Further papers of Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, Baron Selkirk of Douglas.
Scope and Contents
Papers, 1947-1994, of James Douglas Hamilton, Lord Selkirk of Douglas. The collection comprises papers, 1947-1977, concerning the death of Douglas, 14th Duke of Hamilton; correspondence, 1954-1994, of James Douglas Hamilton with George, 10th Earl of Selkirk; papers, ca. 1980-1994, relating to his death and the future of the earldom; and personal papers and correspondence, ca. 1950-1985, of Lord Selkirk of Douglas.
The correspondence includes letters of several statesmen and other prominent figures in British public life.
Dates
- Creation: 1947-1994.
Creator
- Hamilton, James Alexander Douglas-, Baron Selkirk of Douglas, solicitor and politician, b 1942 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
Permission of the depositor is required for reproduction of this collection. Contact Manuscript Division staff for further information.
Extent
1.28 Linear metres (12 boxes.)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
Box 12 contains 'A Calendar of the Archives of Lord James Douglas Hamilton'` by Dr Rosalind K. Marshall.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited, 2013, Lord James Douglas-Hamilton.26 April 2013
Appraisal
All the material has been retained.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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