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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 1531 Collections and/or Records:

Typescript miscellaneous poems of William Soutar with titles from A-E., [1917-1942.]

 File
Identifier: MS.8617
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.

Dates: [1917-1942.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Miscellaneous manuscript and typescript poems of William Soutar, many apparently unpublished. / Miscellaneous typescript poems, chiefly undated, of William Soutar.

Typescript miscellaneous poems of William Soutar with titles from F-O., [1917-1942.]

 File
Identifier: MS.8618
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.

Dates: [1917-1942.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Miscellaneous manuscript and typescript poems of William Soutar, many apparently unpublished. / Miscellaneous typescript poems, chiefly undated, of William Soutar.

Typescript miscellaneous poems of William Soutar with titles from P-S., [1917-1942.]

 File
Identifier: MS.8619
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.

Dates: [1917-1942.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Miscellaneous manuscript and typescript poems of William Soutar, many apparently unpublished. / Miscellaneous typescript poems, chiefly undated, of William Soutar.

Typescript miscellaneous poems of William Soutar with titles from T-The K., [1917-1942.]

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Identifier: MS.8620
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.

Dates: [1917-1942.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Miscellaneous manuscript and typescript poems of William Soutar, many apparently unpublished. / Miscellaneous typescript poems, chiefly undated, of William Soutar.

Typescript miscellaneous poems of William Soutar with titles from The L-The W., [1917-1942.]

 File
Identifier: MS.8621
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.

Dates: [1917-1942.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Miscellaneous manuscript and typescript poems of William Soutar, many apparently unpublished. / Miscellaneous typescript poems, chiefly undated, of William Soutar.

Typescript miscellaneous poems of William Soutar with titles from Tho-Y., [1917-1942.]

 File
Identifier: MS.8622
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

William Soutar's output of work, most of it produced during the last thirteen bed-ridden years of his life, is quite remarkable. Apart from his regular and lively correspondence, and his poetry both in English and in Scots, he left a long sequence of diaries and journals, as well as a record of his dreams extending over more than twenty years.

Dates: [1917-1942.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Miscellaneous manuscript and typescript poems of William Soutar, many apparently unpublished. / Miscellaneous typescript poems, chiefly undated, of William Soutar.

Typescript of an early version of ‘Conflict’ by William Soutar., 1923.

 Item
Identifier: MS.8566
Scope and Contents

Of the poems in this typescript only 'Flesh', 'Moths', 'The Sleepers', and 'Address To My Dead Body' are contained in the published volume, the remainder being apparently unpublished.

Dates: 1923.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of different versions of ‘Conflict’ by William Soutar.

Typescript of an early version of ‘Conflict’ by William Soutar., 1923.

 Item
Identifier: MS.8567
Scope and Contents

Of the poems in this typescript only 'Flesh', 'Moths', 'The Sleepers', and 'Address To My Dead Body' are contained in the published volume, the remainder being apparently unpublished.

Dates: 1923.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of different versions of ‘Conflict’ by William Soutar.

Typescript of ‘But the Earth abideth’ by William Soutar., [1943, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.8587
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers consist of thirty-six sets of loose-leaf quarto sheets, each corresponding to a published volume. Each set has clearly been copied from earlier versions of the poems, and, in some cases, is the final copy used by the publisher.

Dates: [1943, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Manuscript and typescript of ‘But the Earth abideth’ by William Soutar.

Typescript of ‘Conflict’ by William Soutar., [1931, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.8568
Scope and Contents

The typescript is of a later version of the text than that in MSS.8565-8567.

Dates: [1931, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of different versions of ‘Conflict’ by William Soutar.

Typescript of ‘Gleanings by an undergraduate’ by William Soutar., [1923, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.8564
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers consist of thirty-six sets of loose-leaf quarto sheets, each corresponding to a published volume. Each set has clearly been copied from earlier versions of the poems, and, in some cases, is the final copy used by the publisher.

Dates: [1923, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Manuscript and typescript of ‘Gleanings by an undergraduate’ by William Soutar

Typescript of ‘In the time of tyrants’ by William Soutar., [1939, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.8585
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers consist of thirty-six sets of loose-leaf quarto sheets, each corresponding to a published volume. Each set has clearly been copied from earlier versions of the poems, and, in some cases, is the final copy used by the publisher.

Dates: [1939, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Typescript and manuscript of ‘In the time of tyrants’ by William Soutar.

Typescript of "Olaf's son", books XI-XVI, 'final revision', by George Donald Valentine, with manuscript corrections., [1936, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.5195
Dates: [1936, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Poetry of George Donald Valentine in manuscript and typescript. / Manuscripts and typescripts of "Olaf's son" by George Donald Valentine. / Two copies of a typescript of "Olaf's son", books XI-XVI, 'final revision', by George Donald Valentine, with manuscript corrections.

Typescript of "Olaf's son", books XI-XVI, 'final revision', by George Donald Valentine, with manuscript corrections., [1936, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.5196
Dates: [1936, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Poetry of George Donald Valentine in manuscript and typescript. / Manuscripts and typescripts of "Olaf's son" by George Donald Valentine. / Two copies of a typescript of "Olaf's son", books XI-XVI, 'final revision', by George Donald Valentine, with manuscript corrections.

Typescript of poem 'Granny Twomey', by Brendan Kennelly, printed in 'Broadsheet' edition seven., March 1970.

 File
Identifier: Acc.8845/17
Dates: March 1970.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers concerning 'Broadsheet', poetry magazine, containing manuscripts and typescripts of poems, with related correspondence, art work and press cuttings.

