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- 1895-1957 (Creation)
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0.08 linear metres
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Arthur's Club, a social club for gentlemen, was founded in 1811, and originated in Arthur's Chocolate House, a club in St James's Street. The hall of the club had a portrait of courtesan Kitty Fisher, who by tradition had been kept for a time by a fund to which all the club members subscribed. Arthur's is now closed.
Information from The London Encyclopaedia, eds. Weinreb and Hibbert (LMA Library Reference 67.2 WEI).
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GB 0074 F/PCK 1895-1957 Collection 0.08 linear metres Arthur's Club , member's club
Arthur's Club, a social club for gentlemen, was founded in 1811, and originated in Arthur's Chocolate House, a club in St James's Street. The hall of the club had a portrait of courtesan Kitty Fisher, who by tradition had been kept for a time by a fund to which all the club members subscribed. Arthur's is now closed.
Information from The London Encyclopaedia, eds. Weinreb and Hibbert (LMA Library Reference 67.2 WEI).
Records donated in 1971, 2011 and 2015.
Records of individuals and other bodies relating to Arthur's Club (Note these records are not those kept by the Club itself). The collection consists of records of Anthony Horatio Packe relating to his membership including correspondence regarding membership, typed circulars sent to members, rules of the club, and papers relating to the sale and closure of the club; records of Stanley Ledger, Night Porter giving his appointment and references; and Club Library catalogue.
Arranged as follows:
F/PCK-1 Anthony Horatio Packe: Membership
F/PCK-2 Stanley Ledger: Night Porter
F/PCK-3 Library
Available for general access.
Copyright to these records rests with the City of London.
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. June to August 2010. Social behaviour Social participation Social clubs Leisure Leisure time activities Clubs Members' clubs Arthur's Club , member's club London England UK Western Europe Europe
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Records donated in 1971, 2011 and 2015.
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Records of individuals and other bodies relating to Arthur's Club (Note these records are not those kept by the Club itself). The collection consists of records of Anthony Horatio Packe relating to his membership including correspondence regarding membership, typed circulars sent to members, rules of the club, and papers relating to the sale and closure of the club; records of Stanley Ledger, Night Porter giving his appointment and references; and Club Library catalogue.
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Arranged as follows:
F/PCK-1 Anthony Horatio Packe: Membership
F/PCK-2 Stanley Ledger: Night Porter
F/PCK-3 Library
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Available for general access.
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Copyright to these records rests with the City of London.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English