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Photocopies.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: General term for copies produced by photocopying, that is, in a machine employing a light-sensitive process, and usually at a one-to-one scale. In the early to mid-20th century, used regarding copies made by various specific processes; since the mid-20th century, most often refers to xerographic copies.

Found in 1152 Collections and/or Records:

Miscellaneous papers concerning Richard Ford., 1858-late 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.42230
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Critic and writer on Spain, Richard Ford (1796-1858) was the author of one of the most notable editions of the Murray Handbooks - 'Handbook for Travellers in Spain'. In addition to this work, Ford also contributed articles for the 'Quarterly Review' and wrote other books relating to Spain, most of which were published by John Murray.There are over 200 letters here of Ford, mainly to John Murray [III], which include information relating to his works, his family and his opinions...
Dates: 1858-late 20th century.

Miscellaneous papers concerning Sir Walter Scott, and supplementary material relating to MS.23141., Late 20th century-early 21st century.

 File
Identifier: MS.23141(ii)
Scope and Contents

The contents include: (i) typescript transcripts of letters of Sir Walter Scott to Longman Rees and Company (folios 62-89 in MS.23141(i)); (ii) Supplementary material relating to MS.23141(i); (iii) Book sellers blurb and related material.

Dates: Late 20th century-early 21st century.

Miscellaneous papers concerning the ‘Murray’s Handbooks for Travellers’ series., 1899-1924, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.42615
Scope and Contents The papers in this folder have been divided into four sections: letters, manuscripts, proofs and notes relating to producing the ‘Handbook for Travellers’ series; advertisements for the series; papers relating to the history of the series; and other related material.Letters, manuscripts, proofs and notes:Partial letter, undated, of John Murray III relating to ‘Handbook for Travellers to Syria and Palestine’: folios 1-2;Circular letter, 1889, of John Murray...
Dates: 1899-1924, undated.

Miscellaneous papers concerning Thomas Medwin., 1824-1960.

 File
Identifier: MS.42476
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers include correspondence, proofs of pamphlets written by John Cam Hobhouse and John Murray in response to Medwin`s publication, and miscellaneous papers concerning Medwin.

Dates: 1824-1960.

Miscellaneous papers concerning Washington Irving., 1946-1976.

 File
Identifier: MS.42318
Scope and Contents

(1) photocopies, 1976, of three letters, circa 1827, of Washington Irving to John Murray II, from the collection of Barbara Murray; and,

(2) exhibition catalogue, 1946 : "Washington Irving and his circle : a loan exhibition observing the restoration of `Sunnyside` : October 8

through October 26, 1946", produced by M. Knoedler and Company.

Dates: 1946-1976.

Miscellaneous papers of Alasdair Gray, containing typescripts, carbon copies, manuscripts and negatives of various poems and writings., 1949-1987.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.8799/69-81
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Includes manuscripts and corrected typescripts of novels, short stories, and poems.

Dates: 1949-1987.

Miscellaneous papers of and concerning Henry Brougham., 1839-? 1845, 1976.

 File
Identifier: MS.42046
Scope and Contents (1) manuscript, 1839, of an anonymous poem, "Who killed Lord Brougham?";(2) photocopy, 1976, of another manuscript, 1839, of the poem "Who killed Lord Brougham?". The first folio of the photocopy has been annotated at the head to indicate that the manuscript was in the collection of Barbara Murray;(3) note, ? 1845, on which is written "Memoires de Fleury" and "Antoninus (or Marcus Aurelius) Meditations - Greek". The slip would appear to be a...
Dates: 1839-? 1845, 1976.

Miscellaneous papers of D C Parker., [Circa 1880]-1967.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.21557-21561
Scope and Contents From the Series: D C Parker was an able amateur musician, and a professional writer on music, both as critic (1919-1934) on the ‘Evening Times’ of Glasgow, and as the biographer of Georges Bizet, and a contributor to many musical periodicals. His main enthusiasms were for the music of Wagner, Elgar, the French composers of the late 19th century, and for opera in general. His correspondence extends from his early contacts with Massenet and Saint Saëns, through to modern conductors such as Colin Davis. His...
Dates: [Circa 1880]-1967.

Miscellaneous papers of the Hays of Yester., 1509-mid 20th century, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.14778-14827
Scope and Contents From the Series: The papers catalogued here are especially rich in political material, 17th century-19th century, in estate and local affairs correspondence and papers, 16th century-20th century, in financial and legal material, 15th century-20th century, and in personal, household and estate accounts, 17th century-19th century. There is material concerning India in the correspondence and papers of the 8th, 9th and 10th Marquesses of Tweeddale, and concerning the Peninsular War in the correspondence and...
Dates: 1509-mid 20th century, undated.

