susan Jamesky,nk, Tina Van Loan,
Back row: Bob Smith, nk, Al Smith, Beverly Duncan, nk
Middle row: Marilyn King, Julie Smith, nk, Jeanne Carmichael, nk, Doris Weller, Jean Tufts
Front row: Alasdair Duncan, Kay and Charlie Campbell, Bob Goodrich
Jean Milligan with Boston Branch Members
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