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The bulk of the material dates from ca.1979-1990, though there are some earlier and later items. Much of it concerns McGrath’s work outside 7:84, the theatre company which he and others established in 1971.

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Letter, 2005, of James Mavor to Ian Rankin. Folio 1.

Typescript, 2005, of the first draft of ‘Reichenbach Falls’ by James Mavor first draft. Folios 2-89.

Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Includes correspondence, diaries, notebooks, manuscript and typescript drafts of poetry, short stories, novels, and works for radio, film and the theatre.This collection includes papers relating to the following published works:'The bad box' (London: Virago, 1987)'The crystal owl' (London: Methuen, 1988)'Dreams, like heretics' (London: Serpent’s Tail, 1997)'Every move you make' (London: Virago, 1984)'The grey dancer'...

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The material consists of two typescript versions of the screenplay (folios 1, 16), the manuscript and typescript of additional dialogue (folios 29, 49), and colour photographs of scenes from the film (folio 60). The film was shown on television in February 1979.

Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes material concerning productions, administration and publicity.

Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

This collection dates mainly from after 1988, when John McGrath and Elizabeth MacLennan resigned from the company which they had established, with David MacLennan, in 1973. Following the funding crisis in 2006, the company had to leave its base in the STUC building in Glasgow, and it was at this point that much of the material in this accession was presented to the National Library of Scotland.

Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes material concerning productions, administration and publicity.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Mavor's screenplay, 'Reichenbach Falls', was based on Ian Rankin's short story 'The Acid Test'. It was commissioned as part of BBC Four's fifth birthday celebrations in March 2007. The television movie premiered on BBC Four on 1 March 2007. ‘Reichenbach Falls’ was a BBC Scotland co-production with BBC Four. The Director was John McKay and the Executive Producers were Richard Fell and Anne Mensah.

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This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for film. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and others. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of film production, including budget notes and administrative correspondence.

Scope and Contents

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays by Ian Rankin. The working papers include development and editorial notes. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of broadcasting and performances. Additionally, some administrative correspondence, promotional materials, and ephemera are included.

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Annotated typescript, 1992, revised draft, with author's annotations. Folios 1-51.

Annotated typescript, 1992, early draft, with author's annotations. Folios 52-169.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This series contains typescripts of, and associated working papers for, scripts and screenplays of Ian Rankin for film. The working papers include developmental and editorial notes of Ian Rankin and others. Also included are administrative papers relating to the process of film production, including budget notes and administrative correspondence.