Typescript of poem of 'The dream of Britain'., Undated.

 File
Identifier: Acc.12135/14
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Includes research notes, typescripts and proofs of novels, correspondence, and papers concerning her involvement in cultural and business organisations.This archive includes papers relating to the following published works:'Games of kings' (1961)"Queens' play" (1964)'The disorderly knights' (1966)'Dolly and the singing bird' (1968)'Pawn in frankincense' (1969)'Dolly and the cookie bird' (1970)'The...
Dates: Undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Literary and personal papers of Dorothy Dunnett. / Early writing of Dorothy Dunnett.

Typescript of 'Selected poems' by William Soutar., [Before 1944.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.8605
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the poems appear individually in William Soutar's published works, while the remainder are apparently unpublished.

Since, in MSS.8599-8603, there are a considerable number of unpublished poems, they have been indicated by an asterisk in the contents lists which Soutar compiled for these volumes.

Dates: [Before 1944.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of selected sets of poems of William Soutar, apparently intended for publication. / Manuscript and typescript of ‘Selected poems’ and manuscript of ‘Selection of Scots verses’ by William Soutar. / Manuscript and typescript of 'Selected poems' by William Soutar, of which all the poems have been published.

Typescript of 'Speaking for Scotland' by Christopher Murray Grieve, 'Hugh MacDiarmid', with a copy of MacDiarmid's covering letter to the editor., [1946, or before.]

 File
Identifier: MS.27006
Scope and Contents

The typescript includes two poems which were omitted from the edition, 'Ho my little sparrow' and 'The Soaring Bird'. There is also a manuscript copy of 'Two Memories' (folio 68).

Dates: [1946, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Christopher Murray Grieve, (1892-1978), the author 'Hugh MacDiarmid'. / Literary papers of Christopher Murray Grieve, 'Hugh MacDiarmid'. / Poetry of Christopher Murray Grieve, 'Hugh MacDiarmid'.

Typescript of 'Spindrift', a collection of poems by Margaret Noël-Paton, made after 1967., [1934, or before]-[1967, or after.]

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Identifier: MS.27475
Dates: [1934, or before]-[1967, or after.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Literary works of Margaret Hamilton Noël-Paton (born 1896), grand-daughter of Sir Joseph Noël-Paton, the painter. / Poetry of Margaret Noël-Paton.

Typescript of the 1933 edition of ‘Seeds in the wind’ by William Soutar., [1933, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.8572
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers consist of thirty-six sets of loose-leaf quarto sheets, each corresponding to a published volume. Each set has clearly been copied from earlier versions of the poems, and, in some cases, is the final copy used by the publisher.

Dates: [1933, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of ‘Seeds in the wind’ by William Soutar. / Manuscript and typescripts of the 1933 edition of 'Seeds in the wind' by William Soutar. / Typescripts of the 1933 edition of 'Seeds in the wind' by William Soutar.

Typescript of the 1933 edition of ‘Seeds in the wind’ by William Soutar., [1933, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.8573
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers consist of thirty-six sets of loose-leaf quarto sheets, each corresponding to a published volume. Each set has clearly been copied from earlier versions of the poems, and, in some cases, is the final copy used by the publisher.

Dates: [1933, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of ‘Seeds in the wind’ by William Soutar. / Manuscript and typescripts of the 1933 edition of 'Seeds in the wind' by William Soutar. / Typescripts of the 1933 edition of 'Seeds in the wind' by William Soutar.

Typescript of the 1933 edition of ‘Seeds in the wind’ by William Soutar., [1933, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.8574
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers consist of thirty-six sets of loose-leaf quarto sheets, each corresponding to a published volume. Each set has clearly been copied from earlier versions of the poems, and, in some cases, is the final copy used by the publisher.

Dates: [1933, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of ‘Seeds in the wind’ by William Soutar. / Manuscript and typescripts of the 1933 edition of 'Seeds in the wind' by William Soutar. / Typescripts of the 1933 edition of 'Seeds in the wind' by William Soutar.

Typescript of ‘The expectant silence’ by William Soutar., [Before 1944.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.8590
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers consist of thirty-six sets of loose-leaf quarto sheets, each corresponding to a published volume. Each set has clearly been copied from earlier versions of the poems, and, in some cases, is the final copy used by the publisher.

Dates: [Before 1944.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Manuscript and typescript of ‘The expectant silence’ by William Soutar.

Typescript of "The Life and Works of John MacDonald (Iain Lom)", 1945

 File
Identifier: Acc.13865/1
Scope and Contents Draft typescript with handwritten annotations of an edition of the poetry of Iain Lom with notes and historical introductions, probably originally bound in two volumes, with the second one now lost. Translations of the poems, notes on the introductions, bibliography and appendices are listed in the table of contents, but do not form part of this typescript. Translations of most of the poems can be found in the folders of draft material on individual chapters. With a stamp on the cover by...
Dates: 1945
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Rev. John Mackechnie.

Typescript of ‘The solitary way’ by William Soutar., [1934, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.8577
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers consist of thirty-six sets of loose-leaf quarto sheets, each corresponding to a published volume. Each set has clearly been copied from earlier versions of the poems, and, in some cases, is the final copy used by the publisher.

Dates: [1934, or before.]
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Scots poet William Soutar. / Manuscripts and typescripts of poems of William Soutar. / Manuscripts and signed typescripts of published poems of William Soutar. / Manuscript and typescript of ‘The solitary way’ by William Soutar, both corresponding exactly to the published volume.

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