Scope and Contents The contents are as follows. (i) Typescript of the essay 'Sunday in the village', 1944, which won the Arthur Markham Memorial Prize awarded by Sheffield University (folio 1). Tom Hanlin used the same material in his story 'Bright and cheerful is the day' (MS.27420, folio 20). (ii) Typescripts of two articles, undated, 'The novel is doomed' and 'Tension-snap-relief!' (folio 30). The second is incomplete. (iii) Letter, 1946, of Marion Saunders, Tom Hanlin's American agent, concerning an...

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Includes personal documents, publishing agreements, royalty statements and related correspondence. These papers are mostly concerned with the administration of James Leslie Mitchell's (Lewis Grassic Gibbon) literary estate following his death in 1935, firstly by his wife, Ray Mitchell, and subsequently by his daughter, Rhea Martin.

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The papers here show the development of the book and negotiations between various interested parties. This includes correspondence about publishing the book and possible translations, corrections,draft contracts, and royalty statements.

Scope and Contents Notes, 1984, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘The Flood’, including editorial notes. Folios 1-28.Includes synopsis, drafts of passages, character and plot development, and research on mining history. Most of the notes are undated. As far as possible, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement. Contract, 1985, with Polygon Books (publishers) for Ian Rankin's novel 'The Flood',...

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Born in Inveraray, Neil Munro became a journalist in Glasgow, rising to the post of editor of the ‘Glasgow Evening News’. His papers consist largely of manuscripts of his novels and short stories, though some of his newspaper articles are represented by presscuttings.

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The contents are as follows. (i) Financial papers, including returns for a production of 'Try and be sensible' by Perth Theatre in 1951, and royalty statements, 1965-1969 (folio l); (ii) Miscellaneous papers, including fragments of literary works, ?1956-1966, undated (folio 15).

Scope and Contents From the Series: Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...

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The term 'letter' is applied loosely in the descriptions and could include other forms of correspondence also, for example, telegrams, post cards, etc.

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Nancy Brysson Morrison was the sister of Margaret M Morrison, who wrote under the pseudonym 'March Cost', and T J Morrison, the novelist and script-writer. As well as publishing under her own name, she wrote numerous romances under the pseudonym 'Christine Strathern' between 1942 and 1959, but they are not represented among these papers.

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The papers include a publisher's agreement and royalty statements for 'These are my friends' 1945-1947 (folios 2-7), newspaper cuttings, 1933-1956, undated (folios 15-23), and a tribute and other material about her, 1986 (Folios 24-32).

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The papers consist chiefly of Christopher Murray Grieve’s literary papers, but there is also material relating to his family and affairs.

Scope and Contents Typescript of Ian Rankin's novel 'Knots and Crosses', 1985, partial early draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-26. Notes of Ian Rankin, 1985-1987, relating to the development of the plot and characters ‘Knots and Crosses’. Folios 27-51.Most of the notes are undated. The notes include early developmental notes and research, including research into the SAS and police ranks. Also included are notes for subsequent drafts. As far as possible, evidence of changes...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...

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This series of business papers contains records that provide evidence of the administrative, production, legal, and business operations of John Murray, publishers. Records include manuscript and publication books, financial papers, staff employment and pension records, and legal papers.

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Statements and tax invoices are for the royalty period ending 31 December 1991. File also includes cashed and cancelled cheques from c.March 1992, and a small number of copy letters from John Murray, publishers, supplying the statements to their recipients. Original and copy items are present.

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Statements and tax invoices are for the royalty period ending 30 June 1992. File also includes cashed and cancelled cheques, c.September 1992. Original and copy items are present.

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Statements and tax invoices are for the royalty period ending 31 December 1991. File also includes cashed and cancelled cheques, c.March 1992, and a small number of copy letters from John Murray, publishers, supplying the statements to their recipients. Original and copy items are present.

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Statements and tax invoices are for the royalty period ending 31 December 1991. File also includes cashed and cancelled cheques, c.March 1992, and a small number of copy letters from John Murray, publishers, supplying the statements to their recipients. Original and copy items are present.

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Statements and tax invoices are for the royalty period ending 31 December 1991. File also includes cashed and cancelled cheques, c.March 1992, and a small number of copy letters from John Murray, publishers, supplying the statements to their recipients. Original and copy items are present.

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Statements and tax invoices are for the royalty period ending 30 June 1992. File also includes cashed and cancelled cheques, c.September 1992. Original and copy items are present.

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Statements and tax invoices are for the royalty period ending 31 December 1991. File also includes cashed and cancelled cheques, c.March 1992. Original and copy items are present.

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Statements and tax invoices are for the royalty period ending 31 December 1991. File also includes cashed and cancelled cheques, c.March 1992. Original and copy items are present.

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The contents are as follows. (i) Royalty statements from the B B C, 1931-1952 (folio 1); (ii) Miscellaneous royalty statements, 1931-1941 (folio 128);