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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Brief statements or outlines of a subject.

Found in 106 Collections and/or Records:

Synopsis, notes and early typescript, undated, of the play 'Rab Mossgiel' by Robert McLellan., 1957, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.26466
Scope and Contents

The typescript (folio 6), which has numerous manuscript corrections, is undated but is earlier than MS.26357.

Dates: 1957, undated.

Synopsis, notes and other material for 'Carotid Cornucopius' by Sydney Goodsir Smith., 1946-1953, undated.

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Identifier: MS.26145
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1946-1953, undated.

Synopsis of the proceedings, 1807, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., August-December 1807.

 Item
Identifier: MS.11367
Scope and Contents From the Series: Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates: August-December 1807.

Synopsis of the proceedings, 1808, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 1808.

 Item
Identifier: MS.11369
Scope and Contents From the Series: Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates: 1808.

Synopsis of the proceedings, 1809, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 28 January-27 May 1809.

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Identifier: MS.11388
Scope and Contents From the Series: Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates: 28 January-27 May 1809.

Synopsis of the proceedings, 1809, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 3 June-26 December 1809.

 Item
Identifier: MS.11389
Scope and Contents From the Series: Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates: 3 June-26 December 1809.

Synopsis of the proceedings, 1810, of the Governor-General in Council, Political Department., February-December 1810.

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Identifier: MS.11489
Scope and Contents From the Series: Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates: February-December 1810.

Synopsis of the proceedings, 1810, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 1810.

 Item
Identifier: MS.11399
Scope and Contents From the Series: Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates: 1810.

Synopsis of the proceedings, 1811, of the Governor-General in Council, Political Department., 1811.

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Identifier: MS.11527
Scope and Contents From the Series: Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates: 1811.

Synopsis of the proceedings, 1811, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 1811.

 Item
Identifier: MS.11406
Scope and Contents From the Series: Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates: 1811.

Synopsis of the proceedings, 1812, of the Governor-General in Council, Political Department., 1812.

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Identifier: MS.11549
Scope and Contents From the Series: Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates: 1812.

Synopsis of the proceedings, 1812, of the Governor-General in Council, Secret Department., 1812.

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Identifier: MS.11440
Scope and Contents From the Series: Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates: 1812.

'The Old Byre at Clashmore', a play for radio by Robert McLellan., 1965.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.26372-26374
Scope and Contents

The part of Nessie was written for the actress Effie Morrison.

Dates: 1965.

Typescript of ‘The Third Gentleman’, a radio play by Ian Rankin; with related developmental notes., 1997.

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Identifier: MS.50486
Scope and Contents Typescript, 1997, first draft, with annotations by the author. Folios i-80Developmental notes, 1997, of Ian Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters in his radio play ‘The Third Gentleman’.Includes working notes, research, and editorial notes of Ian Rankin. Includes references to second, third, and fourth drafts. Most of the notes are undated. The arrangement of the notes has been suggested by development of themes and revisions....
Dates: 1997.

Typescript, undated, of 'Conquest', a three-act play set in different periods by Margaret Noël-Paton., Mid 20th century-late 20th century.

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Identifier: MS.27467
Scope and Contents

The text is preceded by a synopsis and notes for the producer (folio i). The play was originally written under the pseudonym 'Juniper Struan'.

Dates: Mid 20th century-late 20th century.

Typescripts for television documentary 'Ian Rankin - Two Faced’, a BBC documentary by Ian Rankin, with related developmental materials., 2006.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50501-50502
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 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.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50503-50504
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 2000-2002.

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.

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Identifier: MS.50504
Scope and Contents Typescripts, 2002, for the television documentary 'Ian Rankin's Evil Thoughts'. Folios 1-32.Typescript, 4-5 June 2002, first draft of 'Ian Rankin's Evil Thoughts' script; with annotations by Rankin. Folios 1-13.Typescript, 30 May 2002, ‘Criminal Minds Shooting Script / Thursday, 30 May 2002’. Folios 14-18.Typescript, 17 May 2002, ‘Criminal Minds Script / Friday, 17 May 2002’; with annotation by Rankin. Folios 19-32. Developmental materials,...
Dates: 2000-2002.

Typescripts of 'Elementary, My Dear Rankin', a BBC radio documentary by Ian Rankin; with related developmental notes, administrative documents, and advertisement., 1998.

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Identifier: MS.50488
Scope and Contents Annotated typescripts of 'Elementary, My Dear Rankin', 1998, with author's and others' annotations. Folios 1-55.Research, working notes, and editorial notes of Ian Rankin for his radio documentary 'Elementary, My Dear Rankin', 1998. Includes synopses of episodes, location notes, and research on the history of detectives and police in Britain.Includes email from Ian Docherty (Folio 62).Folios 56-72.Administrative documents and...
Dates: 1998.

Typescripts of prose works by Joe Corrie., 1937, 1949-1962, undated.

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Identifier: MSS.26521-26525
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

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.

Dates: 1937, 1949-1962, undated.