Press cuttings. Information artifacts.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Illustrations, pages, articles, or columns of text removed from books, newspapers, journals, or other printed sources. (AAT) 'Press cuttings' NLS preferred form.
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
A portion of the 'Orkney Sea Snake', widely known as the 'Beast of Stronsay', sent to Lord Byron; with correspondence, a transcription and press cutting concerning the same, , 1815-1977.
File
Identifier: MS.43544
Scope and Contents
The box containing the specimens contains a labels reading "A portion of hte bone and bristle of the sea snake found off Orkney 1808. Sent with a descriptiove letter by Joanna Baillie to Lady Byron, for Byron, 1815".The box also has notes and captions relating to the contents attached to the box. There is also related correspondence, press cuttings and notes:Letter of Joanna Baillie to Anne Isabella Byron, Lady Byron, 1815: folios 1-2;...
Dates:
1815-1977.
Correspondence and other material relating to 'Astarte', by Ralph Milbanke, 2nd Earl of Lovelace, and Byron correspondence in the possession of Lady Dorchester., 1902-1957, undated.
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Identifier: MS.43535
Scope and Contents
The items in this manuscript mainly relate to Ralph and Mary Milbanke, Lord and Lady Lovelace. There are letters, proofs and other items relating to the publication of ‘Astarte’ by Ralph Milbanke in 1905. In addition, there is correspondence relating to letters of Lord Byron, which were in the possession of Charlotte Carleton, Lady Dorchester, who then bequeathed them to John Murray [IV]. The letters concerning ‘Astarte’ have been ordered before those relating to Byron...
Dates:
1902-1957, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Papers of and relating to George Gordon Noel Byron, 6th Baron Byron, poet.
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Correspondence of, to and concerning Lord Byron and his circle.
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Correspondence and other material concerning publications relating to Lord Byron after his death.
Letters of John Murray IV, John Murray V and John Murray VI to Thomas James Wise; with correspondence and newspaper clippings concerning the sale and provenance of Byron manuscripts and other items., 1928-1966.
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Identifier: MS.43503
Scope and Contents
This folder contains some correspondence relating to Thomas James Wise and other correspondence relating to the sale and provenance of items by or relating to Lord Byron. The Wise correspondence has been placed chronologically before that relating to the manuscripts and objects of Lord Byron. The latter has been organised by correspondent surname with miscellaneous material placed at the end of the sequence.Draft of a letter of John Murray [IV] to Thomas James Wise. 1928: folio...
Dates:
1928-1966.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archive of John Murray, publishers.
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Papers of and relating to George Gordon Noel Byron, 6th Baron Byron, poet.
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Correspondence of, to and concerning Lord Byron and his circle.
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Correspondence between Lord Byron and John Murray II; with letters of and to John Murray, publishers, relating to Lord Byron.
Letters, postcards, telegrams, and notes to John Murray VI, of Peter Courtney Quennell, 1933-1988, undated
File
Identifier: Acc.14349
Scope and Contents
Letters, postcards, telegrams, and notes to John Murray VI, of Sir Peter Courtney Quennell, with accompanying papers, 1933-1988, undated. Folios 1-170The letters are arranged chronologically, with additional enclosures itemised. Where possible, undated letters have been dated through context and placed in order. Where this has not been possible, letters are filed at the end of the sequence.Correspondence primarily concerns Quennell’s...
Dates:
1933-1988, undated
Letters to John Murray VI, of correspondents with surnames from Banbury-Bentley, 1930-1990
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Identifier: Acc.14349/2
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent, with additional enclosures itemised. Where possible, undated letters have been dated through context. Where this has not been possible, letters are filed at the end of the sequence.Banbury, Sally.Letters of Sally Banbury to John Murray VI, 1932-1934. Folios 1-12.Barker, Nicolas John.Letter of Nicolas John Barker to John...
Dates:
1930-1990
Letters to John Murray VI, of correspondents with surnames from Jabavu-Jones, 1933-1949; 1960-1992
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Identifier: Acc.14349/14
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent, with additional enclosures itemised. Where possible, undated letters have been dated through context. Where this has not been possible, letters are filed at the end of the sequence.Jabavu, Helen Nontando.Letters of Helen Nontando Jabavu (‘Noni’) to John Murray VI and editor Osyth Leeston, with accompanying papers, 1960-1972. Folios 1-11.Folio 1. Typescript list of...
Dates:
1933-1949; 1960-1992
Letters to John Murray VI, of correspondents with surnames from Macaulay-Menuhin, 1933-1990
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Identifier: Acc.14349/17
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent, with additional enclosures itemised. Where possible, undated letters have been dated through context. Where this has not been possible, letters are filed at the end of the sequence.Macaulay, Emilie Rose.Letters and postcard of Emilie Rose Macaulay to John Murray VI, 1933; 1935; and 1958. Folios 1-3.Mackean, Don.Photocopy of a...
Dates:
1933-1990
Letters to John Murray VI, of correspondents with surnames from Milne-Murry, 1950-1988; 1997
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Identifier: Acc.14349/18
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent, with additional enclosures itemised. Where possible, undated letters have been dated through context. Where this has not been possible, letters are filed at the end of the sequence.Miller, Betty.Letters, postcards, and Christmas card of Betty Miller to John Murray VI, with copies of replies, and accompanying papers, 1950-1960, undated. Folios 1-66.Folio 1. Letter of...
Dates:
1950-1988; 1997
Letters to John Murray VI, of correspondents with surnames from Nalder-Noyes, 1929-1969; 1981
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Identifier: Acc.14349/19
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent, with additional enclosures itemised. Where possible, undated letters have been dated through context. Where this has not been possible, letters are filed at the end of the sequence.Nalder, Charles Joseph Benedict.Dinner menu with the title ‘C.J.B.N., His Party’ printed on the front. The initials are those of Charles Joseph Benedict Nalder, whose 21st birthday fell on 19...
Dates:
1929-1969; 1981
Letters to John Murray VI, of correspondents with surnames from Sansom-Sclater, 1932-1936; 1950-1969; 1988
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Identifier: Acc.14349/24
Scope and Contents
The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent, with additional enclosures itemised. Where possible, undated letters have been dated through context. Where this has not been possible, letters are filed at the end of the sequence.Sansom, William.Letters and postcards of William Sansom (‘Bill’) to John Murray VI, with copies of replies, and additional papers, 1950-1956; 1960; 1962; 1965; 1969. Folios 1-54Folio 1....
Dates:
1932-1936; 1950-1969; 1988
Miscellaneous papers concerning David Livingstone., 1863-1982.
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Identifier: MS.42442
Scope and Contents
Folio 1 : picture postcard of the tombstone of David Livingstone in Westminster Abbey;folio 2-3 : prospectus issued by John Murray, publishers, advertising works by or concerning Livingstone;folio 4 : cutting from "The [?Standard]", no. 326 : “Last letter of Dr. Livingstone”;folio 5 : cutting, supplied through Durrant’s Press Cuttings, from ‘The Standard’, 21st October 1912 : "A Livingstone relic. An inkless letter. Written on a copy of ‘The...
Dates:
1863-1982.