Diaries, letters and miscellaneous papers, 1944-1989, of and relating to John Armstrong.
Collection
Identifier: Acc.13315
Scope and Contents
John Armstrong studied at the Edinburgh College of Art where he was a contemporary of Eduardo Paolozzi who is mentioned in his diaries. After leaving college he worked as an artist and displays manager, then went on to work for the DHSS, Register Generals Office and elsewhere in Edinburgh. He later ran his own business. He continued painting throughout his life and also wrote fiction inspired by his bohemian lifestyle.
Dates
- Creation: 1944-1989.
Creator
- Paolozzi, Sir Eduardo Luigi, Knight, sculptor and printmaker, 1924-2005 (Person)
- Armstrong, John , Artist and Author, d. 2003 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Boxes (1 volume and 1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from Ken Spelman, 70 Micklegate, York, YO1 6LF.
- 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
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk