Programmes and other records relating to Newport Civil Defence Choir and Newport Film Theatre

This material is held atGwent Archives / Archifau Gwent

Scope and Content

Records of choral and musical societies in Newport, Monmouthshire, 1942-1975, consisting of records of Newport Civil Defence Choir, 1943-1954, mainly programmes, 1943-1954; programmes of the Newport Ladies' Choir, 1947-1948; Newport Choral Society programmes, 1943; Newport Civic Choral Festival and Civic Music Festival programmes, 1948-1949; miscellaneous programmes, 1942-1949; Newport Film Theatre records, 1974-1975; miscellaneous, 1972.

Administrative / Biographical History

A number of choral societies existed in Newport, Monmouthshire during the mid 20th century, including the Newport Civil Defence Choir, the Newport Ladies' Choir and the Newport Choral Society.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: Newport Civil Defence Choir; Newport Ladies' Choir; Newport Choral Society; Newport Civic Choral Festival and Newport Civic Music Festival; Newport Film Theatre; Miscellaneous.

Access Information

No restrictions

Acquisition Information

Source not recorded

Note

Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used to compile this description: Gwent Record Office, Catalogue of Programmes and other records relating to Newport Civil Defence Choir and Newport Film Theatre.

Other Finding Aids

Hard copies of the catalogue are available in Gwent Record Office and the National Library of Wales.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Appraisal Information

All records deposited at Gwent Record Office have been retained.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected

Geographical Names