These files were weeded by the Arts section at which point all entries, other than those shortlisted, were destroyed. The Archivist weeded duplicate copies of compositions.\nAlmost every file is composed of an entry form, music score, cassette recording of the composition and accompanying correspondence. Each entry form has been given a number as a means of identification.
Comprises of the minutes, agenda and working papers from the Masterclass Seminars, the competitions' Streering Committee and the Juries committee. These records show how the competition developed from its inception to the awarding of prizes.
The RSA also ran several competitions on behalf of other institutions etc.\nFiles contain general administrative correspondence and minutes of meetings relating to the individual. projects/bursaries.\nFiles relate to the administration of the scheme.
The Duke of Connaught Prize was administered by the RSA Examinations Department in conjunction with papers set in the 1943 examinations. Prizes were awarded for 'encouragement of knowledge about the British Empire and Anglo-American relations.\nThe 1951 Essay Competition was set up to commemorate the centenary of the Great Exhibition and the 1954 Bicentenary Essay Competition marked the bicentenary of the Society. Competitors were asked to write about life in 'AD2000'
These ledgers record letters sent and received by the Society. These volumes were produced by the secretary's office.
Original letters sent and received by the Society from 23 May 1820 - 26 July 1843 have been attached to this volume.\nIndexed.
Letters sent and received by the Society from 1 October 1844-20 October 1853. Several original letters and papers have been attached to this volume.\nIndexed.
This volume contains brief summaries of letters sent and received by the Society from May 1851 - 25 November 1851.
The RSA has occassionally held musical soirees for Fellows. They formed an integral part of the RSA's music scholarships which came to an end in 1990.
Press cuttings from various newspapers relating to Society's activities including prize giving ceremonies, exhibitions, House decoration and lectures
Correspondence and working papers mainly of an administrative and financial nature relating to Industry Year and its subsequent development into Industry Matters. Includes records of the Women's Working Group/Advisory Group.