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Academic Societies, 1920-[1984]

 Sub-Management Group
Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCCS/4

Scope and Contents

Records of Classical Society, Cranworth Society, Debating Society, Doughty / Literary Society, Maitland Historical Society, Medical Society, Scientific and Danby Societies.

Dates

  • Creation: 1920-[1984]

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

Some records series (such as minutes) are subject to closure periods for GDPR and confidentiality reasons.

Extent

12 volume(s) : Paper

1 sheet(s)

38 item(s) (38 cards)

1 file(s) (1 file.)

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

The student magazine, The Griffin, contains termly reports for most clubs and societies, including some where no or few other records survive. These include: Theological Society (formed c.1909 and active until at least 1919 - 1909 programme (DCPP/STE/1/1) and 1910 photograph survive); International Society (established in 1926 and one of only two at Cambridge, including Peterhouse - no surviving records).

Repository Details

Part of the Downing College Repository

Contact:
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