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Microfilm of assorted 13th-17th century manuscripts.

 Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.465
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows: Fair copy, 1686-1689, of ‘Diplomatum veterum collectio’, being Richard Augustine Hay’s transcripts of charters and other formal documents contained in cartularies of mediaeval Scottish religious houses and the archives of the city of Edinburgh, volume 1. (Adv.MS.34.1.10(i)); Register of the Chapel Royal of Stirling, written, circa 1537, by John Lambert, prebendary of the Chapel, containing copies of papal bulls and other documents, 1501-1537...
Dates: 13th century-1689.

Microfilm of Elizabethan letters and transcripts of the register of Arbroath Abbey.

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Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.175
Scope and Contents

Elizabethan letters (Adv.MS.1.2.2);

Transcripts, 1815, by Lieutenant-General G H Hutton, of the register, 13th century-16th century, of the abbey of Arbroath and of various charters, 1213-1246. (Adv.MS.9A.1.18).

Dates: 13th century-16th century.

Microfilm of genealogical and heraldic material.

 Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.31
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows: ‘Armourial [sic] Bearings of the Bruces’ by Major William Bruce Armstrong, 1903 (Adv.MS.15.1.25);'Results of the investigation of the settlement of English families in Scotland', [?1801] (Adv.MS.16.2.9);‘Proper names with their significations’ by David Ure, minister of Uphall, late 18th century (Adv.MS.16.2.10);Collection of material on French heraldry, in several hands of the first half of the 18th century...
Dates: 1560-1903.

Microfilm of lectures of William Edmondstoune Aytoun, and some related papers.

 Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.923
Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows: Introductory lectures, 1856-1864, of William Edmondstoune Aytoun: a series of lectures opening Aytoun's yearly courses (MS.4897);

Miscellaneous lectures, [1845-1865], of William Edmondstoune Aytoun (MS.4912);

Examination papers and class lists, [?1852-?1870], of William Edmondstoune Aytoun (MS.4913);

Exercises, [?1863-?1864], of William Edmondstoune Aytoun’s students (MS.4914).

Dates: [1845-?1870.]

Microfilm of papers, 1624-?1625, early 18th century, concerning the erection of baronetcies in Nova Scotia; and concerning the Dukes of Atholl.

 Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.436
Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows: Papers, 1624-?1625, early 18th century, concerning the erection of baronetcies in Nova Scotia (Adv.MS.16.2.3);

Papers concerning the Dukes of Atholl (Adv.MS.16.2.4).

Dates: 1624-?1625, early 18th century.

Microfilm of the letters, 1792-1796, of Robert Burns to George Thomson together with a letter of Burns to John Ballantine, 1787, and one of George Syme to Thomson, 1797.

 Item
Identifier: MS.15533 [Mf.MSS.89]
Scope and Contents

A list of the poems included in the letters precedes them.

Dates: 1787, 1792-1796, 1797.

Minute-book of a lodge or trade union in Edinburgh.

 Item
Identifier: MS.833
Scope and Contents

The minute-book is apparently of operative house-carpenters and joiners (see folio 9), with a list of members and letters to divisions at Glasgow, London, Leith, and Dunfermline.

Dates: 1836-1837.

Minutes, correspondence and other papers of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, mainly records of the Scottish Liberal Party.

 Record Group
Identifier: Acc.11765/1-110
Scope and Contents

Minute books and other papers from the Edinburgh headquarters office of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, consisting mainly of older records of the Scottish Liberal Party prior to its union with the Social Democratic Party and the creation of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, and including records of the Scottish Liberal Club and the Scottish Reform Club.

Dates: 1855-1987, undated.

Minutes of Sederunt of the Committee of Management of the Royal Edinburgh Volunteer Light Dragoons (from 1800 the Royal Midlothian Yeomanry Cavalry), 15 March, 1797-9 July, 1801.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.22.2.21
Scope and Contents

Sir Walter Scott was quartermaster and secretary, and regularly attended the meetings. The minutes are in a clerk`s hand. Some letters concerning the company have been pasted in towards the end, and some concerning the manuscript at the beginning. There is a list of members at the end.

