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Additional material of the Oxford University Cecil Sharp Club

 Collection

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The archive comprises journal and minute books as well as constitution, publicity material and music of the Club.

Dates

  • Creation: 1906-2000, n.d.

Extent

1.2 Linear metres (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 16741/1].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. 16741/1-7, MS. 16741 Photogr.

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16741

Abstract

Additional material of the Oxford University Cecil Sharp Club, 1906-2000, n.d.

Biographical / Historical

The Oxford University Cecil Sharp Club was established probably in 1947 in honour of Cecil Sharp, collector of folk music, lecturer and composer. The Club's aim was to promote English folk dances and songs. The earlier Consitution was revised in 1954. The Club's first President was Clive Walls. Apart from regular meetings and dance sessions, the Club organised two major balls a year, a Jane Austen balls and a Playford balls. There was a decline in activities towards the early 1980s and a discussion of the Club's revival in 1984-1986.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by the Oxford University Cecil Sharp Club, 20 Sep 2019.

Related Materials

See also the journal of the Oxford University Cecil Sharp Club, containing minutes of committee meetings, with posters, newspaper cuttings, correspondence and other papers pasted into the volume, 1947-1956 (MS. 8777).

Separated Materials

The Folk Music Journal, vol. 8 no. 1 and vol. 8 no. 2 are catalogued on the Bodleian catalogue SOLO.

Title
Catalogue of the additional material of the Oxford University Cecil Sharp Club, 1906-2000, n.d.
Status
Published
Author
Margaret Czepiel
Date
2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First edition

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom