Typescript, undated, of Ian Rankin, ‘The End of Things: Suicides and Structures’, chapter of thesis, annotated with alternate title, ‘The Director’s Seat: Suicides and Structures’; with annotations by the author; with related developmental notes. Folios 1-52 (original foliation of the typescript, 1-48).

Typescript, undated, of Ian Rankin, ‘Chapter Five / The end of things: Suicides and structures.’; with annotations by the author. Includes manuscript notes and footnotes inserted into the chapter. Folios 53-127 (original foliation of the typescript, 1-36).

Manuscript, undated, of Ian Rankin, ‘i: Public Image, Private Image.’; partial draft of chapter on Muriel Spark’s novel 'The Public Image'; with developmental notes. Folios 128-137.

Manuscript, undated (?1984), of Ian Rankin, ‘ii: The World – Where is it Going?’, draft of chapter on Muriel Spark’s novel 'The Driver’s Seat’; with annotations by the author. Folios 138-144.

Manuscript, undated (?1984), of Ian Rankin, ‘iii: To Disturb’, draft of chapter on Muriel Spark’s novel ‘Not to Disturb’; with annotations by the author. Folios 145-156.

Research notes of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark’s novel 'The Public Image'. Folio 157.

Research notes of Rankin on Muriel Spark’s novel 'The Driver’s Seat'. Folios 158-161.

Research notes of Ian Rankin on Muriel Spark’s novel 'Not to Disturb'. Folios 162-165.