Collection name. Reid, John Macnair, 'David Toulmin', Author
Record Group
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'The Journal of a square-peg:' diaries, of John M Reid, the author 'David Toulmin' (born 1913).
Series
Identifier: MSS.26260-26275
Scope and Contents
John M Reid spent much of his life as a farm servant in Aberdeenshire, writing in his spare time. As well as recording day-to-day events on the farm, his diaries contain comments on books and films, reflections on current affairs, copies of letters and reminiscences of his earlier life. He later revised the diaries for publication, making additions and deletions.
Dates:
1946-1956.