Correspondence.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Any forms of addressed and written communication sent and received, including letters, postcards, memorandums, notes, telegrams, or cables.
Found in 7222 Collections and/or Records:
Revised version of shooting script, with correspondence and notes., 1987.
File
Identifier: Acc.11338/4
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes a thesis entitled "The World of 4 to 7 Years", 1960, together with printed items illustrating Gray`s work as a graphic artist and book designer.
Dates:
1987.
'Robert Burns the merry muses of Caledonia' (New York: Putnam's, 1964), edited by James Barke and Sydney Goodsir Smith., 1964.
File
Identifier: Acc.10397/44
Scope and Contents
With inserted reviews and correspondence.
Dates:
1964.
Roman antiquities. Correspondence and papers of George Chalmers, being materials towards Book I of his ‘Caledonia’.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.16.2.17
Scope and Contents
Many of the papers are in the hand of Chalmers’s nephew James: several of these are queries with answers on the same leaves from George Chalmers`s correspondents; other papers include extracts from contemporary printed sources.
Dates:
1799-1803.
Routine correspondence of the Edinburgh Typographical Society., Chiefly 1940.
File
Identifier: Acc.4068
Scope and Contents
From the File:
(i) Miscellaneous correspondence, 1874-1920;
(ii) Heriot-Watt and related correspondence, 1905-1930;
(iii) Correspondence and minutes of negotiations, 1909-1910;
(iv) Female question, 1910; memorial of Journeymen Compositors, 1912;
(v) Conditions and wages, 1914-1915;
(vi) Lockout, 1916; abolition of piecework, July 1916;
(vii) Pro rata holidays, 1928-1929, 1938;
(viii) Local federation, 1933-1934;
(ix) Readmission of women compositors, 1934;
(x) Forty-hour week, 1936-1937;
(xi) Joint Board....
Dates:
Majority of material found within Chiefly 1940.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Archives of the Edinburgh Typographical Society.
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Letter books and correspondence of the Edinburgh Typographical Society.
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Correspondence of the Edinburgh Typographical Society.
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Correspondence of the Edinburgh Typographical Society.
Saltire Society Council papers, including minutes, correspondence, membership details, reports of the honorary secretary, and chairman's papers., 1942-1986, undated.
Series
Identifier: Acc.9393/554-566
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Records of the Saltire Society including minutes, reports and correspondence. The Society's aims are the strengthening and preservation of Scottish culture and tradition, and its archives reflect its numerous activities in these fields.
Dates:
1942-1986, undated.
Schemes for Naomi Mitchison, "Outline for Boys and Girls" (London, 1932).
File
Identifier: Acc.9152
Scope and Contents
With correspondence between Mitchison, as editor, and publisher, Victor Gollancz.
Dates:
circa 1932.
Scientific papers, journals and correspondence of Alexander Turnbull Christie (died 1832), assistant surgeon in the East India Company.
Series
Identifier: MSS.9490-9497
Scope and Contents
In 1828 Alexander Turnbull Christie returned to Scotland and studied geology, meteorology, and other branches of science in Edinburgh and on the Continent. In 1830 he was appointed geological surveyor on the Madras establishment, but did not return to India until the following year. He contributed a number of papers to the ‘Edinburgh new philosophical journal’.
Dates:
1821-1838, undated.
Scores of operatic works by James A Moonie, and autograph and fair copies of scores, and correspondence of his son William B Moonie.
Series
Identifier: MSS.21983-22014
Dates:
4th quarter of 19th century-3rd quarter of 20th century, undated.
Scott Huxley papers.
Collection
Identifier: Acc.11407/1-13
Scope and Contents
Papers concern the affairs of Thomas Scott, brother of Sir Walter, his family, and particularly his son-in-law Colonel Thomas Huxley.
Includes nine letters of Sir Walter Scott, and manuscript concerning the Isle of Man compiled by Thomas Scott, used by Walter Scott in `Peveril of the Peak`.
Dates:
1811-1939.
Scottish Institute of Adult and Continuing Education., 1987-1990.
File
Identifier: Acc.13657/63
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, reports, and newsletters relating to Adult and Continuing Education.
Dates:
1987-1990.
Scrap-book containing correspondence of and related printed items concerning William Sulzer, counselor at law and sometime Governor of New York.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.81.5.2
Scope and Contents
The correspondence, which consists mostly of incoming letters dated 1920-1922, together with a few dated 1916-1917, relates to the aftermath of his political career, which was virtually terminated by his impeachment and removal from office as Governor of New York in October 1913, after less than a year in office; to his investments (mostly in mining shares), and to matters of personal interest.The printed items, which consist of contemporary press-cuttings and small pamphlets,...
Dates:
1st quarter of 20th century.
Scrapbook concerning the Vernacular Circle of the Burns Club of London.
Item
Identifier: Acc.8438
Scope and Contents
Containing reports, press cuttings, programmes and correspondence.
Dates:
Undated
Scrapbook containing miscellaneous notice and correspondence of the Edinburgh Typographical Society., 1910-1951.
Item
Identifier: Acc.4068/127
Scrapbook of John Francis Campbell containing a collection of reviews of his ‘My Circular Notes’ and of press cuttings and correspondence relating to Gaelic literature., 1876.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.50.4.11
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The volumes reflect, in his detailed descriptions, watercolours and sketches, Campbell’s interest in people, art, science and sport. In the later journals, his interest in geology and meteorology predominates, with particular emphasis on the effects of glaciation observed in various countries.
The sketches usually occur in chronological sequence with notes below each giving the date, place and other additional information.
Dates:
1876.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, including many manuscripts in Gaelic, journals and yearbooks (with many photographs), albums of watercolour paintings and sketches, and experimental notebooks, of John Francis Campbell of Islay (1821-1885), Gaelic scholar and collector of oral tradition, traveller, scientist, official of the royal household and public servant.
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Collection of journals and sketchbooks of John Francis Campbell, kept during his travels throughout the world.
Scrapbook of John Francis Campbell containing experiments in solar physics., 1882-1885.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.50.5.8
Scope and Contents
In particular Campbell records his study of sun-spots and their effect on weather. The small pamphlet he published on the subject, ‘Sun Spots and World`s Weather’, being two letters he sent to the editor of the ‘Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society’ in 1884, is included in this volume (folio 69).There is also a little related correspondence inserted here and there throughout the volume.Apart from notes and press cuttings on astronomy and meteorology,...
Dates:
1882-1885.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, including many manuscripts in Gaelic, journals and yearbooks (with many photographs), albums of watercolour paintings and sketches, and experimental notebooks, of John Francis Campbell of Islay (1821-1885), Gaelic scholar and collector of oral tradition, traveller, scientist, official of the royal household and public servant.
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Original manuscripts of John Francis Campbell`s non-Gaelic publications, mostly based on his journals, and volumes of scientific material, reflecting his particular interest in glaciation, meteorology and thermography.
Scrapbook of John Francis Campbell, mostly containing notes and records of experiments he made in solar physics., 1880-1882.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.50.5.7
Scope and Contents
The volume takes the form of a diary. Diagrams accompany the daily record of experiments and their results.
A small amount of correspondence and press cuttings on various other subjects, particularly meteorology, is inserted throughout the volume.
Dates:
1880-1882.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, including many manuscripts in Gaelic, journals and yearbooks (with many photographs), albums of watercolour paintings and sketches, and experimental notebooks, of John Francis Campbell of Islay (1821-1885), Gaelic scholar and collector of oral tradition, traveller, scientist, official of the royal household and public servant.
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Original manuscripts of John Francis Campbell`s non-Gaelic publications, mostly based on his journals, and volumes of scientific material, reflecting his particular interest in glaciation, meteorology and thermography.
Scrapbook of Ralph Richardson.
Item
Identifier: Acc.8253
Scope and Contents
Concerning the South African War.
Including correspondence from his brother, Mervyn, press cuttings and pamphlets.
Dates:
1899-1902.
Screenplay scripts of Gilbert Gunn and Anne Burnaby for a projected film adaptation of Neil Gunn, "Morning Tide".
File
Identifier: Acc.11124
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence.
Dates:
1952-1955 and undated.
Script and correspondence of 'Leth-cheud bliadhna' (1978), by Rev Roderick Macdonald., 1977-1978.
File
Identifier: Acc.9367/39
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates:
1977-1978.
Script and correspondence of 'Rannan eibhinn' (1969), by Màiri Tàillear [Mary Smith, Tong]., 1969.
File
Identifier: Acc.9367/52
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates:
1969.
Script and correspondence on ‘The People of the Four Winds’., 1988.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/343
Scope and Contents
On the Sami people.
Dates:
1988.
Script, galley, art-work and correspondence of 'Seumas Beag' (1968), by Murdo Maclead., 1967-1968.
File
Identifier: Acc.9367/41
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates:
1967-1968.
Script of the BBC Radio Scotland Schools programme, 'The Story of Arbuthnott', with related correspondence., 1974-1975.
File
Identifier: MS.26096
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
After her husband's death, Rebecca ('Ray') Mitchell continued to encourage interest in James Leslie Mitchell's work, particularly through new editions and films, and her papers reflect this activity.
Dates:
1974-1975.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the novelist James Leslie Mitchell (1901-1935), the author 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon', and of his wife Rebecca ('Ray') Mitchell.
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Papers of Rebecca ('Ray') Mitchell, wife of James Leslie Mitchell.
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Broadcasts, articles, and other material concerning the life and work of James Leslie Mitchell, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon'.
Script, proof and correspondence of 'Bùrn is aran' (1960), by Iain Mac a' Gobhainn., 1960.
File
Identifier: Acc.9367/45
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates:
1960.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of "Gairm" and of Gairm Publications Ltd.
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Publication files of Gairm Book Publications.
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Publications, of Iain Mac a' Gobhainn, ie. Iain Crichton Smith, of 'Gairm'.
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Proofs and correspondence of 'Bùrn is aran' (1960), by Iain Mac a' Gobhainn.
Scripts and correspondence of 'Edar peann is paipear', edited by Donald John Maciver., 1982-1983.
File
Identifier: Acc.9367/40
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The editorial archive from 1952 to 1985 of the Gaelic literary and topical magazine 'Gairm' and of its associated Gaelic book publications, together forming Gairm Publications Ltd. The collection was assembled and maintained by Ruaraidh MacThomais, Professor Derick S Thomson, co-founder of the magazine (with the late Finlay J MacDonald) and editor since its foundation. Included also are some publishing papers of Professor Thomson's imprint, Clo Chaillean, Aberfeldy, and of a publication...
Dates:
1982-1983.