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:
General correspondence and maps of Scottish Canadian Highland Development [and] Exploration Ltd., 1962-1978.
File
Identifier: Acc.11628/102
Dates:
1962-1978.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Correspondence and papers of John Norman Stuart Buchan, 2nd Baron Tweedsmuir.
/
Professional and business correspondence and papers of John Norman Stuart Buchan, 2nd Baron Tweedsmuir, containing some material on overseas travel.
/
Papers and correspondence of John Norman Stuart Buchan, 2nd Baron Tweedsmuir, relating to Canada.
General Map illustrative of the operations in Portugal and the adjoining Frontier of Spain. [London: J Wyld, 1845?]. [Incomplete: southern sheet only]., Circa 1845.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.1(26)
Scope and Contents
Engraved by S Stockley.
Dates:
Circa 1845.
Geographical and general map, over two sheets, of the Balearic Islands by Thomas Lopez., 1793.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.1(19)-(20)
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Some of the maps were acquired by General Sir George Murrary during his active service, others later for historical purposes. They are arranged as follows: Peninsula (numbers 1-88); France (numbers 89-95); uncertain locality (numbers 95-96); Canada (numbers 97-106); Flanders (numbers 107-133); various military actions, 1761-1846, and undated, especially those of 1813 (numbers 134-164). A list has been placed at the front of each volume; only the manuscript items have...
Dates:
1793.
Geographical map, over four sheets, of the Kindom of Granada by Thomas Lopez. , 1795.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.1(6)-(9)
Scope and Contents
Inset (6) : Costas de Espana y de Africa.
Dates:
1795.
Geographical map, over four sheets, of the Kingdom of Valencia by Thomas Lopez., 1783.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.1(15)-(18)
Scope and Contents
Inset (16) : Mapa de la particular contribucion y huerta de Valencia.
Dates:
1783.
'Glen Yla, Glen Ardle, Glen Shye [i.e. Glen Isla, Glen Ardle, Glen Shee], out of Mr. T. Pont's papers yey ar very imperfyt'. , [?1636-?1652.]
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.70.2.10 (Gordon 43)
Dates:
[?1636-?1652.]
Images and maps used, or considered for use, in the production of ‘Wade in Scotland’ by James Bell Salmond., [1934, or before.]-late 20th century.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.7189A-7189C
[Incomplete sketch map of] Movements on the 30th [July 1813]., 1813.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.1(85)
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Some of the maps were acquired by General Sir George Murrary during his active service, others later for historical purposes. They are arranged as follows: Peninsula (numbers 1-88); France (numbers 89-95); uncertain locality (numbers 95-96); Canada (numbers 97-106); Flanders (numbers 107-133); various military actions, 1761-1846, and undated, especially those of 1813 (numbers 134-164). A list has been placed at the front of each volume; only the manuscript items have...
Dates:
1813.
[Incomplete tracing of part of Plan de Gaete et de ses Environs]., Undated.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.2(162)
Scope and Contents
Coloured map.
Dates:
Other: Undated.
‘Journal and plan of the Movements of the Main Army in the Carnatic’: a volume of printed material prepared by James Stuart., 1783.
File
Identifier: MS.8448
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
With the exception of MS.8455, these volumes of printed correspondence were prepared by James Stuart in answer to the accusations raised against him. The contents duplicate to a large extent letters recorded elsewhere in the catalogue. The majority of the volumes contain manuscript indexes and abstracts, and manuscript marginal notes.
Dates:
1783.
Journal and sketchbook of John Francis Campbell recording his travels and interests., 1879-1880.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.50.5.6
Scope and Contents
The volume falls roughly into two sections:(i) Experiments in and notes on Thermography, a subject in which Campbell became increasingly interested towards the end of his life.As a result of his experiments with the sun`s rays, he published several pamphlets, two of which are included in this volume:‘Time Scales Horizontal and Vertical’ (folio 169) and “Campbell`s Registering Sun-Dial” (folio 152). There are also notes, diagrams and cuttings relating to...
Dates:
1879-1880.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Correspondence and papers, including many manuscripts in Gaelic, journals and yearbooks (with many photographs), albums of watercolour paintings and sketches, and experimental notebooks, of John Francis Campbell of Islay (1821-1885), Gaelic scholar and collector of oral tradition, traveller, scientist, official of the royal household and public servant.
/
Collection of journals and sketchbooks of John Francis Campbell, kept during his travels throughout the world.
Journal of a tour in Switzerland and Italy, written by M Rayner, pupil of a boys' school., 1856.
Item
Identifier: MS.6342
Scope and Contents
M Rayner was apparently a boy in the second of the three school parties, and the style of English and peculiarities of punctuation suggest that he was French or Swiss. The tour begins and ends at Bellerive. The journal is illustrated by a coloured plate showing the Great Seal of the Swiss Confederation and the cloaks worn by the officials of the different cantons (folio ii), by numerous postcards, and by a printed plan of the Alps (folio 49).
Dates:
1856.
Journal of Charles Stuart, Baron Stuart de Rothesay's 'Travels in Germany and The Imperial Hereditary States, During the Years 1795, 1796, 1797,' Volume 1st, Part 1st, 1801.
