Novels.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Invented prose narratives of considerable length and a certain complexity that deal imaginatively with human experience through a connected sequence of events involving a group of persons in a specific setting.
Found in 498 Collections and/or Records:
Three volumes, containing much of David Macbeth Moir's poetry, and the last part of John Galt's novel ‘The last of the lairds’, with related material.
Series
Identifier: MSS.6520-6522
Dates:
1822-1849.
Translations and other writings of Charles Scott Moncrieff., 1924-1925.
Item
Identifier: MS.20451
Dates:
1924-1925.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Notebooks and translations of Charles K Scott Moncrieff.
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Notebooks containing draft translations by Charles Scott Moncrieff of ‘The letters of Abelard and Heloise’ and of works by Stendhal and Luigi Pirandello; and reviews and letters.
Two incomplete proof copies of "Herrin' Jennie" by Edward Albert., [1931, or before.]
File
Identifier: MS.9071
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The manuscript for Edward Albert's best known novel. It is an attempt at a 'realistic' portrayal, in the manner of Zola, of working-class conditions in Edinburgh at the turn of the century.
Dates:
[1931, or before.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Edward Albert (1890-1944), who graduated Master of Arts in English at Edinburgh University, 1908, and spent his professional life as English master at George Watson's College, Edinburgh.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and proofs of, and notebooks containing material collected for, the fictional works of Edward Albert.
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Manuscript, typescript and proofs, undated, of ‘Herrin' Jennie’ by Edward Albert.
Two notebooks of Naomi Mitchison.
File
Identifier: Acc.9831
Scope and Contents
With corrected typescript drafts of part of "The Oath Takers".
Dates:
circa 1987.
Two notebooks of Naomi Mitchison.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.5831
Scope and Contents
Containing manuscript corrected drafts, 1970, of an unpublished novel, "The Clone Mums", and notes on travels in India.
Dates:
1970.
Typescript and pasted-up magazine cuttings of parts of ‘Cleg Kelly' by Samuel Rutherford Crockett, with extensive manuscript corrections by the author.
File
Identifier: MS.6517
Scope and Contents
The typescript covers chapters I-II (folios 1-7), X-XV (folios 23-45) and part of chapter XLVI to the end of the book (folios 55-119). The two former sections were mounted on large sheets of paper, and the last section has now been similarly treated to facilitate binding. The printed cuttings cover chapters III-IX (folios 7-22) and chapters XVI-XIX (folios 46-54). The printed text is taken from an earlier appearance of parts of the novel in the 'Sunday School' during 1894. The typescript...
Dates:
[1896, or before.]
Typescript and proofs of two novels by Allan Campbell McLean (1922-1989).
Series
Identifier: MSS.26999-27000
Dates:
1962, 1967.
Typescript, 'Black [and] Blue: A John Rebus Novel by Ian Rankin', annotated on the title page '2nd draft'; with manuscript revisions by the author., 1996.
Item
Identifier: MS.50310
Scope and Contents
The foot of the recto of the title page has been annotated in red ink, '2nd printed draft - went to agent [and] editor (UK [and] US). Amended using editor's notes 6/96'. The recto also includes notes on the insertion of the Bible John sections into the typescript.
Dates:
1996.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Black and Blue' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
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Typescripts of 'Black and Blue' by Ian Rankin.
Typescript copy of an early, unpublished version of James Kelman, "A Chancer" (1985).
Item
Identifier: Acc.10618
Scope and Contents
With a note by the author on the composition of the novel.
Dates:
circa 1985.
Typescript copy of Michael Allan, "The Tramp" (1975), a novel.
File
Identifier: Acc.9409
Scope and Contents
With unrelated photographs and documents.
Dates:
19th century to 20th century
Typescript drafts of novel of Jessie Kesson, "Where the Apple Ripens" (1978).
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.7845
Scope and Contents
With manuscript and typescript of associated short story and radio play, undated.
Dates:
1978 and undated.
Typescript drafts, proofs and setting copy of the novel `The Gabriel Hounds` by Mary Stewart, with manuscript working notes concerning the novel.
Collection
Identifier: Dep.117- is now Acc.4666.
Dates:
1967.
Typescript, marked up for the printer, of ‘A sound of trumpets’ by Allan Campbell McLean., 1967.
Item
Identifier: MS.27000
Typescript (mostly carbon) of sections of 'The Witch', an unfinished novel by David Lindsay.
Item
Identifier: Acc.14004
Dates:
? 1942.
