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GB GB1179 RMCM-RMCM/A-RMCM/A/1-RMCM/A/1/2
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College of Music general correspondence
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- 7 Oct 1891-31 Dec 1891 (Creation)
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56 ff.
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(1893-1973)
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Correspondence chiefly between Gustav Behrens and other parties interested in the proposals for building a new concert hall which may be extended to cover a College of Music and the re-subscription of the Gentlemens' Concerts. Subjects include canvassing support for the scheme, and enquiries as to the arrangements at other similar institutions and concert halls (including the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall). Correspondents include Hallé, Broadfield, Houldsworth, Heywood, and Lees.
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- Behrens, Gustav (1846-1936), Businessman (Subject)
- Gentlemen's Concerts (1777-1920), Manchester (Subject)
- Hallé, Charles (1819-1895), Knight; pianist, conductor, founder of Royal Manchester College of Music (Subject)
- Broadfield, Edward John (1831-1913), Vice-Chairman of the RMCM Council, Chairman of the Hallé Concerts Society (Subject)
- Houldsworth, William Henry (1834-1917), Knight, 1st Baronet, Conservative MP for Manchester North West, mill owner (Subject)
- Heywood, Charles James (fl.1890s-1905), Treasurer of the RMCM (Subject)
- Lees, Charles Edward (1840-1894), textile manufacturer, art collector (Subject)