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Further papers of Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, Baron Selkirk of Douglas, concerning his publications about Rudolph Hess, the air battle for Malta, and the first flight over Mount Everest.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.12032

Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence and research papers, including copies of contemporary documents and photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1924-2001.

Conditions Governing Access

Permission of the depositor is required for access to this collection. Contact Manuscript Division staff for further information.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission of the depositor is required for reproduction of this collection. Contact Manuscript Division staff for further information.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (55 files.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Deposited, 1999-2001, by Lord James A Douglas Hamilton.

Related Materials

For further papers of Lord James A Douglas Hamilton, see Dep.379, Acc.10748 and Acc.11663.

Bibliography

This collection consists of research papers for the following publications by Lord James A Douglas Hamilton:
`Motive for a Mission: the story behind Hess`s flight to Britain` (1971 and later editions); `The Air Battle for Malta: the diaries of a fighter pilot` (1981 and 1988); `Roof of the World: man`s first flight over Everest` (1983); and `The Truth About Rudolph Hess` (1993)
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
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

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