Photographs.
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Refers to still images produced from radiation-sensitive materials (sensitive to light, electron beams, or nuclear radiation), generally by means of the chemical action of light on a sensitive film, paper, glass, or metal. (AAT) This heading was used in the NLS typescript manuscripts catalogue for all types of photographs, and for documents relating to photography. (NLS).
Found in 2771 Collections and/or Records:
Account, 1918, of C.S. Kellas, 9th Company, Machine Gun Corps, describing his First World War experiences, and wedding photograph, 1920s.
Collection
Identifier: Acc.13554
Scope and Contents
Account, 1918, of the First World War experiences of Charles (Stuart) Kellas, of the Machine Gun Corps, and wedding photograph, 1920s. After several attempts to volunteer were rejected by his employer, Kellas finally enlisted in the 2nd Brigade, 4th Queen’s Edinburgh Rifles. He describes his training in Edinburgh and other locations in Scotland, then at Southend on Sea, Essex. Frustrated at being unable to get to the front quickly, Kellas transferred to the Machine Gun Corps,...
Dates:
1918
Account of "An Adventure with Bengal Dacoits" by Samuel Wauchope.
File
Identifier: Acc.10654
Scope and Contents
With seven photographs.
Dates:
1850.
Account of the manuscript of 'The Talisman' by Sir Walter Scott, preserved in the State Historical Museum at Moscow, with photographs and relative articles and correspondence., 1934.
File
Identifier: MS.1027, folios 16-34
Accounts and day-book kept by James Roberton, bailiff of Springwood Park, near Kelso.
File
Identifier: MS.19251
Scope and Contents
James Roberton records the daily activities on the estate, with particular reference to the Ladyrig and Heiton steadings.
Dates:
1835-1840.
Accounts and press cuttings of Ethel Bassin., 1918-1974, undated.
Series
Identifier: Acc.7040 Box 7(1)-(7)
'Across Canada to the Klondyke', by 'Col. D. Streamer', being a typescript account by Harry Graham, illustrated with many photographs, of the visit paid by the 4th Earl and Countess of Minto to the Yukon in 1900., 1900.
Item
Identifier: MS.12573
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Gilbert John Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1845- 1914), who was styled Viscount Melgund from 1859 and succeeded as Earl of Minto in 1891. He served in the army in the Russo-Turkish War, 1877, in Afghanistan, 1879, and in Egypt, 1882; from 1883 to 1886 he was Military Secretary to the 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, Governor-General of Canada, from 1898 to 1904 he was himself Governor-General of Canada, and from 1905 to 1910 he was Viceroy of India. He was also much involved in local affairs,...
Dates:
1900.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Gilbert John Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1845-1914), 4th Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of and concerning the 4th Earl of Minto relating to Canada.
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Papers relating to the 4th Earl of Minto's tenure of office as Governor-General of Canada.
Administrative Records of George Kemp Ltd, Showmen and Exhibitors
Series
Identifier: MI.5/18
Dates:
1900-1982
Administrative records, reports, general correspondence and papers of the Franco-Scottish Society, Scottish Branch.
Record Group
Identifier: Acc.13272/1-61
Dates:
1980-2010, undated.
Aerial radar photographs taken of parts of England and Wales., 1944-1945.
File
Identifier: Acc.9343/41
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Contains correspondence and papers concerning radar in World War II, the Royal Commission on Awards to Inventors, 1951, and other activities and interests.
Includes photographs, articles and printed books.
Dates:
1944-1945.
Aerial radar photographs taken on operations, including raids on mainland Europe., 1944.
File
Identifier: Acc.9343/42
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Contains correspondence and papers concerning radar in World War II, the Royal Commission on Awards to Inventors, 1951, and other activities and interests.
Includes photographs, articles and printed books.
Dates:
1944.
African diary, 1885, and copies of letters, 1885-1886, of Dugald McFadyen.
File
Identifier: Acc.11247
Scope and Contents
Diaries and letters concern the African Lakes Corporation`s trading station at Mandala, British Central Africa (Malawi). Includes a photograph of McFadyen, undated.
Dates:
1885-1886 and undated.
Agreement between Alexander Constable & Company, of Edinburgh, and Hurst, Robinson, & Company, of London, concerning the publication of second editions of Sir Walter Scott’s novels and poetry, 1821, and a photograph of a letter of Sir Walter Scott to William Watson, Hawick, 1829., 1821, 1829.
File
Identifier: MS.1704, folios 68-71
Dates:
1821, 1829.
'Alastair Buchan, 1894-1917', a box of letters and papers, probably assembled by Walter and Anna Buchan, concerning their brother who was killed near Arras on the Western Front in 1917; including some maps and photographs., 1917-1919.
