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, newspaper cuttings, and notes on the Island of Raasay., 1980-1981.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/544
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:
1980-1981.
Correspondence, newspaper cuttings, and pamphlet on 100th anniversary of 'The Scottish Daily Express', 2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/574
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:
2000.
Correspondence, newspaper cuttings, and pamphlets on the preservation of marine environments in Scotland., 1991-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1030
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1991-1999.
Correspondence, newspaper cuttings, and report on the Braer oil spill in Shetland., 1993-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/918
Scope and Contents
Magnusson responded on behalf of SNH.
Dates:
1993-1994.
Correspondence, newspaper cuttings and speech on the Borders Abbeys., 1985-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/522
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:
1985-1999.
Correspondence, notes, and newspaper cuttings on Magnusson’s 1985 visit to Canada., 1983-1985.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1161
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:
1983-1985.
Correspondence, notes, and, photocopied essays on Macbeth for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/91
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, notes, and research papers from ‘Fakes and Forgeries, Conmen and Counterfeits’ conference., 2002.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/151
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:
2002.
Correspondence, notes, and script on the Empire Exhibition of 1938 and the Garden Festival of 1988., 1988.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/339
Scope and Contents
Magnusson provided narration for television on the eve of the 1988 exhibition.
Dates:
1988.
Correspondence, notes, and scripts on the Scottish Covenanters and an audiocassette with recordings on the Covenanters., 1999-2000.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/393-393a
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:
1999-2000.
Correspondence on a proposal by Magnusson for a BBC TV series on ‘Living Legends’ focusing on key individuals from British history., 1979-1981.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/251
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
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.
Correspondence on a proposed television series about the adventures of Odysseus., 1978-1982.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/364
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:
1978-1982.
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 on a series of joint lectures between SNH and the Royal Society of Edinburgh., 1990.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1096
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.
Correspondence on, and draft of, 'Keeping your words: An Anthology from cradle to grave'., 2003-2004.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/109
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:
2003-2004.
Correspondence on, and draft typescript of, Gisli’s Saga., 1970-1982.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/167
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:
1970-1982.
Correspondence on, and questions for, Media Mind quiz., 1992-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/497
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Magnusson hosted the BBC TV quiz show Mastermind from 1972 until 1997. This section contains press cuttings on Mastermind for each year of the show, photographs, mainly of contestants who appeared on the show and a few loose scripts for special editions of the show that were aired. Research notes and correspondence on Magnusson's publication 'I've Started So I'll Finish: The Story of Mastermind' (1997) are also included.A selection of papers from the Mastermind club were also...
Dates:
1992-1994.
Correspondence on, and script for BBC television programme ‘Heroes and Hero worship' with Magnusson and Dennis Potter., 1969-1970.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/302
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.
Correspondence on and translation of Færeyinga Saga sent to Magnus Magnusson., 1998.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/74
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.
Correspondence on Beowulf., 2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/671
Scope and Contents
File includes a letter sent to Magnusson on Beowulf in the 1970s.
Dates:
2003.
Correspondence on book proposals. , 1956-2005.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/162-174
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.
Correspondence on Charles I and II for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/85
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:
2000.
Correspondence on David II for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/86
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 on Dunbar Castle for Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/87
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 on Flodden, specifically the song ‘Flowers of the Forest’, for Scotland: Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/88
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 on James I for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/90
Scope and Contents
File includes a short interview transcript with Steve Boardman.
Dates:
1999.