London (Ontario) Canada Branch Newsletter
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Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 28 issues 1973-2000
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London (Ontario) Canada Branch Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 28 issues 1973-2000
RSCDS Archivist
Laird Records LRD 1001 S1: The Merry Reapers 8x24J, There's Nae Lucl Aboot the Hoose 8x32S, Glayva 8x32J, Knit the Pocky 8x32R S2:
Merry Dancers 8x32J, Captain McBride's Hornpipe 8x32R, Strathglass House 8x32S, The Black Dance 8x32R
Nancy Dickson (Dixon on front cover!)
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)
By Joseph Lowe. Published by Paterson & Sons. Book 1 contains 68 tunes and Book 2 66 tunes. One volume (FL) has a Table of Contents; the other (AM) is unindexed.
Joseph Lowe
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
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Madge Wildfire's Srathspey; Cauld Kail in Aberdeen
Beltona Record No 6139 Mrs Annie Shand & Geo. F. Davie
RSCDS-7-1-050 S1 Madge Wildfire's Strathspey S2 Cauld Kail in Aberdeen
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Descriptions of dances (with music) originally published or included with the "Scottish Country Dancer" magazine between 2005 and 2009. 2nd reprint.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Manual of Dancing or, A Companion to the Ball-Room
By Walter F Gillies, Professor of Dancing, third edition. Published by Mackill & Co.
Unnamed group of dancers who were members of Mrs. Macnab's demonstration group.
Vancouver Branch RSCDS
27 dances published by the RSCDS and 1 other are shown
RSCDS
This collection contains notes, correspondence and printed material (all photocopies)
Mary Isdale McNab et al
Parlophone Record No F.3395
Jimmy Shand and his Band
Scotscores
Muriel Johnstone
McBain's Scottish Country Dance Band 1947-1980 Remembered
A review of the life and times (1947-1980) of McBain's Band By Rob Sargent. Published by Tullich Agencies, Dores , Inverness
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
McBain's Scottish Country Dance Band. Basingstoke Ball Live 1971
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McBain's Scottish Country Dance Band
A MS (ca 1752 ) written by John McGill, Dance Master. The Manuscript lists Minuets and Reels used at his school in Dunse, steps for the Hornpipe and Gige, and twelve country dances viz: The Cameronians March; Because he was a Bony Lad; Jock the Drummer; Lady Macikintoishes Reel; Ephy Macnab; Old adge and young; The Cadgers in the Canongate; Kilkubright; Jack Hoomes Reel; The Colonel;; Just as I was in the morning; My Wife's a wanton wie thing; The Dustie Millar; The Short Appron; The Carl he cane o'er the Craft; Jokie's lost his DearieThe Malt man; The Dutch Supper; The Lads of Dunse; Steer the Gile
Includes is a photocopy of "Notes and Queries " Vol 12 July - September 1855 which discusses dance steps with particular reference to this MS
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Thistle Records BSLP 59 S1: Baldovan Reel ?, The Swilcan ( J), Jenny's Bawbee (S), Across the Tay (J), Gay Gordons, Highland Schottische, Happy Returns R, S2: Maxwell's Rant R, The New Rigged Ship J, Scottish Waltz, Gay Gordons, Glasgow Country Dance (SR Medley), Miss Hadden's Reel (J)
The Olympians
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
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Jean Milligans Life Membership card.
Middletons Selection of Strathspeys, Reels etc for the Violin
Printed music for a selection of Strathspeys, Reels etc arranged expressly for the Violin by Peter Milne. published by Bayley and Ferguson, London and Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Military Dance Events 1861-1917
Reports about Military Balls and Dances from the Border Advertiser
Ion C B Jamieson
Milton (Brisbane) Scottish Country Dance Club
25th Anniversary Booklet describing the club's history and events. Includes lists of Club Officials and demonstration team members.
