Synopses.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Brief statements or outlines of a subject.
Found in 106 Collections and/or Records:
Bibliographical notes and synopses of Nancy Brysson Morrison of for the biography 'Mary Queen of Scots'., [Circa 1958], 1963.
File
Identifier: MS.27310
Scope and Contents
There is also a copy of the agreement for an Italian edition, 1963 (folio 51).
Dates:
[Circa 1958], 1963.
Copies of letters, on paper watermarked 1840, of William Carstares to the Earl of Melville, written partly in cipher, dated from London and from various places on the Continent whither Carstares accompanied King William III., 1694-1700.
File
Identifier: MS.3471
Scope and Contents
The letters give political and military news, and refer to some scheme for the Earl of Melville's advancement. At the beginning of the volume is a synopsis of the contents of the letters, and on folio ii is a receipt signed by George Hill.
Dates:
1694-1700.
Correspondence and papers relating to plays of Tom Pow., 1995-1997, undated.
Series
Identifier: Acc.12950/52-55
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Black and Blue’; with related promotional materials., 1994-1996.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50312-50315
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Dates:
1994-1996.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Black and Blue' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Developmental notes of Ian Rankin for his novel ‘Blood Hunt’; with press cuttings collected by Rankin as research for the novel, and a synopses of and cover proofs for the novel., 1992-2000.
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Identifier: MS.50419
Scope and Contents
Notes of Ian Rankin, circa 1994, relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Blood Hunt’. Folios 1-63. The notes include plot and character development, a synopsis, and background research on the SAS, the Falklands, and philosophy. Most of the notes are undated. Some of the notes include references to specific drafts, including first and second drafts. Otherwise, the distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and...
Dates:
1992-2000.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts and working papers of the thriller novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Jack Harvey novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescript of 'Blood Hunt' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers, press cuttings, and cover proofs.
'Fakers, forgers & phoneys: famous scams and scamps' (2006)., 2001-2006.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/114-151
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...
Dates:
2001-2006.
First typescript of ‘Gallipoli memories’ by Sir Compton Mackenzie., [1929, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.10792
Scope and Contents
The typescript is heavily corrected. It lacks the preface but is preceded by a synopsis of the chapters, and some additions in manuscript.
Dates:
[1929, or before.]
‘George and the dragon’ by G W Crawford, a comic opera in three acts with a libretto by James N McLaurin., [?1905.]
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.21937-21939
Scope and Contents
The work was written in or about 1905 (MS.21937, folio 32 verso; cf. MS.21939, folio 45).
Dates:
[?1905.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Surviving musical archive, chiefly undated, of Gerald W Crawford (1868-1942), a consulting engineer and an Edinburgh city councillor and Justice of the Peace, who was well known in his day for his musical activities, especially as composer and conductor of several orchestras including, latterly, one of his own.
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Music of G W Crawford for stage works.
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Operas of G W Crawford.
'Hypocrite' by Robert McLellan, a play first performed in 1967., 1966-1967.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.26376-26380
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Robert McLellan's early plays were intended for the stage, but he later wrote for both radio and television. Not all were published, and many circulated in typescript copies.
Dates:
1966-1967.
Leaflets and reports collected by Ian Rankin as research for his novel ‘Let It Bleed’; with a synopses of the novel, and correspondence concerning cover proofs., 1995-1997.
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Identifier: MS.50363
Dates:
1995-1997.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Let It Bleed' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials.
Letters mainly to Lord Byron from various correspondents, in French, Italian and Greek., 1811-1824, 2001, undated.
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Identifier: MS.43519
Scope and Contents
The letters here have been divided into four groups: those in French; those in Italian; those of and to Prince Alexander Mavrocordatos; and letters to or relating to Lord Byron in Greece. In each section, the letters have been arranged alphabetically be correspondent. An additional letter in Italian has been added at the end of the sequence. This was originally housed, before foliation, in Ms.43408 and was moved during the cataloguing process.Letters in French to Lord Byron of...
Dates:
1811-1824, 2001, undated.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, from correspondents with surnames and company names from Austin, W. to Baber., 1820-1909.
File
Identifier: MS.40032
Scope and Contents
This manuscript includes letters, 1834-1864 and uncertain date, of Charles Babbage to John Murray II and John Murray III. Some of the letters concern his publications including “On the economy of machinery and manufactures”, “Table of logarithms” and the Ninth Bridgewater Treatise, with mention also of the calculating engine.All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name. Austin, Wiltshire, c1850: folios 1-4;...
Dates:
1820-1909.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames and company names from Derrick to Dew., 1820-1916
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Identifier: MS.40327
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Derrick, Paul E.Letters, 1916, of Paul E Derrick to John Murray IV. Folios 1-8.Folios 1 and 4. Letters, 1916, of James Murray Allison to John Murray IV regarding Paul E Derrick.Derriman, Edward Queade.Letters, 1912, of Edward Queade Derriman to John Murray IV. Folios 9-12.Desbiaz, Charles.Letter, 1894, of Charles Desbiaz...
Dates:
1820-1916
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames and company names from Edgcumbe to Edward VII., 1818-1927.
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Identifier: MS.40363
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Edgcumbe, Edward Robert Pearce.Letters, 1901, of Sir Edward Robert Pearce Edgcumbe to John Murray IV and Alexander Henry Hallam Murray. Folios 1-4.Edgcumbe, Richard John Frederick.Letters, 1872, 1875, 1884-1887, 1895-1896, 1898-1900, 1908, 1910-1912, 1914, 1916-1917, 1920, 1922-1923, 1926-1927 and undated to John Murray III and John Murray IV. Folios...
