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Found in 3963 Collections and/or Records:
Assorted papers of and concerning the family of Erskine of Alva., 1634-[1904, or before].
Although with the Paul Papers through the family connection with the Erskine Murrays these papers are to be considered complementary to the Erskine Murray Papers.
Assorted papers of Janet Paisley, including examples of her poetry, plays and television drama scripts; with papers relating to her interest in the Scots language, and the history of Scotland., 1987-2011.
This is a box list of the papers of Janet Paisley, as received by the Library. No attempt has been made currently to review the order of the papers, to date them or to otherwise interpret them. The aim of the box list is to facilitate access in advance of any fuller arrangement and description.
Assorted works by Elizabeth Davie., 1961, 1978, undated.
Various drafts and notes; a printed copy of 'An obsession' (1961); a printed copy of 'A weight problem' (1978); a corrected typescript of 'The mime'; a manuscript draft of 'Mimic'; and a manuscript draft of part of 'The cool customer'.
Astronomical calendar, preceded by `Tabula ad sciendum gradum lune omni die etatis sue` and `Tabula ad sciendum quis planeta regnat`., 14th century-15th century.
Each month has a double opening; the first half of January, the second of July, and the first of August are lost.
On folio 35 verso are added notes on horoscopes and solar eclipses, 15th century.
Blue paraphs. Some empty squares coloured yellow. Considerable rubrication.
Astronomical observations and calculations of distance, 1 January-26 August 1859, by David Livingstone; with two pages of poetry in the Tette dialect., 1859.
Author's interleaved proof copy of ‘Occasional verses, translations and imitations’ by Sylvester Douglas, Baron Glenbervie containing much additional matter in his hand throughout., [?1820.]
In addition to the memoranda inside the front cover, a contents list is written on the flyleaves, many corrections and additions (including a few complete poems) have been made in the margins of the printed pages, and notes, amended or deleted drafts and a few additional poems have been written on many of the interleaves.
Autobiographical articles of Muriel Spark, published in 'The New Yorker'., 1988-1992, undated.
Autobiographical notes and summary diary by Laurence Oliphant of Gask (died 1792)., 1724-1780.
Autobiographical notes by Sir Hugh McPherson, describing his home, family and early life up to 1891., [1925, or after.]
These autobiographical notes are incomplete and the volumes which immediately preceded and followed them are missing.
Autobiographical notes by Sir Hugh McPherson, written for his children after his retirement in 1925., [1925, or after.]
These autobiographical notes are incomplete and the volumes which immediately preceded and followed them are missing.
Autobiographical notes of Elspeth Davie, including notebook, loose papers and manuscript draft., Circa 1991, undated.
Includes manuscript drafts of short stories and a novel.
Autobiographical notes of Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Frederick Oliver, with miscellaneous verse., 1907-1944.
Autobiographical papers of Donald Macleod., [1911]-1925, undated.
Autobiographical papers of Mary E Haldane., 1896, [1916-1917], 1922-1925, undated
The papers consist of an account, 1896, (possibly a fair copy written up from notes or a diary) of a trip to Italy, travelling as far as Rome (folio 1), and reminiscences, ?1916, 1922-1925, undated, of Mary E Haldane’s early life and experiences (folio 15).
Autograph corrections by Sir Walter Scott to his 'Life of Napoleon Buonaparte', 2nd edition, volume iii., 1827.
Autograph notes of the speech made by Lord President Blair when taking his seat on the Bench., 1808.
The manuscript has been compiled from various sources. See the particular descriptions. Letters of presentation by or on behalf of the donors are included.
‘Autographs, 8, Napoleon & his officers’., 1779-1870.
The letters, which were collected for their autograph interest, are chiefly on army administrative matters, but a few concern military conditions and contemporary events.
‘Autographs, 9, Napoleon & his officers’., 1795-1884.
The letters, which were collected for their autograph interest, are chiefly on army administrative matters, but a few concern military conditions and contemporary events.
‘Autographs, 10, Napoleon & his officers’., 1779-1870.
The letters, which were collected for their autograph interest, are chiefly on army administrative matters, but a few concern military conditions and contemporary events.
‘Autographs, 11, Napoleon & his camp’., 1794-1840.
The letters, which were collected for their autograph interest, are chiefly on army administrative matters, but a few concern military conditions and contemporary events.
‘Autographs, 12, Napoleon & his court’., 1797-1881.
The volume contains letters of Napoleon's family and members of his administration.
Background material, relating to the biography of Frances Tolmie, entitled' The old songs of Skye', by Ethel Bassin, containing correspondence, notes and press cuttings, arranged alphabetically., 1911-1975, undated.
Background notes, preliminary sketches, and the manuscript of the pageant, including a few sheets of heavily corrected typescript by Robert McLellan., 1972.
Robert McLellan's early plays were intended for the stage, but he later wrote for both radio and television. Not all were published, and many circulated in typescript copies.