Identity area
Reference code
AR792
Title
Croydon Philarmonic Friends Association correspondence
Date(s)
- 1977 - 1992 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 file
Context area
Name of creator
(1914)
Administrative history
Croydon Philharmonic Society was founded in 1914 (initially as Croydon Sacred Harmonic Society) by Alan J. Kirby (1889-1959) who remained its conductor until 1957. In 1937 it was at its peak, with 160 members.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
File of correspondence of John Gent, Chairman of Association 1975-1992 when falling membership meant that the Association was wound up.