Corporate Open DS/UK/7041 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS); 1923-; Scottish dancing society Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) 1923- Scottish dancing society Scottish Country Dance Society (1923-1951)

Dance Group; Country The society was founded in 1923 by Mrs Ysobel Stewart and Miss Jean Milligan. Since its early beginnings, the RSCDS has evolved into a worldwide organisation, with approximately 15,000 members. It is a network of 170 Branches and around 400 affiliated groups, and its administrative office is in Edinburgh. The RSCDS is an unincorporated association, officially registered since 1969 as a Scottish Charity (SC016085). The title ‘Royal’ was conferred upon the Society in 1951 and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became its Patron in 1952. www.rscds.org International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 8/20/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 01448fa8-f090-4573-a97c-542e6ec87c36