Dates: 1797-1801.

Miscellaneous letters and documents.

 Series
Identifier: MS.13500

Miscellaneous letters and manuscripts.

 Series
Identifier: MS.3112

Miscellaneous letters and papers of the Faculty of Advocates Library.

 File
Identifier: F.R.339e/19
Scope and Contents The papers include the following.(i) List, 1781, of books offered by Principal Robertson, University of Edinburgh, at cost price, with signature of Principal Robertson.(ii) Report, 1781, on the state of the papers of James Anderson, editor of 'Diplomata Scotiae'.(iii) Autograph letter, 1783, of Henry Dundas enclosing a catalogue of books which might be purchased.(iv) List, 1783, of Spanish books belonging to the late Principal Watson, St...
Dates: 1781-1797.

Miscellaneous manuscript and a few printed items.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.81.1.19
Scope and Contents The contents of the volume are as follows:(i) Printed prospectus of the Sanitary Protection Association of Edinburgh, late 19th century. (Folio 1.)(ii) Printed list of members, with subscriptions, of the Royal Society of Northern Antiquaries (Konungliga Norraena Fornfraeda-Felag), 1849, in Icelandic. There are also an extract from the constitution of the Society (in French), a note on the subscriptions (in Danish), and a list of the books published by the Society....
Dates: 1561, 17th century-late 19th century.

