Volumes of minutes, complaints and suggestions, with related correspondence and other papers.
Papers of the Bombay Club
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- ReferenceGB 115 RCS/RCMS 78
- Dates of Creation1867-1977
- Language of MaterialEnglish .
- Physical Description.02 cubic metre(s) 2 volumes paper
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Bombay Club was formed in 1862, replacing the Indian Navy Club, which closed on the dissolution of the Indian Navy. The Club met until 1959, when it closed as a result of changing social circumstances and the effects of prohibition.
Access Information
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Acquisition Information
The volumes were the only records that could be found by the last President, C.R. Sharp, at the dissolution of the Club. He handed them to Mr G.P. Brownie, who presented the volumes to the R.C.S. in December 1977.
Note
Includes index.
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Additional Information
This collection level description was created by RAS using information from the original typescript catalogue.
Bombay Club