Correspondence.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Any forms of addressed and written communication sent and received, including letters, postcards, memorandums, notes, telegrams, or cables.
Found in 7222 Collections and/or Records:
Scripts, correspondence and related papers of 'Writers school 2001'., 2001.
File
Identifier: Acc.12911/217
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
This collection dates mainly from after 1988, when John McGrath and Elizabeth MacLennan resigned from the company which they had established, with David MacLennan, in 1973. Following the funding crisis in 2006, the company had to leave its base in the STUC building in Glasgow, and it was at this point that much of the material in this accession was presented to the National Library of Scotland.
Dates:
2001.
Scripts of plays of Sean Hignett, and others, for television.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.7573
Scope and Contents
With papers concerning Waverley Broadcasting Ltd.
Dates:
1971-1978.
Scripts, programmes and other papers of Marillyn Gray, Scottish actor and theatre director, mostly relating to the Gateway Theatre, Edinburgh.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.12942/1-124
Scope and Contents
Papers of Scottish actor and theatre director Marillyn Gray (1930-2006), chiefly relating to the Gateway Theatre, Edinburgh, in which she was a regular performer. The Gateway papers came into her care at some point after the theatre closed possibly entrusted to her by, or after the death of, Sadie Aitken (1905-85) Gateway Theatre General Manager, some of whose papers are in the collection.
Dates:
1925-1997.
Scripts, proofs and correspondence mostly with scientific collaborators of 'Bith-eolas' [Biology] (1976), by Derick Thomson and Ronald Macleod., 1970-1976.
File
Identifier: Acc.9367/58
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates:
1970-1976.
Scripts, proofs and correspondence of 'Rabhdan is Rudan' (1973), by Iain Mac a' Gobhainn and illustrated by Calum Ferguson., 1973.
File
Identifier: Acc.9367/48
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates:
1973.
Scripts, proofs and correspondence of "Rannan a' Eilean na h-Oige" (1981), by Donald MacDonald and Domhnall Eirisgeach., 1981.
File
Identifier: Acc.9367/37
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates:
1981.
Scripts, proofs, art-work for dust cover and correspondence of 'Gaidhlig ann an Albainn / Gaelic in Scotland' (1976), edited by Derick Thomson., 1976.
File
Identifier: Acc.9367/53
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates:
1976.
Secret correspondence of Hugh Elliot chiefly concerning French diplomacy in the Mediterranean, including copies of letters of Napoléon, Talleyrand, the King and Queen of Sicily, and General Acton., 1803-1804.
File
Identifier: MS.13031
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
These papers cover every aspect of Hugh Elliot's official activities during his embassy at Naples and subsequently at Palermo, 1803-1806. In addition to normal diplomatic affairs, they deal extensively with naval operations in the Mediterranean and with military campaigns in southern Italy, particularly Calabria.
Dates:
1803-1804.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Family and general correspondence and the diplomatic papers of Hugh Elliot (1752-1830), younger brother of the 1st Earl of Minto.
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Papers of Hugh Elliot relating to the Neapolitan Mission.
"Sederunt Book of the Committee of Subscribers to Sir John Moore's Monument", Glasgow, with copies of correspondence with James Carrick Moore, James Watt, John Flaxman, and others.., 1809-1810.
Item
Identifier: MS.2732
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Many of the manuscripts contain notes, indexes, etc., by George Neilson.
Dates:
1809-1810.
'Selections from the records of the Government of India, Foreign Department, No. CCCXLIII: correspondence between his Excellency Lord Minto and certain ruling chiefs regarding measures to be taken for the suppression of sedition and extracts from speeches during his Excellency's recent tour' (Calcutta, 1910)., 1909.
File
Identifier: MS.12631
Scope and Contents
'Foreign Department Serial No. 178'.
Dates:
1909.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Gilbert John Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1845-1914), 4th Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of and concerning the 4th Earl of Minto relating to India.
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Printed summaries of the 4th Earl of Minto's administration.
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Printed summaries of the 4th Earl of Minto's administration: Home Department and related topics.
Series of files of William Winter Hamilton, of correspondence and papers arranged alphabetically by subject., 1958-1991.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.10951/77-91
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Correspondence and papers, 1936-1992, of William Winter Hamilton (b.1917), writer politician, Labour MP for West Fife, 1950-1974 and for Central Fife, 1974-1987.
Dates:
1958-1991.
