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Diaries, letters and miscellaneous papers, 1944-1989, of and relating to John Armstrong.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13315
Scope and Contents

John Armstrong studied at the Edinburgh College of Art where he was a contemporary of Eduardo Paolozzi who is mentioned in his diaries. After leaving college he worked as an artist and displays manager, then went on to work for the DHSS, Register Generals Office and elsewhere in Edinburgh. He later ran his own business. He continued painting throughout his life and also wrote fiction inspired by his bohemian lifestyle.

Dates: 1944-1989.

Journal of a city missionary in Edinburgh.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.5013
Scope and Contents

Recording meetings and visits in Stockbridge and the Canongate.

Dates: 1858-1862.

Journal of an un-named law apprentice (later a member of the Faculty of Advocates).

 Item
Identifier: Acc.11721
Scope and Contents

Details his life in Perth and Edinburgh, holidays in the Highlands and Skye, a trip to the Great Exhibition, London, and travels in the south of England.

Dates: 1850-1852.

Typescripts of diaries and autobiographical pieces of C Meadmore.

 File
Identifier: Acc.11911
Scope and Contents

Material concerns life in post-war Edinburgh and holidays in Scotland, and includes three letters of Miss Meadmore to her mother.

Dates: 1940-1949.

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