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.
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'
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.
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.
Covers the administration of the War Memorials Advisory Council: policy papers, finance reports; requests for advice, campaign for a national war memorial, suggestions for commemoration in cathedrals abroad; hill-top memorial; and copies of lectures, articles, addresses and broadcasts.