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Works of art.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Works of art in any medium, including performance art. A work of art may exist as a part of a larger object, e.g., a mural painting or a painting on a piece of furniture. When referring to the study or practice of the fine arts or the fine and decorative arts together, use ""art""In reference to pieces of fine or decorative arts as collectables rather than museum objects, in English use either 'art objects' or the French term 'objets d'art,' which emphasizes this meaning.

Found in 83 Collections and/or Records:

Art work and photographs., Undated.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13445/58

Art work, budgets, schedules, reviews, publicity and other material relating to 'Men should weep'., 1983, undated.

 File
Identifier: Acc.10893/112
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Containing papers on the following Scottish plays: 'Gold in his boots' by George Munro; 'U.A.B. - Scotland' by Harry Trott; 'Johnny Noble' by Ewan MacColl; "In time o' strife" by Joe Corrie; and 'Men should weep' by Ena Lamont Stewart.

Dates: 1983, undated.

Art-work for jacket covers of novels by Nigel Tranter., Undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.11170/72-79
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes corrected manuscripts and typescripts of 24 novels, with related proofs, research notes and art-work.

Dates: Undated.

Art-work of 'Iain am measg nan reultan', by Iain Mac a' Gobhainn., [?1970].

 File
Identifier: Acc.9367/49
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates: [?1970].

Artwork by Chris Crozier made from the sternum of a bird, inscribed in red ink, 'Heart Felt'., 1994.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13327 Box 50(5)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The Attic Archive evolved organically from the activities of Pete Horobin, beginning in 1978. When Horobin's association ended, the archive was continued in turn by Marshall Anderson, Peter Haining and, lastly, aitch. Each change of custody coincided with the start of a new phase of activity, each phase undertaken, usually, over ten years.The papers of the Attic Archive are now dispersed through various cultural institutions, each having a particular association with the archive,...
Dates: 1994.

Artwork by Chris Crozier of an open booklet., 1992.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13327 Box 50(1)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The Attic Archive evolved organically from the activities of Pete Horobin, beginning in 1978. When Horobin's association ended, the archive was continued in turn by Marshall Anderson, Peter Haining and, lastly, aitch. Each change of custody coincided with the start of a new phase of activity, each phase undertaken, usually, over ten years.The papers of the Attic Archive are now dispersed through various cultural institutions, each having a particular association with the archive,...
Dates: 1992.

Artwork by David Bellingham of a pointer made from card, '1996 direction-finder for the new year'., 1996.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13227 Box 50(4)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The Attic Archive evolved organically from the activities of Pete Horobin, beginning in 1978. When Horobin's association ended, the archive was continued in turn by Marshall Anderson, Peter Haining and, lastly, aitch. Each change of custody coincided with the start of a new phase of activity, each phase undertaken, usually, over ten years.The papers of the Attic Archive are now dispersed through various cultural institutions, each having a particular association with the archive,...
Dates: 1996.

Artwork of Lotte Glob and accompanying envelope addressed to Marshal Anderson, The Attic, Dundee., 1995.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13227 Box 48(9)
Scope and Contents

Affixed to the envelope are two birch leaves. The envelope also has the annotation, 'From A leafe at Loch Ettive', and the stamp of the Attic Archive. The artwork is a concertina of paper, each fold of which has one or more birch leaves affixed. An inscription also follows the folds.

Dates: 1995.

Artwork of the predecessor bodies of Deaf Action., 1976-1995, undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13643/127-129
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity which has been operating in Edinburgh since 1835. The Deaf and Dumb Congregation in Edinburgh began meeting together in 1830 following the establishment in the city of schools for deaf children. Braidwood’s Academy for the Deaf was established in 1760 and the Edinburgh Institution [later the Edinburgh Royal Institution] for the Deaf and Dumb in 1810.The Edinburgh Deaf and Dumb Benevolent Society was established in 1835 to assist deaf people in...
Dates: 1976-1995, undated.

Assorted papers of Janet Paisley, including examples of her poetry, plays and television drama scripts; with papers relating to her interest in the Scots language, and the history of Scotland., 1987-2011.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.14151 Box 3(1)-(11)
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: 1987-2011.

Blue glazed ceramic tile made by Lotte Glob as a greeting 'card' for Marshall Anderson., 1999.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13227 Box 50(12)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The Attic Archive evolved organically from the activities of Pete Horobin, beginning in 1978. When Horobin's association ended, the archive was continued in turn by Marshall Anderson, Peter Haining and, lastly, aitch. Each change of custody coincided with the start of a new phase of activity, each phase undertaken, usually, over ten years.The papers of the Attic Archive are now dispersed through various cultural institutions, each having a particular association with the archive,...
Dates: 1999.

Book, 'Between the two' (WeProductions, 1997), by Helen Douglas, containing black and white photographic negative images of natural subjects., 1997.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13227 Box 50(19)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The Attic Archive evolved organically from the activities of Pete Horobin, beginning in 1978. When Horobin's association ended, the archive was continued in turn by Marshall Anderson, Peter Haining and, lastly, aitch. Each change of custody coincided with the start of a new phase of activity, each phase undertaken, usually, over ten years.The papers of the Attic Archive are now dispersed through various cultural institutions, each having a particular association with the archive,...
Dates: 1997.

'Book', entitled 'Silent voices', fashioned from two pieces of stone joined by a leather spine., Undated.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.13227 Box 50(15)
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The Attic Archive evolved organically from the activities of Pete Horobin, beginning in 1978. When Horobin's association ended, the archive was continued in turn by Marshall Anderson, Peter Haining and, lastly, aitch. Each change of custody coincided with the start of a new phase of activity, each phase undertaken, usually, over ten years.The papers of the Attic Archive are now dispersed through various cultural institutions, each having a particular association with the archive,...
Dates: Undated.