Sermons, diaries, correspondence and other papers of Rev Dr Archibald Clive Irvine, medical missionary at Chogoria, Kenya, including some correspondence of members of his family.
Record Group
Identifier: Acc.12801/1-80
Dates:
1915-1974.
Sermons, lectures and correspondence of Rev Joseph Moffett, minister of Crown Court Church, Covent Garden, London, including some papers of and relating to Crown Court.
Collection
Identifier: Acc.13467/1-124
Scope and Contents
The papers consist principally of his sermons, which were subsequently much worked on by his daughter, Jean Stewart, also a Church of Scotland minister. Next are papers relating to the Loan Committee of Crown Court Church, which give an insight into the financial hardship suffered by at least part of the congregation during the interwar period. There are also several correspondence files, which are illustrative of Moffett’s involvement in the community based around Crown Court Church, as...
Dates:
1867-1990s, undated.
Seven letters of John Charles Walsham Reith, Lord Reith, to Sir John Anderson.
File
Identifier: Acc.11583
Scope and Contents
Letters concern Reith's wish for a worthwhile war job worthy of his talents, and recalling his earlier personal financial and career sacrifices; includes a copy reply from Anderson.
Dates:
1942-1943.
Seven letters of Sir John Leslie to Sir Joseph Banks, with one copy of a reply by Banks and several endorsed draft replies., 1794-1805.
File
Identifier: MS.9818, folios 1-16
Dates:
1794-1805.
Shakespeare papers of John Dover Wilson., 1903-1968, undated.
Series
Identifier: MSS.14323-14355
Share certificates and correspondence, The Edinburgh Institution Limited, Merchiston, Castle School Ltd and St George’s School for Girls, held by James Thin and Thomas Thin., 1910-1925.
File
Identifier: Acc.12384/143
Scope and Contents
Contains 7 items.
Dates:
1910-1925.
Short stories of Muriel Spark., 1982-1986, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.10989/18-54
Dates:
1982-1986, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Literary papers of Muriel Spark, containing manuscripts, research material for critical works, and papers concerning her autobiography, 'Curriculum vitae'.
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Literary papers of Muriel Spark, containing works of prose, poetry and drama.
Single letters and small collections of correspondence of the 19th century, whose writers include literary figures, theologians, scientists and politicians.
File
Identifier: MS.14836
Dates:
19th century.
Single manuscripts and small collections.
Series
Identifier: MS.2617
Dates:
1577-early 20th century.
Sketchbook and rough journal of John Francis Campbell combined for 1868 and early 1869., 1868-1869.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.50.4.4
Scope and Contents
The first part of the volume deals with a visit Campbell made to Norway from July to September 1868 (folios 14-145) and travels in Scotland and England made from October to December of the same year.
There is also a section on the Kildonan goldrush of 1869 with press cuttings and related correspondence, and at the end of the volume are several pages of notes concerning coal-mining and the Coal Commission.
Dates:
1868-1869.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, including many manuscripts in Gaelic, journals and yearbooks (with many photographs), albums of watercolour paintings and sketches, and experimental notebooks, of John Francis Campbell of Islay (1821-1885), Gaelic scholar and collector of oral tradition, traveller, scientist, official of the royal household and public servant.
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Collection of journals and sketchbooks of John Francis Campbell, kept during his travels throughout the world.
SLA Correspondence., 1969-1973.
Series
Identifier: Acc.13656/53-56
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The archive contains the minutes, correspondence, committee papers, working group papers and reports produced by the Scottish Library Association (SLA) from 1912-2005, before it became the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland (CILIPS) in 2005. Also included are photographs from various SLA conferences, video cassette tapes and CD-ROMs produced by the AV Scot Archive which is the Scottish branch of the Library Association Audio Visual Group. The...
Dates:
1969-1973.
SLA Correspondence., November 1969-August 1970.
File
Identifier: Acc.13656/53
Scope and Contents
On upcoming conferences and SLA Working Groups.
Dates:
November 1969-August 1970.
SLA Correspondence., September 1970-August 1972.
File
Identifier: Acc.13656/54
Scope and Contents
On upcoming conferences and SLA Working Groups.
Dates:
September 1970-August 1972.
SLA Correspondence., September 1972-May1973.
File
Identifier: Acc.13656/55
Scope and Contents
On upcoming conferences and SLA Working Groups.
Dates:
September 1972-May1973.