Correspondence of the president of Cambridge University French Society, 1985 - 1986
Scope and Contents
Two files created by the president of the Society, Kate Formby. The first contains both incoming and outgoing correspondence which is largely concerned with making arrangements for the club's speaker programme. Some additional material about a production of Les Fourberies de Scapin by the society in the ADC Theatre, term programmes, copies of Le Francophile, and other circulars are included. The second file is of correspondence with the Fédération Britannique des Comités de l'Alliance Française.
Dates
- Creation: 1985 - 1986
Creator
- Cambridge University French Society (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
The club met to speak in the French language and appreciate French culture. The society's activities included regular meetings; film-showings; the publication of a newsletter, Le Francophile; and the production of an annual play. It is known to have existed from at least 1924. Further information about the club's activities is on its website at http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cufs/.
Extent
2 file(s) : paper
Language of Materials
English
French
Former / Other Reference
Ms.Add.8715
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These files were transferred to the University Archives from the Manuscripts Department on 3 October 2007. They had been presented by J. de la Hunty, Trinity College, to the Manuscripts Department on 16 January 1987 and had been given the classmark Ms.Add.8715.
General
The online catalogue entry was completed in October 2007 and emended in November 2007.
Originator(s)
Cambridge University French Society
Finding aid date
2007-10-03 09:55:43+00:00
Repository Details
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