Maps. Cartographic materials.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to graphic or photogrammetric representations of the Earth's surface or a part of it, including physical features and political boundaries, where each point corresponds to a geographical or celestial position according to a definite scale or projection. The term may also refer to similar depictions of other planets, suns, other heavenly bodies, or areas of the heavens. Maps are typically depicted on a flat medium, such as on paper, a wall, or a computer screen.
Found in 539 Collections and/or Records:
Nouvelle Carte des Departements de Hollande et des departemens circonvoisins de l'Empire Francaise … Nieuwe kaart der departementen van Holland. Amsterdam: E Maaskamp., n.d.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.2(143)
Scope and Contents
Coloured map.
Dates:
Other: n.d.
Official military papers of the 8th Marquess of Tweeddale as Quartermaster-General to the army in the Spanish Peninsula., [Circa 1811]-1813.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.14555-14557
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The papers catalogued here are especially rich in political material, 17th century-19th century, in estate and local affairs correspondence and papers, 16th century-20th century, in financial and legal material, 15th century-20th century, and in personal, household and estate accounts, 17th century-19th century. There is material concerning India in the correspondence and papers of the 8th, 9th and 10th Marquesses of Tweeddale, and concerning the Peninsular War in the correspondence and...
Dates:
[Circa 1811]-1813.
Official papers, being chiefly copies, of the 8th Marquess of Tweeddale as Governor of Madras and Commander-in-Chief at Madras., 1832-1849.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.14558-14563
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The papers catalogued here are especially rich in political material, 17th century-19th century, in estate and local affairs correspondence and papers, 16th century-20th century, in financial and legal material, 15th century-20th century, and in personal, household and estate accounts, 17th century-19th century. There is material concerning India in the correspondence and papers of the 8th, 9th and 10th Marquesses of Tweeddale, and concerning the Peninsular War in the correspondence and...
Dates:
1832-1849.
Official papers of the 8th Marquess of Tweeddale as Governor of Madras and Commander-in-Chief at Madras., 1842-1849.
File
Identifier: MS.14559
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
(i) Statistics of crime in the Madras Army, 1842-1847 (folio 1);
(ii) Papers, including a map, undated, concerning the battle of Aliwal (folio 87);
(iii) Plan, 1849, of the position of the British and Sikh armies (folio 93);
(iv) Papers, 1849, concerning the mutiny of the 6th Light Cavalry (folio 93).
Dates:
1842-1849.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the Hays of Yester formerly preserved at Yester House.
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Papers of the Hays of Yester on special subjects.
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Official papers, being chiefly copies, of the 8th Marquess of Tweeddale as Governor of Madras and Commander-in-Chief at Madras.
Ordnance Survey map, undated - Approaches and shoals - Liverpool., ?19th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.5875 (17)
Dates:
?19th century.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers.
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Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas.
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Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with L.
Ordnance Survey maps of South Knapdale and East Kintyre with manuscript annotations., [?1974-1987.]
File
Identifier: MS.26751A
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Angus Martin became a personal friend of George Campbell Hay in the 1970s.
Dates:
[?1974-1987.]
Ordnance Survey, OS 6" CC.IV.N.W - Map of Island of Bute., 1897.
Item
Identifier: MS.5845 (98)
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.
Dates:
1897.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson, the Edinburgh civil engineers.
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Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland.
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Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in Scotland beginning with B.
[O.S. 6 inch Lanarkshire sheet XX.NE with annotation.] Parish of Carnwath., 1898.
Item
Identifier: MS.27841
[O.S. 6 inch Lanarkshire sheet XXV.SW with annotation.] Parishes of Lanark and Lesmahogo., 1898.
Item
Identifier: MS.27840
[O.S. 6 inch Lanarkshire sheet XXXI with annotation.] Parishes of Carstairs and Carnwath., 1858.
Item
Identifier: MS.27839
[O.S. 6 inch Lanarkshire sheets XXXVIII.SE and XXXIX.SW, joined, with annotation.] Parish of Carmichael., 1912.
Item
Identifier: MS.27842
[O.S. 25 inch Lanarkshire sheet XXV.3 with annotation.] Parish of Carluke., 1858.
Item
Identifier: MS.27838
[O.S. 25 inch Lanarkshire XX.10, 1910 edition, with pencil annotations.] Parish of Carnwath., 1911.
Item
Identifier: MS.27843
[O.S. 1:10560 map, sheet NS 84 NW, published 1958, with annotations.] Parishes of Carluke and Lesmahago., 1958.