Dates:
1818-1927.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames and company names from Ellis, H. to Ellison, J., 1817-1921
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Identifier: MS.40377
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Ellis, Henry.Letters, 1817-1819, 1826-1830, 1834, 1838-1840, 1844, 1846-1847, 1852, 1854-1855 and undated, of Sir Henry Ellis to John Murray II and John Murray III. Folios 1-70.Folios 39-40. Copy of a letter, 1830, of John Murray II to Sir Henry Ellis. Ellis, Henry.Letters, 1852-1854, of Sir Henry Ellis to John Murray III. Folios 71-74....
Dates:
1817-1921
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Barrett to Barrow, F., 1812-1928.
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Identifier: MS.40053
Scope and Contents
This manuscript includes letters, 1899-1828, of J.M. Barrie to John Murray IV, responding to proposals of Murray’s regarding publications and charitable work. Also included are letters, 1899-1922, of Sir William Barrett to John Murray IV, concerning his work on “Early chapters in science” and his interest in hypnotism. There are also letters, 1914, of Evan Barron to John Murray IV, seeking publication of his work on the Scottish War of Independence. All the letters...
Dates:
1812-1928.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Biddulph, M. to Biggar., 1813-1917.
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Identifier: MS.40098
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and, where required, by date under each name.Biddulph, Michael, 1895: folios 1-2;Biddulph, Michael Anthony Shrapnel, 1879: folio 3;Biddulph, Robert, 1903: folios 4-8;Biddulph, Thomas, 1866-1873: folios 9-12:includes letter, 1873, of Thomas Biddulph on behalf of Queen Victoria to John Murray III: folio 12;Bidlake, John, 1803-1808: folios 13-48:...
Dates:
1813-1917.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Gibson, E. to Giffard, J., 1816-1906.
File
Identifier: MS.40446
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Gibson, Edward.Letter, 1817, of Edward Gibson to John Murray II. Folios 1-2.Gibson, John.Letters, 1825, of John William to John Murray II. Folios 3-8.Gibson, Rowland Routledge.Letter, 1906, of Rowland Routledge Gibson to John Murray IV. Folios 9-10.Gibson, Walter Matthew.Letter, 1889, of Sir Walter Matthew...
Dates:
1816-1906.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Greenburg to Greenhow., 1844-1927.
File
Identifier: MS.40480
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Greenburg, W H.Letter, 1897, of W H Greenburg to John Murray IV. Folios 1.Greene, Francis Vinton.Letters, 1916, of Francis Vinton Greene to John Murray IV. Folios 2-8.Greene, Herbert Wilson.Letters, 1895-1896, 1902 and 1927, of Herbert Wilson Greene to John Murray IV and Alexander Henry Hallam Murray. Folios 9-43....
Dates:
1844-1927.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Lamont to Landor., 1811-1919.
File
Identifier: MS.40668
Scope and Contents
All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name. Some of the letters include replies. Further correspondents have been added to the end of the sequence.Lamont, James, 1860: folios 1-4;LaMoule, E.H., 1842: folio 5;Lampen, Charles, 1897: folio 6;Lampson, E.H., 1919: folios 7-8;Lampson, (Hannah) Jane Locker-, 1900: folio 9;Lampson, Oliver Locker-, 1918: folios 10-12;...
Dates:
1811-1919.
Libretto and related material of James McLaurin for ‘George and the dragon’ by G W Crawford., [?1905.]
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Identifier: MS.21937
Scope and Contents
The first version of the libretto of Act I, written apparently in the hand of James McLaurin, with alterations in the same hand, mostly in red ink (folio 1), and a typed copy of the dramatis personae, synopsis of the work and the libretto (as revised) of the entire work, with amendments (mostly brief) and a few additions (some quite large).
Dates:
[?1905.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Surviving musical archive, chiefly undated, of Gerald W Crawford (1868-1942), a consulting engineer and an Edinburgh city councillor and Justice of the Peace, who was well known in his day for his musical activities, especially as composer and conductor of several orchestras including, latterly, one of his own.
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Music of G W Crawford for stage works.
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Operas of G W Crawford.
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‘George and the dragon’ by G W Crawford, a comic opera in three acts with a libretto by James N McLaurin.
Literary papers of William McIlvanney.
Record Group
Identifier: Acc.14097 Box 1(1)-Box 5(40)
Dates:
[?1966-?2015.]
Manuscript and typescript drafts and notes of the synopsis for a play about Gilbert and Sullivan, by Janet Paisley., Undated.
File
Identifier: Acc.14151 Box 3(3)
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
This is a box list of the papers of Janet Paisley, as received by the Library. No attempt has been made currently to review the order of the papers, to date them or to otherwise interpret them. The aim of the box list is to facilitate access in advance of any fuller arrangement and description.
Dates:
Undated.
Manuscript of the play ‘Young Auchinleck’ by Robert McLellan, including preliminary notes and synopses., ?1960.
File
Identifier: MS.26468
Manuscripts and typescripts of 'The Old Byre at Clashmore' by Robert McLellan., 1965.
File
Identifier: MS.26372
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows. (i) Manuscript synopsis of the plot (folio l); (ii) Incomplete manuscript of the play (folio 7). The opening pages and a few leaves between folios 74 and 75 are missing. (iii) Early typescripts with manuscript corrections (folio 80).
Dates:
1965.