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Latin 7
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Carlyle, Thomas, essayist and historian, 1795-1881 2
A and C Black Ltd, Edinburgh, publishers and booksellers 1
Aitken, Jane Carlyle, sister of Thomas Carlyle, essayist and historian, née Carlyle, 1810-1888 1
Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers, Foundry Section, 1971-1992 1
Amalgamated Union of Foundry Workers, 1946-1971 1
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Anderson, David, Staff Surgeon, ? 1821-1854 1
Army, Great Britain and Ireland, Royal Garrison Artillery, 11th Siege Battery 1
Associated Ironmoulders of Scotland, -1920 1
Beecher, Charles (minister, composer and author) 1
Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene (poet and author) 1
Bennett, Enoch Arnold, writer, 1867-1931 1
Berlioz, Louis-Hector, composer, 1803-1869 1
Bible Board, Scotland, HM Sole and Only Master Printers 1
Birkbeck, John Addison, printer and bibliographer, d 1971 1
Braidwood, James, Edinburgh, bookseller, fl 1834-1875 1
Brodie, William, sculptor, 1815-1881: recipient 1
Brown, George Mackay (poet and writer) 1
Burns Begg, family of Isabella Begg, sister of Robert Burns, poet 1
Campbell, Archibald, Bishop of Aberdeen, d 1744 1
Campbell, John Francis, of Islay, folklorist, ? 1821-1885 1
Caskie, Donald Currie, Minister of the Scots Kirk, Paris, 1902-1983 1
Central Ironmoulders' Association of Scotland, 1889-1926 1
Charles I, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1600-1649 1
Chelsea Reel Club 1
Church of Scotland 1
Church of Scotland Overseas, Continent of Europe - France - Paris 1
Church of Scotland, Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly 1
Church of Scotland, Overseas Department 1
Church of Scotland, World Mission and Unity Department 1
Clark, Robert (printer, Edinburgh) 1
Conference of Scottish Medieval Historical Research 1
Conference of Scottish Medievalists 1
Cuthbert, Walter Robertson, Lieutenant, Royal Field Artillery, husband of Gwendoline Emily Meacham, pseudonym Wendy Wood, 1887-1970 1
Dalrymple, Sir David, 3rd Baronet, Senator of the College of Justice, 1726-1792 1
Dares Phrygius 1
Donaldson's School for the Deaf, Edinburgh 1
Donn, Rob, poet, 1714-1778 1
Duncan, Archibald Alexander McBeth, Professor of Scottish History, University of Glasgow, b 1926 1
Dundee Courier and Argus Chapel 1
Dundee Typographical Society 1
East Edinburgh Unionist Association 1
Edinburgh International Festival Society 1
Edinburgh and Leith Consular Corps 1
Educational Institue of Scotland, Henderson Memorial Library of Books on America 1
Edwards, Joseph, Editor of "Labour Annual", fl 1893-1904: recipient 1
Fabian Society, think-tank 1
Faculty of Advocates, Library, Edinburgh 1
Family Care, voluntary social work agency 1
Farquhar, George Taylor Shillito, Dean of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, 1857-1927 1
Foss, Hugh Rose, 1902-1971 1
Fox, Colin, b. 1969 (politician) 1
Fraser, Edward, Sergeant, 3rd Bengal European Infantry, fl 1855-1860 1
Geoffrey of Monmouth (Bishop of St Asaph and chronicler) 1
Gordon, family, of Ellon 1
Harper, James Walker, Dean of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, 1859-1938 1
Hassall, Joan, artist and wood-engraver, 1906-1988 1
Henderson, R R Gore-Brown-, Balerno, fl 1967: collector 1
Herdman, Robert Duddingstone, painter, 1863-1922 1
Herdman, Robert, painter, 1828-1888 1
Hopkinson, Cecil, music bibliographer and bookseller, 1898-1977 1
Innes, Cosmo, antiquary, 1798-1874 1
Ironfounding Workers' Association, 1926-1946 1
Jarvie, Gordon, writer and editor, b.1941. 1
Johnston, William Thompson, antiquarian, b 1934 1
Library and Information Services Council (Scotland) (LISC(S)) 1
Lillie, Robert Alexander, art collector, fl 1907-1977 1
Lindesay, Robert, of Pitscottie, historian, c 1532-c 1586 1
Linlinlithgow and Stirlingshire Hunt 1
Lockhart, Sir Robert Hamilton Bruce, Knight, diplomatist, 1887-1970 1
MacNicol, Donald, Minister of Lismore, 1735-1802 1
MacNicol, Dugald, 1791-1844 (Gaelic poet and song collector) 1
Mackinnon, John, Sergeant, 93rd Highlanders, fl 1807-1849 1
Mackinnon, Roderick, Lieutenant, North Carolina Highlanders, d c 1807 1
Marine Temperance Society of New York 1
Mark and Charles Kerr, King's Printers for Scotland 1
McGregor, family 1
McLean, John David Ruari McDowall Hardie, typographer and author, 1917-2006 1
Meacham, Gwendoline Emily, Scottish nationalist, pseudonym Wendy Wood, 1892-1981 1
Mossman, Robert Cockburn, meteorologist, 1870-1940 1
Mundell, family 1
Munro, Neil, author, pseudonym Hugh Foulis, 1864-1930 1
Napier, G W, correspondent of James Braidwood, Edinburgh, bookseller, fl 1875: recipient 1
National Council of Labour Colleges 1
National Library of Scotland 1
National Union of Foundry Workers, 1920-1946 1
Neill and Co Ltd, Edinburgh, printers 1
New Club, North Berwick, golf club 1
North Berwick Golf Club 1
Parker, Agnes Miller, wood engraver and book illustrator, 1895-1980 1
Peter Lawson and Son, Edinburgh, seed merchants 1
Pseudo-Aristotle 1
Rasdall, Ernest, correspondent of Agnes Miller Parker, wood engraver and book illustrator, fl 1961-1962: recipient 1
Richmond, Sir John Ritchie, Knight, Honorary President of Glasgow School of Art, 1869-1963 1
Royal Celtic Society 1
Royal Highland Yacht Club, 1881- 1
Royal Naval Review, 1887, Spithead 1
Royal Society of Edinburgh 1
Ruddiman, Thomas, Librarian of the Advocates' Library, 1674-1757 1
Ruskin, John (author and art critic) (1819-1900) 1
Salisbury, Bishop of 1
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