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Two-volume commonplace book compiled by David R Robertson for his daughter Helen Stewart.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.14249/1-2

Scope and Contents

A commonplace book in two volumes compiled by David R Robertson and inscribed to his daughter Helen Stewart for her birthday: 'two volumes of memorials and happy memories; comprising notes and sketches of my father's and mother's country and also of our familiar holiday haunts'. The volumes contain poetry, paintings and drawings, illuminated lettering, and extracts from books on history and Scottish folklore.

Dates

  • Creation: 1894-1943.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

2 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 2021, Forum Auctions, London.

Related Materials

MS.22164.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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