Miscellaneous papers of, to and concerning William Gladstone, mostly relating to a disagreement with the "The Stroud News and Gloucestershire Advertiser"., 1843-1897, late 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.42273
Scope and Contents (1) Letter, ?4 February 1843, of John Murray ?III to William Gladstone;(2) typescript transcription, ?late 20th century, of the letter of John Murray ?III to William Gladstone of ?4 February 1843;(3) letter, 6 February 1843, of William Gladstone to John Murray ?III;(4) photocopy, late 20th century, of a letter, 11 February 1843, of William Gladstone to John Murray ?III.(5) Newspaper cutting from "The Morning Post", 1871 : "Mr. Gladstone`s...
Dates: 1843-1897, late 20th century.

Miscellaneous papers relating to 'Spirits of the age', edited by Paul Henderson Scott, containing duplicated of correspondence, photocopies of chapters and other papers., 2004-2005.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13505/42
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Paul Henderson Scott was born and educated in Edinburgh, attending Edinburgh’s Royal High School and then moving on to study at Edinburgh University. It was at university that he first became involved with the Saltire Society. Shortly after this Scott was called up to serve in World War Two. He began his training as an army officer driving a lorry. However, through contact with diplomats from the foreign office he decided to take the examination and soon became a diplomat. A long diplomatic...
Dates: 2004-2005.

Miscellaneous research notes., 1961-2002.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/715-729
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Files contain reseach notes relating to Magnusson's interests, the bulk of which are on Scotland and Iceland. Research notes on Vikings were kept separate by Magnusson.

Dates: 1961-2002.

Miscellany, chiefly undated, of snapshots, portrait photographs, picture postcards and photographic copies of graphs and other work., Late 19th century-early 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.20533
Scope and Contents

Some items have dates or may be dated between 1911 and 1929, but most are undated, of the late nineteenth or early twentieth century.

Dates: Late 19th century-early 20th century.

Miscellany of papers of Ronald Center and his wife, Evelyn., Mid 20th century-1988.

 File
Identifier: MS.22194
Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows:

(i) Snapshots of Ronald Center and his wife (folio 1);

(ii) Letters and cards written to them between 1945 and 1988 (folio 3);

(iii) Press-cuttings and photocopies of press-cuttings concerning Center and his music (folio 17)

(iv) Photographs of musicians playing his works (folio 13).

Dates: Mid 20th century-1988.

Musical compositions of Ronald Center and a miscellany of papers of Center and his wife Evelyn.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.22171-22194
Scope and Contents

The musical compositions consist of final versions (MSS.22171-22186), and sketches, drafts and fragments (MSS.22187-22193). The other papers consist largely of press cuttings.

Dates: Mid 20th century-1988, undated.

Negatives of photocopies of letters of Lady Byron to Lord Byron., 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.43416
Scope and Contents The photocopies have been arranged chronologically by the date of the original letter. Some of the photocopies are very faded.Negatives of photocopies of letters of Lady Byron to Lord Byron, October-December 1814: folios 1-90;Negatives of photocopies of a letter of Lady Byron to Lord Byron, 1815: folios 91-92;Negatives of photocopies of letters of Lady Byron to Lord Byron, 1816: folios 93-109;Negatives of photocopies of a letter of...
Dates: 20th century.

Newspaper and magazine obituaries on death of Janet Adam Smith, some photocopies, September 1999, with letters of condolence sent to Andrew Roberts, September-December 1999., September-December 1999.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13861/30
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Correspondence, personal and literary papers, published articles and reviews, mountaineering papers, and photographs, circa 1911-2013, of Janet Adam Smith (1905-1999), author, journalist and mountaineer.

Dates: September-December 1999.

Newspaper announcement of the birth of Lucinda Mackay, 1941, 2022

 File
Identifier: MS.50832
Scope and Contents This file contains an original copy of The Times newspaper, a late London edition, announcing the birth of Lucinda Mackay, reading as follows 'Inchcape - On Dec. 13, 1941, at Five Trees, Ascot, to Pixie, wife of Major the Earl of Inchcape, Lancers - a daughter.' File also includes a letter to Lucinda Mackay from Dr. Emre Araci (2022) in which he encloses a photocopy reproduction of a front cover of Tatler magazine, dated 12 February 1947, in which Mackay, her brother Peter, and their mother...
Dates: 1941, 2022