GB 0505 RHC AS205-850 - Clubs and Societies of Royal Holloway College

19.5 boxes

GB 0505 RHC AS205-850 1889-1971 Subfonds of Royal Holloway College 19.5 boxes Royal Holloway College

The number of student societies and clubs increased rapidly as student numbers rose during the 1890s. These groups, each with their own President and Committee, had high staff participation, mainly due to the residential nature of the teaching posts. Examples of the earliest societies are CHARD, the Royal Holloway College Dramatic Association (founded 1887); musical groups, including the Choir, the Band, and the Choral Society; departmental societies such as the Art History Society, at which various staff gave lectures; political and debating clubs; religious societies; and charitable organisations. Sports societies organised matches and other activities in the afternoons.

The societies and clubs were organised firstly by the College Meeting (1890-1925), which controlled the Theoric Fund from which allocations were made for Chard, the various sports clubs, and other purposes such as the College Albums Committee. The role of the College Meeting was superseded on the creation of the Royal Holloway College Union Society in 1923, which took over its responsibilities in 1925. Each Society seems to have kept its own minutes and financial records.

Records of CHARD, 1913; the Tennis Club, 1889-1914; the Browning Society, 1890-1907; Hockey Club, 1890-1904; the Shakespeare Society, 1908-1945; the Lambeth Association, 1891-1939; the Science Discussion Society, 1892-1936; the Sharp Practice Society, 1896-1906; The Christian Union (later Student Christian Movement), 1900-1936; the Swimming Club, 1899-1938; the Boat Club, 1905-1944; the Fencing Club, [1935]; the Ping Pong Club, [1936]; the '47 Society, 1957; the Poetry Society, 1963-1964; and the Savoy Opera Society, 1970-1971.

The papers mainly comprise bound volumes of minutes and accounts.

Administrative and Committee papers are closed for 30 years from the last date on file. Papers relating to individuals are usually closed for 100 years from the subject's birth. Users are advised to consult the College Archivist for specific details.

Copies of open material may be supplied, subject to the condition of the original. Requests to publish original material should be directed to the College Archivist.
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'A guide to Royal Holloway College Archives' by Derryan Paul, Jun 1973.

The Royal Holloway, University of London Archives hold a review of a play by the Royal Holloway College Classical Club from The Ladies Field, Vol XXIX, Apr 1905 (RHC RF120); and photographs of student activities including sports, drama, music and rag events, 1894-[1967] (RHC PH210-226, 240-242 and 250-260).

The history of Royal Holloway College, 1886-1986 (Constable, London, 1987), by Caroline Bingham.

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the AIM25 project. ISAD(G) 2nd edition, and NCA rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names (1997). Apr 2000 Clubs Cultural action Cultural activities Drama Educational administrative structure Educational associations Educational organizations Educational policy Egham England Entertainment Europe Leisure Leisure and education Leisure time activities Literary forms and genres Literature Poetry Royal Holloway College Sport Student organizations Students Surrey UK University students Western Europe Women students London

Records of CHARD, 1913; the Tennis Club, 1889-1914; the Browning Society, 1890-1907; Hockey Club, 1890-1904; the Shakespeare Society, 1908-1945; the Lambeth Association, 1891-1939; the Science Discussion Society, 1892-1936; the Sharp Practice Society, 1896-1906; The Christian Union (later Student Christian Movement), 1900-1936; the Swimming Club, 1899-1938; the Boat Club, 1905-1944; the Fencing Club, [1935]; the Ping Pong Club, [1936]; the '47 Society, 1957; the Poetry Society, 1963-1964; and the Savoy Opera Society, 1970-1971.

The papers mainly comprise bound volumes of minutes and accounts.

Administrative and Committee papers are closed for 30 years from the last date on file. Papers relating to individuals are usually closed for 100 years from the subject's birth. Users are advised to consult the College Archivist for specific details.

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

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English

The Royal Holloway, University of London Archives hold a review of a play by the Royal Holloway College Classical Club from The Ladies Field, Vol XXIX, Apr 1905 (RHC RF120); and photographs of student activities including sports, drama, music and rag events, 1894-[1967] (RHC PH210-226, 240-242 and 250-260).

'A guide to Royal Holloway College Archives' by Derryan Paul, Jun 1973.

ISAD(G) 2nd edition, and NCA rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names (1997).

• English