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Newsletters. Serials.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Letters, reports, or other brief written communications that communicate news, particularly those written by societies or buisiness organizations. Historically referred to serial publications consisting of one or a few printed sheets containing news and information of interest to the general public or to a special group.

Found in 126 Collections and/or Records:

Papers collected by the Scottish Music Hall Society concerning the history of music hall.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.11446
Scope and Contents

Includes posters, programmes, photographs and scripts.

Dates: 20th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers concerning the Saltire Society newsletter., 1937-1987.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.9393/833-841
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Records of the Saltire Society including minutes, reports and correspondence. The Society's aims are the strengthening and preservation of Scottish culture and tradition, and its archives reflect its numerous activities in these fields.

Dates: 1937-1987.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Saltire Society.

Papers of Beth Junor concerning her political activism at Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp (Yellow Gate).

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13660
Dates: 1986-2005
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of Derek Suttie relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13590/1-4
Content Description

Records concerning the activities of Derek Suttie relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014, specifically through engagement with Workers Educational Association (WEA) Scotland, Adult Learning Project (ALP) Edinburgh and Crisis (part of The Salvation Army).

Dates: 2014
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of James Halliday, former chairman of the SNP, and two minute books of the National Party of Scotland.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13417
Scope and Contents James Halliday (1927-2013) played a pivotal role in stabilising the SNP in the 1950s. He replaced Dr Robert D. McIntyre as chairman of the party in 1956, thus becoming the youngest chairman at the age of 28. However, this promotion was not devoid of problems as internal divisions had to be overcome. By the 1959 election the prospects of the party had started to improve. There were five candidates contesting seats, including Halliday himself who stood once more for Stirling burghs. That same...
Dates: 1928-2005, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of the Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland).

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13352
Scope and Contents Minutes, newsletters, writings and publicity material of the Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland), 1958-2012.Founded in 1952 by Alan Murray, the Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland) was an ecumenical organisation established with the purpose of promoting the healing ministry within churches and encouraging engagement with the medical profession. To further these aims, a centre was established in Edinburgh where visitors could come for prayer, listening and healing....
Dates: 1958-2012.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of the family of Erskine of Alva relating to affairs in Church and State., 1689-1794, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.5129
Scope and Contents The contents include: newsletters, 1689 (folio 1); draft, 1716, in Sir John Erskine's hand, of an alliance between Charles XII of Sweden and the Old Pretender (folio 3); roll of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, 1746 (folio 11); lists, 1746, 1748, of persons exempted from the Act of Indemnity (folio 24); disposition of troops in the Highlands, 1749 (folio 42); lists, 1794, of recruits enlisted for the 56th Regiment by Colonel Tytler (folio 43); drafts of speeches made in...
Dates: 1689-1794, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the family of Erskine of Alva. / Official papers of the family of Erskine of Alva.

Papers of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts, mostly containing printed material, some press cuttings and photographs., 1821-1978, undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.7619/82-102
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Including billet books, printed "Transactions", minute book, recent administrative correspondence and other earlier documents.

Dates: 1821-1978, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Records of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts.

Papers of the School of Poets, mostly comprising poems written by members but also including some earlier administrative, promotional and miscellaneous papers.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13703/1-5
Scope and Contents

The School of Poets was founded in 1981 by Tessa Ransford to provide a meeting place for poets, new or experienced, to encourage them to learn from each other. The School meets monthly (excluding August and December) in the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh.

Dates: 1983-2015.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC).

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13657/1-71
Scope and Contents The papers include minutes, committee papers, working group papers and reports produced by the Library and Information Services Council Scotland (LISC(S)) and its successor the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC). Although the organisation dates from 1982 there are papers relating to its creation between 1979 and 1982. There are a number of papers which relate to LISC partners in Northern Ireland and Wales. There are several files which relate to the restructuring of LISC(S) into...
Dates: 1979-2011.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC)., 1987-2011.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13657/42-71
Scope and Contents

Papers of the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC), including papers relating to its foundation in 1991.

Dates: 1987-2011.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC).

