Calcutta and Mofussil Scots Society

Scope and Content

Agendas, minutes 1954-1992, financial papers 1954-1976, papers relating to outings 1954-1992, miscellaneous secretarial files 1954-1971, photographs 1953-1990.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Calcutta and Mofussil Scots Society was formed in 1954 with the object of organising social gatherings amongst Scots ladies and gentlemen associated with Calcutta and the Mofussil (a Hindustani word for surrounding district). Those with business links to Calcutta could also join. The society is based in Dundee. Activities have included cocktail parties, golf outings, theatre visits, curry lunches and dinner/dances.

Arrangement

Records are arranged chronologically within series.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

The records were deposited by the society in 1994 (AccM/308, AccM/311).

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Additional Information

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