Item
Identifier: Acc.13970/1
Scope and Contents
Journal of Charles Stuart's tour through Lower Saxony and Upper Saxony, Bavaria and Austria. Places visited include Aixhaven, Halberstadt, Leipzig, Bamberg, Ratisbon, Gottingen and Gotha. With 'A New Map of the Emperor's Dominions exhibiting the Post Roads of Germany, Hungary and the Netherlands with those of the adjacent parts of France, Switzerland, Italy and Poland, 1796, annotated with the routes of Lord Stuart's journeys pasted in.
Dates:
1801.
Karte der Gegend zwischen Hannover Hameln und Hildesheim zum Gebrauch beim Herbst Manoeuvre im Jahre 1826. Academie des General Stabes., 1826.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.2(156)
Scope and Contents
Coloured map.
Dates:
Other: 1826.
'Keanrosse-shyre descrybed / be Ja. Gordon, at Keanrosse.', 1642.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.70.2.10 (Gordon 52)
Scope and Contents
Imprint: Oct. 25 1642.
Dates:
1642.
La Veneta Laguna antica e moderna. Alvise del. ; Ant. Sandi scolp. Venice:Teodoro Viero, 1799., 1799.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.2(137)
Large traced map, undated, of Old Loch Leven, 1833, with old and new margins., Undated.
File
Identifier: Acc.12135/111
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes research notes, typescripts and proofs of novels, correspondence, and papers concerning her involvement in cultural and business organisations.This archive includes papers relating to the following published works:'Games of kings' (1961)"Queens' play" (1964)'The disorderly knights' (1966)'Dolly and the singing bird' (1968)'Pawn in frankincense' (1969)'Dolly and the cookie bird' (1970)'The...
Dates:
Undated.
Leaflets, maps, ephemera, and a magazine concerning the United States of America, collected by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Bleeding Hearts’; with cover proofs of the novel., 1991-2000, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.50417
Scope and Contents
Leaflets contain information on The World Trade Center in New York City (Folios 1-8) and The National Ranching Heritage Center in Texas (Folio 9).Maps are of the USA (Folio 10) and the Manhattan Subway (Folio 11).Ephemera includes a plastic bag displaying the Pledge of Allegiance (Folio 12) and a ‘Passport to Pleasure’ from Las Vegas (Folios 13-22).Magazine is ‘Destination Washington’ (Folios 23-122).Cover proofs (Folio 123-132)....
Dates:
1991-2000, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Ian Rankin archive.
/
Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
/
Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
/
Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
/
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
/
Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
/
Typescripts and working papers of the Jack Harvey novels by Ian Rankin.
/
Typescript of 'Bleeding Hearts' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, press cuttings, and cover proofs.
/
Press cuttings, magazines, leaflets, and other informational material gathered by Ian Rankin as research for his novel 'Bleeding Hearts'.
Legende pour le plan de la Bataille de Rivoli [to accompany Adv.MS.46.10.2(135)]. No. 31., Circa 1797.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.10.2(136)
Letters and papers concerning affairs in the United States of America., 1770-1886, undated.
Series
Identifier: MSS.15130-15136
Scope and Contents
The Ellices owned a considerable amount of land in New York State, centring around the town of Little Falls. The correspondence consists chiefly of letters of agents who administered the property, and of letters from friends of Ellice who inspected their administration. There was considerable dissatisfaction on both sides. The Ellices felt that their agents were not drawing enough profit from the estates, and the local American authorities thought that not enough money was being put into...
Dates:
1770-1886, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Correspondence and papers of Edward Ellice (died 1863) of Invergarry and of his son Edward Ellice (died 1880) of Invergarry, and of other members of the Ellice family descended from Alexander Ellice, 'America and West Indies Merchant', London, who died at Bath in 1805.
Letters and papers relating chiefly to the Herring Fisheries in Scotland, and to police and prisons in Scotland, with a few maps and plans of prisons., 1779-1848.
Series
Identifier: MSS.354A-C
Letters and papers, some printed, including a few photographs, formerly loosely enclosed throughout MSS.20087-20205 which could not be pasted or tipped in where they were found., 1901-1929, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.20207
Scope and Contents
A list of the volumes where the various items were formerly located is placed at the beginning (folio i).
Dates:
1901-1929, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Diaries, a few notebooks and some miscellaneous papers chiefly of Mary E Haldane, née Burdon-Sanderson, with some of her parents, brother and sisters, her husband and daughter.
/
Miscellaneous papers of the Haldane and Burdon-Sanderson families.
Letters and related papers concerning affairs in the United States of America., 1770-1886, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.15130-15133
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Ellices owned a considerable amount of land in New York State, centring around the town of Little Falls. The correspondence consists chiefly of letters of agents who administered the property, and of letters from friends of Ellice who inspected their administration. There was considerable dissatisfaction on both sides. The Ellices felt that their agents were not drawing enough profit from the estates, and the local American authorities thought that not enough money was being put into...
Dates:
1770-1886, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Correspondence and papers of Edward Ellice (died 1863) of Invergarry and of his son Edward Ellice (died 1880) of Invergarry, and of other members of the Ellice family descended from Alexander Ellice, 'America and West Indies Merchant', London, who died at Bath in 1805.
/
Letters and papers concerning affairs in the United States of America.