Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Electronic archive, digital images, sound and video recordings, and related ephemera of the Gude Cause project, 2008-2010. The project’s main objective was to celebrate the centenary of the Women’s Social and Political Union procession which took place in Edinburgh on 10 October 1909. Furthermore, in the light of a report published before the 2007 Scottish Parliament Election, Gude Cause sought to reenergize women’s participation in Scottish political life.The archive charts the...

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The bulk of the material dates from ca.1979-1990, though there are some earlier and later items. Much of it concerns McGrath’s work outside 7:84, the theatre company which he and others established in 1971.

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Newspaper cuttings covering 1885-1932. Interviews with and articles about Kirk, and obituaries from various papers.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Correspondence, research papers, photographs and audio tapes, 1904-1994, of Dr. Alice Gilmore Vines (1923-2009) relating to her PhD thesis on Margaret Ethel Gladstone MacDonald (1870-1911) and Ishbel MacDonald (1903-1982), James Ramsay MacDonald’s wife and daughter.Dr. Vines collected this material in the course of her research for an intended biography of the two women. Over a number of summers she visited Ishbel in Lossiemouth and corresponded with her. Unfortunately, she had...

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This collection consists of manuscripts, typescripts, proofs and illustrative material relating to a wide range of Alasdair Gray’s work, including twenty-nine stage, radio and television plays, and the following published works:

'Lanark' (Edinburgh: Canongate, 1981). 'Lean tales' (London: Jonathan Cape, 1985). 'Lean tales' (London: Abacus, 1987). 'Old negatives' (London: Jonathan Cape, 1989).

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File includes a short interview transcript with Steve Boardman.

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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Interviews with Geoffrey Barrow, Ronnie Black, Steve Boardman and Dauvit Broun. Also includes photocopied essays on Scottish history.

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Interviews with Ian Campbell, Ted Cowan, Tom Devine, Douglas Gifford, Ronnie Jack, Elspeth King and Michael Lynch.

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Interviews with Catriona Macdonald, Murdo Macdonald, Roger Mason, Graeme Morton and Alex Murdoch.

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Interviews with Murray Pittock, Anna Ritchie, John Simpson, Fiona Watson, Chris Whatley, Alex Wolfe and Louise Yeoman.

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 contains interviews with Ian Rankin relating to his professional and personal reputation, as published in various periodicals. Included are both press cuttings and complete periodicals. Many of the press cuttings are photocopies sent to Rankin via an agency.

Scope and Contents The interviews are from a variety of serial publications. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by subtopic, if applicable, and then chronologically by date of publication.Architecture. ‘Architect's Journal’, 12 April 2001, about Rankin’s thoughts on the architecture of buildings. Includes note to Rankin from Deborah Singmaster. Folios 1-36.Art. ‘Country Life’, 7 August 2013, about Rankin’s favourite painting, ‘Still’ by Alison Watt. Folios...

Scope and Contents The interviews are from a variety of serial publications. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by subtopic, if applicable, and then chronologically by date of publication.Edinburgh/Scotland. Folios 1-47. ‘Sunday Telegraph’, 11 August 2002, about Edinburgh. 2 copies. ‘Spectator’, 21 October 2006, interview with Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith about Edinburgh. ‘Times’, 22 June 2009, about Edinburgh. 2 copies. ‘Sunday Post in10 Magazine’, 1 November...

Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...

Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...

Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...

Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...

Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...

Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...

Scope and Contents The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies. The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of...

Scope and Contents The interviews are from a variety of serial publications. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by subtopic, if applicable, and then chronologically by date of publication. Favourite Books. Folios 1-94. Interviews with Ian Rankin about his favourite books. Folios 1-30. ‘Sunday Times’ 26 September 1999, about Rankin’s favourite books and characters in literature. ‘Good Book Guide’,...

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The interviews are from a variety of serial publications. They are arranged in nine sequences based on the primary subject of the interview: ‘Edinburgh/Scotland’, ‘Childhood and Ageing, ‘General Personal Life’, ‘Homes’, ‘Language and Literature’, ‘Music’, ‘Travel’, ‘Other Topics’, and ‘Various Topics’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged alphabetically by subtopic, if applicable, and then chronologically by date of publication.