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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 speeches on the Scottish Museum Council and related events., 1992-1998.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/1108
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: 1992-1998.

Correspondence and speeches on the Scottish Police Wildlife Liaison Officers conference., 1994-1999.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/1087
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: 1994-1999.

Correspondence and speeches on the SNH study tour to Iceland., 1993-1996.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/1005
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: 1993-1996.

Correspondence and translations on the Bjarnar Saga translated by Alison Finlay., 1998-1999.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/76
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 between Magnusson and the Bulloughs family and their involvement on the Isle of Rum for 'Rum: Nature’s Island'., 1997-2000.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/32
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: 1997-2000.

Correspondence between SNH and Scottish Wildlife and Countryside Link., 1991-1992.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/1152
Scope and Contents

Includes a report on ‘An assessment of the effectiveness of the Scottish Wildlife and Countryside link'.

Dates: 1991-1992.

Correspondence, cards, and newspaper cuttings on retirements at the SNH., 1992-2003.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/831
Scope and Contents

Mostly relates to Magnusson’s own retirement, but also includes other members of SNH.

Dates: 1992-2003.

Correspondence, chapter drafts, and notes on a proposed edited collection of essays on the history of Holyrood Palace to be published by Canongate Press., 1992.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/169
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.

Correspondence inviting Magnusson to become a founder member of the Institute of Contemporary Scotland., 2000.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/1195
Scope and Contents From the Series:

In addition to his major role at Scottish Natural Heritage, Magnusson was also involved with several other institutions during his life, including roles at the National Museum of Scotland and a term as the President for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (1985-1990). These papers contain information on Magnusson's role within these institutions and the projects with which he became involved.

Dates: 2000.

Correspondence, memoranda, and reports relating to the Walk Scotland organisation., 1998.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/865
Scope and Contents

Walk Scotland organisation was set up to complement the Paths for all Partnership to promote how the economic potential of walking and mountaineering could be realised in a sustainable way.

Dates: 1998.

Correspondence, memoranda, minutes, and speeches relating the ‘Paths for all initiative., 1995-1996.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/854
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

"Paths for all" initiative aimed to create up to 200 local path networks throughout Scotland.

Dates: 1995-1996.

Correspondence, memoranda, newspaper cuttings, and, speeches on the establishment of Scottish Natural Heritage., 1990-1996.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/763
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: 1990-1996.

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and speeches on rural policy in Scotland., 1990-1998.

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Identifier: Acc.13542/1100
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: 1990-1998.