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Memorandums.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents recording information used for internal communication.

Found in 993 Collections and/or Records:

Accounts and memoranda relating to the Duke of Argyll’s property, 'The Whim'., 1751-1753.

 File
Identifier: MS.17649
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Whim was a property (also known as Blair Cochrane or Blair Bog) in the north of Peeblesshire, purchased by the Duke of Argyll to provide a residence for himself near Edinburgh. The earlier papers relate largely to the erection of the house (designed by William Adam) and creation of the garden from what had been a peat-bog, the later ones to their maintenance. There are also some concerning coal-mining on the estate and the home-farm.

Dates: 1751-1753.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun (previously of Innerpeffer), with some of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun. / Papers concerning individuals and families related to the Fletchers of Saltoun, and concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton. / Papers concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton. / Papers concerning Archibald Campbell, the 3rd Duke of Argyll. / Papers and accounts relating to the Duke of Argyll’s property, 'The Whim'. / Accounts and memoranda relating to the Duke of Argyll’s property, 'The Whim'.

Accounts and memoranda relating to the Duke of Argyll’s property, 'The Whim'., 1754-1757.

 File
Identifier: MS.17650
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Whim was a property (also known as Blair Cochrane or Blair Bog) in the north of Peeblesshire, purchased by the Duke of Argyll to provide a residence for himself near Edinburgh. The earlier papers relate largely to the erection of the house (designed by William Adam) and creation of the garden from what had been a peat-bog, the later ones to their maintenance. There are also some concerning coal-mining on the estate and the home-farm.

Dates: 1754-1757.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun (previously of Innerpeffer), with some of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun. / Papers concerning individuals and families related to the Fletchers of Saltoun, and concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton. / Papers concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton. / Papers concerning Archibald Campbell, the 3rd Duke of Argyll. / Papers and accounts relating to the Duke of Argyll’s property, 'The Whim'. / Accounts and memoranda relating to the Duke of Argyll’s property, 'The Whim'.

Accounts and memoranda relating to the Duke of Argyll’s property, 'The Whim'., 1758-1764, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.17651
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Whim was a property (also known as Blair Cochrane or Blair Bog) in the north of Peeblesshire, purchased by the Duke of Argyll to provide a residence for himself near Edinburgh. The earlier papers relate largely to the erection of the house (designed by William Adam) and creation of the garden from what had been a peat-bog, the later ones to their maintenance. There are also some concerning coal-mining on the estate and the home-farm.

Dates: 1758-1764, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun (previously of Innerpeffer), with some of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun. / Papers concerning individuals and families related to the Fletchers of Saltoun, and concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton. / Papers concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton. / Papers concerning Archibald Campbell, the 3rd Duke of Argyll. / Papers and accounts relating to the Duke of Argyll’s property, 'The Whim'. / Accounts and memoranda relating to the Duke of Argyll’s property, 'The Whim'.

Accounts, chiefly relating to the household of Mary of Lorraine, but with a few items of the late 16th century., 1532-1600, and undated.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.29.2.5
Scope and Contents Unless otherwise stated all items are in French. Accounts of Jacques Girard, treasurer; Longueville, 25 May 1544 (folios 1-6; the correct order should be folios 1-2, 5, 4, 3, 6). - There is a partial translation in ‘Foreign correspondence with Marie de Lorraine’ (SHS, 3rd Series, volume 4), page xxvii.Wine account of Jean Mean, butler to Mary, Queen of Scots, March 1544 (folios 7-8).Building expenses at Stirling Castle, March-April 1544 (folio...
Dates: 1532-1600, and undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Balcarres Papers.

Administrative documents issued to James Johnston by the Royal College of Defence Studies., 1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13818/183-185
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

These papers related to the 1 year course studied by James Johnston during 1985 on high level strategy and politics. This fits between his 2 command positions within the British Army of the Rhine in his career chronology. The course was deisgned only for the most senior Ministry of defence personnel. The dates reflect the pre- and post course correpsondence.

Dates: 1985
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Major-General James Johnston / Papers relating to the military career of James Johnston. / Papers relating to James Johnston as a staff officer and in higher command. / Papers relating the post-graduate course taken by James Johnston at Royal College of Defence Studies in military strategy and international politics.

Administrative Records of the Scottish Film Producers Association

 Series
Identifier: MI.4/2
Dates: 1948-1950
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Admiralty papers and some associated correspondence on various subjects, of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto., 1822-1853.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12062-12066
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The 2nd Earl of Minto succeeded his cousin, Lord Auckland, on 19 September 1835 and held the office (with renewals of his commission in July 1837 and March 1839) until the fall of the Melbourne ministry in September 1841. He appears in the papers as a diligent administrator, though the presence in the service of a brother, son, nephew and other connexions led to later accusations of nepotism in The Times and other politically hostile journals. The correspondence reflects the great pressure...
Dates: 1822-1853.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.

