Film society brochure, 1956-57
Item
Title
Film society brochure, 1956-57
Format
PDF
Identifier
VHD0001
Description
The 2 outer pages of a single-leaf brochure.
Front and back of the 1956-57 brochure for 'Aonáid Scannán [sic], Ċoláiste Iolscoile na Gailliṁe', or Education Film Unit of University College Galway, which was the forerunner of the present FilmSoc. Established in 1947 by Pat Larkin, Professor of Education, the Unit brought films to Galway where they were projected in An Taibhdhearc.
As this brochure shows, members were also invited to join in making short films on location. The membership fee was 20 shillings (£1) with a concessionary rate of 15 shillings for students. £1 in 1956 has been estimated as equivalent to between £24.86 and £31.93 (€29.04 and €39.63) in 2023. In 1956 a professor's stipend was £1,450 on appointment, increasing to a maximum of £1,800. The fee charged to students implies that they were thought to be relatively well off.
Front and back of the 1956-57 brochure for 'Aonáid Scannán [sic], Ċoláiste Iolscoile na Gailliṁe', or Education Film Unit of University College Galway, which was the forerunner of the present FilmSoc. Established in 1947 by Pat Larkin, Professor of Education, the Unit brought films to Galway where they were projected in An Taibhdhearc.
As this brochure shows, members were also invited to join in making short films on location. The membership fee was 20 shillings (£1) with a concessionary rate of 15 shillings for students. £1 in 1956 has been estimated as equivalent to between £24.86 and £31.93 (€29.04 and €39.63) in 2023. In 1956 a professor's stipend was £1,450 on appointment, increasing to a maximum of £1,800. The fee charged to students implies that they were thought to be relatively well off.
Language
English
Irish
References
University of Galway, Statutes Archive, 1956, at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/media/oifiganrunai/files/XLIII_43_Stipends_Allowances_Gratuities_Pensions.pdf, accessed 16 June 2023.
Bibliographic Citation
P. Larkin, J. Conroy, G. Jennings, 'Film society brochure, 1956-57', Visual History Retired Staff Collection, University of Galway Digital Collections, Asset Id 13830, Archival Record Id VHRS
People mentioned
Mr J.F. Killeen; Miss M. Reynolds, Prof. Pat Larkin; Miss M.P. Martyn; Mr A. Mullany; Mrs S Lavelle; Miss G. Kelly; Miss M O’Donohue; Mr P. Houlihan; Mr P. Ward; Prof. P.J. Gallagher
Places mentioned
An Taibhdhearc Theatre, Galway
Contributor
Publisher
University of Galway Library
Transcription
[front]
Connacht Tribune, Galway.
AONÁID SCANNÁN
Ċoláiste Iolscoile na Gailliṁe
Education Film Unit
Studia et Otia
University College Galway
Clár Ṡeisiúin 1956-‘57
Ninth Repertory Season
[back]
FILM APPRECIATION.
Members are reminded that a representative selection of books on Cinema is available in the Education Section of the College Library.
AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPHY
Members are invited to join the Unit’s Production Group and to take part in the Annual Film-making Excursion, which will take place D.V., from June 28th to July 3rd, 1957.
KINDLY NOTE
• Many of the films listed above will be imported by the Unit under Bond (£600), and will be exhibited to Members only, save as provided in Rules and Constitution approved by the Revenue Commissioners.
• The films will be shown in Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe with the very kind permission of the Directors.
• The annual subscription for a full membership is 20/- (15/- for students of UCG), payable in advance.
• Printed copies of Rules and Constitution may be had from the Honorary Secretary (3d. per copy).
COUNCIL 1956-1957
Chairman: Mr J. F. Killeen, M.A., H.Dip.Ed.
Bean A’ Tighe: Miss M. Reynolds, B.A., B.Comm., H.Dip.Ed.
Hon. Director-Treasurer: Prof. Pat Larkin.
Hon. Secretary, Miss. M. P. Martyn.
Assistant Hon. Secretary: Mr. A. Mullany.
Librarian: Mrs S Lavelle, B.A., B.Comm, H.Dip.Ed.
Members: Miss G. Kelly, Miss M O’Donohue, Mr P. Houlihan, Mr P. Ward.
Hon. Auditor: Prof. P. J. Gallagher.
Dublin Agent: Messrs Molloy & Carroll, Ltd.
London Agent: Central Booking Agency.
Air Transport: Northern Transport Ltd.
Connacht Tribune, Galway.
Connacht Tribune, Galway.
AONÁID SCANNÁN
Ċoláiste Iolscoile na Gailliṁe
Education Film Unit
Studia et Otia
University College Galway
Clár Ṡeisiúin 1956-‘57
Ninth Repertory Season
[back]
FILM APPRECIATION.
Members are reminded that a representative selection of books on Cinema is available in the Education Section of the College Library.
AMATEUR CINEMATOGRAPHY
Members are invited to join the Unit’s Production Group and to take part in the Annual Film-making Excursion, which will take place D.V., from June 28th to July 3rd, 1957.
KINDLY NOTE
• Many of the films listed above will be imported by the Unit under Bond (£600), and will be exhibited to Members only, save as provided in Rules and Constitution approved by the Revenue Commissioners.
• The films will be shown in Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe with the very kind permission of the Directors.
• The annual subscription for a full membership is 20/- (15/- for students of UCG), payable in advance.
• Printed copies of Rules and Constitution may be had from the Honorary Secretary (3d. per copy).
COUNCIL 1956-1957
Chairman: Mr J. F. Killeen, M.A., H.Dip.Ed.
Bean A’ Tighe: Miss M. Reynolds, B.A., B.Comm., H.Dip.Ed.
Hon. Director-Treasurer: Prof. Pat Larkin.
Hon. Secretary, Miss. M. P. Martyn.
Assistant Hon. Secretary: Mr. A. Mullany.
Librarian: Mrs S Lavelle, B.A., B.Comm, H.Dip.Ed.
Members: Miss G. Kelly, Miss M O’Donohue, Mr P. Houlihan, Mr P. Ward.
Hon. Auditor: Prof. P. J. Gallagher.
Dublin Agent: Messrs Molloy & Carroll, Ltd.
London Agent: Central Booking Agency.
Air Transport: Northern Transport Ltd.
Connacht Tribune, Galway.
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