Typescript of 'A hot wind from hell' by Hugh D M McCutcheon., [1968, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.26991
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Hugh McCutcheon was educated in Paisley and at Glasgow University, and served as Town Clerk of Renfrew from 1945 to 1974. His literary work consisted mainly of mystery novels and thrillers. Both manuscripts are heavily corrected but the final text is very close to the published version. The typescripts, which have a few manuscript corrections, are marked up for the printer.
Dates:
[1968, or before.]
Typescript of a novel and a memoir of Colin Mackay.
File
Identifier: Acc.12540
Scope and Contents
Includes related letters to Heather Scott.
Dates:
2003.
Typescript of a shortened version of ‘As good as a mile’ by Edward Albert., [1934, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.9063
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Dates:
[1934, or before.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Edward Albert (1890-1944), who graduated Master of Arts in English at Edinburgh University, 1908, and spent his professional life as English master at George Watson's College, Edinburgh.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and proofs of, and notebooks containing material collected for, the fictional works of Edward Albert.
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Manuscripts and typescripts, undated, of the novel ‘As good as a mile’ by Edward Albert.
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Typescripts of ‘As good as a mile’ by Edward Albert.
Typescript of a shortened version of 'The House of Rimmon' by Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century
Item
Identifier: MS.9110
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Dates:
1st half of 20th century
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Edward Albert (1890-1944), who graduated Master of Arts in English at Edinburgh University, 1908, and spent his professional life as English master at George Watson's College, Edinburgh.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and proofs of, and notebooks containing material collected for, the fictional works of Edward Albert.
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Manuscript and typescripts, undated, of 'The House of Rimmon' by Edward Albert, an unpublished novel.
Typescript of an unpublished novel of David Cleghorn-Thomson, "The Streets of Askelon".
Item
Identifier: Acc.6175
Dates:
1956.
Typescript of ‘As good as a mile’ by Edward Albert., [1934, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.9062
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Dates:
[1934, or before.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Edward Albert (1890-1944), who graduated Master of Arts in English at Edinburgh University, 1908, and spent his professional life as English master at George Watson's College, Edinburgh.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and proofs of, and notebooks containing material collected for, the fictional works of Edward Albert.
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Manuscripts and typescripts, undated, of the novel ‘As good as a mile’ by Edward Albert.
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Typescripts of ‘As good as a mile’ by Edward Albert.
Typescript of 'Betty Burke, spinster' by Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.9100
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Dates:
1st half of 20th century.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Edward Albert (1890-1944), who graduated Master of Arts in English at Edinburgh University, 1908, and spent his professional life as English master at George Watson's College, Edinburgh.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and proofs of, and notebooks containing material collected for, the fictional works of Edward Albert.
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Typescripts, undated, of 'Betty Burke, spinster' by Edward Albert, an unpublished historical novel.
Typescript of 'Betty Burke, spinster' by Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.9101
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Dates:
1st half of 20th century.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Edward Albert (1890-1944), who graduated Master of Arts in English at Edinburgh University, 1908, and spent his professional life as English master at George Watson's College, Edinburgh.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and proofs of, and notebooks containing material collected for, the fictional works of Edward Albert.
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Typescripts, undated, of 'Betty Burke, spinster' by Edward Albert, an unpublished historical novel.
Typescript of 'Betty Burke, spinster' by Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.9102
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Dates:
1st half of 20th century.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Edward Albert (1890-1944), who graduated Master of Arts in English at Edinburgh University, 1908, and spent his professional life as English master at George Watson's College, Edinburgh.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and proofs of, and notebooks containing material collected for, the fictional works of Edward Albert.
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Typescripts, undated, of 'Betty Burke, spinster' by Edward Albert, an unpublished historical novel.
Typescript of 'Born to be King' books l and lll by Edward Albert., 1st half of 20th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.9105
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers consist chiefly of manuscripts and typescripts of Edward Albert's educational works, manuscripts and typescripts of his works of fiction, and his correspondence.
Dates:
1st half of 20th century.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Edward Albert (1890-1944), who graduated Master of Arts in English at Edinburgh University, 1908, and spent his professional life as English master at George Watson's College, Edinburgh.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and proofs of, and notebooks containing material collected for, the fictional works of Edward Albert.
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Manuscripts and typescripts, undated, of 'Born to be King' by Edward Albert, an historical novel, apparently unpublished.
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Typescripts of 'Born to be King', books l and lll-V, by Edward Albert