Correspondence and papers of Ilio Orlandini and of the Serafini family of Selkirk.
Scope and Contents
The papers are comprised of a large series of letters from Gloria Serafini to Ilio Orlandini, 1946-1947, regarding their relationship and son Peter, and describing life in Selkirk; personal papers of Ilio Orlandini relating to his experiences as a Prisoner of War during the Second World War, 1942-1947; and personal papers and photographs of the Serafini family, 1919-1972, relating to their lives and work.
Dates
- Creation: 1919-1972.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
4 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The letters of Gloria and the Serafini family to Ilio Orlandini and his assorted private papers in this archive were given to Peter Laurie by Ilio Orlandini following their first meeting in Tremoleto, Italy, in 2010.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 2019, Lyon and Turnbull, Edinburgh.
Bibliography
- 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
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk