Magnusson, Magnus, scholar, broadcaster and enviromentalist, 1929-2007
Found in 1269 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence on Beowulf., 2003.
File includes a letter sent to Magnusson on Beowulf in the 1970s.
Correspondence on book proposals. , 1956-2005.
Correspondence on Charles I and II for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 2000.
Correspondence on David II for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
Correspondence on Dunbar Castle for Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
Correspondence on Flodden, specifically the song ‘Flowers of the Forest’, for Scotland: Story of a Nation'., 1999.
Correspondence on Halldór Laxness., 1948-2002.
Includes material on the Laxness Conference held at University College London, 14 September 2002.
Correspondence on James I for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
File includes a short interview transcript with Steve Boardman.
Correspondence on Magnus Magnusson’s translations of the works of Halldór Laxness., 2001-2005.
Correspondence on Magnusson’s election as an Honorary Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford., 1990.
In addition to his major role at Scottish Natural Heritage, Magnusson was also involved with several other institutions during his life, including roles at the National Museum of Scotland and a term as the President for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (1985-1990). These papers contain information on Magnusson's role within these institutions and the projects with which he became involved.
Correspondence on Magnusson’s invitation to attend the 40th anniversary celebrations of the first transmission of the ‘Tonight’ show on BBC., 1997.
Correspondence on Magnusson’s remuneration as Chairman of the Nature Conservancy Council., 1989.
Correspondence on nature conservation in Scotland., 1991.
Correspondence on Perth relating to Gowrie House and the Blackfriars of Perth for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
Correspondence on proposed six part televison series on Cathedral builders., 1997.
Magnusson was approached for input and to be co-host.
Correspondence on proposed television programmes and documentaries., 1966-2000.
Correspondence on Rob Roy for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
Correspondence on Robert the Bruce for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
Correspondence on Scone Palace for 'Scotland: The Story of a Nation'., 1999.
Correspondence on SNH’s involvement with the Treshnish Isles., 1997-2000.
The Isles were given Site of Special Scientific Interest status.
Correspondence on the 2003 Gala Dinner for Capability Scotland at Glasgow Caledonian University., 2002-2003.
Magnusson served as Rector at the University of Edinburgh from 1975 until 1978. He also served as Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University from 2002 until 2007. The papers relate to Magnusson's election campaign and his various engagements at the two Universities.
Correspondence on the Aigas Eagle Project., 1998.
Aigas Eagle Project is an environmental education and training resource centre for the Highlands and Islands.
Correspondence on the Anglers’ Clearwater Association., 1997.
Correspondence on the appeal for the Rothesay Winter garden., 1986-1987.
Files contain reseach notes relating to Magnusson's interests, the bulk of which are on Scotland and Iceland. Research notes on Vikings were kept separate by Magnusson.
Correspondence on the Countryside Commission’s Second National Rights of Way Condition Survey., 1997.
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