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:
Papers on the National Cash Register (NCR) Book Award for non-fiction., 1989.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/564
Scope and Contents
Magnusson was on the judging panel.
Dates:
1989.
Papers on the Natural Heritage (Scotland) Bill., 1990-1991.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/760
Scope and Contents
Bill proposed the establishment of Scottish Natural Heritage.
Dates:
1990-1991.
Papers on the Natural Heritage (Scotland) Bill 2., 1991-1992.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/761
Scope and Contents
Bill proposed the establishment of Scottish Natural Heritage.
Dates:
1991-1992.
Papers on the nomination of New Lanark for inclusion on the World Heritage List., 1988.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/543
Scope and Contents
Files includes correspondence and reports submitted to UNESCO.
Dates:
1988.
Papers on the RSPB., 1985-1990.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/571
Scope and Contents
Files inclues a script for Bill Oddie’s ‘This is your Life’.
Dates:
1985-1990.
Papers relating to Magnusson’s term as Rector of the University of Edinburgh., 1975-1985.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1169
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Magnusson served as Rector at the University of Edinburgh from 1975 until 1978. He also served as Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University from 2002 until 2007. The papers relate to Magnusson's election campaign and his various engagements at the two Universities.
Dates:
1975-1985.
Papers relating to the Joint Implementation Board of the Nature Conservancy Council for Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage., 1991.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/764
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:
1991.
Papers relating to the Mastermind Club., 1988-2004.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/489-496
Scope and Contents
The Mastermind Club was founded in 1978 as a club for all those who had appeared on the show. A yearly quiz for members, called the Magnum, was hosted by Magnus Magnusson until 2005. Since 2006 Tony Dart has acted as Question Master for the quiz.
Dates:
1988-2004.
Papers relating to the Mastermind Club., 1988-2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/489
Scope and Contents
File includes correspondence and academic essays on the memory of older and younger constestants.
Dates:
1988-2003.
Papers relating to the Nature Conservancy Council and the proposals for a new body to look after the natural heritage of Scotland., 1989-1991.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/759
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:
1989-1991.
Personal papers of Magnus Magnusson., 1973-2005.
Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/1160-1167
Scope and Contents
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:
1973-2005.
Prefaces and introductions to other works written by Magnus Magnusson., 1956-2005.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/156-161
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:
Majority of material found within 1956-2005.
Report and correspondence on Sites of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) in relation Inverasdale., 1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1009
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1997.
Report of the JNCC Chairman’s Review., 1995.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/871
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:
1995.
Reports and correspondence on Atlantic Salmon., 1989-1993.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/909
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:
1989-1993.
Reports and correspondence on Atlantic Salmon., 1993-1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/910
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:
1993-1997.
Reports and correspondence on European legislation relating to the Scottish environment., 1991-1993.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/972
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1991-1993.
Reports and correspondence on fish farming in Scotland., 1990-1991.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/976
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1990-1991.
Reports and correspondence on the corporate plan for Scottish Natural Heritage., 1989-1991.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/943
Scope and Contents
On the transformation of the Nature Conservancy Council for Scotland and the Countryside Commission for Scotland into SNH.
Dates:
1989-1991.
Reports and correspondence on the EC Habitats and Species Directive., 1993.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/997
Scope and Contents
File includes plans on how the SNH will implement the directive.
Dates:
1993.
Reports and correspondence on the Environmental Task Force., 1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/969
Scope and Contents
Part of the Government’s Welfare to Work scheme (now called the New Deal) – for SNH.
Dates:
1997.
Reports and correspondence on the Forestry Commission., 1993-1995.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/982
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1993-1995.
Reports and correspondence on the implementation of the European Community Agri-Environment Regulation in Scotland., 1993-1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/902
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:
1993-1997.
Reports and correspondence on the management of Cobbinshaw Moss., 1996.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/942
Scope and Contents
SNH reached a view that it should not conclude a compensatory management agreement for Cobbinshaw Moss.
Dates:
1996.
Reports and correspondence on the Mountains areas of Scotland and their conservation and management., 1989-1991.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1047
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1989-1991.