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 the SNH Scientific Advisory Committee., 1994-1996.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/829
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:
1994-1996.
Correspondence on the travel diary of Magnús Stephensen., 1993.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/657
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:
1993.
Correspondence on Wildlife Tourism initiatives in Scotland., 1995-1996.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1154
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1995-1996.
Correspondence, photocopied essays, and notes on Walter Scott’s construction of Abbotsford., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/514
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:
1999.
Correspondence regarding, and papers relating to, the establishment of a Norselands Heritage Centre and Trail in Dingwall., 1999-2004.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1194
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:
1999-2004.
Correspondence relating to book proposals., 1961-1971.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/163
Scope and Contents
File also contains press cuttings of reviews of the published works.
Dates:
1961-1971.
Correspondence, reports, and speeches on the Scottish Environmental Education Council., 1990-1998.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1106
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1990-1998.
Correspondence, reports, and, speeches on ‘The Way Ahead’ for Scotland’s Natural Heritage., 1990-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/762
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:
1990-1994.
Correspondence, speech, and notes for the launch of the Craigluscar Community Woodland project., 1993-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/933
Scope and Contents
For SNH event.
Dates:
1993-1994.
Correspondence, speech, and notes for the Skye Form Conference ‘Conservation and Recreation’., 1990-1991.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/935
Scope and Contents
For SNH event.
Dates:
1990-1991.
Correspondence, speech, and, pamphlets on ‘Interpretation’ for the Centre for Environmental Interpretation and for the Society for the Interpretation of Britain’s Heritage., 1993-2001.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1008
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1993-2001.
Correspondence, speech, and pamphlets on the launch of the Lowland Crofting Project in West Lothian., 1992-1993.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1028
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1992-1993.
Correspondence, speech, and photocopied essays on the heritage of pinewood forests., 1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1083
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1994.
Correspondence, speeches, and conference materials on the Town and Country Planning Summer School held at the University of St Andrews., 1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1135
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1994.
Correspondence, speeches, and notes on the Citizen’s charter., 1991-1992.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/928
Scope and Contents
For various SNH events.
Dates:
1991-1992.
Correspondence, speeches, and pamphlets on environmental policy., 1992-1994.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/967
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1992-1994.
Correspondence, speeches, and reports on Sites of Special Scientific Interest., 1991-1992.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1123
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1991-1992.
Correspondence, speeches, conference proceedings, pamphlets, and photocopied essays on Highland Cattle., 1989-1995.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1000
Scope and Contents
For SNH.
Dates:
1989-1995.
Correspondence, speeches, pamphlets, and photocopied essays produced by the SNH Designations Taskforce set up to investigate policy relating to historic landscapes in Scotland., 1993-1998.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1018
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:
1993-1998.
Correspondence with, and papers for the board meetings of, Paths for all Partnership., 2005.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/867
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
"Paths for all" initiative aimed to create up to 200 local path networks throughout Scotland.
Dates:
2005.
Correspondence with, and papers relating to, the British-Icelandic Chamber of Commerce., 1997-1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1192
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:
1997-1999.
Correspondence with, and papers relating to, the Institute of Contemporary Scotland., 2000-2003.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1196
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:
2000-2003.
Correspondence with Armac Films on ‘Iceland: The Great Country’., 2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/373
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:
2000.
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 with Canongate Books on various book projects. , 1999-2000.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/171
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:
1999-2000.
Correspondence with contributors to the BBC Scotland radio series 'Tales of My Grandfather., 1999.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/375
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.