File
Identifier: Acc.11627/37
Dates:
1917-1919.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, his wife Susan Buchan, Lady Tweedsmuir, his brother James Walter Buchan, and sister, Anna Buchan.
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Miscellaneous correspondence and papers, mostly of John Buchan, with some concerning other Buchan family members, mainly relating to the First World War.
Album, ?1890, containing photographs of lighthouses in Japan; with a sketch map, 1871, showing the position of Japan lights., 1871, ?1890.
Item
Identifier: Acc.10706/654
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
These papers contain the business archive of the Stevensons from the late 18th century to the mid 20th century. They consist mainly of letterbooks, incoming correspondence, reports, memoranda, maps and plans, with a large number of printed pamphlets and reports by the Stevensons and others, concerning all the civil engineering works with which the family was involved. The main interest lies in the material relating to harbours and to lighthouse construction, and to the work of the Northern...
Dates:
1871, ?1890.
Album compiled by Florence Bankes of watercolours and photographs of Italy, Scotland and Cornwall.
Item
Identifier: Acc.13733
Scope and Contents
This album consists largely watercolours of places visited in Scotland, Italy, Switzerland, Devon and Cornwall between 1910 and 1924. Many are signed Florrie Bankes, or F.B. Places depicted include Loch Laggan, Loch Achray, Loch Katrine, Ackergill Tower, Balmacarra, the castle of Eilean Donan and Loch Duich, Taynuilt, Loch Etive, Ben Cruachan, Glenfinnan, Loch Shiel, the road to Mallaig, Gruinard, Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Lochaillort, Loch Feochan.The album also includes a number of...
Dates:
1910-1924, 1955.
Album concerning Thomas Carlyle.
Item
Identifier: Acc.10484
Scope and Contents
Includes press cuttings, photographs and a portrait of Carlyle.
Dates:
late 19th century.
Album containing photographs from a botanical expedition to Tibet., 1938.
Item
Identifier: Acc.9533/274
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Including contents lists.
Dates:
1938.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of Sir George Taylor, botanist, including diaries and photographs relating to botanical expeditions to Africa and the Himalayas.
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Photographs, slides and negatives, mostly from botanical expeditions of Sir George Taylor.
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Photographs and negatives from botanical expeditions in Africa, Tibet and Bhutan.
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Photographs and negatives from a botanical expedition to Tibet.
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Albums containing photographs from a botanical expedition to Tibet.
Album containing photographs from a botanical expedition to Tibet., 1938.
Item
Identifier: Acc.9533/275
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Including contents lists.
Dates:
1938.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of Sir George Taylor, botanist, including diaries and photographs relating to botanical expeditions to Africa and the Himalayas.
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Photographs, slides and negatives, mostly from botanical expeditions of Sir George Taylor.
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Photographs and negatives from botanical expeditions in Africa, Tibet and Bhutan.
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Photographs and negatives from a botanical expedition to Tibet.
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Albums containing photographs from a botanical expedition to Tibet.
Album containing photographs from a botanical expedition to Tibet., 1938.
Item
Identifier: Acc.9533/276
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Including contents lists.
Dates:
1938.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of Sir George Taylor, botanist, including diaries and photographs relating to botanical expeditions to Africa and the Himalayas.
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Photographs, slides and negatives, mostly from botanical expeditions of Sir George Taylor.
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Photographs and negatives from botanical expeditions in Africa, Tibet and Bhutan.
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Photographs and negatives from a botanical expedition to Tibet.
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Albums containing photographs from a botanical expedition to Tibet.
Album containing photographs from a botanical expedition to Tibet., 1938.
Item
Identifier: Acc.9533/277
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Including contents lists.
Dates:
1938.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of Sir George Taylor, botanist, including diaries and photographs relating to botanical expeditions to Africa and the Himalayas.
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Photographs, slides and negatives, mostly from botanical expeditions of Sir George Taylor.
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Photographs and negatives from botanical expeditions in Africa, Tibet and Bhutan.
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Photographs and negatives from a botanical expedition to Tibet.
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Albums containing photographs from a botanical expedition to Tibet.
Album containing photographs from a botanical expedition to Tibet., 1938.
Item
Identifier: Acc.9533/278
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Including contents lists.
Dates:
1938.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of Sir George Taylor, botanist, including diaries and photographs relating to botanical expeditions to Africa and the Himalayas.
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Photographs, slides and negatives, mostly from botanical expeditions of Sir George Taylor.
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Photographs and negatives from botanical expeditions in Africa, Tibet and Bhutan.
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Photographs and negatives from a botanical expedition to Tibet.
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Albums containing photographs from a botanical expedition to Tibet.