File PFE/3/11 - Correspondence folder labelled 1958 - 1959

PFE/3/11

Correspondence folder labelled 1958 - 1959

File

Correspondence folder labelled 1958 - 1959

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.