Literary papers of the poet and author, Alastair Reid (born 1926).
Series
Identifier: MSS.27446-27464
Scope and Contents
Born in Whithorn and educated at St Andrews, Alastair Reid lived in Spain and Latin America for many years, translating from Spanish as well as writing his own poetry and prose. His papers reflect these different kinds of work.
Dates
- Creation: 1953-1981, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
19 Volumes
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
The papers are arranged as follows: MSS.27446-27457. Poetry MSS.27458-27463. Prose MS.27464. Miscellaneous papers
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented. 1968-1982, by Alastair Reid (MSS.27446-27452, 27455-27461, 27464 bought, 1973, 1977, 1982).
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk