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Poetry.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Literary and oral genre rooted in the compressed and cogent imaginative awareness or associations of experiences, ideas, or emotional responses and arranged under an organized criterion of meaning, conscious and unconscious expression, symbolism, formal or informal pattern, sound, and rhythm. The genre encompasses narrative, dramatic, satiric, didactic, erotic, and personal forms. (AAT) All poetry, except ballads, was indexed under this heading in the published catalogues. (NLS) .

Found in 2780 Collections and/or Records:

Commonplace Book containing drawings of scenery, characters, flora and fauna and miscellanous verse.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13650
Scope and Contents

This volume contains numerous illustrations including the `Costume of the Ladies of Edinburgh, Spring 1828`, a drawing of the Water of Leith, a man in Albanian costume in southern Italy, the ruins of a Roman temple in Palmyra in Syria, together with flora and fauna. There are also verses from Shakespeare, Byrone, Washington Irving, Sir Walter Raleigh, Milton and James Thomson.

Dates: 1828-1847, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Commonplace-book, containing moral discourses, maxims, 'devices', and verse, including hymns and 'bouts-rimés', chiefly in French, but also in Latin and German., Late 17th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.1882
Scope and Contents Some pieces are described as being 'par moi-même'; others are copied from other authors. The sentiments are Protestant. Several of the poems are in honour of persons belonging to the reigning houses of Saxe-Weimar, Saxe-Gotha, and Brandenburg; the works from which extracts are given include those of Madam and Mademoiselle Deshoulières, Tavernier, and Gregorio Leti. From these references, the manuscript seems to have been written at the end of the seventeenth century. The first leaf of the...
Dates: Late 17th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Miscellaneous manuscripts formerly in the possession of the Reverend John Stirton.

Commonplace book containing poems, excerpts from sermons, household recipes, etc., written in several hands., Late 18th century-early 19th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.8243
Scope and Contents

In 1827 the volume belonged to Margaret Davidson, Glasgow.

Dates: Late 18th century-early 19th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Family papers of the Stuarts of Castlemilk and the Stuarts of Torrance. / Correspondence, legal, financial and estate papers of the Stuarts of Castlemilk and the Stuarts of Torrance. / Miscellaneous papers of the families of Stuart of Castlemilk and Stuart of Torrance.

Commonplace book containing poems, household and medical recipes, riddles and notes, written in several hands.

 Item
Identifier: MS.14275
Scope and Contents

Folios 1-20 contain a collection of verses, most of which are dated 1789.

Dates: 1783-1828.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Commonplace book in the hand of William Clydesdale., 1823, undated.

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Identifier: MS.2746
Scope and Contents

William Clydesdale was a Glasgow character and a fellow student of Thomas Muir, the political reformer (note inside front cover).

The commonplace book contains satirical, comic, and reflective verses by Clydesdale in Scots and English, some dated 1823, a few anecdotes, and annotations by Peter Mackenzie, author of ‘The life of Thomas Muir’ (Glasgow, 1831).

Dates: 1823, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Manuscripts collected by George Neilson, Glasgow, author of ‘Trial by combat’ (Glasgow, 1890) and joint-editor of the ‘Acta Dominorum Concilii, 1496-1501’ (Edinburgh, 1918).

Commonplace-book, in various hands of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, including apparently original poems, translations of Horace, and theological notes., Late 17th century-early 18th century.

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Identifier: MS.2785
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Many of the manuscripts contain notes, indexes, etc., by George Neilson.

Dates: Late 17th century-early 18th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Manuscripts collected by George Neilson, Glasgow, author of ‘Trial by combat’ (Glasgow, 1890) and joint-editor of the ‘Acta Dominorum Concilii, 1496-1501’ (Edinburgh, 1918).

Commonplace book, including poems of George Herbert., 1692.

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Identifier: MS.2824
Scope and Contents

The name Robert Wodrow occurs at intervals, and the manuscript may be in the historian's hand.

Dates: 1692.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Manuscripts collected by George Neilson, Glasgow, author of ‘Trial by combat’ (Glasgow, 1890) and joint-editor of the ‘Acta Dominorum Concilii, 1496-1501’ (Edinburgh, 1918).

Commonplace book of Alexander Keith of Ravelston, (died 1751), but written in more than one hand., 1684-?1688.

 Item
Identifier: MS.21186
Scope and Contents The commonplace book contains Latin poetry (including extracts from Horace, Virgil and Juvenal), songs, prose and exercises; astronomical, navigational, and mathematical notes and exercises, with some diagrams and tables; notes on the art of gunnery; some common psalm tunes; prayers; English proverbs, verse and poetry; extracts from a guide to the education of children and youth; instructions concerning card tricks; some verse attributed to the 1st Marquis of Montrose and notes on his role...
Dates: 1684-?1688.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, legal, miscellaneous, and estate papers of the Murrays of Ochtertyre, Baronets, and their relations by marriage the Keiths, Earls Marischal. / Papers of the Keiths, Earls Marischal. / Miscellaneous papers of, and concerning, the Keith family.

Commonplace book of Andrew Douglas, consisting chiefly of philosophical reflections, poetry, notes on current affairs and medical receipts, mostly taken from printed sources., 1776-1780.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.17.1.10
Dates: 1776-1780.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Three commonplace books of Andrew Douglas, paymaster to the navy, father of George of Cavers (born 1753), consisting chiefly of philosophical reflections, poetry, notes on current affairs and medical receipts, mostly taken from printed sources.

Commonplace book of Andrew Douglas, consisting chiefly of philosophical reflections, poetry, notes on current affairs and medical receipts, mostly taken from printed sources., 1772-1775.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.17.1.11
Scope and Contents

The volume also contains some correspondence (folio 365) and a loose envelope (folio i).

Dates: 1772-1775.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Three commonplace books of Andrew Douglas, paymaster to the navy, father of George of Cavers (born 1753), consisting chiefly of philosophical reflections, poetry, notes on current affairs and medical receipts, mostly taken from printed sources.

Commonplace book of Andrew Douglas, consisting chiefly of philosophical reflections, poetry, notes on current affairs and medical receipts, mostly taken from printed sources., 1781-1785.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.17.1.12
Dates: 1781-1785.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Three commonplace books of Andrew Douglas, paymaster to the navy, father of George of Cavers (born 1753), consisting chiefly of philosophical reflections, poetry, notes on current affairs and medical receipts, mostly taken from printed sources.

Commonplace book of Anne Fergusson, consisting of miscellaneous verse and prose excerpts., 1824-1836.

 Item
Identifier: MS.25528
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Dates: 1824-1836.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir Charles Dalrymple, 5th Baronet of Kilkerran. / Commonplace books of Anne Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran.

Commonplace book of Anne Fergusson, consisting of miscellaneous verse and prose excerpts, with some notes on sermons heard., 1830-1857, undated.

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Identifier: MS.25530
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Dates: 1830-1857, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir Charles Dalrymple, 5th Baronet of Kilkerran. / Commonplace books of Anne Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran.

Commonplace book of Anne Fergusson of miscellaneous verse of Anne Fergusson and others., 1824-1835, undated.

 Item
Identifier: MS.25527
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Dates: 1824-1835, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Sir Charles Dalrymple, 5th Baronet of Kilkerran. / Commonplace books of Anne Fergusson, daughter of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran.

Commonplace book of Donald Mackay, 1848, containing miscelleanous texts including medical prescriptions, texts of religious instruction, songs partly with music, and Gaelic songs, partly composed by Mackay himself.

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Identifier: Acc.14338
Content Description Commonplace book dated 1848, paginated by the scribe 1-732, 781-790, blank after page 727. A leather label pasted onto the front paste-down reads "Donald McKay 1848". The scribe was possibly the Rev. Donald Mackay (1829-1910), a native of Creich, Sutherland, minister of various parishes including Paisley and Nova Scotia. From 1848-1853, around the time of writing of the commonplace book, he was schoolmaster in Ullapool. If Mackay's identity could be confirmed, this time scale might explain...
Dates: 1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Commonplace book of Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd, titled 'Gleanings', containing chiefly poetry., 1907-1947, undated.

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Identifier: MS.27439
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Born in Cults, Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd was educated in Aberdeen and became a lecturer in English at Aberdeen College of Education. She wrote poems in Scots and English and three novels as well as articles for magazines and journals.

Dates: 1907-1947, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd (1893-1981). / Commonplace books of Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., 1813.

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Identifier: MS.19434
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: 1813.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., 1814.

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Identifier: MS.19435
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: 1814.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., 1817.

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Identifier: MS.19436
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: 1817.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., 1820.

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Identifier: MS.19437
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: 1820.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., Early 19th century-mid 19th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19438
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose., Early 19th century-mid 19th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19439
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Dates: Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Honourable Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot and his family. / Commonplace books of Emma, Lady Hislop, consisting of verse and prose.

Commonplace book of Fife provenance, containing household and medical recipes, verse, and proverbs.

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Identifier: MS.24779
Dates: 1840-1854.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Commonplace book of Frances Tolmie., 1887-1892

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Identifier: Acc.14025/1
Scope and Contents

A commonplace book containing poetry, quotations and articles, partly preserved as newspaper cuttings. The poetry is partly in English, partly in German. The prose texts concern international literary and philosophical subjects. A small poetry booklet and a number of press cuttings are loosely inserted.

Dates: 1887-1892
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Commonplace books, note books and song collections, partly in Gaelic, of Frances Tolmie, Rev. Alexander McDonald Cornfute Tolmie and John Tolmie. / Volumes written by Frances Tolmie.

Commonplace book of George Anderson, Glasgow.

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Identifier: MS.14276
Scope and Contents

As well as poetry, recipes and miscellaneous notes, the book includes instructions for road-making (page 3) and designs for a pump and a building for making lamp-black (pages 37, 66).

Dates: 1818-1827.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

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