Showing 10 results

Archival description
Allum, George Stanley (d.1990), secretary to Men's Council
Print preview
Card view Table view
Old Members Association (Men's): Financial correspondence and accounts
OMA/2/15 · File · 1966-1971
Part of Old Members Association
Correspondence addressed to Mr G S Allum related to the Joint Councils' Fund Committee, including grants for the Annual Children's Party, auditing of Association Accounts, Receipts, Mansion House Reception 18 Mar 1971 account; letter from Frank Dolman 21 Jun 1971 re poor financial position of the Sports Club and requesting assistance from the Council. Joint Councils' Fund Committee
Correspondence folder labelled 1958 - 1959
PFE/3/11 · File · 1958-1960
Part of Polytechnic Fencing Club
File of mostly typescript correspondence covering: change of secretaryship from S Dakin to Michael Woodman; trophies; fund-raising for A.F.A and British Olympic Appeals Committee Olympic appeal; advertisements in 'The Sword'; priority training for potential Olympians; visit of German youth group; membership enquiries; relations with other clubs; complaint over insufficient publicity; resignation of an instructor and the appointment of Hungarian instructor Bela Imregi; club trip to Amsterdam; extended correspondence regarding complaint over the treatment of a member; change of secretaryship from LA Wilson to S Dakin; club ties, including sample; controversy over the conversion of the Balderton Street Gymnasium (correspondence with Bernard Studd, Mr Edmundson). Correspondence with J. Haselden on Chiswick Pavilion, C. H. Lee Memorial, finances, catering, Ditchman Trophy, decline in Institute membership, text for the Poly Magazine and dances. Correspondence with Mr Edmundson on facilities, additional classes, wages for instructors, filming of the club, text for Polytechnic Annual Report. Correspondence with G Allum on fall in membership of Poly clubs and societies, invitation to special Polytechnic Member's Council Meeting. Also includes invitations, notes and agenda for Annual General Meeting; secretary's annual report; lists of new members and renewals (including address); report from 1959 World Championships, Budapest and material from the Amateur Fencing Association and Ladies' Amateur Fencing Union including competitions, rules, financial accounts, events and Annual General Meeting invitation, along with news from Leicester Y.M.C.A. Fencing Club.
Correspondence to the Hon Secretary A Hynard
PRA/1/4/2 · File · 1957-1961
Part of Polytechnic Rambling Club
Correspondence between A Hynard, and various people including: letter to the Daily Express regarding the Tiddlywinks Championship; drafts of letters to various people regarding continuing as Vice President; letter of reminiscences from B Gane, former member; letter of thanks to Lord Aberdeen for money and vice presidency; letter to Mr Edmundson, RSP regarding the activities of the club; letter to and from Derek Lillywhite, YHA Publicity Committee regarding photographs; letter from G Allum, Secretary of Men's Council regarding levels of membership of Polytechnic Clubs and Societies; message of thanks from a member of the club; draft letter to Mr Haselden re changes to rules; letter from Haselden regarding technical equipment; letter from the Ramblers' Association regarding changes made to constitution regarding Southern Area, AGM, borrowing of photographic screens for window display; letter regarding proposed Ramblers badge; annual report for the year ending 29 Feb 1960; letter regarding membership enquiries.
Album: Centenary of Women's Institute
RSP/7/m/4 · Item · 30 Jul 1988
Part of Regent Street Polytechnic

Maroon album containing colour photographs. Reads 'Photo Album' on cover . Spiral bound. 29 photographs.

Contains printed introduction which reads:
'Centenary of the opening of the polytechnic women's instituted 1888/1988'
The event took place on Saturday 30th July, 1988
A small committee was formed comprising of:
Nora Brewer (President women's institute)
Doreen Small (present council chairman)
Doreen Johnson (Council secretary)
Gladys Allum
Margaret Pennell
Marion Taylor (Past chairmen of the women's council)

Outside caterers were employed
Old photographs were shown and displayed
Poly's Olympic Fencers of the past also in attendance
Large birthday cake was cut by oldest members, Mabel Winter, 92
Photo of the cake inscribed with the name of institute and dates inside
Poly Chaplain Revd Alan Walker gave prayer of thanksgiving
John Anderson, charirman of the men's council added his thanks on behalf of the men's institute
Entertainment by 'Grace Notes' - group of four singers, plus female accompanist

Photograph showing portrait photographs of Ethel Wood, Elsie Hoare and Mrs Hogg displayed on a table.

Photos of people eating, viewing information at tables:
Phyllis and Roger Rowley
Miss Maureen Kennedy
Sir Eric Richardson
Miss Dorothy Bodimead
Angela Wilkinson
Arthur Colmer
Frank Maggatti
Mrs Maggatti
Stan Courtman
George Allum
Bert Pitts
Harry Palmer
Vera Palmer
Jarylilla Kopecka
Mrs E. Cartre
Gladys White
Edith Milne
Francis Eversfield
Miss Anne
Amy Lickorish
Mabel Winter
Olive Brewer
Sally Sanders
Peggy Peacock
Ethel Rundle
Doris Marshall
Ethel Edwards
Mary Glen Haig
Barbara Screech
Maureen Kennedy
Doris Allwork
Isabel Raven
Ida Johnson
Pam Beecher
Sheila Bland
Margaret Pennell
Olive Newson
Ingeborg Van Staneren ? (Sic)
Mr P. Randall*
Sylvia Teat*
Amy Smith*
Bob Smith*
Peter Gould*
Dorothy Bodimead*
Lee Barrs*
George Bevil*
Lilian Bevil*
Mrs Crowhurst
Peggy Crowhurst
Barbara Hunt
Gladys Thorne
Vi Carruthers
Mary Pomerdy
Marie Hoffman
Frank Phillips
Dennis Allen
Joan Allen
Vera Whitfield
Stan Boakes
Jack Whitfield
Kathleen Hynard
Lucy Boakes
Eileen Phillips
Mary Betty
Angela Wilkinson
Arthur Colmer
Ken Kane
Lady May Richardson
Mrs Oakley
Mr Oakley
Marion Taylor
Grace Smith
Roger and Phyllis Rowley
Rose Bissett
Mr and Mrs Eddie Galvin

*All ramblers