IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0347 D145
Held at: Wandsworth Heritage Service
Title: Wandsworth Symphony Orchestra
Date(s): 1973-2008
Level of description: Collection
Extent: 1 box
Name of creator(s):
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CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
The Wandsworth Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1973 although it can trace its origins back to a group of musicians who met at the Putney Literary Institute in 1918. The Orchestra is made up of advanced amateur musicians and two professional musicians. The Orchestra rehearsed weekly at St Mary's Church, Putney and has been led by Keith Stent who has been with the Orchestra since 1963. Mollie Simmonds played cello in the Orchestra.
CONTENT
Scope and content/abstract:
Programmes and ephemera for the Wandsworth Symphony Orchestra which belonged to cellist Mollie Simmonds. Also includes some miscellaneous material for the West Hill Orchestra and the Putney Orchestra.
ACCESS AND USE
Language/scripts of material: English
System of arrangement:
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Conditions governing access:
This material is only available in the Wandsworth Heritage Service search room at Battersea Library. Please contact Heritage Service staff for more information.
Conditions governing reproduction:
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Finding aids:
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ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Archival history:
Donated by Mollie Simmonds daughter.
Immediate source of acquisition:
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ALLIED MATERIALS
Related material:
D144 Florian Lady Singers.
DESCRIPTION NOTES
Archivist's note:
Finding aid created by export from CALM v8.0.2.40 Archives Hub EAD2002. Entry amended by Barbara Ball.
Date(s) of descriptions: April 2011