RPS MSS 275-278. General Minute Books; 1813-1965. Except for the earliest entries, the principal concerns of general meetings are the laws of the Society and the election of members, etc. Normally two meeting were held each year. Four volumes.
RPS MSS 279-294. . Directors’ minute books (subsequently minutes of the Managers and then of the Council of Management); 1816-1959. Directors were elected annually at general meetings to manage the concerts. These minutes are principally concerned with artists, repertory and allied matters. Sixteen volumes.
RPS MSS 295-298. . Rough minute books; 1871-96. Drafts of full minutes for both general and directors’ meetings, kept by the Secretary and often also including notes for action arising from those meetings. Four volumes.