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Title proper
B.C. Mainland Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society fonds
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- Textual record
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- Source of title proper: Title based on contents of fonds.
Level of description
Fonds
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AM1115
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Physical description
- 0.12 m of textual records
- 1 scrapbook
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Administrative history
The British Columbia Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society was formed in January 1959 to preserve ties among Commonwealth countries. Activities of sub-committees of the branch included welcoming and settling fellows of the society from other Commonwealth countries and sponsoring essay competitions in Vancouver schools.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of the society's records documenting the activities of the society. It consists of minutes, newsletters, invitations and a scrapbook of newspaper clippings.
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Immediate source of acquisition
Donated to the City of Vancouver Archives in 1992 and 1993 by Joyce Basham, Assistant Treasurer.
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