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- 1843-2005 (Creation)
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3 linear metres
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The Caledonian Society of London was established in about 1837 with the objective:
.... 'to promote good fellowship and brotherhood, and to combine efforts for benevolent and national objects connected with Scotland, also to preserve the picturesque garb of Old Gaul'...
from 'The Chronicles of the Caledonian Society of London 1837-1905' page 2
The Society has supported Scottish charities in London since its establishment and assisted with the foundation of The London Scottish Regiment in 1859.
As well as financial support, between 1890 and 1967 the Society published 'The Chronicles of the Caledonian Society' essentially an historical account of the Society detailing proceedings and including biographies of former Presidents and senior members of the committee.
Membership is limited to 100 and members must be Scotsmen of men with close connections to Scotland or Scottish Institutions.
The Society still continues to honour its original aims of goodfellowship and philanthropic interests by holding six dinners per session usually at The Caledonian Club near Hyde Park. The Dinners are a grand affair which include sentiments given by the principal guest and speakers and entertainments from singers and other musicians complementing the traditional piping. The Dinners help raise funds for the London-Scottish Charities Scotscare and The Royal Caledonian Education Trust.
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GB 0074 LMA/4703 1843-2005 Collection 3 linear metres The Caledonian Society of London
The Caledonian Society of London was established in about 1837 with the objective:
.... 'to promote good fellowship and brotherhood, and to combine efforts for benevolent and national objects connected with Scotland, also to preserve the picturesque garb of Old Gaul'...
from 'The Chronicles of the Caledonian Society of London 1837-1905' page 2
The Society has supported Scottish charities in London since its establishment and assisted with the foundation of The London Scottish Regiment in 1859.
As well as financial support, between 1890 and 1967 the Society published 'The Chronicles of the Caledonian Society' essentially an historical account of the Society detailing proceedings and including biographies of former Presidents and senior members of the committee.
Membership is limited to 100 and members must be Scotsmen of men with close connections to Scotland or Scottish Institutions.
The Society still continues to honour its original aims of goodfellowship and philanthropic interests by holding six dinners per session usually at The Caledonian Club near Hyde Park. The Dinners are a grand affair which include sentiments given by the principal guest and speakers and entertainments from singers and other musicians complementing the traditional piping. The Dinners help raise funds for the London-Scottish Charities Scotscare and The Royal Caledonian Education Trust.
Deposited in November 2012.
Records of The Caledonian Society of London including minutes and administrative papers, membership papers and correspondence, menu cards and recording of speeches from the Society Dinners, a series of The Chronicle of The Caledonian Society and photographs of past Presidents.
Arranged as follows:
LMA/4703/A - Governance
LMA/4703/B - Administration
LMA/4703/C - Members
LMA/4703/D - Finance
LMA/4703/E - Functions
LMA/4703/F - Publications
LMA/4703/G - Photographs
These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to access restrictions.
Copyright is held by the depositor.
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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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Deposited in November 2012.
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Records of The Caledonian Society of London including minutes and administrative papers, membership papers and correspondence, menu cards and recording of speeches from the Society Dinners, a series of The Chronicle of The Caledonian Society and photographs of past Presidents.
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Arranged as follows:
LMA/4703/A - Governance
LMA/4703/B - Administration
LMA/4703/C - Members
LMA/4703/D - Finance
LMA/4703/E - Functions
LMA/4703/F - Publications
LMA/4703/G - Photographs
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These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to access restrictions.
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Copyright is held by the depositor.
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- English
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- Latin
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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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