The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the surname or corporate name of the correspondents, and chronologically under each name.

Pappu, Phyllis.

Letter, 2000, of Phyllis Pappu to Ian Rankin regarding Rankin’s novel ‘The Hanging Garden’. Folios 1-2.

Pelicula Films. See Yule, John.

Penzler, Otto.

Letters and fax, 1993, 1996-1997, of Otto Penzler to Ian Rankin regarding publishing of Rankin’s novels (1993) and Rankin's novella 'Death is Not the End' (1996-1997). Folios 3-9.

Pilmer, Wendy. See BBC.

Plain, Gill.

Letter, 2000, of Gill Plain, professor in the School of English at the University of St Andrews, to Ian Rankin regarding his novel ‘Set in Darkness’. Folio 10.

Plastow, Brian. See Fife Police.

Polygon.

Letter, 1991, of Marion Sinclair, Managing Editor at Polygon, to Ian Rankin regarding his novel ‘The Flood’. Folio 11.

Positive Action in Housing.

Email, 2004, from Robina Qureshi at Positive Action in Housing to Ian Rankin regarding the charity. Folios 12-21.



Potter, Maureen.

Letters, 2000, between Maureen Potter and Ian Rankin regarding a film version of his novel ‘The Flood’. Folios 22-25.

Prairie Home Companion.

Letter, 2000, of Stevie Beck, Associate Producer at a Prairie Home Companion, to Ian Rankin regarding Rankin appearing on A Prairie Home Companion at the Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. Folio 26-29.

Primary Talent International.

Email, 2008, from Charlie at Primary Talent International, manager of band The Cure, to Ian Rankin regarding use of The Cure’s lyrics in Rankin’s novel ‘The Hanging Garden’; forwarded to Rankin from Carol at Curtis Brown. Folios 30-31.

Proofreader.

Letter, 1984, of Ian Rankin to a 'Reader' of his novel 'The Flood' who will be proofreading the novel prior to publication. Folio 32.

Qureshi, Robina. See Positive Action in Housing.

Rankin, Jack.

Hand drawn birthday card, [2013-2018], of Jack Rankin to his father Ian Rankin. Folio 33-34.

Rayner, Patrick. See BBC Scotland.

Rector-Donaldson, Jane.

Card, 2000, of Jane Rector-Donaldson to Ian Rankin regarding Rankin’s novel ‘Dead Souls’. Folios 35-37.

Rendell, Ruth.

Letter, 2005, of Ruth Rendell to Ian Rankin regarding Rankin receiving the CWA Diamond Dagger. Folio 38.

Rennie, Stuart H. See Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.



Richey, Tom W.S.

Letter, 2000, of Tom W.S. Richey from the Washington State Penitentiary, to Ian Rankin, regarding a character in Rankin’s novel. Folios 39-40.

Ritchie, Harry.

Letter, 2000, of Harry Ritchie to Ian Rankin regarding writing and personal matters. Folios 41-42.

Permission is required before folios 41-42 may be consulted or copied.

Robertson, John Home, MP.

Letter, 1991, of John Home Robertson MP to Ian Rankin regarding research for Rankin's novel 'Strip Jack'. Folio 43.

Robinson, Peter.

Letters, 1994-1998, of Peter Robinson to Ian Rankin containing personal correspondence. Folios 44-95.

Permission is required before folios 44-95 may be consulted or copied.

Rorrison, Hugh.

Letter, 2000, of Hugh Rorrison and Helen Chambers to Ian Rankin regarding the German version of Rankin’s novel ‘Knots and Crosses’. Folios 96-97.

Rowling, J.K.

Letters and Christmas cards, 2005, 2006, 2014, and undated, containing personal correspondence. Folios 98-107.

Permission is required before folios 98-107 may be consulted or copied.

Royal Blind.

Letter, 2011, of Karen Deacon at Royal Blind to Ian Rankin, with attached email from auction winner Ewan Gillies. Folio 108.