GB 0505 BC AS210-215 - Clubs and Societies of Bedford College

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GB 0505 BC AS210-215

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Clubs and Societies of Bedford College

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  • 1894-1974 (Produção)

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6 boxes or 0.06 cubic metres

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Student societies began to emerge at Bedford College in the 1880s, and were actively encouraged by the first Principal, Emily Penrose, in order to increase the sense of community felt by the students. Types of society included subject-based academic groups, sporting societies such as the Boating Club, and political clubs. The Bedford College Union Society was created in 1913, and all the student societies except the Athletics Union and restricted societies (such as religious groups) came under its control. The Athletics Union, also formed in 1913, was responsible for sporting groups. Each society had its own set of rules (some even had magazines) and reported regularly in the College news sheet until World War Two. The number of student societies continued to increase, with 32 in 1936, 42 in the 1950s and 51 in 1980-1981. The Athletics Union ceased to exist as a separate body in 1969-1970, when it was replaced by a Sports Committee of the Bedford College Union Society.

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GB 0505 BC AS210-215 1894-1974 Subfonds of Bedford College 6 boxes or 0.06 cubic metres Bedford College

Student societies began to emerge at Bedford College in the 1880s, and were actively encouraged by the first Principal, Emily Penrose, in order to increase the sense of community felt by the students. Types of society included subject-based academic groups, sporting societies such as the Boating Club, and political clubs. The Bedford College Union Society was created in 1913, and all the student societies except the Athletics Union and restricted societies (such as religious groups) came under its control. The Athletics Union, also formed in 1913, was responsible for sporting groups. Each society had its own set of rules (some even had magazines) and reported regularly in the College news sheet until World War Two. The number of student societies continued to increase, with 32 in 1936, 42 in the 1950s and 51 in 1980-1981. The Athletics Union ceased to exist as a separate body in 1969-1970, when it was replaced by a Sports Committee of the Bedford College Union Society.

The papers were transferred from the Bedford College Archives when the College merged with Royal Holloway in 1985.

Papers relating to the Athletics Union, comprising correspondence concerning the purchase and equipping of College sports grounds, 1919-1934, and an accounts book, 1937-1944; correspondence of the Sports Club, 1912 and 1942; minutes of the Architectural Society, 1894-1919; programmes and posters relating to the Bedford Light Opera Group, [1960-1970]; copies of Bots Up, the magazine of the Botany Department, 1972-1974; copy of Bio-Log, the magazine of the Biological Society (and successor to Bots Up), 1977; copies of Ho, the magazine of the Psychology Department, 1972-1974; minutes and member lists of the Geological Society, 1910-1944.

Arranged according to subject.

Open to registered users of the Royal Holloway, University of London Archives.

Copies may be supplied, subject to the condition of the original. Requests to publish original material should be directed to the Archivist.
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'A catalogue of the Archives of Bedford College (University of London), 1849-1985' by Claire Gobbi Daunton and Elizabeth Bennett, 1987.

The Royal Holloway, University of London Archives hold photographs of student activities, including sport and drama, 1887-[1970] (BC PH6).

A history of Bedford College for Women, 1849-1937 (Oxford University Press, London, 1939), by Dame Margaret Jansen Tuke; Educating women: a pictorial history of Bedford College, University of London, 1849-1985 (Alma Publishers, Surrey, 1991), by Dr Linna Bentley.

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the AIM25 project. 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. Apr 2000 Accounting Bedford College , Architectural Society Bedford College , Athletics Union Bedford College , Biological Society Bedford College , Botany Department Bedford College , Geological Society Bedford College , Light Opera Group Bedford College , Psychology Department Bedford College , Sports Club Bedford College x Bedford College for Women Clubs Educational administrative structure Educational associations Educational buildings Educational facilities Educational organizations Finance Financial administration Higher education institutions Leisure Leisure time activities Music Musical performances Opera Recreational facilities Sport Sports facilities Student organizations Students Theatre Universities University campuses University students Vocal music Women students Performing arts Educational institutions

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The papers were transferred from the Bedford College Archives when the College merged with Royal Holloway in 1985.

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Papers relating to the Athletics Union, comprising correspondence concerning the purchase and equipping of College sports grounds, 1919-1934, and an accounts book, 1937-1944; correspondence of the Sports Club, 1912 and 1942; minutes of the Architectural Society, 1894-1919; programmes and posters relating to the Bedford Light Opera Group, [1960-1970]; copies of Bots Up, the magazine of the Botany Department, 1972-1974; copy of Bio-Log, the magazine of the Biological Society (and successor to Bots Up), 1977; copies of Ho, the magazine of the Psychology Department, 1972-1974; minutes and member lists of the Geological Society, 1910-1944.

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Arranged according to subject.

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Open to registered users of the Royal Holloway, University of London Archives.

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Copies may be supplied, subject to the condition of the original. Requests to publish original material should be directed to the Archivist.

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  • inglês

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  • latim

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English

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The Royal Holloway, University of London Archives hold photographs of student activities, including sport and drama, 1887-[1970] (BC PH6).

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'A catalogue of the Archives of Bedford College (University of London), 1849-1985' by Claire Gobbi Daunton and Elizabeth Bennett, 1987.

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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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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