Papers of and concerning Lex McLean, mostly relating to his career in entertainment.
Dates
- Creation: Circa 1940-1980.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.30 Linear metres (18 files + 1 small suitcase.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Account book.
Scripts of situation comedy television shows.
Other scripts.
Scrapbooks.
Photographs.
Programmes.
Artefacts.
Custodial History
This small collection of papers and memorabilia is believed to have been collected by a lady who was a good friend of Lex and Grace McLean, and who shared their home for a number of years (information from the vendor).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 2016, Alan Cowie, Auchterarder.
Appraisal
Everything has been retained.
Subject
- McLean, Lex, comedian, 1907-1975 (Person)
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 22 03 2016
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk