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Booklets. Information artefacts.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Small books consisting of a few sheets that are glued, stitched or stapled together between thin card or paper covers.

Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence of George Dott.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.5542
Scope and Contents

With associated nationalist booklets and pamphlets.

Dates: 1947-1954.

Correspondence, papers, press cuttings and photographs of Margo MacDonald, mostly concerning her political career and causes.

 Record Group
Identifier: Acc.13638/1-62
Scope and Contents

The papers reflect Margo MacDonald`s life as a politician and broadcaster. Although somewhat miscellaneous, they provide an insight into her relationship with the Scottish National Party leadership throughout her life, and into some of the causes she advocated during her life, including independence and assisted suicide for terminally ill patients.

Dates: 1955-2014.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames and company names from Egerton, Francis C. to Eliot, A., 1817-1915.

 File
Identifier: MS.40370
Scope and Contents All the letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.Egerton, Francis Charles Granville.Letters, 1886-1889, 1895, 1897 and 1909, of Francis Charles Granville Egerton, 3rd earl of Ellesmere, to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Alexander Henry Hallam Murray. Folios 1-36.Egerton, Francis Henry.Proposal, 1831, sent to John Murray II outlining the ‘Bridgewater Treatises’ that were published in 1833, according...
Dates: 1817-1915.

Livret of Louis Marie Joseph Monsigny, a French soldier., 1814-1815.

 File
Identifier: MS.43545
Scope and Contents

This booklet was found by Lord Byron on the battlefield of the Battle of Waterloo on his visit in 1816. It had belonged to Louis Marie Joseph Monsigny who died in that battle.

The Livret is mostly printed, with some manuscript annotations relating to Monsigny. Information includes details of his parents, his appearance and items he purchased as a soldier.

Dates: 1814-1815.

Miscellaneous materials relating to the reputation of Ian Rankin., 2000-2012, undated

 File
Identifier: MS.50592
Scope and Contents Materials are in a variety of formats. They are arranged into four sequences based on the primary subject or format of the materials: ‘Booklets in foreign languages’, ‘Materials relating to competitions centred around Ian Rankin’, ‘Literary criticism’, and ‘Other’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged chronologically.Booklets in foreign languages regarding the reputation of Ian Rankin. Folios 1-54.Booklet, 2000, 'Il Mondo Di Ian Rankin', consisting largely of...
Dates: 2000-2012, undated

Papers concerning company history, and the work of the John Murray Archive, with brief Murray family papers., 1818-2015

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/1582-1699
Scope and Contents This series documents the day-to-day work and social life within John Murray, publishers, as experienced and recalled by the Murray family and members of the company’s personnel. The series includes ‘albums’ which speak to company social events, publishing events, and family activities over the years; published histories of the company; correspondence between academics, researchers, the public, and writers with the company’s archive; and research correspondence with the archive relating...
Dates: 1818-2015

Papers relating to exhibitions, workshops, and other events featuring Ian Rankin., 1984-2017.

 File
Identifier: MS.50552
Scope and Contents The materials are in a variety of formats. They are arranged in four sequences based on the type of event: exhibitions, workshops, concerts, and other events featuring Ian Rankin. Under each sequence the entries are arranged chronologically by the date of the event. Papers, 2002-2015, relating to exhibitions featuring Ian Rankin or his creative works. Folios 1-29. Leaflet, [2002], for an exhibition of photographic portraits by...
Dates: 1984-2017.

Papers relating to promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin., 1997-2014.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.50546-50549
Scope and Contents

The materials are in a variety of formats. They are arranged in four sequences based on the circumstances or location of the promotional activity: ‘General itineraries and schedules’, ‘promotional activities undertaken by Ian Rankin to promote his novels’, ‘promotional events and tours undertaken by Ian Rankin in various countries out with the United Kingdom’, and ‘other publicity events’. The entries are arranged uniquely under each sequence.

Dates: 1997-2014.

Papers relating to promotional events and tours undertaken by Ian Rankin in Greece, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Sweden. , 2002-2014.

 File
Identifier: MS.50548
Scope and Contents Materials are arranged alphabetically by the name of the country in which the event took place, and therewithin are in their original order upon acquisition. Greece. Folios 1-17. Photocopies of assorted papers, 2003, including press releases, interviews and reviews, in Greek, relating to a publicity tour of Greece made by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-15.No folio 16.Leaflet, 2014, in Greek, advertising an interview and talk with Ian Rankin in Athens, hosted by...
Dates: 2002-2014.