Synopses.
Found in 106 Collections and/or Records:
Synopsis, notes and early typescript, undated, of the play 'Rab Mossgiel' by Robert McLellan., 1957, undated.
The typescript (folio 6), which has numerous manuscript corrections, is undated but is earlier than MS.26357.
Synopsis, notes and other material for 'Carotid Cornucopius' by Sydney Goodsir Smith., 1946-1953, undated.
Born in New Zealand and educated in England, Sydney Goodsir Smith's first poems were in English, but he began writing in Scots in about 1940 and published several volumes of poetry. He also wrote for the stage, radio and television, as well as editing works of Robert Burns and Robert Fergusson. All these interests are reflected in his papers, but his work as an art critic survives in only a few fragmentary items.
Synopsis of the proceedings, 1807, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., August-December 1807.
Synopsis of the proceedings, 1808, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 1808.
Synopsis of the proceedings, 1809, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 28 January-27 May 1809.
Synopsis of the proceedings, 1809, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 3 June-26 December 1809.
Synopsis of the proceedings, 1810, of the Governor-General in Council, Political Department., February-December 1810.
Synopsis of the proceedings, 1810, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 1810.
Synopsis of the proceedings, 1811, of the Governor-General in Council, Political Department., 1811.
Synopsis of the proceedings, 1811, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 1811.
Synopsis of the proceedings, 1812, of the Governor-General in Council, Political Department., 1812.
Synopsis of the proceedings, 1812, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 1812.
'The Old Byre at Clashmore', a play for radio by Robert McLellan., 1965.
The part of Nessie was written for the actress Effie Morrison.
Typed synopsis and text of work on Robert Louis Stevenson., N.d.
Typed synopsis of and specimen chapters (I-III, unnumbered) of proposed work on R B Cunnighame Graham, with letter to Mark Hamilton., Circa 1971.
Typescript of ‘The Third Gentleman’, a radio play by Ian Rankin; with related developmental notes., 1997.
Typescript production notes on the cast, synopsis of the story, and other material of the BBC production of James Leslie Mitchell's, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon', 'Sunset song'., 1970.
Typescript, undated, of 'Conquest', a three-act play set in different periods by Margaret Noël-Paton., Mid 20th century-late 20th century.
The text is preceded by a synopsis and notes for the producer (folio i). The play was originally written under the pseudonym 'Juniper Struan'.
Typescripts for television documentary 'Ian Rankin - Two Faced’, a BBC documentary by Ian Rankin, with related developmental materials., 2006.
This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.
Typescripts for television documentary 'Ian Rankin - Two Faced’, a BBC documentary by Ian Rankin, with related developmental notes., 2006.
Typescripts for television documentary 'Ian Rankin's Evil Thoughts', a 'Criminal Minds' special on BBC Channel 4 featuring Ian Rankin; with related developmental materials., 2000-2002.
This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for broadcast media. Outputs include plays, short stories, and documentaries for radio as well as television productions. Some productions were not aired. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting. Additionally, some promotional materials and related correspondence are included.
Typescripts for the television documentary 'Ian Rankin's Evil Thoughts', a Criminal Minds special on BBC Channel 4 featuring Ian Rankin; with related developmental and administrative materials., 2000-2002.
Typescripts of 'Elementary, My Dear Rankin', a BBC radio documentary by Ian Rankin; with related developmental notes, administrative documents, and advertisement., 1998.
Typescripts of 'Let It Bleed' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and promotional materials., 1992-1997.
Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
Typescripts of prose works by Joe Corrie., 1937, 1949-1962, undated.
Joe Corrie worked as a miner in Fife and Ayrshire, and many of his plays and stories are set in mining communities. He was a prolific writer who published a number of plays, several collections of poetry, and two novels, as well as numerous stories and articles in newspapers. Many of his plays were popular with amateur dramatic groups.