Letters. Correspondence.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Pieces of correspondence that are somewhat more formal than memoranda or notes, usually on paper and delivered.
Found in 355 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence and chapter draft on the Garvellachs islands., 1982.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/168
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...
Dates:
1982.
Correspondence and draft introduction for 'The Icelandic Sagas'., 1998-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/35
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...
Dates:
1998-1999.
Correspondence and draft of newspaper article on the Norwegian Exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery., 1970.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/631
Scope and Contents
Magnusson objected to the bleeding together of Icelandic and Norwegian literary history.
Dates:
1970.
Correspondence and essay on Homer sent to Magnusson by Graham Binns., 1984.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/718
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
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.
Dates:
1984.
Correspondence and itinerary on Magnusson’s visit to Canada., 1984-1985.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1162
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Magnusson's personal papers contain information on his trips abroad, photographs of Magnusson collected over the years, correpsondence relating to his honorary knighthood, and a copy of his CV.
Dates:
1984-1985.
Correspondence and management statement on the role of the newly established SNH., 1990-1992.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1109
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
These papers relate to Magnusson's time working for Scottish Natural Heritage. The organisation was formed in 1992 following the amalgamation of the Nature Conservancy Council for Scotland and the Countryside Commission for Scotland. Magnusson served as the Chairman of the organisation from 1992 until 1999. The papers contain minutes from SNH meetings, papers from working groups, such as those relating to the designation of the Cairngorms as a European Heritage Area and a series of papers...
Dates:
1990-1992.
Correspondence and memoranda between SNH and the Scottish Office., 1991-1996.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1107
Scope and Contents
On proposals to set up a Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Dates:
1991-1996.
Correspondence and memoranda on Rum and on publicity for 'Rum: Nature’s Island' as it relates to Scottish Natural Heritage., 1997-2001.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/34
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...
Dates:
1997-2001.
Correspondence and Memorandum on the SNH’s approach to renewable energy development., 1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1093
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
These papers relate to Magnusson's time working for Scottish Natural Heritage. The organisation was formed in 1992 following the amalgamation of the Nature Conservancy Council for Scotland and the Countryside Commission for Scotland. Magnusson served as the Chairman of the organisation from 1992 until 1999. The papers contain minutes from SNH meetings, papers from working groups, such as those relating to the designation of the Cairngorms as a European Heritage Area and a series of papers...
Dates:
1997.
Correspondence and newsletter on the Woodland Trust., 1995-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1155
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1995-1999.
Correspondence and newsletters on Kinloch Castle on Rum., 1997-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/30
Scope and Contents
Newsletters were created by the Kinloch Castle Friends Association.
Dates:
1997-1999.
Correspondence and newsletters on Magnusson’s support for Kilmartin House., 1998-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/537
Scope and Contents
On Kilmartin House, Centre for archaeology and landscape interpretation.
Dates:
1998-1999.
Correspondence and newspaper cuttings on Brent Spar, the oil storage facility., 1995.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/919
Scope and Contents
On Shell’s decision to abandon the platform.
Dates:
1995.
Correspondence, and newspaper cuttings on land reform policy in Scotland., 1996-2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1017
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
These papers relate to Magnusson's time working for Scottish Natural Heritage. The organisation was formed in 1992 following the amalgamation of the Nature Conservancy Council for Scotland and the Countryside Commission for Scotland. Magnusson served as the Chairman of the organisation from 1992 until 1999. The papers contain minutes from SNH meetings, papers from working groups, such as those relating to the designation of the Cairngorms as a European Heritage Area and a series of papers...
Dates:
1996-2003.
Correspondence and newspaper cuttings on the book launch for 'Rum: Nature’s Island'. , 1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/29
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...
Dates:
1997.
Correspondence and note on proposed Firehorse Films televison programme on Avaris the lost Egyptian city., 1992.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/366
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This section contains scripts and research undertaken by Magnusson for a variety of television and radio programmes running from 1961 until 2006. There are a significant number of scripts for the BBC archaeology programme 'Chronicle' which Magnusson presented from 1966. There are individual scripts and research materials on various programmes that Magnusson presented throughout his televsion career. There are a number of scripts and interviews for Magnusson's radio series "Tales...
Dates:
1992.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Magnus Magnusson.
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The Television and Radio work of Magnus Magnusson.
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The Television work of Magnus Magnusson.
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Reviews on television programmes.
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Correspondence on proposed television programmes and documentaries.
Correspondence and notes for a proposed series of television programmes on Saints., 1977.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/363
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This section contains scripts and research undertaken by Magnusson for a variety of television and radio programmes running from 1961 until 2006. There are a significant number of scripts for the BBC archaeology programme 'Chronicle' which Magnusson presented from 1966. There are individual scripts and research materials on various programmes that Magnusson presented throughout his televsion career. There are a number of scripts and interviews for Magnusson's radio series "Tales...
Dates:
1977.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Papers of Magnus Magnusson.
/
The Television and Radio work of Magnus Magnusson.
/
The Television work of Magnus Magnusson.
/
Reviews on television programmes.
/
Correspondence on proposed television programmes and documentaries.
Correspondence and notes for a proposed television series on Scottish Wildlife., 1989.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/365
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This section contains scripts and research undertaken by Magnusson for a variety of television and radio programmes running from 1961 until 2006. There are a significant number of scripts for the BBC archaeology programme 'Chronicle' which Magnusson presented from 1966. There are individual scripts and research materials on various programmes that Magnusson presented throughout his televsion career. There are a number of scripts and interviews for Magnusson's radio series "Tales...
Dates:
1989.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Papers of Magnus Magnusson.
/
The Television and Radio work of Magnus Magnusson.
/
The Television work of Magnus Magnusson.
/
Reviews on television programmes.
/
Correspondence on proposed television programmes and documentaries.
Correspondence and notes on proposed documentary film set on the Icelandic seal cultivation farm called Húsey., 1993.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/367
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This section contains scripts and research undertaken by Magnusson for a variety of television and radio programmes running from 1961 until 2006. There are a significant number of scripts for the BBC archaeology programme 'Chronicle' which Magnusson presented from 1966. There are individual scripts and research materials on various programmes that Magnusson presented throughout his televsion career. There are a number of scripts and interviews for Magnusson's radio series "Tales...
Dates:
1993.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Papers of Magnus Magnusson.
/
The Television and Radio work of Magnus Magnusson.
/
The Television work of Magnus Magnusson.
/
Reviews on television programmes.
/
Correspondence on proposed television programmes and documentaries.
Correspondence and notes on Sir Walter Scott for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/98
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...
Dates:
1999.
Correspondence and notes on the Church of Iceland., 1987.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/651
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
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.
Dates:
1987.
Correspondence and notes on the Environmental Community Chest., 1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/932
Scope and Contents
Educational resources with an environmental themes for SNH.
Dates:
1994.
Correspondence and notes on the Isle of May promotional video., 1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1011
Scope and Contents
Video was a created in partnership between SNH, North East Fife Tourist Board and Fife Regional Council.
Dates:
1994.
Correspondence and notes on the publication of the Government White paper on protecting the environment., 1990.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/931
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1990.
Correspondence and notes on Vínland., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/661
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
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.
Dates:
1999.