Agriculture memoranda, January-February 1790, noted by Thomas Graham during visits to Dorsetshire and Suffolk., 1790.

 File
Identifier: MS.16281
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some letters, particularly in the first section of correspondence (MSS. 16198-215), also refer to more general political, military and social events.

Dates: 1790.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Estate, political and some personal correspondence and papers, travel letters and journals, and military papers, of General Sir Thomas Graham of Balgowan and Lynedoch (1748-1843), created (1814) Baron Lynedoch, and of his kinsman and heir, Robert Graham, formerly Graeme, Advocate, of Balgowan and Redgorton (1784-1859), a Lord of the Treasury (1834), and their families. / Correspondence and papers, legal papers, memoranda and reports, tacks, rent rolls and accounts concerning the administration of the Balgowan, Lynedoch and Redgorton estates. / Reports, memoranda and papers chiefly of or to Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch, or Robert Graham, concerning estate improvements, valuations and rentals, and general administration.

Appendices to the minutes of the curators of the Faculty of Advocates Library: volume VIII., 1909.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: F.R.126(i)-(ii)
Dates: 1909.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Minutes and other administrative papers of the curators of the Faculty of Advocates Library. / Minutes of the curators of the Faculty of Advocates. / Minutes of the curators of the Faculty of Advocates Library: volume VIII, with appendices.

Appendix B: Memorandum on the Faculty of Advocates Library administration., 1909.

 Item
Identifier: F.R.126(ii)
Dates: 1909.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Minutes and other administrative papers of the curators of the Faculty of Advocates Library. / Minutes of the curators of the Faculty of Advocates. / Minutes of the curators of the Faculty of Advocates Library: volume VIII, with appendices. / Appendices to the minutes of the curators of the Faculty of Advocates Library: volume VIII.

Articles, memoranda, notes and jottings of Arthur Murray concerning the career of Sir Winston Churchill., [1945-1960.]

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.8818-8820
Scope and Contents

The papers appear to have been compiled for the most part between 1945 and 1960.

Dates: [1945-1960.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence of Alexander William Charles Oliphant Murray, Baron Murray of Elibank and correspondence and papers of his brother, Arthur Cecil Murray, Viscount Elibank. / Correspondence and papers of Arthur Murray, who succeeded as Viscount Elibank in 1951.

Associated business of James Thin, bookseller, with Melven's Bookshop and Melven Press., 1968-1970, 1973-1990, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.12384/103-109
Dates: 1968-1970, 1973-1990, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Archive of James Thin, bookseller, containing business papers and correspondence, with some personal papers. / Business papers and correspondence of James Thin, bookseller. / Associated business of James Thin, bookseller, with publishers, bookshops and others.

Assorted papers relating to the establishment of the Women in Scotland Consultative Forum., 1997-1999

 File
Identifier: Acc.13806/35
Scope and Contents

The file contains 'Reaching Women in Scotland: A Consultation Paper', Scottish Office (October 1997); papers for Women's Advisory Group meeting, on conference about the Women in Scotland Consultative Forum; invitation letter for Women in Scotland Consultative Forum; 'Women's Issues: A Scottish Office Progress Report', Scottish Office (1998); and internal paper by Alison Bean on 'Consulting women in Scotland'.

Dates: 1997-1999
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Dr Esther Breitenbach. / Papers of Esther Breitenbach relating to her work on women's issues and gender equality for the Scottish Office and the Scottish Executive Equality Unit. / Papers relating to the Women in Scotland Consultative Forum, Scottish Executive.

‘Baroda & Guicawar accounts’ containing memoranda and other papers., 1803-1808.

 File
Identifier: MS.13655
Scope and Contents

The papers were bound up circa 1818 and include: (i) Comparison, 11 September 1805, of the versions of the accounts for 1803-1804 kept at Baroda and Bombay (folio 1); (ii) Memorandum on the Gaikwar of Baroda's account with the East India Company, 1803-1808 (folio 102).

Dates: 1803-1808.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Brigadier-General Alexander Walker. / Papers of Alexander Walker during his time in Gujarat.

Blyth and Baddinsgill including accounts and memoranda., 1655-1683.

 File
Identifier: Ch.12034-12046
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Papers deemed unsuitable for inclusion in the MS. bound series.

Dates: 1655-1683.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Deeds, judicial papers, and other documents, mostly legal, from the Hay of Yester papers. / Estates and local affairs. / Peebleshire and Selkirkshire. / Parishes of West Linton, Newlands and Eddleston. / Financial papers relating to various lands within the parishes of Linton, Newlands and Eddleston.

Box, containing various notes, memoranda, photographs and other related material., Undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.4338/211(1-3)
Scope and Contents

Containing:

(1) photographs (including apparently proofs of Alpine Journal illustrations)

(2) photographic notes

(3) various notes, memoranda and other papers, many incomplete

Dates: Undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / The Graham Brown Collection. / Various papers, containing bills, receipts and photographs.