Phyllis South
Minute book of Examinations Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Annual General Meetings of Members of the Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Annual General Meetings of Members of the Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes. After 1951 these records relate to the Royal Scottish County Dance Society
Minute book of the Executive Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Executive Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Executive Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Executive Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes. After 1951 these records relate to the Royal Scottish County Dance Society
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the General Purposes Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the General Purposes Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the General Purposes Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Propaganda Sub Committee of the Scottish Country Dance Society
First part of the book: Signed minutes. Topics discussed include copyright and publicity opportunities.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minute book of the Publications and Research Committee
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Publications and Research Committee
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Publications Committee
Signed minutes. After 1951 these records relate to the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-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.
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2002
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2003
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2004
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2005
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2006
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2007
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2008
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2009
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2010
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2011
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2012
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2013
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2014
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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.
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.
Minutes of the Strategic Planning Sub Committee
Signed minutes.
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.
Family Biographies
Dances and Balls in the Borders
Notes on Elwyndale
Ion C B Jamieson
Article by Alan Macpherson (originally published in "Dance On" magazine) and a short biography of Margaret Mary Dow founder member and teacher in Dundee Branch. Includes a description of Miss Dow’s Strathspey.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Miss Milligan and Mrs. Bingham
Taken in Vancouver 1965 a visit by Jean Milligan
Vancouver Branch RSCDS
Miss Milligan's Young Team Summer School 1967
Group photograph of demonstration team from week 3 Summer School 1967, taken outside Lumsden Block
L to R: Gary Macintosh, Jean Campbell (Martin), Bill Zobel, Mary Apedaile (Zobel), Alastair Reid, Kate Elsrob (Gray), Alex Gray, Mary Cox.
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Green Ginger
Beltona Record No 6152 G.F. Davie and Annie Scott
RSCDS-7-1-053 S1 Monymusk S2 The Inch of Perth
Official Record of the Scottish Country Dance Society
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More Capital Reels (specially arranged for dancing)
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The Auld Reekie Scottish Dance Band
More Scottish Ceilidh Music Volume 2
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REL Records Ltd
A suite of three dances (Reel, Strathspey and Medley) contained in a bound volume and devised by Maureen Chevens as a tribute to Mr. John Rice, Orthopaedic Surgeon.
The DVD contains a video of the dances being performed by dancers from Dublin SCD Club and the CD contains original tunes for the dances composed by Pat and Peter Clark and George Meikle. Also included are letters from Maureen Chevens which relate to the background to the suite of dances and a photograph of John Rice and Maureen Chevens
Maureen Chevens
Mrs Clemy Stewart's Reel; Duchess of Athole's Slipper, The
Beltona Record No 6138 Mrs Annie Shand & Geo. F. Davie
RSCDS-7-1-049 S1 Miss Clemy Stewart's Reel S2 The Duchess of Athole's Slipper
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Mrs Grant's Fancy; Dalkeith's Strathspey
Beltona Record No 6136 Mrs. Annie Shand (Piano) George F Davie (Violin)
RSCDS-7-1-048 S1 Mrs Grant's Fancy S2 Dalkeith's Strathspey
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Mrs McLeod; The Bottom of the Punch Bowl
Beltona Record No 6169 Geo. F Davie's Quartette
S1 Mrs MacLeod
S2 The Bottom of the Punchbowl
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A short biography written by Rosemary Coupe
Rosemary Coupe
Muller's Basses to the Select Reels & Strathspeys of Scotland
By Robert Muller, 'Dedicated to Scotland, his native land'. Published by Robert Cocks & Co. London. Contain music for 200 selected Reels and Strathspeys
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Murial Johnstone and her Band play for Roy Goldring Dances
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Murial Johnstone
Music by Scott Skinner, Alexander Troup et al -'
handwritten from various sources
PerthCD
James Coutts and his Scottish Dance Band
Music for 12 Scottish Country Dances
Corbridge No number - recorded from tape S1: Summer in Assynt 4x32S, Bannocks and Brose 4x32J, Cannonhill Assembly 4x32S, The Rothsey Rant 4x 32J, The Rosette 4x32M, The Culag 4x32J, Two Bonnie Lads 8x32R S2: Glenmoor 8x32J, Campbell's Hornpipe 4x32R, Aisa Craig 4x32S, The Lad's Awa 4x40R, Campbell of Cawdor 8x32S
Composed and played by Beryl S Johnston
Music for 16 dances from The Ribble Valley Book of Scottish Country Dances
RSCDS Dance Scottish
Nicol McLaren & his Scottish Dance Band
Kylin
Keith Smith & Green Ginger
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Neil Barron & his Scottish Dance Band
Music notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Manuscript notebook containing music and dances.
