Autobiographies.
Found in 294 Collections and/or Records:
Copy of James Hog, minister of Carnock’s autobiography, `Memorial written by Philomathes and addressed to his surviving Friends`.
The work is written in the third person in eleven chapters, most of which concern Hog’s spiritual life.
The hand is probably the same as that of Adv.MS.32.3.9(i).
Copy of the autobiography of James, 4th Earl of Panmure, with, at the end, some financial and personal notes, 1720-1721, of Lord Milton., 1720-1721.
Copy of ‘The Life of Sir Robert Sibbald, M.D.’, made by William Gibb, writer, for the Advocates` Library, 1805, from the original manuscript, 1695, which has apparently been lost.
Copy written in an unidentified hand of Alexander Carlyle's 'Recollections'., 1801-1805.
The copy is written on sheets watermarked 1801 (folios 1-74) and 1805 (folios 75-134). They record events in Alexander Carlyle's life between 1723 and 1737 and appear to have been written before the autobiography, as revised portions appear to have been incorporated into it. Many passages have been lightly deleted and other marks made in pencil.
Corrected copies and manuscripts of works by Moray McLaren.
Corrected proof copy of `A Life in Pictures` by Alasdair Gray.
Corrected typescript drafts of `Points in time: an autobiography` by Dr William Johnstone, and related materials.
Correspondence and miscellaneous papers of Sir Hugh McPherson and his son Duncan., 1888-1921, undated.
The papers include notes on Himalayan expeditions and autobiographical notes (folio 62).
Correspondence and papers of Alexander 'Jupiter' Carlyle, Minister of Inveresk, and of his trustees and later relations.
Alexander Carlyle's papers consist chiefly of journals, sermons, lectures, autobiographical writings, writings on various topics, poetry and papers on church and other affairs. The later papers (MSS.23927-23930) consist of a list of his books, excerpts from his writings and excerpts of proceedings in the action against him by the Presbytery of Dalkeith.
Correspondence and papers of, and concerning, Richard Burdon Haldane, who was created Viscount Haldane in 1911., 1864-1947, undated.
Small quantities of letters and papers of other members of Mary E Haldane's family are contained in different parts of the collection. Also contained is a small quantity of letters and papers to Anne, wife of General Sir David Baird, and her sister Catherine Campbell Preston.
Correspondence and papers of Arthur Woodburn, including articles, press cuttings, lectures, photographs, glass slides and drafts of an autobiography.
Arthur Woodburn's strong interest in economics, education, European unity, international relations, modern languages and Scottish history and literature are reflected in the papers.
Correspondence and papers of George Smith (1824-1901), publisher, and founder of the Dictionary of National Biography, and his successors as heads of the firm of Smith, Elder and Company.
The papers relate chiefly to the publication of articles in the 'Cornhill Magazine' (which George Smith founded), and of books published by the firm.
Correspondence and papers of Michael M Stuart., 1964-1982, undated.
Papers of Michael Moncrieff Staurt, CIE OBE concerning his career in India and East Pakistan, 1927-1950, and his research into the Scottish Nabobs and other matters concerning the history of India, circa 1950-1986.
Correspondence and papers of Mrs Mary E Haldane, her parents Richard and Elizabeth Burdon-Sanderson of West Jesmond, her sister Jane, and her son Richard B Haldane, later Viscount Haldane.
Small quantities of letters and papers of other members of Mary E Haldane's family are contained in different parts of the collection. Also contained is a small quantity of letters and papers to Anne, wife of General Sir David Baird, and her sister Catherine Campbell Preston.
Correspondence and papers of Tom Scott.
Including correspondence, notebooks, autobiographical and editorial papers.
Correspondence, autobiographical papers, and sermons of the Very Reverend Donald Macleod, Doctor of Divinity (1831-1916), minister of The Park parish, Glasgow from 1869 to 1909, and editor of the periodical ‘Good words’ from 1872 to 1905.
Most of the correspondence concerns Donald Macleod's editorship of ‘Good words’, including many letters from contemporary authors and men of letters, with some letters of his brother, Dr Norman Macleod, minister of The Barony parish, Glasgow, and the first editor of ‘Good words’.
Diaries and autobiography of John Dunlop of Gairbraid., 1833-1860.
Diaries of the Dunlop family., 1830-1860.
Diary of Neil Munro., 1887-1916.
The entries are brief, but refer to Neil Munro’s career in journalism, his publications, travels and family life. Some drawings, photographs and other material have been inserted. Folios 1-2 contain autobiographical notes.
Draft and notes towards the autobiography of Lady Lucinda Mackay, entitled 'My Life as an Artist', 2022
This series contains correspondence, ephemera, research notes, and personal photograph albums documenting Lucinda Mackay's family life, from birth to the present day. It also includes preparatory drafts and notes towards an as-yet-unpublished memoir entitled 'My Life as an Artist.'
Draft autobiography of William Anderson down to 1840., 1853.
Draft autobiography of William Anderson down to 1840, volume I., 1853.
Draft autobiography of William Anderson down to 1840, volume II., 1853.
Early version of the ‘Autobiography’ of Richard Haldane., [?1927.]
Small quantities of letters and papers of other members of Mary E Haldane's family are contained in different parts of the collection. Also contained is a small quantity of letters and papers to Anne, wife of General Sir David Baird, and her sister Catherine Campbell Preston.
Early version of the ‘Autobiography’ of Richard Haldane., [?1927.]
Small quantities of letters and papers of other members of Mary E Haldane's family are contained in different parts of the collection. Also contained is a small quantity of letters and papers to Anne, wife of General Sir David Baird, and her sister Catherine Campbell Preston.