Boxes of David Murray, relating to the Iron and Steel Control of the Ministry of Supply., 1939-1951.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.7915 Box 9(1)-Box 11(3)
Dates: 1939-1951.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers and correspondence of David Murray, mostly concering industrial and political matters.

Business and personal papers of William Sim, colour manufacturer.

 Collection
Identifier: Dep.103- is now Acc.4496.
Dates: 1837-1925.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Business papers of John Blythe Kinross., 1927-1984, undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.8699/1-26
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Containing correspondence, memorandums, diaries and other papers.The main interest of the collection lies in the material to the Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation (ICFC), to the financing of small businesses, and in general to Kinross’s activities in the City of London from 1928 to the present day. In addition to formal business, the papers contain a significant quantity of private correspondence, and some interest diaries. All the papers carry useful and sometimes...
Dates: 1927-1984, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of John Blythe Kinross, containing business papers, private correspondence and diaries.

Business papers of Sir John Rennie., 1832-1841.

 File
Identifier: MS.19943
Scope and Contents

The papers include memoranda concerning London Bridge, 1832, incoming correspondence, 1835-1841, and other miscellaneous accounts and papers, 1835-1838, mostly relating to the Commercial (London and Blackwall) Railway.

Dates: 1832-1841.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of John Rennie (1761-1821), engineer. / Papers of John Rennie and his family.

Business records of George Waterston and Sons, Ltd.

 Record Group
Identifier: Acc.12235/1-522
Scope and Contents The business records, 1768-2002, of George Waterston and Sons, Ltd, Edinburgh, specialist printers, manufacturing and retail stationers, and sealing wax manufacturers. The papers also include material relating more particularly to the Waterston family.In addition to business records, the collection includes papers relating to the Waterston family or to the history of the business collected by various family directors, series of family and business photographs, sample specimens of...
Dates: 1752-2002, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Cabinet papers (printed) and other confidential and otherwise classified memoranda., 1897-1906.

 File
Identifier: MS.6108A(i)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The papers include correspondence of other members of the family of Haldane of Cloan covering a period of almost a century and a half from the beginning of the 19th century, especially rich for the period 1875-1937.

Dates: 1897-1906.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Richard Burdon Haldane, Viscount Haldane of Cloan (1856-1928), the statesman, lawyer and philosopher, and of his sister, Elizabeth Sanderson Haldane (1862-1937), philanthropist and author. / Correspondence of various members of the families of Haldane and Burdon Sanderson, and other miscellaneous papers. / Cabinet papers (printed) and other confidential and otherwise classified memoranda, some circulated in typescript.

Cabinet papers (printed) and other confidential and otherwise classified memoranda., 1907-1908, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.6108A(ii)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The papers include correspondence of other members of the family of Haldane of Cloan covering a period of almost a century and a half from the beginning of the 19th century, especially rich for the period 1875-1937.

Dates: 1907-1908, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Richard Burdon Haldane, Viscount Haldane of Cloan (1856-1928), the statesman, lawyer and philosopher, and of his sister, Elizabeth Sanderson Haldane (1862-1937), philanthropist and author. / Correspondence of various members of the families of Haldane and Burdon Sanderson, and other miscellaneous papers. / Cabinet papers (printed) and other confidential and otherwise classified memoranda, some circulated in typescript.

Cabinet papers (printed) and other confidential and otherwise classified memoranda., 1909-1914.

 File
Identifier: MS.6108A(iii)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The papers include correspondence of other members of the family of Haldane of Cloan covering a period of almost a century and a half from the beginning of the 19th century, especially rich for the period 1875-1937.

Dates: 1909-1914.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Richard Burdon Haldane, Viscount Haldane of Cloan (1856-1928), the statesman, lawyer and philosopher, and of his sister, Elizabeth Sanderson Haldane (1862-1937), philanthropist and author. / Correspondence of various members of the families of Haldane and Burdon Sanderson, and other miscellaneous papers. / Cabinet papers (printed) and other confidential and otherwise classified memoranda, some circulated in typescript.

Cabinet papers (printed) and other confidential and otherwise classified memoranda., 1915-1928, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.6108A(iv)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The papers include correspondence of other members of the family of Haldane of Cloan covering a period of almost a century and a half from the beginning of the 19th century, especially rich for the period 1875-1937.

Dates: 1915-1928, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Richard Burdon Haldane, Viscount Haldane of Cloan (1856-1928), the statesman, lawyer and philosopher, and of his sister, Elizabeth Sanderson Haldane (1862-1937), philanthropist and author. / Correspondence of various members of the families of Haldane and Burdon Sanderson, and other miscellaneous papers. / Cabinet papers (printed) and other confidential and otherwise classified memoranda, some circulated in typescript.

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