Music notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Manuscript notebook containing music and dances.
Music notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Manuscript notebook containing music and dances.
Music notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Manuscript notebook containing music and dances.
Music notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Manuscript notebook containing music and dances.
The booklet contains 7 dances with music, for Children. Arranged by Doro Carter. Music by D H Wassell. Published by J Saville and Company , London
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.
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No. 1, La Tempte; No. 2, The Bumpkin
Beltona Record No 6091 The Sutherland Orchestra conducted by J Michael Diack
S1 La Tempete
S2 The Bumpkin
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No. 1, Scottish Reform Reel; No. 2, The Dashing White Sergeant
Scottish Country Dances 3rd Series
Officially recorded and issued by arrangement with the Scottish Country Dance Society
Beltona Record No 6097 The Sutherland Orchestra. Conducted by J Michael Diack
S1 Scottish Reform
S2 The Dashing White Serjeant
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No. 11, Cumberland Reel; No. 12, The Merry Lads of Ayr
Beltona Record No 6090 The Sutherland Orchestra, conducted by J Michael Diack
S1 No. 11, Cumberland Reel; S2 No. 12, The Merry Lads of Ayr
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No. 11, The Haymakers; No. 12, Eightsome Reel
Scottish Country Dances 2nd Series
Officially recorded and issued by arrangement with the Scottish Country Dance Society
Beltona Record No 6096 The Sutherland Orchestra conducted by J Michael Diack
S1 No. 11, The Haymakers
S2 No. 12, Eightsome Reel
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No. 3, Glasgow Highlanders; No. 4, Speed the Plough
Beltona Record No 6092 The Sutherland Orchestra, conducted by J Michael Diack
S1The Glasgow Highlanders
S2 Speed the Plough
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No. 5 Meg Merrilees; No.6 The Flowers of Edinburgh
Scottish Country Dances 1st Series
Officially recorded and issued by arrangement with the Scottish Country Dance Society
Beltona Record No 6087 The Sutherland Orchestra. Conducted by J Michael Diack
S1 Meg Merrilees
S2 The Flowers of Edinburgh
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No. 7, Strip the Willow (or Drops of Brandy; No. 8, Clean Pease Strae (or Broun's Reel)
Beltona Record No 6088 The Sutherland Orchestra, conducted by J Michael Diack
S1 No. 7, Strip the Willow (or Drops of Brandy; S2 No. 8, Clean Pease Strae (or Broun's Reel)
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No. 9 The Highland Laddie; No.10 The Haughs of Cromdale
Scottish Country Dances 4th Series
Officially recorded and issued by arrangement with the Scottish Country Dance Society
Beltona Record No BL6116 The Sutherland Orchestra. Conducted by J Michael Diack
S1 No.9 The Highland Laddie
S2 No.10 The Haughs of Cromdale
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No. 9, Rory O'More; No. 10, Fight about the Fireside (or Glenburnie Rant)
Beltona Record No 6089 The Sutherland Orchestra, conducted by J Michael Diack
S1 No. 9, Rory O'More
S2 No. 10, Fight about the Fireside (or Glenburnie Rant)
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No. 9, The Eight Men of Moidart : No. 10, The Duke is welcome to Inverness;
Scottish Country Dances 3rd Series
Officially recorded and issued by arrangement with the Scottish Country Dance Society
Beltona Record No BL6101 The Sutherland Orchestra, conducted by J Michael Diack
S1 No. 9 The Eight Men of Moidart
S2 No. 10, The Duke is welcome to Inverness
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No.3 Circassian Circle; No. 4 The Nut
Scottish Country Dances 1st Series
Officially recorded and issued by arrangement with the Scottish Country Dance Society
Beltona Record No 6086 The Sutherland Orchestra, conducted by J Michael Diack
S1 Circassian Circle; S2 The Nut
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