Item
Identifier: MS.27844
Papers and sketch maps relating to conferences organised by the Scottish Association for Mental Health., Circa 1972-1974.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.7170/[Box] 13(1)-(5)
Dates:
Circa 1972-1974.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Records of the Scottish Association for Mental Health and its predecessor bodies, containing minutes, organisational correspondence and other related papers.
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Correspondence, invitations, programmes and organisational papers relating to conferences organised by the Scottish Association for Mental Health.
Papers of and concerning Sir Walter Scott., [?1622-?1844], undated.
File
Identifier: MS.1583
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.(i) Writings and notes of Sir Walter Scott, chiefly in his autograph. They include letters to James Bailey, 1812, 1817, 1825, with Bailey's annotations, 1837; fragments of the essay on Pepys published in the ‘Quarterly Review’ for March 1826; two drafts of an address from the Magistrates and Freeholders of Selkirkshire to the House of Commons (see the 'Journal', 7-10 March 1831); a draft letter on the political situation, undated; epitaphs on Colonel...
Dates:
[?1622-?1844], undated.
Papers of Andrew Hunter, son of Charles Hunter, Cadet, of Seaside., 1846-1869.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.19722-19732
Scope and Contents
Andrew Hunter was co-owner with Alexander Hood of the Nanoo Oya and Talawa Kelle coffee estates in Ceylon. As a planter, Hunter was concerned with the road building programme, he was also secretary of the St Andrews Club in Nuwara Eliya, and latterly was involved in the administration of the island as a Justice of the Peace. These interests are reflected in his papers which relate to the period 1847-1866 with a concentration on the early 1860's. Andrew Hunter died in 1866 shortly after...
Dates:
1846-1869.
Papers of Seton Gordon relating to a visit to Iceland., 1938.
File
Identifier: Acc.5640/27
Scope and Contents
Six printed maps and a pamphlet. A weather chart. Manuscript itinerary and notes. Bills and accounts. Eighteen letters.
Dates:
1938.
Papers relating to James Johnston on his posting as Chief Administrative Officer of the British Army of the Rhine., 1986-1989
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13818/219-242
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Major-General James Johnston was born in Edinburgh in August 1939. He was educated at George’s Watson’s College, Welbeck College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, from which he was commissioned in July 1959 into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He underwent postgraduate training at the Royal Military Academy of science and REME Officers School.
His training was completed by 1965 and he served several appointments as commanding officer within Germany and the United...
Dates:
1986-1989
Papers relating to the regimental service of James Johnston with the Royal Welch Fusiliers., 1965-1967
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13818/41-50
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Major-General James Johnston was born in Edinburgh in August 1939. He was educated at George’s Watson’s College, Welbeck College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, from which he was commissioned in July 1959 into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He underwent postgraduate training at the Royal Military Academy of science and REME Officers School.
His training was completed by 1965 and he served several appointments as commanding officer within Germany and the United...
Dates:
1965-1967
Papers relating to the Territorial Force and National Reserve Movement, and to local volunteer affairs., 1913.
File
Identifier: MS.13392
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The founder of the family was Gilbert Elliot (1651-1718), a younger son of Gavin Elliot of Midlem Mill. Gilbert Elliot was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1688, created a baronet in 1700, and appointed a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1705; he acquired the lands of Headshaw in Roxburghshire in 1696, and added Minto to his property in 1703.
Sir Gilbert Elliot, 2nd Baronet (1693-1766), likewise had a distinguished legal career, becoming a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1726, a...
Dates:
1913.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Papers concerning the Elliot family of Minto relating to local affairs.
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Correspondence and papers concerning the militia and volunteers in Roxburghshire.
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Correspondence and papers of the 4th Earl of Minto, chiefly in his capacity as Brigadier-General commanding the Scottish Border Volunteer Brigade.
Papers relating to tours and expeditions of James Wordie., 1865-1959.
Series
Identifier: Acc.12559/1-95
Scope and Contents
From the Record Group:
Journals, correspondence, notebooks, photographs, press-cuttings and related papers, 1903-1959, n.d., of and relating largely to the expeditions of polar exploration and scientific discovery, travel and mountaineering activities of Sir James Mann Wordie, Master of St John’s College, Cambridge (1889-1962).
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1865-1959.
'Part of Aberdeen Shyre.', [?1636-?1652.]
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.70.2.10 (Gordon 34)
Dates:
[?1636-?1652.]
'Part of Birss [i.e. Birse]'. , [?1636-?1652.]
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.70.2.10 (Gordon 29)
Dates:
[?1636-?1652.]