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Pamphlets.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Complete, nonperiodical printed works generally of fewer than 80 pages, often with a paper cover, sometimes short treatises on arguments or topics of current interest. For smaller printed works, of one sheet folded and not stitched or bound, use ""leaflets"" .

Found in 219 Collections and/or Records:

Papers on Scottish natural heritage arranged alphabetically by Magnusson., 1991-2006.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/895-1158
Scope and Contents From the Series: These papers relate to Magnusson's time working for Scottish Natural Heritage. The organisation was formed in 1992 following the amalgamation of the Nature Conservancy Council for Scotland and the Countryside Commission for Scotland. Magnusson served as the Chairman of the organisation from 1992 until 1999. The papers contain minutes from SNH meetings, papers from working groups, such as those relating to the designation of the Cairngorms as a European Heritage Area and a series of papers...
Dates: 1991-2006.

Papers on Stirling Castle., 1984-2002.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/548
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: 1984-2002.

Papers on the Chancellor’s Dinner at Glasgow Caledonian University., 2003-2005.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1180
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: 2003-2005.

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.

Papers on the opening of the Scottish Parliament., 1999-2004.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/590
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: 1999-2004.

Papers on the Scottish Parliament., 1964-2004.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/583-591
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: 1964-2004.

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,

Papers relating to events and campaigns organised by Engender., 1996-2003.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13806/30
Scope and Contents

Including leaflets advertising Engender conferences, 'Women's Manifesto' for 2003 Scottish Parliament elections, and Engender booklet 'More Women, More Voices'.

Dates: 1996-2003.

Papers relating to the publication of Saltire Society pamphlets, entitled 'The Auld Alliance; the Franco-Scottish connection', by Gordon Donaldson. Containing drafts and notes relating to the publication., 1985.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13505/5
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Paul Henderson Scott was born and educated in Edinburgh, attending Edinburgh’s Royal High School and then moving on to study at Edinburgh University. It was at university that he first became involved with the Saltire Society. Shortly after this Scott was called up to serve in World War Two. He began his training as an army officer driving a lorry. However, through contact with diplomats from the foreign office he decided to take the examination and soon became a diplomat. A long diplomatic...
Dates: 1985.

Press cuttings and pamphlets collected by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Mortal Causes’; with a cover proof of the novel., 1987-1997.

 File
Identifier: MS.50367
Scope and Contents Press cuttings and leaflets, 1987-1993, collected by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Mortal Causes’. Folios 1-107.Newspaper clippings. Folios 1-69.The newspaper and magazine cuttings and pages contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Mortal Causes’.The cuttings are arranged by topic. Within each topic, the articles are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end of each topic.Police...
Dates: 1987-1997.

Press cuttings, magazines, leaflets, and other informational material gathered by Ian Rankin as research for his novel 'Bleeding Hearts'., 1986-1994, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50414-50417
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This series contains manuscripts and typescripts of, and associated working papers for, novels, novellas and graphic novels by Ian Rankin. The working papers include, variously, synopses, research material, development notes, and evidence of editorial interventions. With these also are papers relating to the process of publication: some administrative, particularly contracts, and promotional materials; others, including advertisements and cover proofs, concerning actual publication....
Dates: 1986-1994, undated.

Printed material, including reports and pamphlets, of the Stevenson family., 1749-1899, undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.10706/521-571
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: These papers contain the business archive of the Stevensons from the late 18th century to the mid 20th century. They consist mainly of letterbooks, incoming correspondence, reports, memoranda, maps and plans, with a large number of printed pamphlets and reports by the Stevensons and others, concerning all the civil engineering works with which the family was involved. The main interest lies in the material relating to harbours and to lighthouse construction, and to the work of the Northern...
Dates: 1749-1899, undated.

Printed pamphlet entitled 'Narrative of a singular case of illegal oppression and persistent persecution'., 1877.

 Item
Identifier: MS.8115
Scope and Contents

The pamphlet concerns the treatment of Francis A E Dalrymple in the Bengal Civil Service from 1844-1854. In 1873, Dalrymple became a tenant on Springwood Park estate.

Dates: 1877.

Printed pamphlets relating to agricultural improvements., Circa 1855.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13827/818
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates: Circa 1855.

Proofs and offprints of works by John William Ballantyne., 1884-1917, undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13189/81-82
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of an autobiography written between the years 1910 and 1921 and a diary kept between 1899-1923. Both series of volumes contain letters, photographs and memorabilia pasted in.

Dates: 1884-1917, undated.

Publications and miscellaneous briefing documents., 1970-1995.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13099/94-109
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: 1970-1995.

Published pamphlets, papers and articles of Peter Ritchie Calder., Undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.10318/59-60
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes press cuttings and correspondence.

Dates: Undated.