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:
'Rum: Nature's Island' (1997)., 1992-2003.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/28-34
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:
1992-2003.
'Scotland: The Story of a Nation' (2000)., 1999-2001.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/83-103
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:
1999-2001.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)., 1988-2005.
Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/758-1159
Scope and Contents
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:
1988-2005.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Working Group papers on "Paths for all" initiative., 1995-2005.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/854-867
Scope and Contents
"Paths for all" initiative aimed to create up to 200 local path networks throughout Scotland.
Dates:
1995-2005.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Working Party papers on the Cairngorms., 1990-1999.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/839-853
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:
1990-1999.
Script and correspondence for ‘Recording of the Week’., 1984.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/388
Scope and Contents
On musical pieces chosen by Magnusson.
Dates:
1984.
Script and correspondence for ‘Scotland – Nature’s Realm’., 1990.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/344
Scope and Contents
A twelve part series looking at Scotland’s wildlife, of which only the draft script is present.
Dates:
1990.
Script and correspondence on ‘Our World’., 1967-1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/286
Scope and Contents
On Cumbernauld New Town.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1967-1997.
Scripts and correspondence on ‘Stories and Rhymes’ BBC Radio series on Norse mythology., 1969-1970.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/384
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:
1969-1970.
Scripts and correspondence on ‘Tales of a [sic] Grandfather’ for BBC Radio Scotland., 1998-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/374
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:
1998-1999.
Scripts and research materials for 'Chronicle'., 1966-1976.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/186-250
Scope and Contents
Chronicle was a BBC 2 television programme focusing on archaeology and related subjects which aired from 1966 until 1991. Materials in this section relate to Chronicle episodes in which Magnusson had a direct involvement.
Dates:
1966-1976.
Scripts and research materials for 'Living Legends'., 1979-1981.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/251-257
Scope and Contents
Living Legends was a BBC television series that ran for one series in 1979 that focused on key individuals from British history.
Dates:
1979-1981.
Scripts and research materials for miscellaneous television programmes., 1961-2004.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/269-360
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:
1961-2004.
Scripts, correspondence, and notes on ‘Monumental Heritage’., 1982.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/333
Scope and Contents
A documentary to celebrate the centenary of the 1882 Ancient Monuments Act.
Dates:
1982.
Scripts for a proposed series on forestry., 2001-2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/350
Scope and Contents
To be narrated by Magnusson and including correspondence relating to the proposal.
Dates:
2001-2003.
Scripts for miscellaneous Radio programmes., 1964-2006.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/381-394
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:
Majority of material found within 1964-2006.
Scripts for TV series ‘Forest Green Mantle’., 2002-2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/352
Scope and Contents
File contains correspondence on the series, newspaper cuttings, and a report by the Millennium Forest for Scotland Trust.
Dates:
2002-2003.
Scripts, notes, and correspondence, on the York Archaeological Trust’s projects ‘The Oxford Story’ and ‘The Edinburgh Story’., 1988-1989.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/396
Scope and Contents
Magnusson was a trustee of the York Archaeological Trust.
Dates:
1988-1989.
SNH correspondence and memoranda on developing proposals for national parks in Scotland., 1998-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1059
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:
1998-1999.
Speech and correspondence on Countryside partnerships for the British & Home Parks Association Convention., 1992.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/926
Scope and Contents
Magnusson was invited to the event as SNH Chair.
Dates:
1992.
Speech on the launch of the Scottish Environment Week., 2005.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/546
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:
2005.
Speeches and lecture notes., 1966-2005.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/730-757
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:
1966-2005.
Speeches and research notes on Icelandic history, literature, and culture., 1936-2006.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/619-692
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:
Majority of material found within 1936-2006.
Tales of my Grandfather., 1998-1999.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/374-380
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:
1998-1999.
The Iceland Travel Club correspondence and newsletters., 1988-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/652
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:
1988-1994.