Scope and Contents The materials are in a variety of formats. They are arranged alphabetically by the name of the charity. Leonard Cheshire. Folios 1-49. Administrative materials, 2001, from the Leonard Cheshire Jail and Bail charity event, including correspondence from event organisers to Ian Rankin; press release; pledge lists; correspondence from pledgers, including Iain Banks and Kate Atkinson; ‘Parole Certificate’; brochure; and newspaper...

Scope and Contents Materials are from events attended by Rankin but not directly featuring him. The materials are in a variety of formats. They are arranged in two sequences based on the type of event: receptions, and other events attended by Ian Rankin. Under each sequence the entries are arranged chronologically by the date of the event. Materials relating to receptions, ceremonies, and dinners attended by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-37. Partial...

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The materials are in a variety of formats. They are arranged in four sequences based on the circumstances or location of the promotional activity: ‘General itineraries and schedules’, ‘promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his novels’, ‘promotional events and tours undertaken by Ian Rankin in various countries out with the United Kingdom’, and ‘other publicity events’. The entries are arranged uniquely under each sequence.

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Photographs, 1968-2001, of Scottish writers taken by the Edinburgh publisher and photographer Gordon Wright. These were exhibited at the National Library of Scotland in 2001 in an exhibition entitled ‘The Write Stuff'.

Scope and Contents Photographs have been removed from the album in which they arrived. Some of the original photo sleeves contained labels, which are transcribed below. Folio 1: cover of album Folio 2: ‘Event at British Council’ Folio 3: ‘Reception before B.C. Talk’ Folio 9: ‘Dinner with British Council, Pansing[?], British Irish[?] Commissioner’ Folio 10: ‘Sallie Fox, Borders, Introducing Rankin’ Folio 20: ‘Display at Borders’ Folio 21: ‘No. 1 at Times Newslink, Changi Airport’ Folio 22: ‘New Man...

Scope and Contents Items are arranged chronologically.Photographic proof sheets, 2002, of photographs of Ian Rankin taken by Jerry Bauer. Includes note from Bauer, 1 October 2002. Folios 1-3.Prints of photographs, 2003, taken by an unidentified photographer, sent to Ian Rankin from Nicky at Orion Publishing Group. Incudes letter from Nicky. Folios 4-9.Photographic prints, circa 2015, of photographs of Ian Rankin taken by Alex Waterhouse-Hayward of Vancouver. Folios 10-13....