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The choir memorabilia includes range of ephemera relating to the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir, including histories of the choir; tickets, posers and fliers for concerts and events; correspondence; and some travel memorabilia, such as coach itineraries. The memorabilia also includes two prints from artist David Golding from 'York Tour 2017'. Related memorabilia can also be found in the travel financial accounts and documents (reference: YPC/2/3), and with the file of concert posters and flyers (reference: YPC/6/3).
The memorabilia also includes a 1935 photograph of the choir's original music director Cecil H. Fletcher, alongside a copy of Fletcher's funeral announcement. There are more photographs relating to the choir in the photograph series (reference: YPC/10).
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There is a mix of material in the files, from various visits taken by the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir to Münster, Germany, and Lochem, the Netherlands.
The files include various publications, including a copy of the Münsterscher Männergesangverein (Münster Male Choral Society) 'MM Journal' (1992); a commemorative publication celebrating 110 years of the Münsterscher Men’s Singing Association (1999); and a 75th Jubilee magazine for Lochems Mannenkoor (Lochem's Men's Choir) (2010). The publications also include a commemorative publication for Mannergesangvereins Walsum (Men's Choir Walsum) (2004); a copy of '40 Jahre Partnerschaft 1968 - 2008' (40 years partnership) (2008), a book celebrating the partnership between Münsterscher Männergesangverein and York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir; and the travel memorabilia also contains a photograph album of a '40 Jahre Partnerschaft 1968 - 2008' exhibition. There are more photographs relating to the choir in the photograph series (reference: YPC/10).
There are also various newspaper clippings, plus a full copy of issue 23 of the newspaper 'Verbandsgemeinde Mitteilungsblatt' (Union Municipality Bulletin) (2001), with an original photo which has been printed in the newspaper. Other newspaper articles can be found in the file of newspaper clippings (reference: YPC/13).
The files also include documents relating to the planning of various trips, including information sheets, itineraries, correspondence and proposals for the European tour in 2000; a schedule for a joint concert between Lochems Mannenkoor and York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir in 2009; newsletters relating to a trip to Germany in 2013; and an itinerary and welcome booklet from a 2015 trip to 'Chorfest' in Münster; as well as various correspondence and information sheets. Memorabilia from these trips include a cassette tape with a choir members' reminiscences of a choir visit to Münster in 1969; a concert poster for an international concert in 2000; two "Münster und seine Partnerstädte" (Münster and his sister cities) lanyards; as well as photographs, brochures, flyers, programmes, restaurant menus, and city guides.
Related material can also be found with the travel financial accounts and documents (reference: YPC/2/3), and travel brochures (reference: YPC/5/1). There is also a photograph album (reference: YPC/12/2) and postcard album (reference: YPC/12/3) from different trips to Münster.
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Two tapestry images, one of "Kiepenkerl in Münster/Westf". And one of "Rathaus (city hall) in Münster/Westf".
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A commemorative plate with images of locations in York and Münster, in a blue box.
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Awarded to a choir member to commemorate fifty years of service to the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir. The membership certificate awarded to the same member for 50 years of service can be found with the membership awards (reference: YPC/3/1).
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Two copies of an A2 board advert for a CD celebrating 50 years of Carols in Kirkgate.
A copy of the CD can be found with the recordings (reference: YPC/11/20).
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A laminated performers space sign for the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir.
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A black short-sleeved cotton shirt with the choir logo.
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A burgundy wool shirt with the choir logo.
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Includes three patches.
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Includes two bags.
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A yellow polyester tie with the choir logo.
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A burgundy polyester tie to commemorate 25 years of Carols in Kirkgate. "Carols in Kirkgate 25 years" is printed on the tie.
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A blue polyester tie with red, yellow and grey stripes and "1000 Yorkshire Voice" embroidered on it.
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A blue polyester tie with red, yellow and grey stripes and "Yorkshire Festival of Music 1987 1991 1994" embroidered on it.