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Prints. Visual works.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Pictorial works produced by transferring images by means of a matrix such as a plate, block, or screen, using any of various printing processes. When emphasizing the individual printed image, use ""impressions""Avoid the controversial expression ""original prints,"" except in reference to discussions of the expression's use. If prints are neither ""reproductive prints"" nor ""popular prints,"" use just ""prints"".

Found in 264 Collections and/or Records:

Microfilm of Nineteenth century literary manuscripts. Part 4. The correspondence and papers of J G Lockhart. Reel 17., [?1758-?1854.] 

 Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.1310
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows:  Letters, undated, of Sir Walter Scott and his family and of John Gibson Lockhart, with several anonymous letters, verses and other fragments addressed to or collected by Scott's mother (MS.1558);   Notebooks, undated, of John Gibson Lockhart (MSS.1623-1624);    "Ladies’ Album" (Edinburgh, undated), in which are pasted caricatures of persons, some of which are probably by John Gibson Lockhart (MS.1625);   Scrap-book, containing caricatures, some dated 1813, and...
Dates: [?1758-?1854.] 

Miscellaneous drawings and other single items of Messrs Stevenson., 19th century-mid 20th century.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.5889-5896
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 19th century-mid 20th century.

Miscellaneous material of John Davidson., [?1871-?1926.]

 File
Identifier: MS.22072
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows:(i) Letters, notes and poems to John Davidson (folio 1);(ii) A list of Davidson’s compositions (folio 11);(iii) A list of books on music bought by Davidson, 1886-1906 (folio 12);(iv) Various musical compositions and sketches (folio 20);(v) Postcards, photographs and prints of Aberdeen and Woodside (folio 70);(vi) Other printed items (folio 99);(vii) Press cuttings, [circa...
Dates: [?1871-?1926.]

Miscellaneous papers of Andrew Hunter., 1697-1890, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.19733
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows. (i) Rules for a horse race to be run in the Isle of Man to celebrate the birthday of James, Lord Strange, 1697. This race was inaugurated by the Earls of Derby as Lords of Man probably in the mid 17th century. With the ending of the Derby regime in the 18th century the races fell into abeyance. (Folio 1.) (ii) Miscellaneous papers of Charles Hunter, Cadet, of Seaside, 1810-1853, including minutes of the Carse of Cowrie Agricultural Club, 1835, and Report to the...
Dates: 1697-1890, undated.

Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson., 1871-1926, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.22022-22074
Scope and Contents John Davidson, a member of the family of J & A Davidson, coal merchants and shipping agents, Aberdeen, was an amateur musician and composer. His preferred medium appears to have been the string quartet, but he composed and arranged pieces also for other combinations of instruments, chiefly strings. A number of pieces appear in more than one form. The collection contains both full scores and parts.The earliest and latest dates discernible are 1871 and 1926, but almost...
Dates: 1871-1926, undated.

Papers of and concerning Phoebe Anna Traquair, artist.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.8122-8129
Scope and Contents

As well as Phoebe Anna Traquair's correspondence, the collection comprises mainly photographs and prints depicting her murals, enamel work, illuminations and bindings.

Dates: 1883-1948.

Photographs and prints, including a photograph, undated, of Thomas Hardy and of John Purves' son, Hugh., 1914-1931, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.15901
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: John Purves began his teaching career as a lecturer in English under Professor Emile Legouis at Lyons University in 1902, having graduated M.A. at Edinburgh University in 1900, He was a Carnegie Research Scholar in modern languages in Rome and Siena from 1903 to 1904, then lectured in English under Professor Herbert Grierson at Aberdeen University from 1904 to 1906. He became Professor of English at Transvaal Technical Institute, Johannesburg and at Transvaal University College, Pretoria...
Dates: 1914-1931, undated.

Photographs and some prints relating to 'Ring of bright water', by Gavin Maxwell., Undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.10555/30-32
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes manuscripts and typescripts of published works, including 'Ring of bright water' and 'The rocks remain', and photographs, drawings and notes, together with literary, business and personal correspondence.

With business records of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises, including correspondence and accounts.

Dates: Undated.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson concerning places in Scotland., 1661-mid 20th century.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.5844-5864
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1661-mid 20th century.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with H., 1844-1884, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5872
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1844-1884, undated.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with I., 1826-1839.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5873
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1826-1839.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with L., 1743-1916, undated.

 Series
Identifier: MS.5875
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1743-1916, undated.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with S., 1799-19th century, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5881
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1799-19th century, undated.

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with T., 1815-1861, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.5882
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1815-1861, undated

Plans chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson relating to places in England and overseas beginning with W., 1737-1852, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.5883
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A group of about 2500 plans, chiefly made by Messrs Stevenson. Their business was concerned chiefly with sea-works, lighthouses, harbours, canals and river courses, and the plans reflect this interest, although there are some items relating to railways and bridges.

Dates: 1737-1852, undated.