Papers of the Scottish National Party Parliamentary group., 1967-1990.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13099/68-93
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Dr Gordon Wilson, Scottish Nationalist politician and lawyer, was born in 1938. He was co-founder of Radio Free Scotland and Secretary of the Scottish National Party during the 1960s. Dr Wilson was a Member of Parliament for the Dundee East constituency (1974-1987). He was senior Vice-Chairman of the SNP (1973-1974) and parliamentary energy spokesman. He was Vice-Chairman for Oil (1972-1973), Director of the ‘It’s Scotland’s Oil’ Campaign (1972-1976), Senior Vice-Chairman of the SNP...
Dates: 1967-1990.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Political correspondence and papers of Dr Gordon Wilson, former leader of the Scottish National Party and MP for Dundee East. / Papers of and concerning the Scottish National Party.

Papers of the Victoria League in Scotland, including annual reports, newsletters and correspondence.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13058
Scope and Contents Annual reports, 1912-2007, publicity material, circa 1951-2004, minutes, newsletters, and correspondence, 2001-2007, of the Victoria League in Scotland. The Victoria League in Scotland was founded with the aim of promoting friendship and hospitality for commonwealth visitors to Scotland, focussing in the later years on international students in particular. Originally founded in 1907 as the Edinburgh branch of the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship based in London, the Victoria...
Dates: 1912-2008.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of William MacLellan.

 File
Identifier: Acc.10630
Scope and Contents

Includes typescripts of lectures, programmes, newsletters and correspondence.

Dates: circa 1954.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers on Edinburgh Academy., 1974-2002.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/592-594
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: 1974-2002.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Magnus Magnusson. / Research notes and speeches. / Research on Scotland.

Papers on Largs., 1996-2005.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/539
Scope and Contents

File includes speeches given by Magnusson at various Largs Viking Festival events, and newsletters of the Largs and District Historical Society and Largs Museum Trust.

Dates: 1996-2005.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Magnus Magnusson. / Research notes and speeches. / Research on Scotland. / Papers on Scottish Places.

Papers on learning in later life., 1993-1998.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/566
Scope and Contents

File includes speech at the Senior Studies Institute, newspaper cuttings, newsletters, and a report.

Dates: 1993-1998.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Magnus Magnusson. / Research notes and speeches. / Research on Scotland. / Papers on Scottish history, literature, culture and politics.

Papers on Newhailes., 1999-2002.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/542
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: 1999-2002.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Magnus Magnusson. / Research notes and speeches. / Research on Scotland. / Papers on Scottish Places.

Papers on the Freshers’ ceremony during Magnusson’s term as Rector of the University of Edinburgh., 1977-1978.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1170
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: 1977-1978.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Magnus Magnusson. / Papers on positions held by Magnus Magnusson at Scottish Universities. / Magnusson's positions at Edinburgh University.

Papers on the Millennial Foundation., 1995-1999.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1191
Scope and Contents

An organisation set up to celebrate the Millennial celebrations across the globe.

Dates: 1995-1999.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Magnus Magnusson. / Papers on positions held by Magnus Magnusson at Cultural Institutions.

Papers on the National Library of Scotland., 2000-2002.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/565
Scope and Contents

File includes information on Icelandic manuscripts, pamphlets on exhibitions, newsletters, and information from 2002 'Scotland’s Pages' Exhibition.

Dates: 2000-2002.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Magnus Magnusson. / Research notes and speeches. / Research on Scotland. / Papers on Scottish history, literature, culture and politics.

Papers on York and the Jorvik Viking Centre., 4th quarter of 20th century,

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/551
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: 4th quarter of 20th century,
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Magnus Magnusson. / Research notes and speeches. / Research on Scotland. / Papers on Scottish Places.

Papers relating to Hibernian Football Club., 1893-1993.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.10691/11-97
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Correspondence, drafts, notes, and working papers of Philip D Thomson of and concerning '100 Years of Hibs' (Edinburgh, 1975), being the centenary history of Hibernian Football Club co-written with Gerald Docherty. With circa 1000 Hibernian Football Club match programmes, photographs, 27 scrapbooks, fanzines and epherma, 1933-93, of and relating to Hibernian FC and Scottish football in general.

Dates: 1893-1993.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Philip D Thomson mostly relating to Hibernian Football Club.

Papers relating to James Johnston as a trustee of the Army Museums Ogilby Trust. , 1996-2002.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13818/358-366
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: 1996-2002.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Major-General James Johnston / Papers relating to the civilian career of James Johnston.

Papers relating to John Grierson

 Fonds
Identifier: MI.9/1
Dates: 1938-1998
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

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