Scope and Contents The file contains Una Maclean, 'Women of the Western Isles', The Sabhal Mor Lecture 1993; Richard Parry, 'The Role of Central Units in the Scottish Executive', University of Edinburgh (2001); Moira MacMillan, Nick McKerrell and Angus McFadyen (eds.), 'Women in the Legal Profession in Scotland: A study by the Law Society of Scotland and the Equal Opportunities Commission Scotland' (2005); 'Gender Research and Data on Rural Issues' (2006); and Scottish Poverty Information Unit, Glasgow...

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Papers of the Scottish Council for Civil Liberties including administrative and financial papers of the executive committee and various sub committees, local groups, annual reports and publications.

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Including papers from the 'Opportunities for All! Equal Opportunities Under a Scottish Parliament' seminar, Governance of Scotland Project (May 1997); and unpublished drafts of conference papers and slides on gender and racial equality in Scotland.

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The file contains 'Reaching Women in Scotland: A Consultation Paper', Scottish Office (October 1997); papers for Women's Advisory Group meeting, on conference about the Women in Scotland Consultative Forum; invitation letter for Women in Scotland Consultative Forum; 'Women's Issues: A Scottish Office Progress Report', Scottish Office (1998); and internal paper by Alison Bean on 'Consulting women in Scotland'.

Scope and Contents The file contains Fiona Mackay and Meryl Kenny, 'Access, voice... and influence? Women's organisations in post-devolution Scotland', Gradus Case Study 2, Engender (2005); Verene Nicolas, 'Towards a Sustainable Scotland: Redressing the Gender Deficit’ (2001); papers from conference, 'Taking the Opportunity: Making STV Work for Women', Edinburgh (2005); Susan Dalgety and Danny Phillips, ‘Women in Power: the Impact of Women Ministers on Post-devolution Scotland’, Active Learning Centre (c...

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Conference held in Iceland. Magnusson attended and gave speech.

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For SNH.

Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Major-General James Johnston was born in Edinburgh in August 1939. He was educated at George’s Watson’s College, Welbeck College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, from which he was commissioned in July 1959 into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He underwent postgraduate training at the Royal Military Academy of science and REME Officers School. His training was completed by 1965 and he served several appointments as commanding officer within Germany and the United...

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Some family and other papers of Robert Douglas McIntyre's father, the Reverend John Ebenezer McIntyre (1874-1961), successively minister of Hightae and Dalton, Motherwell, Manse Road, and St Mary's, Edinburgh, United Free churches, and later of Barony and St James Place Church of Scotland, Edinburgh, precede the main collection.

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The file contains notes for the following talks: 'The Role of Research in Mainstreaming Gender Equality' (2001); 'SEU Transport Policy: Comments on Gender Issues' (2001); 'Gender Mainstreaming in the UK Government' (c2002); and 'Women and Public Appointments: Qualitative Research Findings' (c2002).

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Files contain reseach notes relating to Magnusson's interests, the bulk of which are on Scotland and Iceland. Research notes on Vikings were kept separate by Magnusson.

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Papers of Thomas I Rae, Keeper of Manuscripts in the National Library of Scotland, mostly relating to his work as a Scottish historian.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection reflects Dr Esther Breitenbach's feminist activism from the 1970s onwards. This includes papers reflecting her contributions to the Women’s Legal and Financial Independence Campaign, the Radical Scotland Women’s Group, and the European Forum of Socialist Feminists, as well as papers relating to the activities of the Women's Co-ordination Group, which advanced the demand for 50:50 gender representation. The collection includes assorted annotated pamphlets, conference papers,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection reflects Dr Esther Breitenbach's feminist activism from the 1970s onwards. This includes papers reflecting her contributions to the Women’s Legal and Financial Independence Campaign, the Radical Scotland Women’s Group, and the European Forum of Socialist Feminists, as well as papers relating to the activities of the Women's Co-ordination Group, which advanced the demand for 50:50 gender representation. The collection includes assorted annotated pamphlets, conference papers,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection reflects Dr Esther Breitenbach's feminist activism from the 1970s onwards. This includes papers reflecting her contributions to the Women’s Legal and Financial Independence Campaign, the Radical Scotland Women’s Group, and the European Forum of Socialist Feminists, as well as papers relating to the activities of the Women's Co-ordination Group, which advanced the demand for 50:50 gender representation. The collection includes assorted annotated pamphlets, conference papers,...

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Including promotional materials produced by the Office of National Statistics, the Equal Opportunities Commission, and the Women's National Commission.

Scope and Contents Papers created and collected by Helen Kay and Anne Scott related to the organisation and activities of the Scottish Branch of the UK section of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). Also includes papers of other WILPF sections, where this intersected with the Scottish Branch's activities.Includes correspondence, meeting minutes, reports and policy documents, campaign and event material, printed leaflets and publications, as well as working papers and...

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The file contains invitation letter and background papers on the consultation ahead of the conference, and Scottish Women's Co-ordination Group, 'Report and Recommendations to the UN 4th World Conference on Women'.

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Conference of the General Assembly of the Federation of Nature and National Parks of Europe.

Scope and Contents The file contains a Scottish Green Party circular; ‘A Woman's Claim of Right in Scotland’ Manifesto (April 1989); report from conference entitled 'I'd Love to Change the World But I Have to Cook the Tea' (March 1989); Scottish Constitutional Convention, ‘Interim Report on Submissions to the Women’s Issues Group of the Scottish Constitutional Convention’; Woman's Claim of Right campaign report (1990); and photocopy of Scotland on Sunday article with profile on Esther Breitenbach’s campaigning...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection reflects Dr Esther Breitenbach's feminist activism from the 1970s onwards. This includes papers reflecting her contributions to the Women’s Legal and Financial Independence Campaign, the Radical Scotland Women’s Group, and the European Forum of Socialist Feminists, as well as papers relating to the activities of the Women's Co-ordination Group, which advanced the demand for 50:50 gender representation. The collection includes assorted annotated pamphlets, conference papers,...

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The file contains annotated papers and programmes from the 'Roundtable on Women in Scottish Politics', USGS (September 1991); and 'Changing the Face of Scottish Politics', John Wheatley Centre (March 1992).

Scope and Contents The file contains an original job description for the role; press cuttings about the appointment of Esther Breitenbach; notes for talk delivered at the Women's Forum Scotland AGM (1999); paper on the development of the 'Women in Scotland Consultative Forum' (1999); paper for seminar on 'Equality and Rights: Making Constitutional Change Work for Women' (2001); paper entitled 'Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Public Policies'; paper entitled 'Equality and Rights: Making Constitutional Change...