Page 2 of 4, Resolutions of the original Aberdeen Musical Society
| ID | JSS0653 |
| Title | Page 2 of 4, Resolutions of the original Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Document Reference | LO 780.6 AB3 |
| Format | 198 x 315 mm |
| Medium | Handwritten Manuscript |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Scottish Music, Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Item Description | The Aberdeen Musical Society was formed in 1747/8 to 'meet for their musical entertainment once a week'. The founders were 'the Revd. Professor Pollock and Mr Peter Black; Dr John Gregory and Messrs. James Black, Andrew Tait, Francis Peacock & David Young. The society originally met for private music-making. It was for members ('Men') only, although some 'Country Gentlemen... or other Strangers' could be admitted under certain circumstances. |
| Creator | Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Creator Manuscript | Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Time Period | 1740s |
| Associated Dates: Creation | 1747/8 |
| Associated Dates: Manuscript | 1747/8 |
| Relationships | JSS0652, JSS0654, JSS0655 |
| Location | Aberdeen Central Library |
| Collection Name | Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Copyright | copyright_abdnlib.shtml |
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