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 on Magnusson’s election as an Honorary Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford., 1990.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1190
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:
1990.
Correspondence on Magnusson’s invitation to attend the 40th anniversary celebrations of the first transmission of the ‘Tonight’ show on BBC., 1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/369
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:
1997.
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 Magnusson’s remuneration as Chairman of the Nature Conservancy Council., 1989.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/758
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.
Correspondence on nature conservation in Scotland., 1991.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1073
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.
Correspondence on Perth relating to Gowrie House and the Blackfriars of Perth for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/94
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 proposed six part televison series on Cathedral builders., 1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/371
Scope and Contents
Magnusson was approached for input and to be co-host.
Dates:
1997.
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 proposed television programmes and documentaries., 1966-2000.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/362
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:
1966-2000.
Correspondence on Rob Roy for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/95
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 Robert the Bruce for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/96
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 Scone Palace for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/97
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 SNH’s involvement with the Treshnish Isles., 1997-2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1138
Scope and Contents
The Isles were given Site of Special Scientific Interest status.
Dates:
1997-2000.
Correspondence on the 2003 Gala Dinner for Capability Scotland at Glasgow Caledonian University., 2002-2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1174
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:
2002-2003.
Correspondence on the Aigas Eagle Project., 1998.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/903
Scope and Contents
Aigas Eagle Project is an environmental education and training resource centre for the Highlands and Islands.
Dates:
1998.
Correspondence on the Anglers’ Clearwater Association., 1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/904
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 on the appeal for the Rothesay Winter garden., 1986-1987.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/545
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:
1986-1987.
Correspondence on the Countryside Commission’s Second National Rights of Way Condition Survey., 1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1094
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 on the Environmental change network., 1991-1992.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/960
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1991-1992.
Correspondence on the establishment of an Icelandic-Danish cultural institution., 2002-2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1197
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:
2002-2003.
Correspondence on the Forth Road Bridge and proposals for a second bridge., 1994-1995.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/983
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1994-1995.
Correspondence on the Henrietta Harvey Lectureship offered by the University of Newfoundland to Magnusson., 1999-2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/665
Scope and Contents
File also includes correspondenceon the Viking Millennium International Symposium.
Dates:
1999-2000.
Correspondence on 'The Icelandic Sagas' Vol.2., 1999-2002.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/51
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:
1999-2002.
Correspondence on the invitation for Magnusson and other SNH representatives to attend the Sandringham colloquium on Land Management organised by the Prince of Wales., 1992.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1102
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.
Correspondence on the Lake of Menteith as a Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI)., 1990-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1016
Scope and Contents
For SNH
Dates:
1990-1994.
Correspondence on the launch of the National Countryside Monitoring Scheme’s publication ‘Land Cover Change: Scotland from the 1940s to the 1980s’., 1998.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1053
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.
Correspondence on the Picts., 1995.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/158
Scope and Contents
Concerns a request for Magnusson to write an introduction for the work 'A Pictish Panorama'.
Dates:
1995.