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Manuscripts, typescripts, and proofs of work by Alexander Scott (1920-1989).
Series
Identifier: MSS.26474-26481
Scope and Contents
Alexander Scott was educated in Aberdeen, and after service in the army during the Second World War, became a lecturer in Scottish Literature at Glasgow University. He was the editor of the ‘Saltire Review’, 1954-1957, served on a number of literary committees, and edited work by William Soutar and Sydney Goodsir Smith, among others. His own literary work consisted of poetry, drama, and criticism.
Dates:
1948-1970, undated.
Proof copy of 'Poor things', by Alasdair Gray, with a related letter.
Record Group
Identifier: Acc.11160/1-2
Scope and Contents
A heavily annotated paperback proof of 'Poor things', donated by Alasdair Gray to Mark Fleming for auction at a Scotland in Europe fundraising event, with an accompanying letter explaining the donation.
Dates:
1992-1993.