Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F1364
Title
Music Coterie fonds
Date(s)
- 1955-1988, 2001-2012 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
52 cm of textual records.
1 audio reel
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Music Coterie, a Calgary, Alberta women's music club, was organized in 1955. Virginia Rylands was both the founder and first president. The Club's objective is to encourage and stimulate musical participation among women of varied musical background, before a non-critical and appreciative audience. Members give recitals at each monthly meeting.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Music Coterie, 1988 and 2012.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of constitution, minutes, publicity and membership correspondence, programs, scrapbooks, and a recording of member's performances. Includes a biography of the first honorary member, Gladys Flint McLennan.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.