Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
B.C. Mainland Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society
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Description area
Dates of existence
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.